Month: November 2017

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Motley Fool Money - Stocks We’re Thankful For and Must-See Movies

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, our analysts share 7 stocks they’re thankful for, and dig into some humble pie (i.e., stocks we were wrong about). Plus, corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow talks about the state of corporate boardrooms and shares some must-see movies for the holidays.

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Opening Arguments - OA124: Happy Thanksgiving!

Today's episode is the Happiest Episode Ever (TM)! First, the guys discuss "the real meaning of Thanksgiving," cribbing from a blog post Andrew wrote for his old firm back in 2013. In the main segment, Andrew and Thomas break down a pending case before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia regarding Donald Trump's tweets and the Freedom of Information Act, as well as an update on the status of Trump's "Sanctuary Cities" executive order first discussed on OA 65. Then, Thomas answers a delightful listener question about what he likes.  The answer WILL surprise you! Finally, we end with an all-new Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #51 about justiciability and standing.  Remember that you can play along with #TTTBE by retweeting our episode on Twitter or sharing it on Facebook along with your guess.  We'll release the answer on next Tuesday's episode along with our favorite entry! Recent Appearances Andrew was a return guest on the How-To Heretic Podcast; give it a listen! Show Notes & Links
  1. Check out "The Real Meaning of Thanksgiving" here.
  2. The Freedom of Information Act can be found at 5 U.S.C. § 551 et seq.
  3. We discussed the influential Garland opinion of ACLU v. CIA, 710 F.3d 422 (D.C. Cir. 2013).
  4. We first discuss the "Sanctuary Cities" EO in Episode 65, and you can read the permanent injunction here.
  5. Finally, you can submit your show quotes here.
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Pod Save America - “Happy Podsgiving.”

In the first annual Pod Save America Thanksgiving mailbag, Jon and Dan answer questions about #MeToo, Doug Jones, net neutrality, how they got into politics, how to argue with relatives, and what they’re thankful for. Then Run For Something co-founder Amanda Litman joins to talk about the thousands of young Americans who’ve decided to run for office for the very first time. 

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The Gist - Dana Gould’s Take on Horror

Standup comic and writer Dana Gould talks to Mike about growing up in a family of manly hunters and writing a character inspired by his dad. Gould is the creator of IFC’s Stan Against Evil, a show about a small-town New Hampshire sheriff who fights demons.  

In the Spiel, how to get a rise out of your uncle over the holidays.

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The NewsWorthy - Net Neutrality, David Cassidy & Game of Thrones – Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017! 

Today we’re talking about the FCC's plan to ditch net neutrality, the death of David Cassidy and an Uber hack. 

Plus: bitcoin, a bendable smartphone and an "Internet Escape Pod." 

And much more - 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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The Gist - The Anti-War Candidate Was Invented in 1968

The anti-war movement of 1968 looks inevitable today, but at the time, it felt “freaking bananas.” MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains the charisma of Bobby Kennedy, the fervor of Eugene McCarthy, and the crushing blow they dealt to sitting President Lyndon B. Johnson, who withdrew from the campaign after a narrow win in the New Hampshire primary. O’Donnell wrote about the race in his latest book, Playing With Fire. 

In the Spiel, Mike skewers president Trump’s double standards when it comes to sexual assault.

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