Episode 74 Preview - The Neocons

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Episode 74 Preview - The Neocons

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Jun 16, 2019

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Here we discuss a section of Jeane Kirkpatrick's famous essay on why America should support right-wing dictatorships. Subscribe now to hear the full episode!

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Jun 16, 2019

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