Pop Quiz The Glorious Past

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Aug 6, 202600:04:41Society & Culture

Why do politicians always call back to an idea--real or imagined--of the past? Is it as simple as wanting to make their country great again, or is there a deeper motivation? Join us every Thursday this summer for new pop...

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