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Oct 2019
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Turkey Attacks U.S. Allies in Syria | Ra...

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California cuts power to thousands to avoid wildfires, Turkish forces attack America's Kurdish allies in Syria, and Sen. Rand Paul discusses "The Case Against Socialism." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad ... Show More
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