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Podcast: The Update with Brandon Julien
Episode: The Update- October 23rd
Description: The fallout from the final debate on the Road to City Hall had everything you could want from a political drama: sharp jabs, witty comebacks, and at least one moment where you had to wonder if the moderators needed a referee whistle. Meanwhile, in Washington, the government shutdown hit Day 23 — and while some people measure endurance by marathons, Senator Jeff Merkley apparently decided to test his by giving a speech so long it could’ve qualified for syndication. And then there’s today’s “honorable mention” — a now-closed Italian restaurant that took its final bow by roasting the locals on the way out...