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Hot & Cold Renovations

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Hot & Cold Renovations

Matt Gagnon, Jason & Danny discussed personal preferences for room temperature, with Matt liking it around negative 20 degrees. Matt then discussed the renovations at the White House, specifically the construction of a ballroom in the East Wing, built in 1941. Matt criticized the media’s reaction to the renovations, noting historical context and the need for a ballroom for large events. Additionally, they discussed the hypocrisy in politics, particularly regarding due process and gun rights, as highlighted by a caller’s concern about Question 2.

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