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Political Blame Game

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If words inspire political violence, don't both sides have a problem to address? We begin this morning's show by asking that question in the wake of Saturday's shooting at the Correspondent's Dinner ... Jimmy Kimmel claps back after the First Lady calls for him to be fired ... Mother Nature takes wreaks more havoc in the Midwest.    Learn more about your ad ... Show More
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