The NewsWorthy - Hugh Hefner, Text While Flying & Super Bowl Halftime – Thursday, September 28th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Thursday, September 28th, 2017!

Today we're talking:

  • Hugh Hefner death
  • President Trump may fire Tom Price
  • Delta to allow texting & messaging mid-flight
  • Super Bowl Halftime deal 

Plus much more - all in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

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Serious Inquiries Only - SIO80: The Red Pill: Debunking the MRAs, Part 1

I watched The Red Pill so you don't have to... In today's episode, due to some scheduling circumstances, I'm starting my next series before ending my previous one. Instead of Part 3 on Trump's participation trophies, it's part 1 on debunking the MRAs! #whatabout: workplace fatalities, suicide rates, college graduation rates, and homelessness rates? I take a look at these MRA claims in detail. Here are some key links: The Red Pill Funding; Understanding Red Pill People; Article on Job Deaths; Suicide Rate CDC Stats; Women Are Testing Better At Math; Census Data on College; Benefits from Degrees are Better for Men; HUD Homelessness Stats. Leave Thomas a voicemail! (916) 750-4746, remember short and to the point! Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/seriouspod Follow us on Twitter: @seriouspod Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/seriouspod For comments, email thomas@seriouspod.com  

The Gist - It’s Time to Rethink Puerto Rico

It’s time for Vexillology Corner: Last month, the city of Pocatello, Idaho, presented a new city flag to replace their previous one, known for being one of the ugliest flags in the United States. But what makes a flag ugly? Vexillologist Ted Kaye describes Pocatello’s new flag and reminds us why a kid should be able to draw it. Kaye is the author of Good Flag, Bad Flag.

In the Spiel, a brief word from economist Tyler Cowen, who summarizes the grim outlook for Puerto Rico

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The NewsWorthy - Tax Cuts, Twitter & HGTV – Wednesday, September 27th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, September 27th, 2017!

Today we're talking:

  • President Trump's tax overhaul
  • A big win for women in Saudi Arabia
  • Twitter's big change
  • A hit show calling it quits

Plus much more - all in less than 10 minutes.

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

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Money Girl - 477 MG How to Stay Disciplined and Do More with Your Money

Have you ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or confused about a big financial decision? Most of us waffle about whether we should or shouldn’t spend money or make key financial moves. In this post, Laura gives a simple framework to stay disciplined and make better money decisions in less time, with a lot more clarity and confidence. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2hZIda9 Get the Money Girl book at http://MoneyGirlBook.com.

The Gist - Mark Lilla’s Advice for Liberals

Mark Lilla made a lot of liberals bristle with his New York Times op-ed, “The End of Identity Liberalism.” But Lilla insists that what he’s suggesting should not make the bleeding hearts clutch their hemp necklaces in horror. His premise is simple: To make meaningful gains, Democrats need institutional power (i.e., election wins). And far too often, Lilla says, liberals have sacrificed such ends for what he calls “noble defeats.” Lilla’s book is The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics.

In the Spiel, Saudi Arabia will allow women to drive. 

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