Month: July 2019

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Crimetown - S2 E11: The Hip Hop Mayor

To his supporters, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is a new breed of politician: young, cool, and in touch with black culture. To his critics, his flashy appearance and taste for nightlife are evidence of his immaturity. Rumors about Kilpatrick begin to swirl: sky-high spending, an out-of-control entourage, and wild parties at the mayoral mansion. Is Kwame Kilpatrick in over his head? Or is he being targeted because of his race? 

For bonus content from this episode, visit crimetownshow.com. 

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The Intelligence from The Economist - Putin on a show: Russia’s resurgence

Russia’s president is glad-handing in Italy, where his anti-liberal roadshow resonates. But Mr Putin’s is a twisted vision of liberalism, and at home many of his compatriots see through the ruse. We examine the “Swedish model” of prostitution laws, and how the approach endangers sex workers. And, the push to make robots that can handle environments like the melted-down Fukushima Daiichi power plant.


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The Gist - Let’s Rank the Presidents

On The Gist, should we rethink the structure of a week?

In the interview, founding CEO of C-SPAN Brian Lamb and Co-CEO Susan Swain are here to discuss their new book The Presidents: Noted Historians Rank America’s Best—and Worst—Chief Executives. They discuss with Mike the creation of the book, visiting presidential burial places, and some Mike’s favorite things about C-SPAN. 

In the Spiel, the passion of Mike Francesa. 

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #253 – “Commando” with Jocey Coffman

In this episode, The Goods from the Woods Boys are celebrating America's (last?) birthday by doing the most American sh*t they can think of: Watching Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1985 action movie classic, COMMANDO! Joining them in this quintessentially all-American endeavor is the Hawkeye State's favorite daughter: comedian and writer Jocey Coffman! We run down the entire movie and all the very strange quirks of Arnie and Co. This episode is very funny and we think it'll go perfectly with any Fourth of July celebrations you might be having this week. Go ahead and throw it on and let off some steam, Bennett! Follow Jocey on Twitter and Instagram @JoceyDotCom. Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @CarterGlascock Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at:  http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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What Next - What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future – Healthcare via Video Chat

In this episode, Shannon Palus explores the growing telehealth industry, where doctors and patients connect via video chat or sometimes just a secure message system. To figure out the benefits and potential drawbacks of telehealth, Shannon talks to Roy Schoenberg, president and CEO of American Well, one of the first big players in the space. 

Then Shannon talks to Slate writer Aaron Mak in this week’s edition of Don’t Close My Tabs. 

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Vaccines: Fact vs. Fiction

Through the process of vaccination, millions of people have avoided serious (at times fatal) medical conditions, but opposition to the practice began almost immediately after vaccinations became widespread. And in the modern day the anti-vaccination movement has seemed to gain more ground than before -- so what's going on here? Join the guys as they dive into the history of vaccination, the claims of the anti-vaxx movement and why some people insist there's a conspiracy afoot.

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