# Smith Calls Referendum on Referendum

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Podcast: [Real Talk Ryan Jespersen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-talk-ryan-jespersen-1332550)
Published: 2026-05-22T18:04:53+00:00
Episode link: https://ryanjespersen.podbean.com/e/smith-calls-referendum-on-referendum/
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## Resource

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