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A formal impeachment investigation into Trump’s phone call to Ukraine! And Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament declared unlawful! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Emely and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 03:50 - Nancy Pelosi Announced A Formal Impeachment Investigation Into President Donald Trump
24:50 - White House mistakenly sends Trump-Ukraine talking points to Democrats
31:40 - Supreme Court: Suspending Parliament was unlawful, judges rule
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amarynth Ruch
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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Iran’s foreign minister won’t succumb to President Trump’s pressure! Trump implied he mentioned Joe Biden to the Ukrainian president! And a sixteen-year-old called out the U.N. for their lack of government action on the climate crisis ! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join [hosts] for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:31 - Trump suggests he mentioned Biden in phone call with Ukrainian president
16:11 - Iran's Foreign Minister: 'Abandon The Illusion' That Tehran Will Cave To Pressure
31:11 - Greta Thunberg Files Complaint Against United Nations
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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House Democrats call for major gun control bills following mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton! National security advisor John Bolton is out of the White House! And Republican state parties are cancelling their primaries and caucuses! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 05:30 - House Democrats Push Major Gun Control Bills Forward Following The Mass Shootings In El Paso And Dayton
15:55 - John Bolton Is Gone
30:50 - More GOP challengers line up against Trump, more states cancel their primaries
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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Russian spy extracted by U.S. government! FDA warns against Juul Labs’ misleading marketing! And crew found alive on capsized cargo ship! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan, Jennie, and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:34 - US Extracts Russian Spy Over Security Concerns
11:36 - Crew Found Alive in Capsized Boat
14:44 - FDA Warns Juul Labs Against Misleading Marketing
29:47 - Purdue Pharma Lawsuit Amid Opioid Crisis
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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Hate crime against a Jewish synagogue in California kills one. William Barr holds up the Mueller investigation by refusing to testify to Congress. And Sri Lanka bans religious garments in wake of tragedy from Easter Sunday. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Jennie, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:39 - Poway Synagogue Shooting
3:32 -Poway Synagogue Shooting -- 2nd source
16:42 - Barr Threatens Not to Testify Before House, but Democrats May Subpoena Him
33:29 - Sri Lanka President Bans Face Coverings After Easter Sunday Attacks
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEYWORDS Poway, California, religion, gun violence, Passover, hate crimes, Attorney General William Barr, Robert Mueller, House Judiciary Committee, Congress, Sri Lanka, Islam, burka, niqab, Easter Sunday, ISIS, terrorism, President Maithripala Sirisensa
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An Iraq war veteran faces deportation to Mexico after a felony conviction! Kim Jong-un heads to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin! And the first major drug distribution company is criminally charged in the opioid crisis! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Evan, and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:56 - After Felony Conviction, Iraq War Veteran Faces Deportation To Mexico
16:01 - Kim Jong-un in Russia for Vladimir Putin summit
30:49 - First major drug distribution company, former executives, criminally charged in opioid crisis
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Iraq War, veteran, deportation, immigration, felony, Mexico, Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Vladimir Putin, Russia, international, opioid, crisis, conviction, Rochester
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Chelsea Manning’s request to be released early is denied! Donald Trump to sue House Democrats in attempt to thwart efforts to obtain his financial statements! And Supreme Court made contradictory rulings based on transgender and other LGBT issues! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Jennie, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:39 - Sri Lanka Easter Sunday Bombings
16:34 - Supreme Court to Decide Whether Bias Law Covers Gay and Transgender Workers
25:22 - Court Denies Chelsea Manning's Release
33:22 - Trump Sues to Block House Democrats from Obtaining His Financial Records
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Sri Lanka, Easter Sunday, Easter, Church bombings, terrorism, international terrorist organizations, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, St. Anthony’s Shrine, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, Negombo, National Thowheed Jama’ath, Supreme Court, LGBTQ+, 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title VII, Chelsea Manning, WikiLeaks, President Donald Trump, Robert Mueller, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Democratic Representative Elijah Cummings, House Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal,
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The redacted Mueller Report was finally released to the public! What did it include? Is Donald Trump completely exonerated? What can Congress do with the evidence? The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 6:00 - Introduction to the Report
17:08 - Mueller’s Legal Definitions
24:41 - The Evidence: Factual Results of the Obstruction Investigation
44:18 - Conclusion: Overarching Factual Issues
Report On The Investigation Into Russian Interference In The 2016 Presidential Election
Bulleted Summary of Volume 2 by WHIP News Director Tony Pearson
ATTRIBUTIONS:
Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Robert Mueller, Mueller Report, Russia, Donald Trump, interference, 2016, presidential election, report, investigation, Russian interference, FBI, Jeff Sessions, Michael Cohen
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Attorney General Barr’s ruling reversal could hold asylum seekers in jail indefinitely! The millions of dollars raised for the Notre Dame sparks a conversation about the attention put on rebuilding black churches that were targeted earlier this month! And a Florida teen obsessed with Columbine is found dead after making threats to Colorado schools! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:52 - Barr makes major reversal in ruling some asylum seekers could be held indefinitely
09:31 - Alan García: Peru's former president kills himself ahead of arrest
15:58 - Indonesian Presidential Election
23:45 - Notre-Dame fire: Paris blaze inspires help for US black churches
31:41 - The Florida teen who was 'infatuated' with Columbine and made threats as she went to Colorado is now dead
