Month: August 2022

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In God We Lust - Wondery Presents: American Scandal: Edward Snowden

The terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, took a large toll on America’s sense of security. In the dawn of this new era, Congress moved to take swift action by creating the Patriot Act. The stated goal was to identify and strike back against terrorists, but in practice, the law had much wider-reaching effects. But everything changed in 2013 when an intelligence contractor named Edward Snowden decided to expose the truth, leaking more classified documents than any whistleblower in American history.


This four-part series from American Scandal follows Edward Snowden’s transformation, from a respected intelligence officer, to the most wanted whistleblower in the world.    


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The NewsWorthy - Giuliani Investigated, High-Profile Primaries & DIY Pelotons – Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

The news to know for Tuesday, August 16th, 2022!

We'll tell you about a criminal investigation into Rudy Giuliani and what he's saying about it before he's scheduled to testify this week.

Also, which well-known Republicans are on the ballot today, and which country became the first to offer free period products?

Plus, how pig skin could help millions of people see again, why some popular baby swings and rockers are now recalled, and which video streaming service will soon come free with a Walmart+ subscription. 

Those stories and more in around 10 minutes...

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What A Day - Georgia Grand Jury On My Mind

More allies of former President Donald Trump will have to appear before a special grand jury in Georgia in the coming weeks, as part of the criminal investigation over possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal attorney, is now a target of that probe.

And as millions of people across the country face the effects of extreme weather, a new poll finds that fewer Americans are concerned about how climate change will impact them personally.

And in headlines: the U.K. became the first country to approve an updated Covid vaccine that targets the Omicron variant, Brittney Griner’s lawyers appealed her conviction for drug possession, and a second attempt to recall L.A.'s progressive district attorney has failed.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #342 – “Rage Room” with Prateek Srivastava & Seth Pomeroy

In this episode, Rivers and Sam are hangin' out with pals old and new. We've got filmmakin' funnyman Seth Pomeroy and, L.A.'s newest stand-up comedy sensation direct from the Windy City, Prateek Srivastava live at Disgraceland Studios! This week, we're testing out a disgusting-looking beverage that purports to be "water" called "BLK". We also chat about the trial of Alex Jones, conservative idiots getting mad about plant-based meat at Cracker Barrel, and one enterprising L.A. company that sells the opportunity to get into a room and break stuff instead of just going to therapy. Garth Brooks's "Friends in Low Places" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! This is a good one, folks. Can't wait for y'all to check it out.  Follow Prateek on all forms of social media @PrateekComedy. Follow Seth Pomeroy everywhere @SethPomeroy.  Follow the show on Twitter @TheGoodsPod.  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock Subscribe on Patreon for HOURS of bonus content! http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod 

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The Daily Signal - Greta Van Susteren Shares What You Need to Know About FBI Raid on Trump

Many questions remain unanswered since the FBI's Aug. 8 raid on the Florida home of former President Donald Trump. 

"First of all, make no mistake about it. There are rules that the president is not supposed to keep records," veteran journalist and lawyer Greta Van Susteren says. "The public records—I'm talking about the non-classified ones—do belong for the most part to the American people, so they have to be turned over to the [National Archives]. Usually, when a president leaves office, they're sorted through and they decide what's the president should have, what shouldn't have."

"That's one group of documents. The second are our classified documents," Van Susteren adds. "And the question is, does [Trump] have classified documents? Clearly, he's not supposed to have classified documents. He's no longer in office. You have to make sure classified documents are in very secured places."

Van Susteren joins "The Daily Signal Podcast" to dissect the FBI raid and the polarization surrounding it, China's growing aggression, and her new show, "The Record with Greta Van Susteren," on Newsmax TV. 


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Ologies with Alie Ward - Thanatology — NEW Interview (GRIEF & MOURNING) with Cole Imperi + tips for Going Through It

If you have a physical body, or know someone who does, this episode is for you! Hello, we’re all going to die. And we’re probably all going to lose someone we love. Thanatologist Cole Imperi has become a dear friend and on July 17, 2022 we pulled up a street corner in LA to chat about what she’s been up to and how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Hear about the blooming of friendship and the passing of your Grandpod, then after the break it’s a solo advice dump from me – your internet dad –  with all of the handy tips that listeners and Cole gave me as I have been Going Through It. Everything is going to be okay. It might suck here and there, but the best we can do is love hard, live fully, and cherish the memories. Also: cut bangs, text your crush, eat a tiny ice cream cone. 

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What Next | Daily News and Analysis - What the DOJ Should Do About Trump

After an FBI search of Mar-a-lago last week, it was revealed that Donald Trump is being investigated for federal crimes including violating the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, and criminal handling of government records. How can the Justice Department do its job with the former president calling the investigation a hoax and his supporters demonstrating a willingness to respond violently? Who should be worried here? 


Guest: Ankush Khardori, contributing writer for New York Magazine's Intelligencer, and contributing editor at POLITICO Magazine.


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The Stack Overflow Podcast - A history of open-source licensing from a lawyer who helped blaze the trail

Heather is a General Partner at OSS Capital, which provides VC backing to seed-stage COSS (commercial open source) startups. Her law practice focuses on intellectual property and open-source licensing, and she serves on the IEEE-ISTO Board of Directors.

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Short Wave - How To Brew Amazing Coffee With Science

The perfect cup of joe might be a matter of taste, but knowing the science behind the coffee-making process could help you elevate your at-home brewing game. Today, barista champion Sam Spillman on the chemical processes behind coffee and her technical approach to the craft.

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NPR's Book of the Day - A daughter helps her mom finish her book ‘Properties of Thirst’

Marianne Wiggins had started to write her latest book Properties of Thirst when she had a stroke in 2016. So her daughter Lara Porzak, helped her finish it. Porzak described the experience as "hard, very difficult, but beautiful." Talking to Scott Simon, both authors share how their time in the hospital and the uncertainty of the future helped complete a story about new beginnings.