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The Harris Optimism Mirage

Charles Firth and Dom Knight are on the edge of their seats for the US election results, and in the face of a new poll Charles is willing to make his call on who will be the winner. Meanwhile, Dom reviews Kamala Harris' appearance on SNL, and Donald Trump's ability to open doors.

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