41:30 - Pig brains partially revived four hours after death
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Attorney General, Barr, asylum, Alan Garcia, Peru, President, Notre Dame, fire, Louisiana, church, Florida, Columbine, shooting, schoo, threat, pigs, revival, science
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Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty to a number of charges surrounding the college admission scheme! The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire! And Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has received death threats after video clip surfaces of her simplifying 9/11. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:25 - Lori Loughlin Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering and Other Charges
7:47 - Mueller Report to be Released Thursday
17:09 - Omar has Received Death Threats Following 9/11 Video Clip
33:35 - Cathedral of Notre Dame Up in Flames
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli, college admission scandal, University of Southern California, Felicity Huffman, Robert Mueller, Mueller investigation, redaction, President Donald Trump, Attorney General William Barr, Representative Ilhan Omar, 9/11, World Trade Center, Twitter, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame, fire, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, French President Emmanuel Macron
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WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is arrested and could be extradited back to the US for conspiracy charges! Trump is considering releasing migrants detained at the border into Democratic sanctuary cities! And attorney Michael Avenatti could face up to 335 years in prison after being indicted on 36 federal charges! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth, Emely, and Tony for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:56 - GOP Texas lawmaker reintroduces bill to allow death penalty for women who have abortions
11:37 - Twice as many companies paying zero taxes under Trump tax plan
20:02 - Julian Assange: Wikileaks co-founder arrested in London
29:00 - Trump Says He Is Considering Releasing Migrants in ‘Sanctuary Cities’
35:41 - Attorney Michael Avenatti Has Been Indicted On 36 Federal Charges
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: GOP, Texas, Tony Tinderholt, abortion, death penalty, tax cut, Amazon, Netflix, Chevron, Deere, tax season, Julian Assange, Wikileaks, extradition, conspiracy, database, leak, Trump, sanctuary city, Democrat, London, UK, Michael Avenatti, tax evasion, IRS
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Could a series of Louisiana church fires be racially motivated? Cheap antibiotics in Kenya fuel deadly drug-resistant infections. Plus, President Trump declares a trained Iranian military force a terrorist group. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:13 - Director of Secret Service to Leave Post
11:01 - Series of Church Fires Suspected of Being Racially Charged
15:40 - Trump Designate IRGC as Terrorist Group
32:01 - Cheap Antibiotics Fuel Resistant Infections in Kenya
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Donald Trump, U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph Alles, DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Mar-A-Lago, Louisiana, State Fire Marshal H. Browning, St. Landry Parish, Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Greater Union Baptist Church, Vivian United Pentecostal Church, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Middle East, Iran, ISIS, Kenya, Kibera, antibiotics
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President Trump threatens to shut down the southern US border, giving Mexico a year to fix the migrant situation! Joe Biden makes jokes about consent following allegations of inappropriate conduct from multiple women! And Democrats continue to demand a full release of the Mueller Report after complaints about Barr’s summary! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony, Amarynth, and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 05:42 - Trump Walks Back Threat To Close U.S. Border, Giving Mexico A '1-Year Warning'
15:40 - Joe Biden Made Multiple Jokes About Consent In His First Speech Since Allegations Of Inappropriate Contact
34:00 - Dems ratchet up pressure on Barr over Mueller probe
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Trump, Mexico, border, immigration, migrants, warning, Joe Biden, consent, MeToo, Lucy Flores, Democrats, Attorney General, Bar, Mueller Report, Russia, probe, special counsel
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Trump pushes proposals for an ACA replacement back until after the 2020 election! Brunei’s new anti-LGBTQ+ death-by-stoning law sparks international outcry! And the House Judiciary Committee authorizes a subpoena for Robert Mueller’s full report! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:37 - Trump backs off Obamacare replacement after top GOP leader nixes the idea
12:34 - Brunei’s new penal code would enshrine ‘cruel and inhuman punishments’ UN rights chief warns
16:03 - House panel authorizes subpoena for full Mueller Report
31:36 - As Trump rages over border, Kushner quietly plans legal immigration boost
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Donald Trump, president, Obamacare, GOP, Republican, GOP, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, healthcare, Brunei, homophobia, stoning, United Nations, UN, House Panel, subpoena, Mueller Report, FBI, Russia, elections, obstruction, Kushner, immigrant, workers
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China is set to ban fentanyl production and exports to the United States, allegations of sexual misconduct surface against Joe Biden, and child marriages in the US have been given a spotlight by a California Senator. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff! Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:29 - China To Ban Fentanyl Production
15:45 - Joe Biden Sexual Misconduct Allegations
30:12 - Supreme Court Death Penalty Case
39:20 - Bill Against Child Marriage in California
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Donald Trump, War on Drugs, fentanyl, China, drug abuse, drug rehabilitation, Philadelphia, Kensington, Joe Biden, sexual misconduct, Lucy Flores, 2020 presidential election, Supreme Court, death penalty, cruel and unusual punishment, Eighth Amendment, Justice Neil Gorsuch, Justice Stephen Breyer, Justice Brett Kavanaugh, child marriage, Senator Jerry Hill, Pennsylvania, human rights abuse
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The United Kingdom’s anticipated withdrawal from the European Union is stalled once again as MPs reject May’s agreement! The Mueller Report will be available to the public by mid-April! And more people are registering to move to New Zealand following their response to the Christchurch attack! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Maya for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:37 - Brexit: MPs reject May's EU withdrawal agreement
15:27 - Mueller report will be delivered by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ attorney general tells Congress
23:00 - After New Zealand Attacks, More People Registered to Move There
29:35 - How America’s Biggest Theater Chains Are Exploiting Their Janitors
