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Unspun World with John Simpson
Season 3 • Episode 16 • 07/02/2024
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Unspun World with John Simpson Season 3, Episode 16: 07/02/2024
John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses how the Russian economy has thrived despite western sanctions, examines the American military’s role in the Middle East and looks at the developing food crisis in Ethiopia. Watch Unspun World with John Simpson Season 3, Episode 16 07/02/2024 in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Unspun World with John Simpson Season 3, Episode 16 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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