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Jan 2019
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Why the “Fakakta Shutdown” is slowing te...

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Kara brings on guest host Jon Lovett (Pod Save America) to talk about the government shut down, the new Congress and how it all might shake out for big tech.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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