36:10 - Apple tries to take a bite out of credit card industry
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Brexit, UK, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Britain, Theresa May, Parliament, Labour, Tories, Mueller Report, Mueller, attorney general, Russia, Trump, probe, New Zealand, Christchurch, theater, janitors, Apple, credit card
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A New York county bans unvaccinated children from public spaces following a measles outbreak! Chicago prosecutors drop the charges on Jussie Smollett, immediately sparking criticism! And Theresa May promises to step down if her party backs her Brexit deal! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:32 - Measles outbreak leads New York county to ban unvaccinated children from public spaces
11:26 - Betsy DeVos grilled in Congress over proposed elimination of Special Olympics funding
16:15 - Vatican women editors resign from women's magazine
27:01 - Priest stabbed while leading televised Mass in Montreal; suspect arrested
30:40 - Jussie Smollett: Mayor says case makes Chicago look foolish
39:19 - Brexit: Theresa May vows to stand down if deal is passed
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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Attorney General William Barr presents his summary of the Mueller investigation before Congress! Attempts to legalize marijuana fail in New Jersey. And two survivors of Parkland’s MSD school shooting open the conversation about mental health in schools. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:39 - Mueller Investigation Comes to a Close
15:35 - Israel Strikes Hamas
24:42- Marijuana Legalization Fails in New Jersey
30:26 - Two Survivors of Parkland Die by Suicide
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Robert Mueller, President Trump, Russia, 2016 Presidential Election, impeachment, Internet Research Agency, Israel, Hamas, Arab/Israeli conflict, legalization, marijuana, New Jersey, war on drugs, Parkland, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, mental health, mental illness, gun control, gun violence
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WHIP’s News Department is rolling out some updates to its Crackdown, featuring a fact-checking group to bring you the best, most accurate content! Racial tensions in Charlottesville continue after a threat is posted online targeting minority groups at the high school! And some Indiana teachers are calling for changes to state legislation after being shot with an airsoft gun in a training simulation! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth, Tony, and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 05:55 - Updates on WHIP News Department and New Fact-Checking Group
17:08 - Teenager Arrested in Charlottesville After Racist Online Threat Shuts Schools for 2 Days
33:40 - Teachers Were Injured After Being Shot With Plastic Pellets "Execution-Style" During An Active Shooter Drill
43:18 - Karen Uhlenbeck Is the First Woman to Win Math’s Top Prize
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Charlottesville, 4chan, 8chan, Indiana, teachers, ALICE training, Karen Uhlenbeck, mathematics, soap bubbles, threat, geometry, airsoft, pellets, fact checking, WHIP News Department, Crackdown. active shooter, social media, extremist
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Disney closes a deal to acquire Fox in one of the biggest mergers in media history! The Trump administration proposes changes to the Higher Education Act to cap student loans! West Virginia accuses a former bishop and church leaders of violating consumer protection laws! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:20 - Disney Monopoly Grows
15:28 - Trump Administration Proposes Capping Student Loans, Cutting Repayment Options
30:24 - West Virginia Sues Bishop and Diocese Over Sex Abuse, Citing Consumer Protection
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Disney, Fox, merger, Comcast, Trump, student loans, Higher Education Act, West Virginia, Catholic Church, consumer protection
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The United States Supreme Court rejects a prominent LGBT case appeal. #NunsToo speak out against abuse. New Zealand begins its inquiry into the gunman behind Friday's terrorist attacks. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:05 - New Zealand to Begin Inquiry into Gunman
15:44 - Supreme Court Rejects to Hear LGBT Case
30:35 - #NunsToo
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: New Zealand, Christchurch, mosque, Facebook, social media, memes, gun laws, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, LBGTQ+ , Hawaii, Kavanaugh, #MeToo, #NunsToo, Catholic Church, Pope Francis, George Pell, sexual abuse
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The attack on two mosques in New Zealand prompts a conversation on radicalization and the fundamental similarities and differences between extremist groups. President Trump is planning to veto the legislation created to block his national emergency, and students around the globe skip class to call for action on stopping climate change. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:52 - Christchurch shootings: Death toll rises to 49 following terrorist attack
16:07 - Anti-Defamation League Report on Terrorism from 2018 | ADL Report from 2017 | the CATO Institute Report
33:43 - Trump expected to sign first veto of his presidency
41:42 - Skipping school around the world to push for action on climate change
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Christchurch, New Zealand, ideology, radicalization, Trump, veto, border wall, national emergency, climate change, protest, United Nations
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The biggest college admissions fraud EVER involves wealthy parents and well known celebrities! Paul Manafort gets sentenced to three and a half more years in prison - with more on the horizon! And Brexit looms ever closer!The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join hosts Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:39 - Paul Manafort Sentenced to 3.5 More Years in Prison
16:07 - How the largest college admissions fraud ever let wealthy parents cheat the system
31:00 - George Pell: Cardinal jailed for child sexual abuse in Australia
41:40 - UK lawmakers seek to stop a chaotic Brexit amid EU warnings
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
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An unprecedented blackout in Venezuela! President Trump proposes a budget! And controversy around Fox News' Tucker Carlson! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:36 - Fox News Host Controversy
15:12 - Trump Budget Proposal
30:24 - Venezuela Blackout
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Fox News, conservative, Tucker Carlson, media, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Media Matters for America, President Donald Trump, budget, military spending, welfare programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guiado, National Assembly of Venezuela, blackout
