Post-shot US election update, Ukrainian & Ozzie drones, spies

Post-shot US election update, Ukrainian & Ozzie drones, spies and public money

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In Episode 22, Marcus and Michael discuss the US election & the alliance post debate and failed assassination, before covering Ukraine military assistance and the alternative realities in Australia's contribution to Ukraine and our own defence. The episode ends with the strange case of the alleged Russian signaller spy and the failed $160m vetting project that might have helped catch them earlier.....

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