David French: Biden’s Divisive Speech

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David French: Biden’s Divisive Speech

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Jan 14, 2022

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The crisis of democracy is in the counting, not the casting, of votes. The Dispatch's David French joins Charlie Sykes on today's podcast.
Special Guest: David French.

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Jan 14, 2022

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