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States are beginning to refuse exemptions for vaccinations following outbreaks across the country! Virginia’s administration sees another racist scandal after the First Lady hands cotton to young black students! And Trump ordered White House officials to grant his son-in-law a top-level security clearance! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:50 - States Move To Restrict Parents' Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids
13:10 - Virginia’s First Lady Apologizes for Handing Cotton to Black Students on Tour
20:27 - LGBT advocates criticise Biden for calling Pence 'decent'
30:00 - Trump Ordered Officials to Give Jared Kushner a Security Clearance
39:50 - Pakistan Frees Indian Pilot Who Was Beaten by a Mob and Then Served Tea
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Vaccines, measles, outbreak, Virginia, Northam, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, LGBTQ, Trump, Jared Kushner, security clearance, Pakistan, India, Kashmir
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The House of Representatives passes a resolution to end Trump’s national emergency for border wall funding! Michael Cohen testifies and calls Trump a ‘con man’! And tensions between India and Pakistan are rising as the airstrikes for power over Kashmir continue! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:20 - House passes resolution to nullify Trump’s national emergency declaration
15:55 - Michael Cohen Testimony
30:27 - India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Congress, national emergency, Trump, nullify, Michael Cohen, testimony, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kashmir, airstrikes, nuclear weapons
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Trump continues his talks with Kim Jong Un, and Paul Manafort continues to find himself in more and more trouble! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:03 - Paul Manafort Trial
15:31 - Trump & North Korea Summit
30:37 - Trump Sexual Misconduct Allegations
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Donald Trump, North Korea, 2016 election, nuclear war, Paul Manafort, Mueller investigation, North Korea summit, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Lawsuits to stop the national emergency! Refusing to stand for the Pledge! And protests within the UK’s Labour Party! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amelia, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:56 - States Prepare Lawsuits Regarding National Emergency
16:00 - 11 Year Old Arrested After Refusal To Stand For Pledge Of Allegiance Led To Altercation
31:10 - Seven MPs Leave Labour Party In Protest At Jeremy Corbyn's Leadership
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Trump, national emergency, pledge, lawsuit, Labour Party, UK, England, Jeremy Corbyn
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Trump declares a national emergency! Some information on 2020 presidential candidates! And students protest climate change The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:45 - Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall
16:42 - The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet
37:42 - Climate strike: Schoolchildren protest over climate change
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Trump, national emergency, border, funding, shutdown, Congress, 2020, election, president, climate change, UK
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El Chapo found guilty! North Korea hasn’t slowed down its nuclear program! And it’s the one year anniversary of Parkland. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:28 - El Chapo Found Guilty
16:40 - US Commander Says North Korea Has Not Slowed Down Nuclear Program
32:30 - Parkland: A Year After the School Shooting That Was Supposed to Change Everything
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: El Chapo, War on Drugs, North Korea, Trump, Kim Jong Un, nuclear weapons, Parkland, gun control
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The government may shut down again! Ilhan Omar receives criticism from her own party! And Philadelphia politics! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius Toth, Amelia Winger, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:40 - Government Shutdown
17:44 - Pelosi & Democrats
35:25 - Philadelphia Corruption
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Government, shutdown, politics, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat, Ilhan Omar, anti-Semitism, Twitter, Philly, corruption, gerrymandering, John Dougherty
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail! Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker testifies in front of a Congressional commission! And the Supreme Court blocks a Louisiana abortion law! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson and Amarynth Ruch for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 05:25 - Jeff Bezos Accuses American Media Inc of Blackmail
24:30 - Whitaker: “I Have Not Interfered With Mueller Investigation”
35:10 - Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud
KEY WORDS: Jeff Bezos, Amazon, National Enquirer, blackmail, Matthew Whitaker, Congress, Russia, Mueller, Supreme Court, abortion, Louisiana, Kavanaugh
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The State of the Union Address! Secret files between Trump and Russia! And the Pope acknowledges sexual abuse within the Catholic Church! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:20 - Summary Of The State Of The Union Address
15:50 - Secret Files Demonstrate Business Connections Between Candidate Trump and Russia
32:25 - Pope Acknowledges Sexual Abuse Of Nuns Within Catholic Church
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
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Virginia Capitol Thrown into Chaos! Saudi Arabian Ministry Misogynistic App! And Life saving Medicine Price Hikes! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amelia, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:02:00 - Virginia Capitol Thrown Into Chaos as Pressure on Northam Intensifies16:32 - SAUDI ARABIAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR HAS AN APP THAT ALLOWS MALE GUARDIANS TO CONTROL THEIR FEMALE DEPENDENTS' TRAVEL OPTIONS31:41 - Sanders wants answers on why low-cost drug is suddenly priced at $375,000 ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes.
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The U.S. suspends its nuclear arms treaty with Russia! McConnell calls Election Day reforms a “power grab”! And U.K. businesses are preparing for Brexit! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amarynth, and Tony for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:53 - U.S. Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty With Russia
- Long Story Short on MAD Theory
17:50 - Mitch McConnell Calls Election Day Holiday A "Power Grab" By Democrats
33:19 - 1 In 3 British Businesses To Shift Operations Away From UK In Anticipation Of Rough Brexit
38:15 - Avoid EA: The Fun Is About To End
44:00 - Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift
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Trump disagrees with the intelligence community! Why are insulin prices going up? And the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect faces more charges! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:30 - Trump Disagrees With Intelligence Community on Iran and North Korea
17:45 - Insulin Prices Rise, Congress Asks “Why?”
