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What’s the matter with Candace Owens?

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Freddy Gray speaks to podcast host and commentator Candace Owens about her story investigating whether Emmanuel Macron’s wife Brigitte is a man, why she remains firm on her views about Gaza and how Trump is doing in his presidency.

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Americano
US politics and analysis, delivering in-depth discussions with the best American pundits. Presented by Freddy Gray.

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