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ABR's Poem of the Week - #5 – Jacinta Le Plastrier reads ‘Neuroward2East’

Our fifth 'Poem of the Week' is ‘Neuroward2East’ by Jacinta Le Plastrier. ABR’s Poetry Editor, Lisa Gorton, introduces Jacinta who then discusses and reads her poem. You can find out more about 'Poem of the Week', and read 'Neuroward2East', by visiting our website: https://www.australianbookreview.com.au/poetry/poem-of-the-week/162-poem-of-the-week/2830-poem-of-the-week-neuroward2east-by-jacinta-le-plastrier
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The Gist - The Parents of Jordan Davis

On The Gist, a parent’s worst nightmare. Three years ago this week, Ron Davis and Lucia McBath’s 17-year-old son was shot while Black Friday shopping with his friends. The HBO documentary 3½ Minutes, Ten Bullets tells the story of how they pursued justice for their son. For the Spiel, why uncle slander has become a Thanksgiving tradition. Today’s sponsor: The Message, a new podcast series from GE Podcast Theater. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.  

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The Gist - The Current Standing of Standing Desks

On The Gist, Mike asks Maria Konnikova of the New Yorker to stand up to tell us about dangers of sitting. She’s the author of The Confidence Game, now available for preorder. For the Spiel, Mike examines the spooky, spooky specter of a Trump presidency.  Today’s sponsors: Harry’s, the shaving company that offers German-engineered blades, well-designed handles, and shipping right to your door. Visit Harrys.com for $5 off your first purchase with the promo code THEGIST. Squarespace.com. Get a free trial and 10 percent off your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code GIST. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.

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SCOTUScast - Shapiro v. McManus – Post Argument SCOTUScast

On November 4, 2015, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Shapiro v. McManus. In this case several Maryland citizens sued state election officials claiming that a 2011 redistricting plan violated their rights to political association and equal representation under the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Although federal law normally requires such claims to be heard by a three-judge federal court, a single judge dismissed the suit for failure to state a claim, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed. -- The question before the Supreme Court is whether a single-judge federal district court may determine that a claim governed by the Three-Judge Court Act is insubstantial, and that three judges therefore are not required--not because it concludes that the complaint is wholly frivolous, but because it concludes that the complaint fails to state a claim under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). -- To discuss the case, we have Michael T. Morley, who is Assistant Professor at Barry University School of Law.
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The Goods from the Woods - Episode #67 – “Martial Arts” with Zach Smith

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are joined by stand-up comedian and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, Zach Smith. We talk about every facet of martial arts including MMA, karate, martial arts films, and of course Carl Douglas! Also, Rivers files a special report on the real Frank Dux, the man Jean Claude Van Damme plays in 1988's 'Bloodsport'. Follow Zach on Twitter @NoYoureHigh.  Song of the week this week: "Clouds Across the Moon" by The RAH Band.  Follow the show @TheGoodsPod  Rivers is @RiversLangley  Dr. Pat is @PM_Reilly  Sam is @SlamHarter  Mr. Goodnight is @SepulvedaCowboy  Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt at: http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

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The Gist - From Carson’s Couch to Nixon’s Enemies List

On The Gist, comedian David Steinberg joins us to share favorite tales from his life making comedy history. His new show is called The David Steinberg Podcast. For the Spiel, Mike takes on the manhunt for Saleh Abdeslam in Brussels.  Today’s sponsor:   The Message, a new podcast series from GE Podcast Theater. Be sure to catch up before the final episode airs this Sunday evening. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.

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