Could Poland Become Europe's New Superpower?

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Could Poland Become Europe's New Superpower?

FromThe Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

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Nov 29, 2022

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What a difference a year makes. Remember when autocracies had the edge on democracies -- that was in January. What about now? And then Brian Stewart joins with his regular weekly commentary with some news about Poland and its stature in Europe. Plus "endbits" you won't soon forget.

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