Biden’s Ukrainian Dilema (Sarah Palin, Stormy Daniels & Judge Breyer) - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone (Mini Pod)

With Russia amassing more than 100,000 troops and equipment at the border with Ukraine, some experts are saying it’s a matter of when not if aggressive action will take place. Marion’s military insiders in Washington give her their opinion on what will happen next. After a disastrous start to his foreign policy regime, what kind of risk does this situation pose for President Biden and other volatile situations around the world. We will also take a look at the parallels between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, the impact of Judge Stephen Beyer’s announcement that he will retire from the Supreme Court. Who will replace him, will Biden be good to his word and can Mitch McConnell obstruct whatever move he makes. We will also talk about the riveting trial of Michael Avanatti and the gift that keeps on giving Sarah Palin send New Yorkers into a state of spluttering fury this week. Find out why.

 

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