Was Atari’s E.T. video game the worst of all time? Did it sink the entire video game industry in the early 1980s? Did Atari really bury thousands of copies in a New Mexico desert to cover it up? We dig into the old legend and uncover some answers.
As luck would have it, Mr. Smith, we're in the one and only timeline where you can make a difference. Snap your fingers and you can make the superhero movies go away forever, but only at the cost of never seeing the space babies ever again. Should you be expected to make that snap?
This week we're talking Endgame and another famous concept by Susan Wolf, the issue of "moral saints". This topic relates to several others we've mentioned, including the demandingness objection to ethics and the utility pump. As with Infinity Wars, we save all our real gripes for NASA.
In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are FINALLY back together 'round the table at Disgraceland Studios in Hollywood, CA. We start the episode with a few shout outs from Rivers and his month on the road and then the boys do a bit of catching up after six weeks away. There's been some MINOR changes (Pat's a dad!) and, yet, the show goes on! The bulk of this episode is devoted to weird ideas the boys have all had for movie scripts. From Rivers' werewolf Civil War film to Sam's reboot of 'The Wizard' to Pat's AMAZING idea for 'NBA Jam: The Movie' this episode has something for everyone! Tune in now, why don't ya! This episode is brought to you by Stitcher Premium. Go to StitcherPremium.com and enter the code "WOODS" for a free one week trial and some amazing comedy audio! Song of the week is "Keep On Keepin' On" by Wolffjawn. Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod. Rivers is @RiversLangley Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly Sam is @SlamHarter Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy
On The Gist, calculating whether or not impeachment is the right move.
In the interview, Andrew Johnson was the first president to be impeached so Congress had to basically figure out how it worked as they did it. Brenda Wineapple is here to discuss the reasons for that impeachment, why the conviction failed, and what it can teach us about our current situation. Wineapple’s new book is The Impeachers: The Trial of Andrew Johnson and the Dream of a Just Nation.
It may be easier to get rid of your student loans than you ever thought possible! Money Girl answers a listener question and reviews seven facts you should know about wiping out education debt with different types of loan forgiveness programs.
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Antonin Scalia was a towering Supreme Court justice who left an indelible mark on America. But he was also a man of deep faith, and that faith continues on with his children. We discuss that faith with Christopher Scalia, the son of the late Supreme Court justice and the co-editor of a new book, "On Faith: Lessons from an American Believer."We also cover these stories:-The Supreme Court upholds part of an Indiana law on abortion.-The court also declines to hear a case about transgender students and bathrooms.-Gillette features a transgender boy in a new ad.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!
Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs joins the podcast to weigh in on Mueller, impeachment, and a subject very important to his state: border security.We also cover these stories:-President Donald Trump steps up attacks on Mueller.-Missouri's last abortion clinic could be closing shortly.-Fetal "heartbeat bill" sent to governor's desk in Louisiana.The Daily Signal podcast is available on Ricochet, iTunes, SoundCloud, Google Play, or Stitcher. All of our podcasts can be found at DailySignal.com/podcasts. If you like what you hear, please leave a review. You can also leave us a message at 202-608-6205 or write us at letters@dailysignal.com. Enjoy the show!
Congress should guard its power of the purse. In the case of handouts to farmers injured as a result of Trump tariffs, members of Congress are fighting to make sure their farmers get some. William Yeatman comments.
The President sides with a murderous tyrant over advisors and allies, the Attorney General targets Trump’s political enemies, and the Democratic candidates fight for media attention in a crowded field. Then ACLU attorney Chase Strangio talks to Jon L. about the Trump administration’s most recent attempt to roll back civil rights for transgender Americans. Also – Pod Save America is going on tour! Get your tickets now: crooked.com/events.