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Jan 2024
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The Hunt for Drudge Begins...

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Join political journalist Chris Moody on a journey that follows Matt Drudge's meteoric rise from lowly gift shop clerk to political kingmaker, a career fueled by gossip, scoops and an insatiable desire for relevance. But not long after The Drudge Report became a media powerhouse, Drudge retreated into the shadows, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. This episode lays the groundwork for the show's goal to find and better understand the mysterious media mogul.

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