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Thursday morning, Roger Ailes died. The Fox News impresario changed the conversation in America and created a base of support for the current president, Donald Trump. Isaac Chotiner has reported extensively on Fox News for Slate. His new interview podcast is called I Have to Ask.
Plus, Mike hits the bar with Peter Fornatale to drink discuss the crown jewel of cocktails. Fornatale is co-author of Brooklyn Spirits and host of the DRF Players’ Podcast.
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In the Spiel, Mike reflects on how to win listeners and influence presidents.
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