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215. Question Time: An election in May, combatting homelessness, and investigating think tanks
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214. Israel in court, attacks on American soldiers, and the problem with polling
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Alastair Campbell’s Diary: Israel must talk to Hamas
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57. Tucker Eskew, spin doctor to George W. Bush and Sarah Palin: Why I’m voting Democrat
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212. Why Trump’s return wasn’t inevitable
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In every election since 2010, fear has beaten hope but change is on the horizon... Continue