Brain Trust Live #43 - FISCAL CLIFF DEAL SPECIAL - 1/5/12

In Which We Discuss: 1. New class of congresspeople sworn in and already more effective than previous class in that Liz Warren is among them 2. Last minute deal averts 50% of fiscal cliff disaster, postpones other half to a worse time 3. We tell you which seven democrats are getting it all wrong on filibuster reform 4. More gridlock ahead as Boehner is re-elected speaker in a party that doesn’t seem to like him all that much 5. Failed Sandy relief bill serves as final reminder that congress is seriously fucked 6. Time Warner Cable is awful:  a list of reasons why As always, remember to follow us on Twitter @braintrustlive and find us on facebook!  Plus, even though the world didn't end, it's never a bad time to leave us a comment on iTunes.  Onward to a (hopefully)successful New Year!