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Dec 16
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The Russian Woodpecker (Free Version)

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Originally recorded and released in July 2023, available publicly for the first time! Adam and guest co-host Kym Kral discuss a documentary about the theory that the Chernobyl disaster was an intentional act meant to cover up the failure of a massive Russian spying effort.

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