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Revisiting the 2016 ‘October Surprise’

Revisiting the 2016 ‘October Surprise’

The story behind the FBI’s “October Surprise” just days before the 2016 election. And the human cost of ordering online during a pandemic.

Post Reports

September 29, 202025m 46s

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Show Notes

The story behind the FBI’s October Surprise just days before the 2016 election. And, the human cost of ordering online during a pandemic.

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