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A DM from GM

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the Capital Gazette shooting, to the EU's borders, to General Motors' tariff worries.

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Japan Plays Fair, Japan Wins Square

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from president Trump's date with Putin, to gay conversion therapy, to Japan's World Cup tie-breaker.

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Justice Kennedy Says Au Revoir

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to kick off your day – starting with the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy and ending with the man who worked for free even though he was millions in the hole.

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Los Niños Robados

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Trump's Supreme Court victory, to Spain's stolen children, to Uber's fortunes in London.

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Gorsuch Takes a Swing at the Voting Rights Act

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to start your day – from Mueller obtaining the phones and computer of Erik Prince to Neil Gorsuch's position on the Voting Rights Act.

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Mick Mulvaney's Long Haul Overhaul

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to kickoff your weekend from a 5-objective disaster plan from NASA to the Trump administration's attempt to put a stranglehold on government benefit programs.

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Vladimir Putin, You're On the Clock

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from a Supreme Court decision on sales taxes to yet another summit in the making. Plus, the NBA Draft.

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Asteroid Deflection? Planet Earth Is on It

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Trump's executive order, to legal pot in Canada, to asteroid defense.

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Tears at the Border

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the U.S.-Mexico border, to Colombia, to Mexico City after one epic World Cup goal.

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Iron Tower, Glass Walls

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the latest trade war salvo, to Paul Manafort's jailing, to the Eiffel Tower.

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A Gift Unlike Any Other for President Trump

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from the NY State Attorney General's gift to Donald Trump to a heated exchange in the White House press room.

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World Cup Fever?

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from what's next for North Korea, to the Antarctic, to the World Cup's kickoff.

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AT&T and All That Javanka Money

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from a judge's decision on the AT&T and Time Warner merger to a last minute underdog for the World Cup!

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The Paperless President

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from a tough decision on immigration, to net neutrality, to president Trump's "filing" system.

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Adieu, Bourdain

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the latest charge against Paul Manafort, to the opioid crisis, to the mark left by culinary traveler Anthony Bourdain.

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Rosenstein's Role and the G6+1

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from President Trump’s reluctant trip to Québec to different arguments around a potential Rosenstein recusal.

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You Sunk My Dataship!

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Paul Ryan and SPYGATE, to a commuted life sentence, to the coast of Scotland.

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Pruitt's Chick-fil-A Dreams and Trump's Pardons

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from the EPA administrator's Chick-fil-A based hopes and dreams to a President who has found a new toy. Plus, a quick update on that Manafort witness tampering case.

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Manafort's Witness Tampering and Trump's NFL Meddling

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from one senator’s attempt to get into a former Walmart housing hundreds of refugee children to an NFL team’s disinvitation to the White House. Plus, there’s a new court filing from the Special Counsel’s office – it involves Paul Manafort and potential witness tampering.

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#NeverAgain... Again

Sat, 19 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the latest American school shooting, to the DRC's Ebola outbreak, to UN action on Gaza.

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Baby Bust

Fri, 18 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Kushner Companies' bailout, to a battlefield in Niger, to America's baby bust.

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The Gang That Can't Keep Their Lies Straight

Thu, 17 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to kick off your day – from the Senate Intelligence Committee's release of documents surrounding the Trump Tower meeting to Trump repaying Michael Cohen.

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Haspel Has the Votes and Preet May Be Looking for Some

Wed, 16 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day, from Gina Haspel's inevitable confirmation to a potential independent run from Preet Bharara.

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They're Coming Home

Thu, 10 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from North Korea's prisoner release, to ire in Iran, to Gina Haspel's confirmation hearings.

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Michael Cohen's Problems Just Get Worse

Wed, 09 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to start your day – from President Trump withdrawing from the Iran deal to all that funky activity around Michael Cohen's Essential Consulting account.

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Eric Schneiderman's Quick Resignation

Tue, 08 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to track on Tuesday from Trump's announcement on the Iran deal to NY Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman, resigning.

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A General Cloud of Suspicion

Sat, 05 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things to kickoff your Cinco de Mayo – from being perhaps not-so-tough on Russia to Qatar's latest addition to the Trump World Tower building.

