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Iran conflict shakes Washington
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week, Scott talks to foreign affairs correspondent Nahal Toosi and
deputy defense editor Dave Brown about the last week's worth of news of
the Iran conflict, where things stand now and the Pentagon's
inconsistent response.
Plus, political reporters Zach Montellaro and Holly Otterbein talk to
Scott about the small number of polls out in the field, who has
currently qualified for Tuesday's debate and what they're looking for on
the debate stage.
deputy defense editor Dave Brown about the last week's worth of news of
the Iran conflict, where things stand now and the Pentagon's
inconsistent response.
Plus, political reporters Zach Montellaro and Holly Otterbein talk to
Scott about the small number of polls out in the field, who has
currently qualified for Tuesday's debate and what they're looking for on
the debate stage.
Released:
Jan 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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