30:58 - Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Suspect Faces More Charges
ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel
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Possible future shutdown! US and Taliban Peace! And Northern Ireland and Brexit! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amelia and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:00 - Trump Doubtful Over Border Deal, Says Another Shutdown “Certainly an Option”
15:20 - U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Framework, Envoy Says
30:41 - NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS LEADERS CLAMOR FOR BREXIT DEAL
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A key Trump advisor is arrested! Angela Merkel steps down from CDU! And what’s happening in Venezuela? The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Tony, and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:20 - Venezuela is in a Pickle
18:20 - FBI Arrests Roger Stone, Key Trump Advisor
38:25 - Merkel Steps Down From CDU
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Government shutdown updates! The LA Teacher’s Strike finally ends! And Jack Ma! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Evan, and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:53 - Virginia Pilot Updates on the Government Shutdown
https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/nation/article_323b9306-7fa1-510f-a4a4-a202a97fa85a.html
14:53 - LA Teacher's Strike Ending
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/22/687374562/a-deal-in-the-la-teachers-strike-now-union-members-to-vote
32:02 - Jack Ma - Communist CEO
https://www.fairobserver.com/region/asia_pacific/jack-ma-alibaba-group-china-communist-party-capitalist-business-news-headlines-23909/
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MONDAY 1/21 | GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31! HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES! And ALTERCATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson, Julius Toth and Amelia Winger for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.
01:35 - GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31
01:35 - According to Time
15:31 - HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES
32:06 - ALTERCATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL
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FRIDAY 1/18 | Join hosts Tony and Amarynth as they discuss the news department’s plan for the spring semester, bias in the media and news selection, and Buzzfeed’s latest report on the Russia investigation on this episode of Rational Radio.
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1:15 - WHIP News Department’s Semester Plan
20:52 - Bias in the Media and News Selection
36:22 - This May Be the Smoking Gun in the Russia Investigation
NOTE: The contents of this Buzzfeed News report have since been partially disputed by the Special Counsel. Buzzfeed News has maintained the claims made in its original report. More information can be found in this report by the Hill.
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FRIDAY 12/07 | Two students in New Hampshire sing a song about the KKK to the tune of 'Jingle Bells', an Ohio dad makes his daughter walk five miles to school after bullying a student on the bus, and PETA suggests new idioms to prevent 'anti-animal language'. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 2:48 - Recording: Students sing song about KKK to ‘Jingle Bells’ https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/recording-students-sing-song-about-kkk-to-jingle-bells/2018/12/03/17269f7e-f740-11e8-8642-c9718a256cbd_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0cc25d623c42
14:23 - Ohio dad makes girl walk miles to school for bullying on bus https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46471438
30:08 - Rudy Giuliani’s typo became an anti-Trump message. He blamed Twitter, but this Atlanta man pranked him. https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2018/12/05/rudy-giulianis-typo-became-an-anti-trump-message-he-blamed-twitter-this-atlanta-man-pranked-him/?utm_term=.c1d668655357
37:00 - PETA's suggestion to change commonly used idioms invites mirth of internet https://mashable.com/article/peta-anti-animal-language-twitter/#bBxvfDtcXmqu
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DATE 12/05 | Join hosts Julius, Alesia, and Evan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss George H.W. Bush's funeral and legacy, updates on the US-China trade war, and the cancelled G20 Summit meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Skip to a topic: 1:52 - George Herbert Walker Bush's Funeral https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-state-funeral-for-george-hw-bush-mourners-to-include-all-living-us-presidents/2018/12/05/952dcc72-f87f-11e8-8d64-4e79db33382f_story.html?utm_term=.54524d183ea0
15:25 - Updates on the US - China Trade War https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/02/business/trade-truce-china-us.html
30:58 - Russia Laughs as Trump Ducks G20 Summit Meeting with Putin https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/30/russians-at-g-20-chide-trump-for-canceling-putin-meeting-blame-us-politics.html
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MONDAY 12/03 | Russian tanks begin lining up on Ukraine's border, the International Climate Conference kicks off in Poland, and a groundbreaking coral reef method is accidentally discovered. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Russia, climate change, and coral reef recovery.
Skip to a topic: 05:41 - Russian Tanks Massing On Ukraine's Border https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-putting-tanks-on-border-11567237?fbclid=IwAR0v7VAZr2Qmn9R_4zYMsR8DlV4nH9TH7uuh-ZTGSzSdULEgj-jtc3C1jVE
18:23 - 'Don't Underestimate Us' - MI6 Chief Warns Russia In Rare Speech https://news.sky.com/story/mi6-chief-warns-rogue-states-dont-underestimate-us-11570425
26:52 - High Stakes As International Climate Conference Begins https://www.npr.org/2018/12/03/671243911/high-stakes-as-international-climate-conference-begins
35:47 - Sir David Attenborough Speaks At Climate Conference https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46398057
40:06 - Groundbreaking Coral Reef Recovery Method Accidentally Discovered By A Scientist https://greatlakesledger.com/2018/12/03/groundbreaking-coral-reef-recovery-method-accidentally-discovered-by-a-scientist/
47:06 - In Twist, Trump Now Bemoaning Military Spending As ‘Crazy’ https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/in-twist-trump-bemoans-military-spending-as-crazy
