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News Catch-Up: Protester Punched, Presidential Madness and What's a Cracker Barrel Anyway?

Season 1, Ep. 336

It's a hefty news episode this week. We discuss the latest from Gaza, the Irish protester punched by police in Berlin, the continued madness of the presidential race, the rumour that Donald Trump was dead and lots more.


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