When stories should kill characters: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and more

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When stories should kill characters: Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, and more

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What happens when TV characters need to die? We discuss the shows that are best (and worst) at pulling the plug. Plus a dramatic reading of Hillary Clinton's Twitter bio. And we nerd out about Superman with author Julia Keller, who had the best comic book collection on her block. [Spoiler alert for Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and Walking Dead.]

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