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FRIDAY 11/30 | A Dallas police officer is indicted for murder charges after killing a man in his own apartment, a man is convicted of obstruction after refusing to open the door for police, and a patient describes his journey following a face transplant. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 2:11 - Dallas Police Officer Who Shot Man In His Own Apartment Indicted https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/30/us/dallas-police-officer-botham-jean/index.html
15:45 - Man Convicted Of Obstruction For Refusing To Open His Door For Police https://theappeal.org/man-convicted-of-obstruction-for-refusing-to-open-his-door-for-police/?fbclid=IwAR2Vqdq8O_eF_Fz1HcLWNTL9AHUvYf8lLrQxic2zhQSlNtdmfAkq_o9NqX8
30:32 - Face Transplant Patient Reveals Incredible Transformation https://news.sky.com/story/its-been-well-worth-it-face-transplant-patient-reveals-incredible-transformation-11567561?fbclid=IwAR3GooE2MII3IBgV3mXGi6Bianfc_qg0ls_NOx0i6tBskAkodPaYEd7PKuQ
35:21 - Southwest Apologizes After Employee At California Airport Reportedly Mocked Young Girl Named Abcde https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/30/southwest-apologizes-after-employee-at-john-wayne-airport-reportedly-mocked-young-passenger-over-her-name/
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WEDNESDAY 11/28 | The White House holds a press briefing after again trying to revoke CNN's Jim Acosta's press pass, Dr. Ford is still receiving death threats after her testimony, and President Trump retweets a post accusing prominent Democrats of treason. Join Julius, Evan, and Alecia for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 1:18 - CNN’s Jim Acosta Back In White House Briefings https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/27/acosta-sanders-cnn-press-briefing-1019428
14:46 - An Update On Dr. Ford And Justice Kavanaugh https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dont-worry-brett-kavanaugh-is-still-coaching-girls-basketball_us_5bfea579e4b0d23c2138aace
30:59 - President Trump vs. Deputy Attorney General Rosentein https://www.newsweek.com/did-trump-just-accuse-rod-rosenstein-treason-president-retweets-image-showing-1234904
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MONDAY 11/26 | U.S. agents fire tear gas at a group of migrants as they try to cross the border into the United States, while NASA's InSight lander reaches Mars. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on immigration policy and space exploration on this episode of Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 6:36 - U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants, Briefly Close Tijuana Border Entry https://www.npr.org/2018/11/25/670687806/u-s-agents-spray-tear-gas-at-migrants-briefly-close-tijuana-border-entry
18:20 - Border Patrol Foundation President Says Tear-Gassing Migrants Is Fine Because It’s ‘Natural’ https://www.complex.com/life/2018/11/border-patrol-foundation-president-claims-using-tear-gar-on-migrants-is-fine-because-its-natural
33:52 - NASA's InSight Lander Safely Touches Down On Mars https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mars-landing-nasa-insight-lander-safely-touches-down-on-mars-today-2018-11-26
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FRIDAY 11/16 | A judge orders the White House to restore Jim Acosta's press credentials, Betsy DeVos announces enhanced protections for students accused of sexual assault, and an NJ couple is arrested for lying about their GoFundMe campaign. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world.
Skip to a topic: 3:35 - Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668359711/judge-rules-in-favor-of-cnn-temporarily-restores-correspondents-credential
16:15 - Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668556728/education-dept-proposes-enhanced-protection-for-students-accused-of-sexual-assau
29:09 - New Jersey Couple's GoFundMe Campaign To Help Homeless Man 'Was Predicated On A Lie' https://www.npr.org/2018/11/15/668454611/new-jersey-couples-gofundme-campaign-to-help-homeless-man-was-predicated-on-a-li
36:00 - More Than 600 People Now Missing In California's Deadliest Fire https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668552010/more-than-600-people-now-missing-in-californias-deadliest-fire
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WEDNESDAY 11/14 | Join hosts Tony and Julius on this episode of Rational Radio as they interview special guest Frank Cervone from Child Advocates and discuss the school to prison pipeline and its effects on school systems, nationally and in Philadelphia.
Philly Tribune article discussing the problem: http://www.phillytrib.com/news/addressing-racial-bias-and-school-to-prison-pipeline/article_d0c334b3-0d9f-52f9-bc80-206edbcb19fc.html
An academic overview of the issue: http://pacenterofexcellence.pitt.edu/documents/ID%20and%20CJS%20in%20PA%2012%2013%2012%20-%20final%20copy%20sent%20to%20MHJAC.pdf
Frank Cervone - Support Center for Child Advocates https://sccalaw.org/the-legals-lifetime-achievement-awards/
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MONDAY 11/12 | Trump urges Florida officials to end the recount efforts, the California wildfires continue to spread, and Chinese authorities deploy a surveillance tool that could ID people based on how they walk. Join hosts Tony and Dan for discussions on recounts, wildfires, and gait recognition on this episode of Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 7:51 - Trump Urges End To Florida Recount, Democrats Seek Extension https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election/trump-urges-end-to-florida-recount-democrats-seek-extension-idUSKCN1NH1U8
17:50 - Stan Lee Dead At 95 https://www.npr.org/2018/11/12/106322838/a-marvel-of-a-man-stan-lee-dead-at-95
22:19 - Death Toll In California Wildfire Climbs To At Least 31 https://www.npr.org/2018/11/11/666817955/death-toll-in-california-wildfires-climbs-to-at-least-31
32:12 - Chinese ‘Gait Recognition’ Tech IDs People By How They Walk https://apnews.com/bf75dd1c26c947b7826d270a16e2658a
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FRIDAY 11/09 | Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss Wednesday night's shooting in Thousand Oaks and what can be done to address mental health and gun control in the United States.
Skip to a topic: 4:25 - Thousand Oaks Gunman Went from Marine Vet to Mass Shooter https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/09/us/thousand-oaks-shooting/index.html
17:47 - Focusing on Mental Health and Gun Reform
31:20 - How Can the U.S. Address These Issues?
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WEDNESDAY 11/7 | Join hosts Tony, Julius, Evan, and Alesia on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss the results of the recent midterm elections, how the Trump administration is handling the migrant caravan and Mueller investigation, and the recent demands for accountability following the election.
Skip to a topic: 1:15 - Midterm Recap - What Happened in Pennsylvania?
