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Feb 2023
1h 11m

“The 2024 Mess America Pageant.”

Crooked Media
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The GOP primary heats up, along with a little Don-on-Ron action. President Biden enrages Republican politicians everywhere by hammering their position on Medicare and Social Security. Congressman Adam Schiff stops by to talk about his campaign for California Senate. And the guys play a round of Take Appreciator.

 

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