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Sep 2016
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Ep. 72: Yeezy, 'Mr. Robot,' and 'Narcos'

The Ringer
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Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss Kanye West's adventures in NYC, the latest episode of 'Mr. Robot,' and how 'Narcos' benefits from being a period piece.

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