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ICYMI: Hear Father John Misty Sing About The Death Of Donald Trump
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- Remember right-wing troll and blowhard Glenn Beck? Well he's softened his ways, supports Black Lives Matter, and tells the New Yorker that "Obama made me a better man."
- Tim Heidecker wrote and sang a song about the death of Donald Trump, which will likely earn him a visit from the Secret Service. Bonus: crystal thief Father John Misty also recorded his own version.
- Madonna is in New York's Washington Square tonight, holding a free concert in support of Hillary Clinton. Her voice will take you there.
- That news story your uncle shared over the weekend about the FBI agent who died under mysterious, possibly Hillary-related circumstances? Turns out it and its outlet, the "Denver Guardian," are fake. Like Fox News.
- Sleep tight, a psychic goat in Scotland predicts that Hillary will win.
- Read Uncle Luke (of 2 Live Crew) eulogize the late Janet Reno.
- A Stockton mom is facing jail time after an undercover sting caught her selling homemade ceviche.
- Here's some Joy Division to finish your day.
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