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Michael Douglas on “Franklin” and “Endangered” Democracies
A new Apple TV series turns back the clock on American foreign policy to someone many know as America’s first diplomat. "Franklin" tells the story of Benjamin Franklin's mission to France in 1776 to secure support for the American independence movement. Academy Award winner Michael Douglas speaks to us about taking on the role of a founding father.
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