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Trump Makes His Closing Economic Argument

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Show Notes

One week before the midterms, President Trump touts the economy as voters remain anxious about their finances.

Also on today's show: author Lawrence Wright discusses the moral questions surrounding the death penalty in his latest book, Redemption; reporter Lisa Lehr examines the impact of Idaho’s near-total abortion ban as doctors leave the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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