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This week’s episode includes updates on Maggie’s Farm, the John Lewis co-op in the UK, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Fidel Castro’s death, the economics of immigration, Deutschland Bank and Trump, and fake arguments to cut corporate tax rates. The show also includes an interview with David Barsamian, host of Alternative Radio, who discusses the problems of mainstream media.
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