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Reality Breaks Up a Saudi Prince Charming’s Media Narrative

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Guest:

Jim Rutenberg - media columnist, New York Times - @jimrutenberg

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Yael Even Or, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir

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