Where's Melania?

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Where's Melania?

Melania Trump has been somewhat absent from her husband’s side of late. But who is the woman behind the man who is fighting to return to the White House. This week on Taking Stock Mandy Johnston talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post and author of ‘The Art of Her Deal’ Mary Jordan. John Mooney of the Sunday Times explores Ireland's role as a hub for dangerous drug cartels from all over the world. Plus Richard Spencer of the Times discuss China’s economic shifting fortunes.

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