Q & Trey: Wins For President Trump's Bill & Pete Rose
From President Trump's big, beautiful bill, to Pete Rose's legacy as a baseball player, to understanding human nature, Trey answers this week's set of thought-provoking questions.
Plus, Trey answers a common question….is Mary Langston an A.I. generated voice?
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