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Nantucket's Cape Wind "Problem"

Discover why Jason Jones' 'Big Wind' on The Daily Show remains as relevant and ridiculous as ever. Don't miss this iconic clip!

BySheril Kirshenbaum

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It's two years later, but this clip remains as relevant--and ridiculous--as ever. Jason Jones nails "Big Wind" on The Daily Show:

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