Month: August 2020

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What A Day - Work From Homeroom

The school year is officially beginning in some states and there have already been disruptions due to students and staff testing positive for Covid-19. A huge number of students will learn remotely for now, with only 6 of the nation’s 25 largest school districts saying they will do in-person teaching.

Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington all have primaries today. We highlight some noteworthy races and ballot initiatives to watch out for. 

And in headlines: several parts of the world face extreme weather, thousands of Germans protest Covid-19 restrictions, and some thought-provoking updates from the first cruises to set sail since the pandemic began.

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The Goods from the Woods - UNLOCKED – Patreon Episode #16 – “The Bargain Bin 4” with Kevin Anderson & Joe Kaye

Hey y'all! Today we're unlocking one of our all-time favorite Patreon episodes! Recorded pre-pandemic on February 22, 2020, we had a full damn house in the studio for this one as we talk about our trip back to the Record Parlour record store in Hollywood for another deep dive into their sun-warped, outdoor $2 vinyl crates! In this one, we pulled up some true folksy weirdness like a song that's all about "Morning Corn" as well as some Yacht Rock and, naturally, some Christian Prog Rock! This episode is truly one of the funniest episodes (Patreon or otherwise) we've ever done. Along for the ride on this one, comedians Kevin Anderson (@KBAndersonYo) and Joe Kaye (@JoeCharlesKaye). For more than 50 hours of content just like this, join the Tower of Power TODAY by signing up for our Patreon now for only $5 a month! http://www.Patreon.com/TheGoodsPod

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The Daily Signal - How Police Unions Protect Bad Cops

Do police unions protect bad cops? How do collective bargaining agreements keep bad cops on the job? Where is there room for reform in this aspect of police departments? Charlyce Bozzello, communications director at the Center for Union Facts, joins The Daily Signal Podcast to break it down. 


We also cover these stories:

  • President Trump says he will challenge Nevada’s decision to send mail-in ballots to every resident in the state before the November election. 
  • The president signs an executive order that will put green card holders and U.S. citizens ahead of foreign workers for high-skilled contract work.
  • House Democrats subpoena four of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s top aides. 



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Opening Arguments - OA409: Jed Shugerman on Trump’s “Unfaithful Execution” of the Oath

Jed Shugerman is a Professor of Law at Fordham University. He and his colleague Ethan Leib filed a motion before Judge Amy Berman Jackson regarding Roger Stone's commutation. They argue "that the Constitution limits the pardon power to uses that are in the public interest, not primarily for self-interest, self-dealing, or self-protection." For more information and for links to Jed's law review articles related to these arguments, check out his blog post.

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Read Me a Poem - “The Quartz Pebble” by Vasko Popa

Amanda Holmes reads Vasko Popa’s poem, “The Quartz Pebble,” translated by Anne Pennington. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? 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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Chapo Trap House - 442 – Battle Without Honor or Humanity feat. Derek Davison & Patrick Wyman (8/3/20)

Will’s away, but we’re joined by fan-favorite Derek Davison and host of the Tides of History podcast Patrick Wyman to discuss shrimp supply chains, the ongoing effects of the Bolivian coup, Israel and America’s militaries & the decline of empires. Derek and Patrick’s new writing substack: discontents.substack.com Bath Iron Works Strike Fund: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LocalLodgeS6
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The Gist - America Has Failed

On the Gist, staying hopeful, but realistic.

In the interview, author, podcast host, and magazine editor Kurt Andersen joins Mike to talk about his new book, Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America: A Recent History. In it, Andersen explains how big business ran unchecked during the final decades of the 20th century allowing greed to ascend and the working person to feel powerless, all while unraveling the fabric of middle class normalcy. 

In the spiel, Trump tapped Anthony Tata.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Illinois Could Be Facing A Serious Covid-Related Eviction Situation

Thousands remain unemployed because of the covid pandemic. And despite Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker extending the deadline on Illinois’ eviction moratorium, thousands of renters in the state are facing eviction. Reset talks with a legal services group for Chicago tenants in need of help. 

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Consider This from NPR - The Virus Is Out Of Control, And Kids Are Headed Back To School Anyway

Millions of students are getting ready to head back to school. Some already have. NPR's Anya Kamentez reports on what happens when positive cases crop up — as they inevitably will.

School nurses understand the challenges of returning to school safely better than just about anyone. But NPR's Clare Lombardo reports somenurses have no input in the process.

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