Month: March 2022

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The Gist - Ukraine Could Damn Putin

A slog in Ukraine could be Putin's undoing - what would that look like? Charles Kupchan, former special adviser to President Obama is in touch with Russian officials and insiders, he games out the consequences of Ukraine as Waterloo. Plus Rashida Tlaib's SOTU clap back, and Andrew Cuomo is claiming exoneration in a new 30 second ad.

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 03/02

President Biden speaks of unity and strength in his first State of the Union address.  Mounting tension in Ukraine's capital. Strike three for opening day. CBS News Correspondent Deborah Rodriguez has today's World News Roundup.

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First Things Podcast - Hadley Arkes on Roe v. Wade

Editor R. R. Reno is joined by Hadley Arkes to talk about his article from the March print edition, “On Overturning Roe.” They discuss the shortcomings of originalist jurisprudence, the necessity of natural law in the fight to safeguard the rights of the unborn, and the opportunity facing the Supreme Court in the impending Dobbs decision.
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Everything Everywhere Daily - Simo Häyhä: The White Death

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On November 30, 1939, as part of their secret agreement with Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union invaded the nation of Finland. 


Despite the overwhelming numerical and military advantage, the Soviets were unable to advance very far and suffered heavy losses.


One man, in particular, was responsible for many of those losses and single-handedly wreaked havoc on the invading forces.  


Learn more about Simo Häyhä, aka the White Death, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.



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Getting Hammered - Before You Pour Out That Vodka . . .

There are many things to clear up this week, including how to pronounce Kyiv and which vodka SHOULD NOT be poured out.


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  • 1:14 - Vic does Vegas
  • 3:57 - MKH runs into Vic at a party
  • 6:53 - Personal delivery of a letter to the people of Ukraine
  • 9:58 - Russia, Ukraine, and the correct pronunciation of Kiev
  • 25:57 - The gang previews and reviews SOTU at the same time 
  • 32:38 - Oh, good. Another update to the mask mandate.
  • 40:20 - Look, SNL had a good skit!
  • 42:30 - Dem Governors are partying at Deathsantis's place
  • 43:40 - Before you pour out that Vodka . . .
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Troop and Casualty Numbers in Ukraine

How reliable are the figures coming out of the conflict in Ukraine?

Following Russia?s invasion of Ukraine, we consider claims about the numbers of troops involved, people killed, and planes downed.

Also: are the prime minister?s parliamentary claims about growing numbers of NHS staff backed up by data? We investigate the perplexing claim that the Chagos Islands are 100 metres below sea level. How long do you have to drive an electric car to offset the pollution from making the battery? And do we really make 35,000 decisions a day?

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The NewsWorthy - Freedom Over Tyranny, Texas Tests Trump & Opening Day Canceled – Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022

The news to know for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022!

We'll talk about President Biden's first State of the Union address: new announcements he made and how Republicans responded.

And how some elections in Texas are testing the influence of former President Trump.

Also, how dozens of countries are trying to keep gas prices down, despite the impact of Russia attacking Ukraine.

Plus, why Major League Baseball has officially canceled Opening Day and beyond, how Read Across America has changed in recent years, and what the pope is asking people to pray for this Ash Wednesday.

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes!

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