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Marsquakes for Thanksgiving

Fri, 04 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the feds on Michael Cohen, to a disaster in India, to the surface (and depths) of Mars.

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Starbucks and Two Bucks

Thu, 03 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the Ty Cobbs' retirement, to Iowa's abortion bill, to a settlement in Philadelphia.

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Bob's Questions

Wed, 02 May 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from what Robert Mueller wants to know, to Palestine, to Facebook moving on.

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How to Not Start a Conversation

Tue, 01 May 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things to start your day – from John Kelly calling Trump an "idiot" to a fascinating history of the laff box.

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Weekend Edition

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Why you should stop calling yourself Facebook’s product, a torrent of excuses for self-conscious seltzer water obsessives, and New York Times reporter Amy Chozick shares her secret weapon: babka.

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The Trump Slump

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Emmanuel Macron went to Congress and preached to the choir, an explanation of President Trump’s splash-and-crash cycle, and a Port Authority’s new ethics code claims its first victim.

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The Caravan Gets Closer, Trump Freaks Out

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things to start your day – from "the caravan" heading north to Ronan Farrow's appearance on The Gist.

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When One Nomination Solidifies Another Gets Its Wings

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things to start your day – from the death of a Russian journalist to the two nominations that went in separate directions on Monday.

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Cuba Minus the Castros

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Comey's memos, to new immigration rules, to Cuba minus the Castros.

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Pompeo's Problem

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Pompeo and Pruitt, to Puerto Rico, to a dangerous World War II relic in Berlin.

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Two Goodbyes to Two Firsts

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few things to start your day – from Mike Pompeo meeting Kim Jong-un to the President seeking some new counsel. Plus, two goodbyes to two firsts – First Lady Barbara Bush and the first newscaster for NPR's Morning Edition, Carl Kasell.

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Hello, Hannity?

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Hannity's lawyer, to James Comey's press tour, to a deadly prison riot.

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One Tough Turtle

Sat, 14 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s three things: Facebook faces more trouble abroad, why our money’s on Australia’s punk turtle, and the trolling of Mick Mulvaney.

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New Lines in the Sand South of the Summit

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to start your day – from the Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peru to a discovery of new lines in the sand 250 miles south of the event.

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This Is Why Paul Ryan Works Out

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 03:50:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s three things: Everyone is dumping on retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan, South Korea puts the kibosh on a joint intel operation, and we remember comedy godmother Mitzi Shore.

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The Overton Window, But For Babies

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today's rundown: Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Congress and one study identifies the key "window" for having babies while closing the gender pay gap.

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A Manual for One Not the Other

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things you should know to start your day – from former tech CEOs appearing on Capitol Hill to the raid on Michael Cohen's office.

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The Calm Before "the Storm"

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the looming trade war, to a bad week for presidents past, to a sprawling conspiracy theory... the Storm.

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Scott Pruitt

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two updates to start the day – from the swamp and from Beantown.

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Federal Policy, But Improv!

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the National Guard, to the US presence in Syria, to the world's fastest (?) drone.

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Mr. President, What Was Your Intention?

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has just one quick update today about The Washington Post's latest story on the Mueller investigation.

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Aiding, Abetting, or Innocent

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 04:27:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has just one thing you need to know about today—the trial of Noor Salman.

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Too French to Fire

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the umpteenth White House shakeup, to Poland's missile defense, to the case of the French waiter.

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37 Miles An Hour

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the US census, to Baton Rouge, to Kim Jong-un's cushy train ride.

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Everybody Wants This Job (Nobody Wants This Job)

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things you should know to start your day – from the 60 Russian diplomats expelled from the US to the lone lawyer left in Trump's corner in the Russia investigation.

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Soviet Ways

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know this weekend—from Washington's $1.3 trillion spending bill, to a woman inspired by the movies, to FX's The Americans.

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Resigning in the Midst of Scandal in America and Abroad

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three resignations to tell you about – a National Security Advisor, a lawyer, and a President all on their way out.

If you'd like to get more on the story of the now former Peruvian President, listen to this episode from a few weeks ago.

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A Gentle Giant Says Goodbye

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:13:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from the explosions in Texas, to Mohammed bin Salman, to the death of a species.

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Putting the Sham in Shamrocks

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Gina Haspel's bad rap, to the firing of the FBI's number 2, to the many, many Saint Patrick's day lies.

