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526. Trump's Orwellian Maths and the King's Special Relationship Mission

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525. JD Vance vs. the Pope and the Far-Right Funding Machine (Question Time)

Why do Trump and JD Vance keep arguing with the Pope about theology? Who is funding the British and European far-right? As nationalism grows in Scotland and Wales, did devolution make this inevitable? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ ...  Show more

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