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How did Volodomyr Zelensky’s choice of clothing spark a $200 million bet and an online rebellion?

Season 1, Ep. 1153

How Ukraine’s president, Volodomyr Zelensky, sparked a $200 million dollar crypto bet and an online rebellion through his choice of clothing.  


Writer: Bex Sander


Producer: Katie Gunning


Host: Ada Barume


Editor: Jasper Corbett




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