Amanda Carpenter and Evan Gershkovich: Trump's and Putin's Authoritarian Projects
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Amanda Carpenter and Evan Gershkovich: Trump's and Putin's Authoritarian Projects

B2Upper-intermediateSeptember 29, 20261 hr 8 min

Vigilance is still in order, but Trump’s efforts to rig the midterms have so far flopped. And that includes Trump’s self-sabotaging of his own plan to blame China for hacking our voting machines. But should the Dems win back Congress, they’re going to be busy tracing all the money that was stolen for the ballroom, the arch, and Pentagon contracts with Trump family members. Plus: Evan discusses his new book, which memorializes both his 16 months in Russian captivity—and the recent history of Russia at war under Putin. Amanda Carpenter and Evan Gershkovich join Tim Mill...

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U.S. voters abroad, have you got your ballot yet? All states are now sending ballots to overseas voters. So if you want to vote this year, you should request your ballot right away.

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Go to votefromabroad.org and click request my ballot. Ask to receive it by email. Questions, ask our support team directly. Don't miss this chance to shape the future.

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Don't delay, votefromabroad.org. Oh Min-a-min, I'm not all a vanguard. My mom gave me the U.L. as a woman.

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