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What does it really mean to interpret the Constitution in a country that's constantly changing? No judge decides a case based on the temperature of the day. Every judge, however, is aware of the climate of the season. I'm Preet Bharara, and this week on Stay Tuned, I'm joined by Justice Stephen Breyer.
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Today's number five. That's the percentage of avocados consumed across the U.S. that Chipotle purchased last year. Ed, for me, working at Chipotle for free burritos was like working in porn in that it was fun, but it was really rough on my asshole.
This is not CNBC. This is not CNBC. Ed, how are you? I'm doing well.
Your joke doesn't even make sense.
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