Famously hard-hitting and foul-mouthed, Mr Emanuel, 50, is a former Chicago congressman, White House aide and investment banker, whom Mr Obama selected for his connections in the Democratic congress, his White House experience and, perhaps, for his aggressive manner.

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We follow along as she evolves from an innocent, overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells of the male chauvinists who dominate the trading floor, to an astute observer of what goes on amid the hard-drinking, fist-pounding, foul-mouthed mob.

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The Jets edition of "Hard Knocks" was foul-mouthed, unapologetic and often irresistible, and the R-rated club went right back out and reached the AFC championship again.

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