Joe Biden’s Muddled Middle East Policy | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

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Joe Biden’s Muddled Middle East Policy | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

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On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion joins Jeet Heer to discuss the President’s mix of hawkish policy and moderate rhetoric.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Joe Biden’s Muddled Middle East Policy | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

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