The Supreme Court’s legitimacy crisis

The Supreme Court’s legitimacy crisis

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Speaking up for Gaza

It's not just Macklemore. A new documentary on atrocities in Gaza has enraged the Israeli government... and some pro-Palestinian activists. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Kelli Wessinger, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and host ...  Show more

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