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On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan discussed current events including Ivana Trump dying at age 73, Italian Mateo Draghi's offer to resign on Thursday, and Tulsi Gabbard saying the world is on the brink of nuclear war.
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In the first hour, Lee spoke with Wyatt Reed about protests he saw in the Palestinian territories, Biden on his way to meet Mohammed bin Salman, and Biden received an award from Israel. Wyatt discussed his coverage of President Biden's arrival in Israel and anti-Biden protests in the Palestinian territories. Wyatt compared and contrasted his experience in Israel versus the Palestinian territories.
In the second hour, Lee and Carter Laren spoke with Ted Rall about France in the 18th century, possible mass protests in America, and the Paris Commune. Ted explained the events that led to Bastille Day and how the French currently view Bastille day. Ted talked about the possibility of a Donald Trump indictment and how Trump voters would react to a Donald Trump indictment.
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