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The Gist - The Heroes of Colombia

On today’s Gist, the lesser-known story of Colombia: Maria McFarland Sanchez-Moreno has written a moving account of Colombia’s post–Pablo Escobar years, when the illegal drug trade was taken up by one of the factions in the country’s long-running civil war. Her book, There Are No Dead Here, spotlights the work of Colombians who risked their lives to wrest their country back from lawlessness. It also reveals the incoherence of the United States’ war on drugs, which indirectly fueled so much of Colombia’s suffering. McFarland is the executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance. 

In the Spiel, why a surprise primary win in Texas makes complete sense when you learn the victor’s name. 

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The NewsWorthy - Border Wall, March Madness & Beyoncé Tour – Tuesday, March 13th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, March 13th, 2018!

Today, President Trump takes a trip to California to see prototypes of the border wall and an investigation into possible Russia collusion comes to an end.

Plus: a big tech deal gets blocked, it's time to fill your March Madness brackets and Hulu wins the bidding war for a new series.

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #185 – “Lyft Me Up” with Virginia Jones

In this episode, it's just Rivers and Dr. Pat (Mr. Goodnight accidentally overslept due to Daylight Savings Time) talking to one of the funniest comics in Los Angeles: Virginia Jones! In this wide-ranging discussion, we cover the exciting world of Hollywood head shot pictures, Gothic Industrial Music, tap dancing, one hit wonders, and the glorious stories that come out of doing a ride share job in the gig economy. Virginia is amazing and we can't wait for y'all to hear this episode! Follow Virginia on Twitter @BadiniaDones and check out her INCREDIBLE album Gothic American on iTunes and Spotify. 

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Opening Arguments - OA155: Corporations Are People, My Friend… (and More Stormy)

Today's episode tackles a popular article in The Atlantic which implies that, but for the machinations of one dude in the 1880s, corporations might not be "people," today.  Is it true?  Listen and find out! First, though, we continue to examine the legal genius of Stormy Daniels by answering some of the most common questions raised in response to our episode.  This begins (sadly) with a brief "Andrew Was Wrong" clarification about the operative campaign disclosure requirements as well as an analysis of the arbitration order that came to light just after we went to press with Episode 154, and more! In the main segment, Andrew takes a trip through the history of corporate personhood.  After that, we answer a delightful question about hearsay from listener Dr. Jeff Otjen. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas (and David) Take the Bar Exam Question #66 about murderous political candidates appearing on an "Iron Chef" knockoff... look, you'll just have to listen for yourself.  Don't forget to follow our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None!  Have us on your show! Show Notes & Links

  1. We first discussed the Stormy Daniels lawsuit (and linked her complaint) back in Episode 154.  Since then, Susan Simpson has done some pretty top-notch investigative work as to where the Trump campaign may have hid the payoff to Stormy.
  2. The case referred to in the "A" segment is Amendariz v. Foundation Health, 6 P.3d 669 (Cal. 2000).
  3. Our main segment discusses Adam Winker's article in The Atlantic, focusing on Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific R.R. Co., 118 U.S. 394 (1886).
  4. Finally, the answer to Dr. Jeff's question references two different provisions of the Federal Rules of Evidence:  Rule 801 (defining hearsay) and Rule 803 (listing the exceptions).

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Ologies with Alie Ward - Museology (MUSEUMS) with Ronnie Cline

Museums! Mummies! Paintings! Hot dogs! Alie sits down with her dear internet friend and museologist Ronnie Cline, who manages 30,000 artifacts over 22 California State Park Museums. Get the hot gossip about behind-the-scenes museum life, vintage ghosts, following your dreams, changing the tone of history and the time Alie ruined a 16th Century Dutch portrait. Also: why Jack London is your new dead celebrity crush.

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