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2.6.26 Friday News Dump!

Season 2, Ep. 11

Slightly longer episode than usual this Friday, but there is just too much going on. NGL, it's heavy, but there are cocks--of the chicken variety--and a bulging scandal out of the Winter Olympics to enjoy. The Epstein news is tough, we did our best.


Timestamps:

00:00 Housekeeping / youtube question

3:00 Andrew developments with Epstein files and his move from Royal Lodge, King Charles "heckled"

9:41 - King Charles and his chicks (erm, hens)

17:00 Princess Mette-Marit's 'apology' statement from the Norwegian Royal Family

 21:50 Duke of Marlborough court case update and more backsground info

29:23 Olympic Winter Games Sandal



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