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The episode, read in place of Heather Cox Richardson by Michael Moss, delivers a stark assessment of President Donald J. Trump’s handling of foreign and domestic affairs in May 2026, centering on deteriorating U.S.-Iran relations, a controversial military blockade, and growing public doub
The episode, read in place of Heather Cox Richardson by Michael Moss, delivers a stark assessment of President Donald J. Trump’s handling of foreign and domestic affairs in May 2026, centering on deteriorating U.S.-Iran relations, a controversial military blockade, and growing public doub
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Heather Cox RichardsonMichael MossDonald J. TrumpTammy DuckworthAhmed VahidiBrad CooperTrey YinkstAlexander WardAaron Rupar
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