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Can We Please Talk?
From Ukraine to Gaza
Mike & Nick are joined by Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali to examine the latest from the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the recent Ukrainian offensive into Russia, the bombings in Gaza, the hostage negotiations, what Idrees is hearing from senior U.S. officials inside D.C., plus, Mike & Nick on the latest from the campaign trail, from Pres. Biden making an appearance, to the Trump/Elon interview.
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