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David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN brought you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

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Ep. 605 — Ambassador Rahm Emanuel

December 19, 2024

SPEAKER_1 (0:00)

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SPEAKER_3 (0:36)

And now from the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago and CNN Audio, The Axe Files with your host, David Axelrod.

David Axelrod (0:46)

Before we start, I have some news I need to share with you. Today's podcast will be the 605th episode of The Axe Files, and at least for now, the last. Even saying those words out loud is hard for me, because these conversations I've had, and many of you have shared, just about every week these past nine years, have…

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