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Did Mueller Cross a Line? Did We All?

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to start your day and they're all about lines – from Mueller looking into the Trump Organization to a judge reenforcing lines with two of Mueller's indictees.

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Prototypes to a Promise

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Rexit, to the CIA's next director, to Trump's prototypes for the border wall.

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Will the Real Bruce Willis Please Stand Up?

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 02:00:00 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know today—from Russia-linked assassinations, to centrifuges, to fake Bruce Willis news.

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Michael Cohen's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things to kick off your weekend – from Michael Cohen's questionable emails to a quick update on that poisoned Russian spy.

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Summit Wrong With That?

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Is Trump caving on his demands and planning to meeting with North Korea after all? Plus, steel yourself for tariffs. And Slate explains why L'Affaire Russe is so much more.

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A President Ensnared in Scandal (No, Not That One)

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has one story about the Peruvian President to kick off your day.

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A Lawyer, Guns, and Money

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Was it ethical to put former Trump campaign aide Sam Nunberg on live TV? Why ghost guns are the spookiest guns of all. And the teachers' strike ends in West Virginia.

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When Sam Nunberg's Business Became All Of Our Business

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things you should probably know to kick off your day. Mostly Sam Nunberg related but also a curious incident outside of London and some advice for Michael Cohen.

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K-Pop On Ice, But Relations Getting Warmer?

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 04:00:35 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to know—from the post-Weinstein Oscars, to the Korean peninsula, to H.R. McMaster.

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Hanging Out With Santa, Not the Penguins

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:41:29 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to start your day – from Russia's nuclear capabilities, to Trump's steel tariffs, to Jared Kushner's money moves.

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Trump Without Hope and Jared Short on Clearance

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has two things you should know to start your day – from Hope Hicks' soon-to-be departure to the security clearance "situation" around the White House.

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Back From the Hill, And Back to School

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:12:53 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has three things to start your day – from Billy Graham's eldest son, to Syria, to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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Catch Me Outside (in Lima)

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things to start your day – from union busting, to stock problems, to the humanitarian crisis in South America.

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One Must Reflect On Thyself

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:54:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a quick rundown of the day's news from the unusual self reflection of our President to the plea deal of Rick Gates.

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Look at Those Kids Go

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 04:08:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today's rundown: Dahlia Lithwick's latest on the impressive students from Parkland and Mark Joseph Stern's take on Pennsylvania's ongoing legal battle over redistricting.

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Trolls Gonna Troll

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 00:13:00 GMT

Mary Wilson with today's roundup: Russian bots react to the Mueller indictment, an insider's account of Russia's troll farm, and a refresher course on the White Horse Prophecy.

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Three Acts on Silence

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Jayson De Leon has three things and a take to kick off your week – from Trump's Twitter rage over the indictments to the NBA's All Star Weekend.

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Steak and Mashed Potatoes With a Side of Indictments

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:45:48 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a few of the latest stories heading into the weekend including Ronan Farrow's latest report, more updates on the Florida school shooting, and the indictments released by Robert Mueller.

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Qubits, Jacob Zuma, and Robot Skiers

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:57:15 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has a couple of things you need to know and one thing that you more than likely don't — from Quantum computing to Jacob Zuma and robot skiers.

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Porter, Bipartisanship, and PepsiCo

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:03:21 GMT

Pierre Bienaimé has a couple of things you need to know and one thing that you more than likely don't — from Rob Porter to DACA to PepsiCo's earnings.

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An Ode to Infrastructure

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:03:32 GMT

Jayson De Leon has a couple of things you need to know and one thing that you more than likely don't — from infrastructure to the White House to the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Pardon Our Appearance

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:51:07 GMT

We're getting a makeover.

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The Left Shark (Finally) Explains Himself

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:45:32 GMT

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The State of the State of the Union

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:39:51 GMT

Josh Voorhees has one thing you need to know, one thing you need to read, and one thing you need to hear—all concerning’s Donald Trump’s first State of the Union.

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The Darks Arts of Paul Manafort

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:43:32 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: The Atlantic goes deep on Trump’s indicted ex-campaign manager, the Cleveland Indians give up on casual racism, and Donald Trump flunks science (again).

