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Brian Koppelman is a writer, director, and producer known for his work on films like Rounders and Solitary Man, the hit TV show Billions , and his podcast The Moment , which explores pivotal moments in
As a follow-up to the episode featuring Stephen Jennings , we’re releasing two bonus conversations showing the daily life, culture, and politics of Nairobi and Kenya at large. This second installment
As a follow-up to the episode featuring Stephen Jennings , we’re releasing two bonus conversations showing the daily life, culture, and politics of Nairobi and Kenya at large. This first installment
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