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Around the World and Down the Ballot

Season 9

Sarah and Beth discuss the upcoming UN Summit, down-ballot races in the November election, and the rat race of parenting.


TOPICS DISCUSSED

  • UN Summit
  • Down-ballot Races and Scandals
  • Outside of Politics: School Pictures and Fundraisers


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