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News Catch-Up: Goodbye Leo, Kate Middleton's Cancer Revelation and the Truth About Ireland's Feelings on Immigration

Season 1, Ep. 116

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A very newsy week indeed! We discuss Leo Varadkar's resignation and all the subsequent events, Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis and the fallout from it, and the ongoing events in Gaza. Plus, some good news at the end! I found some!


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