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#441: The Burning of Notre Dame

The fire at Notre Dame has been put out. The damage is extensive, but there are glimmers of hope even amid the destruction. Today, Monica Burke joins the podcast to share about the time she visited Notre Dame, and what its burning means for France, Christians, and the Western world. We also cover these stories: -Twitter cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center amid claims of racial harassment. -President Trump says he has no concerns about the Mueller report's release. -Leaked documents show Mark Zuckerberg leveraged user data to fight rivals and help friends. -House Democrats continue their hunt for Trump's financial documents. The Daily Signal podcast is available on the Ricochet Audio Network. You also can listen on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review or give us feedback. Enjoy the show!

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