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Trump cuts off Ukraine – Meghan’s Netflix show fallout – Meet the stage-door stalkers

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Show Notes

We read the papers so you don’t have to. Today: The i keeps us up to date with the latest from Trump Land, while Miranda questions whether Democrats wearing pink and holding up little signs is an effective protest. Meanwhile, The Telegraph is apoplectic over Meghan’s new Netflix show, but Coco wonders how much steam is left in the anti-Markle train. Plus – The Guardian dives into the weird and wonderful world of stage door autograph hunters, as Jacob shares tales of the oddballs lurking outside comedy clubs. Miranda Sawyer is joined by journalist and fish enthusiast Coco Khan and the face of British plasma, comedian Jacob Hawley.

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