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12/26 Best of 2012: Guy Lawson, Wall Street’s Wild Con & Sam Debates a Conservative Talker

December 26, 2012

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On today’s Best of 2012, Sam’s interview with Guy Lawson, the author of Octopus, on Wall Street’s most wild con, the culture of Wall Street and the story of the Octopus scam. Also, a debate from the summer between Sam and conservative talker Malcolm Out Loud. PLUS! Even more extra best of material from throughout the year!

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