Political Gabfest

Halloween

Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz discuss the impeachment resolution, Twitter’s ban on political ads, and the downfall of Katie Hill.
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Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank.
Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap.
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