16:48 - The Trump Administration on the Caravan, Jeff Sessions’ Resignation, and the Mueller Investigation
33:30 - Mueller Would Be Asked to Testify Publicly If Fired by Trump https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/415491-dems-plan-to-bring-in-mueller-for-televised-hearings-if-trump-fires?amp
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MONDAY 11/5 | Julie from Temple News stops by to discuss Temple News' voting guide for Pennsylvania voters, media outlets pull President Trump's controversial immigration ad, and a mystery asteroid traveling through our solar system could be looking for signs of life. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world.
Skip to a topic: 0:25 - Interview with Julie from Temple News https://longform.temple-news.com/voter-guide-midterms-2018/
19:51 - NBC, Fox News pull Trump immigration ad, Facebook blocks paid promotion https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/nbc-pulls-trump-immigration-ad-after-backlash-n931356
34:07 - Mystery interstellar asteroid Oumuamua 'could be gigantic alien solar sail sent to look for signs of life https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/mystery-interstellar-asteroid-oumuamua-could-be-gigantic-alien-solar-sail-sent-to-look-for-signs-of-a3979891.html
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FRIDAY 11/02 | Google employees stage a walkout protesting the company's handling of sexual harassment, the use of SNAP to purchase sugary drinks sparks a debate, and a new study shows climate change, gun violence, and mental health as the main causes of stress amongst Generation Z. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Google, soda, and mental health on this episode of Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 3:00 - Google Walkout: Employees Stage Protest Over Handling of Sexual Harassment https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/technology/google-walkout-sexual-harassment.html
15:54 - Food Stamps for Soda: Time to End Billion-Dollar Subsidy For Sugary Drinks? https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/10/29/659634119/food-stamps-for-soda-time-to-end-billion-dollar-subsidy-for-sugary-drinks
32:45 - Nurse Faces Trial in Germany in Deaths of 100 Patients https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/world/europe/germany-nurse-patient-deaths-100.html
38:55 - Generation Z Reported the Most Mental Health Problems, and Gun Violence is the Biggest Stressor https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/30/health/generation-z-stress-report-trnd/index.html
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WEDNESDAY 10/31 | Federal officials threaten to crack down on Philadelphia's plans to establish safe injection sites in the city, President Trump reignites the debate over ending birthright citizenship, and the chief Brexit negotiator expects a deal by November 21st. Join hosts Julius, Evan, and Alesia for a rational look at current events and politics around the world.
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1:25 - Feds Threaten to Crack Down on Safe Injection Sites in Philadelphia https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/08/30/supervised-injection-site-philadelphia/
15:23 - Indiana's Democratic Senator Makes Racial Gaffe https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-sen-joe-donnelly-takes-heat-for-awkward-comment-on-hiring-minority-staffers-says-he-misspoke
22:56 - End Birthright Citizenship https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-claims-14th-amendment-doesnt-apply-to-illegal-immigrants-although-top-aides-say-its-undecided/
30:00 - UK Chief Brexit Negotiator Expects Deal by November 21st https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uk-chief-brexit-negotiator-expects-deal-nov-21-58876059
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MONDAY 10/29 | Around 250 organizations promised that 100% of their plastic packaging would be reused, recycled, or composted within seven years, and eleven people were killed in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.
Skip to a topic: 8:29 - Plastic Waste Elimination Pledge by 2025 Attracts More Big Firms https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45988589
17:34 - Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46002549
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FRIDAY 10/26 | A Florida man is arrested in connection with the mail bomb campaign targeting critics of President Trump, while a 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges. The European Parliament approves a ban on single-use plastic, and Megyn Kelly's show is cancelled. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country and world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 4:25 - US Mail Bombs: Man Held After Campaign Against Trump Critics https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45996655
20:00 - Fatal ‘Swatting’ Hoaxer Faces More Charges https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45990693
28:35 - European Parliament Approves Ban On Some Single-Use Plastics, Reductions On Others https://www.npr.org/2018/10/26/660843753/european-parliament-approves-ban-on-single-use-plastics
35:14 - Megyn Kelly Out At NBC’s ‘Today’ Show https://www.npr.org/2018/10/25/660644000/megyn-kelly-out-at-nbc-after-blackface-remarks
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WEDNESDAY 10/24 | Explosive devices were sent to prominent Democratic leaders, Georgia's Republican gubernatorial nominee expresses concern over the right to vote, and the BBC details hidden prison camps in China. Join hosts Tony, Evan, and Julius for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.
Skip to a topic: 3:42 - ‘Explosive Device’ Sent to Clinton and Obama https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45969100
18:13 - In Leaked Audio, Brian Kemp Expresses Concern Over Georgians Exercising Their Right to Vote https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/brian-kemp-leaked-audio-georgia-voting-745711/
34:27 - China’s Hidden Prison Camps https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/China_hidden_camps
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MONDAY 10/22 | Journalist Carl Bernstein says that President Trump is ready to challenge the results of the midterm elections if Republicans lose, while the President also states that the US will withdraw from an arms control treaty with Russia. Finally, posthumous essays by Stephen Hawking advise humans to leave Earth. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.
