[Rae Flowers continues her radio talk show as the military invades the building.]
Tell ya what, Portland — it looks like the Marines have landed, and they don't look too happy.
[Frannie and her flu-ridden father are listening in horror.]
This is a joke! Right? I mean, this has gotta be a joke!
I don't think so, Frannie. I really don't think so.
Hi, there. You're on the air.
Rae, you all right?
Well, to tell you the truth, honey, it doesn't look too good for the kid right now. Several soldiers have just broken into the studio. They— they're fully armed, and they're… they're dressed in some kind of protective clothing. They're wearing… they're wearing respirators on their faces.
[The soldiers break into Rae's studio.]
Shut it down!
Hey, Bluto! You ever hear of a little number called freedom of speech?! Bill of Rights?! Any of that ring a bell? [to her audience] Folks, I've just been ordered by my uninvited Fascist guests to shut down, and I've refused. I think—
[Sounds of gunfire over the radio, then silence.]
Oh my God, what's happening?!
I don't know, Frannie... I don't know.
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