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Mar 9
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Don't mention the war! – Start Your Week...

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Trump’s war in Iran continues and Britain’s right wing gang are desperate for Starmer to get more involved despite the obvious reasons not to. Why are they cheerleading what could be another disastrous and drawn out conflict in the Middle East? Rafael Behr joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss what’s going on and how the UK may or may not get further involved.  www ... Show More
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