116. Government Collapse: Why Trump Will Win This
October 2, 2025
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116. Government Collapse: Why Trump Will Win This
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Summary
Who’s to blame for the government shutdown? What really happened at Trump’s military meeting? And, is America’s political chaos making its military – and its democracy – weaker?
Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more.
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