Mona Charen  and Charlie Sykes discuss New York's election mess, privatizing the national Guard, the racism of Paul Gosar, and the right's Lizard Brain. Special Guest: Mona Charen.

Episode 2021: Mona Charen: on our Electoral FUBARS

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Episode 2021: Mona Charen: on our Electoral FUBARS

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