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‘I Added the Green’

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:31:01 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Sean Hannity tries—and fails—to dismiss a new bombshell about Trump; the U.S. government once turned to fiction to plan for a nuclear apocalypse; and a museum curator trolls the president with a golden toilet.

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Take Me to Church

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:15:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: John Kerry considers another White House bid, a Detroit paper pays a front-page tribute to some brave women, and a Republican congressman is mighty confused about the Immaculate Conception.

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The “God’s Plan” Defense

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:35:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: he tells you about the alarming frequency of school shootings in 2018, he explains the conservative war cry of #ReleasetheMemo, and he unpacks the Christian right’s defense of Trump.

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Finding (Juvenile) Joy in the Shutdown

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 19:19:32 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: The best thing about the shutdown (it’s a low bar!); Ted Cruz Ted Cruzes (and gets called out for it); and RIP, Rosie the Riveter.

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What the Democrats Got (And What They Didn’t)

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:37:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees runs you through the Senate compromise and tells you what it might mean for the next shutdown.

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Shutdown, (White) Supremacy, and … Sharks?

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:40:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Washington edges toward a shutdown, Fox News decides diversity is a bad thing, and Stormy Daniels talks about Trump, sex, and sharks.

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A Sassy Gray Lady

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 19:03:20 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Donald Trump (once again) undercuts the GOP agenda with a tweet; Rex Tillerson’s unusual, old-school way of keeping up with his boss’ Twitter feed; and the New York Times’ response to the “Fake News Awards.”

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A Storms a Comin’

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:19:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: The GOP has a Dreamer-free plan to avoid a shutdown; a tabloid has the latest twist in the Trump-Stormy Daniels story; and Jeff Flake compares the president to Stalin on the Senate floor

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What to Make of Aziz

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 19:37:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains the Democratic divide in the shutdown fight, plays you a clip of a flustered Trump cabinet secretary on the Hill, and offers up some recommended reading to help you make sense of the Aziz Ansari story.

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‘Sh*tholes’ and Racists

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:45:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees has one thing you need to know, one thing you need to read, and you need to hear about Donald Trump’s latest vulgarity.

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With 'Friends' Like These

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 19:16:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains how Donald Trump got confused by his ‘Fox & Friends,’ tells you about a new effort to document the Trump-Fox feedback loop, and lets the president tell you himself how much TV he watches.

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‘The Apprentice’ Meets ‘The West Wing’

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 19:30:37 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Dianne Feinstein pulls a fast one on the president; the real problem with ‘Fire and Fury’; and another Republican congressman throws in the towel.

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Bloody Noses & a Disgraced Sheriff

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 19:38:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: A new report suggests U.S. officials are debating a pre-emptive strike at North Korea; what Joe Arpaio’s Senate campaign means for the Trump-Bannon feud; and an overlooked moment from the Globes.

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Oprah-mentum!

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:37:30 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globe speech; Donald Trump’s (allegedly) short workday; and the brewing fight over Golden Globes winner Three Billboards.

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The Bills Make Me Wanna Shout

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 19:18:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees brings you an all-NFL episode: a new ESPN story has the dirt on Tom Brady and his coach; Jemele Hill talks about Colin Kaepernick, race, and redemption in pro sports; and delirious Buffalo fans get creative thanking another team’s QB.

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‘Fire and Fury’ and Fact-Checking

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:16:06 GMT

Josh Voorhees unpacks the latest juicy gossip from Michael Wolff’s upcoming book, and has a clip you need to hear that has absolutely nothing to do with Donald Trump.

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Gangstas, Bullhorns, and Treason

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 19:17:35 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Steve Bannon talks to a journalist, North Korea and South Korea talk to each other, and Jeopardy judges talk about Coolio.

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Credit Where Credit Isn’t Due

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 19:42:50 GMT

Josh Voorhees returns to tell you about one thing you need to know, one thing you need to read, and one thing you need to hear.

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Inside A Podcast Producer's Brain

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Veralyn Williams has the rundown on her top three favorite episodes to produce this year.

