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Amanda Holmes reads Marnie Walsh’s poem, “Bessie Dreaming Bear.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.
This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch.
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On The Gist, Mike Pesca, in true hipster fashion, laments the end of Wow Air.
In the interview, much of the news media was guilty of hyping up the knockout blow that Mueller’s report would deliver president Trump. But a few journalists on the left were always skeptical of the investigation’s origins and potential. Among them is Nation contributor Aaron Maté, who saw in the Mueller probe a distraction from the Democratic Party’s failure in 2016—and from the stories that really matter.
In the Spiel, Rep. Adam Schiff comes out swinging.
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Trumpworld and the Washington media make sweeping conclusions over a report they’ve never seen, Democrats pivot to health care after the Trump Administration declines to defend the Affordable Care Act in court, and Democrats work to counter Trump’s 2020 message that they’re radical extremists. Then Andrew Gillum talks to Dan about his new effort to register voters in Florida and turn the state blue in 2020. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.
We answer three listener questions: Where do kids live in the Bay Area? Why does Palo Alto have two downtowns? And what's with the 'weeping women' statues at the Palace of Fine Arts?
In 1767, a young French servant sailed around the world, collecting plants previously unknown to Western science. The ship’s crew knew the servant as “Jean,” the scrappy aide to the expedition’s botanist. But “Jean” had a secret. She was actually Jeanne Baret, a woman disguised as a man—and she was about to make botanical history.
Annie and Elah told this story for a live audience at On Air Fest a few weeks ago.
John Green reviews the Hall of Presidents and the song "New Partner" by Palace Music.
The news to know for Thursday, March 28th, 2019!
Today, we're talking about Boeing's new plan for its planes, and controversy over government funding for the Special Olympics.
Plus: a new crackdown on scam robocalls, MLB's Opening Day, and a Easter-inspired coffee.
Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!
Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking all about e-cigarettes with Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative and NYT best-selling author.
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
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Sources:
Boeing Update, Hearing: NYT, AP, CNN, CNBC
Special Olympics Cuts?: Politico, ABC News, NYT
Brexit Deadline: The Guardian, WSJ, Fox News
Facebook Ban: Reuters, Engadget, Facebook, TechCrunch
FTC Robocalls: TechCrunch, Engadget, CNET
Verizon’s Robocalls Tool: CBS News, USA Today
MLB Opening Day: CBS Sports, MLB, USA Today
Powerball Winner: AP, FOX News
Peeps-Flavored Coffee: USA Today, People
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