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Friday, December 6, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 3400 | 54m 23s

On our program tonight, we continue to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, as South Africans and people around the world celebrate his legacy and mourn his passing. We look at his powerful influence in shaping his home country. Also: gains for U.S. employment numbers, fast food workers protest current wages and the political analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Aired: 12/05/13 | Expires: 12/31/69
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