Episode 582 • • 1:00:21 - 1:03:39
582: Eradicate Misery
Chris Christie Bridgegate Scandal, Bridge Closure Apology
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a two-hour press conference to apologize for the George Washington Bridge lane closures that paralyzed traffic in Fort Lee. Christie announced the firing of his deputy chief of staff, Bridget Ann Kelly, claiming he was "embarrassed and humiliated" by his team's conduct. The media coverage of the scandal is characterized as excessive, though Christie's performance is noted for its dramatic tone.