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Rory on Good Morning America

Posted by Shock Jocks Book on Jul 23 2008 | Shock Jocks, News, Press, Video

As the Michael Savage autism controversy grows (no doubt Savage’s refusal to apologize is helping) this piece on ABC’s Good Morning America features Rory talking about the most Savage man in America.

Watch the video here at Yahoo Video.

Also, check out Media Matters’ coverage and a good summary of Savage’s talks about autism here.

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