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After destroying Afghanistan and Iraq
The empire strikes back
To try to conquer the Noble Land
Invading Iran

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After destroying Afghanistan and Iraq
The empire strikes back
To try to conquer the Noble Land
Invading Iran

This Week with David Rovics

Episodes

"The Empire Strikes Back"