Tim Miller: Ron DeSantis Is Scott Walker
Episode Date: March 24, 2023DeSantis gets over his skis on Ukraine, 'Don't Say Gay' escalates, and it's not racist to criticize the CCP. Plus, the crowd that warns of death and d...
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516 episodes transcribedDeSantis gets over his skis on Ukraine, 'Don't Say Gay' escalates, and it's not racist to criticize the CCP. Plus, the crowd that warns of death and d...
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