Delving into U.S. politics with an American guest

By: Robert Washburn | August 1, 2016

In the midst of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Rich Quodomire joins Consider This Live to discuss American politics and Donald Trump’s nomination as a segment of the Drive Time with Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM.

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