The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny

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The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny

Show Notes

On this episode Pat Kenny is joined by President of the Global Situation Room and former White House Advisor in the Obama Administration, Brett Bruen, to discuss how last week's events might impact America's international standing. And Irish Times Washington Correspondent, Keith Duggan who has been taking the political temperature in a number of swing states.

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