The government claims it is unfair for people to live in council-run homes that are too big for their needs.

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Certain ones, like This American Life, are available free for the first week after they run live.

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And, you know, I always ran for the United States Senate and would never have the courage to run for governor or mayor, because they know where you live -- (laughter) -- and you really have to get things done.

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