VIDEO: Russell Brand Tires of ‘Cyclical News’, Puts ‘The Trews’ Series on Indefinite Pause
The comedian and host of "The Trews" is calling it quits on his popular political YouTube series, at least for the time being.The comedian and host of “The Trews” is calling it quits on his popular political YouTube series, at least for the time being. In his final episode, Brand explains why he’s made this decision and expresses his conviction that change is on its way.
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