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Podcast: The Update with Brandon Julien
Episode: The Update- November 12th
Description: Day 43 of the government shutdown, and Congress swears they’re almost there — though at this point, “almost” has been working harder than most members of Congress. Meanwhile, the post-election hangover continues as the last of the attack ads finally fade off our screens — leaving us with that eerie silence where you start to question if your own toaster is secretly endorsing a candidate. On a more somber note, Jimmy Kimmel faces a heavy loss with the passing of his longtime bandleader, a moment that reminds us even the funniest shows have their quiet heartbreaks. And speaking of heartbreak — in this week’s...