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Chris Matthews: "This Country"

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Aug 13, 2021

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Former MSNBC Hardball Host Chris Matthews with his new book "This Country: My Life in Politics and History" speaking with Michael Smerconish. Original air date 12 August 2021. Book published 1 June 2021.

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Aug 13, 2021

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