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Oct 31
1h 35m

EP:67 - CURRENT EVENTS!

Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
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We discuss the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, reported military preparations, Israel’s close election and coalition challenges, and reports of an American beaten by Israeli settlers. We also examine a fraud case involving a Cash App account opened in someone else’s name, considering the risks of relying on automated evidence, wrongful prosecution ... Show More
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EP:65 - Q&A Show
We (Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton) answer audience questions about our research and writing methods, including how we build from survey books, follow bibliographies, take notes, and draft by producing more material than we keep. We also discuss current and historical foreign polic ... Show More
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