Transcript: Swamp Notes — How can Democrats rebuild?
Sonja Hutson This is Swamp Notes, the weekly podcast from the FT News Briefing where we talk about all of the things happening in US politics. I’m Sonja Hutson. And this week we’re asking: what’s the ...
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Swamp Notes: How can Democrats rebuild?
Swamp Notes is produced by Ethan Plotkin, Sonja Hutson, Lauren Fedor and Marc Filippino. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Special thanks ...
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