Skip to a topic: 4:45 - Trump Preparing to Call Midterms ‘Illegitimate’ if Democrats Take Power https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/carl-bernstein-trump-preparing-to-call-midterm-elections-illegitimate-if-democrats-take-power
17:14 - Trump Says US Will Withdraw From Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/20/trump-us-nuclear-arms-treaty-russia
33:55 - Posthumous Essays By Stephen Hawking Discuss Climate Change and Nuclear War https://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-hawking-humans-leave-earth-or-be-annihilated-2018-10?r=US&IR=T
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FRIDAY 10/19 | Turkish officials reveal the details of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A 9-year old boy is wrongly accused of sexual assault at a corner store, and an Adolf Hitler costume draws outrage in Nevada. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 3:40 - Audio Reveals Gruesome Details about Jamal Khashoggi Killing https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/world/europe/turkey-saudi-khashoggi-dismember.html
14:11 - Black Boy Wrongly Accused of Grabbing White Woman https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/-i-don-t-forgive-this-woman-black-boy-wrongly-accused-of-grabbing-white-woman
29:37 - Teacher’s Son’s Hitler Costume Draws Outrage https://www.newsweek.com/g00/teachers-sons-hitler-costume-draws-outrage-mom-says-it-was-just-last-minute-1174595?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14
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WEDNESDAY 10/17 | Findings on Mueller's Russia probe are expected to be released after the midterm elections. The Texas Senate race heats up between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz, while New York City passes a significant birth certificate law. Join hosts Dan, Evan, and Alecia for a look at current events and politics around the country and world on this episode of Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 01:05 - Mueller Ready to Deliver Findings in His Trump Probe https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-10-17/mueller-said-ready-to-deliver-key-findings-in-his-trump-probe?srnd=premium
10:42 - O'Rourke - Cruz Race Heats Up in Texas https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/16/politics/texas-senate-debate-beto-orourke-ted-cruz/index.html
21:00 - New York City’s New Birth Certificate Law http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-why-the-x-marks-a-step-forward-20181012-story.html
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MONDAY 10/15 | President Trump's interview CBS's "60 Minutes" gives a look into his thoughts on climate change and his own conduct. Join hosts Tony, Dan, and Irish for a discussion of current events around the country and world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 06:42 - President Trump Questions Climate Science (CBS Interview)
17:55 - President Trump's Cabinet Changes and Mocking Christine Blasey-Ford (CBS Interview)
37:43 - Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA Test Results https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/15/us/politics/elizabeth-warren-dna-ancestry.html
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FRIDAY 10/12 | Tropical storm Michael pushes into the Carolinas, as Kanye West soaks up publicity at the White House. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for discussions on weather, climate, and the effects of celebrities on politics on this episode of Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 02:21 - Tropical Storm Michael Spreads East Into the Carolinas 15:31 - Kanye West Gives Impromptu Speech During White House Visit 30:43 - How Do Celebrities Impact Politics?
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WEDNESDAY 10/10 | One of the worst hurricanes in US history makes landfall in Florida. Plus, a Chinese spy gets arrested and brought to the US. Also, an inmate's request to die via electric chair is denied in Tennessee. Join hosts Maya, Julius, and Dan to discuss events from around the country and world on Rational Radio.
Skip to a topic: 1:35 - Hurricane Michael Hits the Florida Panhandle 15:11 - Chinese Spy Arrested and Brought to U.S. to Face Espionage Charges 28:00 - Tennessee Denies Inmate's Request to Die via Electric Chair
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MONDAY 10/9 | Kavanaugh was voted into the Supreme Court by one of the narrowest margins in US History, and political tension rises across the nation. Plus, new climate science sounds the alarm - the world may only have a decade to figure out a solution. Join hosts Tony, Dan, and Irish for a rational look at current events around the world.
Skip to a topic: 4:08 - Kavanaugh Voted into SCOTUS 21:54 - Climate Change Report Warns of Extreme Weather 35:15 - William Nordhause and Paul Romer Win Nobel Prize in Economics
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WEDNESDAY 10/3 | Amazon raises its minimum wage, President Trump draws heavy bipartisan criticism for remarks made at a recent rally, and an alleged assault involving a politician's son. Join hosts Maya, Julius, and Evan to discuss events around the country!
Skip to a Story: 2:49 - Bernie Sanders' Love-Hate Relationship with Amazon 14:35 - Trump's Remarks on Dr. Ford's Testimony 30:25 - Sarah Palin's Son Arrested for Alleged Assault
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MONDAY 10/2 | An FBI investigation is opened into the allegations leveled against Kavanaugh - plus, the 2018 Nobel Prize in medicine! Also, the ex-chief of the UN has some sharp criticism for the United States' healthcare system. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.
04:48 - Kavanaugh Updates - A (Very) Limited FBI Investigation 17:51 - The 2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Cancer Immunotherapy Researchers 32:25 - Ex-UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Criticizes US Healthcare System
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Takeaways from a long and powerful hearing, and a long overdue discussion of SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh's judicial philosophy. Join hosts Tony Pearson, Maya Tejada, and Julius Toth for discussion around one of the most important political events of the year.
Skip to a Story: 4:25 - Takeaways from the Kavanaugh Hearing and Dr. Ford's Testimony 19:56 - Kavanaugh's Conduct and the American Bar Association's Request for an FBI Investigation 33:58 - The Importance of Kavanaugh's Judicial Philosophies
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Skip to a Story: 01:07 - Talking Tariffs with Alexandra Guisinger 16:34 - Public opinion and partisanship with trade 32:44 - New allegations leveled at SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Dr. Alexandra Guisinger joins hosts Tony Pearson and Julius Toth to talk trade, tariffs, and public opinion. Then, the latest and most severe allegations against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh are discussed. Join Tony and Julius for a rational look at current events around the country on Rational Radio.
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Skip to a Story: 02:17 - Updates on Kavanaugh Allegations 19:19 - The President Weighs In on Kavanaugh Allegations 32:45 - Ted Cruz Tweets Out Viral Beto O’Rourke Video
More allegations against Kavanaugh, controversial words of support from the President, and a confusing stance being taken on the campaign trail by Ted Cruz in Texas. Join Julius, Dan, and Irish for a rational look at current events around the country on Rational Radio.
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