52. The Queen’s funeral, United Nations, and fracking

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21 September 2022
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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Join Alastair and Rory as they discuss Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, Liz Truss' visit to the UN, the pros and cons of fracking and the drastic fall in value of the British Pound. Plus Biden's growing popularity, international diplomacy, and the role of foreign correspondents.

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