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John Lappie: Comey’s Firing, Government Shutdown, Ukraine Conflict
John Lappie: Comey’s Firing, Government Shutdown, Ukraine Conflict
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Will former FBI head Comey’s firing affect Trump’s approval rating? What should we make of Trump’s ‘course correction on the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

Plymouth State University professor Dr. John Lappie kicks off our week with his unique insights into recent political news. We also discuss the folly of what has now become the yearly ritual of a government shutdown.

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