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843: A Little Bit of Power
Act Two

Back Home in Michigan

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Three weeks after the Democratic National Convention, Abbas speaks at a tense community meeting in Michigan about the Uncommitted organizers’ general election recommendation and hears back from voters on how they feel about the Democratic nominee at this point. (15 minutes)

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“Keep Pushing” by Ryan Scott & “Power Moves” by Silver Skylarks (radio only)

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