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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast

MS NOW, Chris Hayes

Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is this (all) happening? This podcast starts to answer these questions.

Topics: News, Society & Culture

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