1) Slate Represent: Dear White People Music Supervisor Morgan Rhodes

2) The Double X Gabfest: Woke Men Versus Sexual Harassers Edition

3) Family Ghosts: A Spirit of Vengeance

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“Trump could react very badly"

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:09:52 GMT

Veralyn Williams has the rundown: Suicide bombing in Kabul, Erica Garner fights for her life, UK government micromanages Prince Harry's wedding guest list.

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The Tax Bill Is Here

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 00:33:55 GMT

Veralyn Williams has the rundown: Republican Tax Bill is actually law, end of year lists, and the 284 billion electricity bill.

As promised: Colorlines on why Jay Z's "Moonlight" is his top music video of the year.

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Trump Free Zone

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:10:00 GMT

Veralyn Williams has the rundown: Why Ta-Nehisi Coates quit twitter, remembering a podcast pioneer, and the man with the golden voice.

As promised: Ted Williams on OWN's Where Are They Now.

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‘The Universal Law School of the Airwaves’

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:07:08 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the rundown: an update to the Virginia House race that is now tied; a shameless display of ego-stroking by Mike Pence; and Trump’s ongoing efforts to stack the bench with (unqualified) loyalists.

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From the Discotheque to the Yacht

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:03:25 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Virginia proves every vote really does count, Republicans try find a way to sell their law to an angry public, and a little-known Koch heir becomes an outlet for liberal rage.

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Robot Trump and GOP-on-GOP Drama

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:06:02 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: he’s got the latest on the #CorkerKickback, the backstory of last week’s Republican-on-Republican confirmation humiliation, and he takes you to Disney World to meet a kinder, gentler Donald Trump.

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Delusions of Exoneration

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:36:47 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: a new CNN report suggests Donald Trump is confused about the FBI investigation; a former Fox News host speaks out; and Twitter cracks down on hate speech.

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Youthquakes, Broflakes, and a Confirmation Hearing Gone Wrong

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:44:10 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Marco Rubio gets want he wants, a Trump nominee gets humiliated, and Oxford Dictionaries gets creative—maybe a little too creative.

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What's the Russian Word for Fragile Ego?

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:47:35 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Blake Farenthold’s long goodbye, Trump’s fragile ego, and Joe Biden Joe Bidens on The View.

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Teach Me How to Dougie

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:05:12 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Omarosa’s out at the White House; Newtown looks back five years later; and Doug Jones nails his exit at his victory rally.

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A Presidential Tantrum, a Grieving Father, and an UFO

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:43:18 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains Trump’s morning tirade against Kirsten Gillibrand, shares an emotional interview in Alabama, and tells you about an unidentified object that is currently in the midst of an interstellar drive-by of our solar system.

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Cat Persons, Presidents, and Polls

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:46:37 GMT

Josh Voorhees tries out a new format today: He has the latest on sexual misconduct accusation against Donald Trump, tells you about some wildly different Senate polls in Alabama, and points you to a new short story that has the Internet talking.

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Yearbook Memories

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:40:28 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the latest on Roy Moore and his accuser’s yearbook, and on Rep. Trent Franks and his curious story of surrogacy in the workplace.

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Franken’s Parting Shots

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:02:27 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: a defiant Sen. Franken takes a few parting shots as he heads for the exits; speculation about Franken’s replacement begins in earnest; and the House passes an NRA dream bill.

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Senate Republicans Made a $289 Billion Mistake

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 19:41:48 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: Is Al Franken on the way out? Did Senate Republicans make a fatal error in writing their tax bill? And how does Roy Moore fit into all this?

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Mike Pence’s Woulda, Coulda Campaign Coup

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 18:57:46 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the rundown: A Roy Moore surrogate offers up one of the worst talking points you’ll ever hear; a new Atlantic article details a near campaign coup by Mike Pence; and a hungry teen had the most retweeted Twitter post of 2017.

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‘Booze or Women or Movies’

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:44:35 GMT

Josh Voorhees has today’s rundown: Trump drops the pretense, Chuck Grassley delivers a doozy of quote in defense of the GOP tax bill, and an Aussie lawmaker makes an historic marriage proposal.

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A Rough Draw

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 19:07:45 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains what you need to know about Michael Flynn’s plea deal, previews the coming government shutdown fight, and helps you pick your new favorite World Cup soccer team.

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McCain Won’t Save the Dems This Time

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:01:43 GMT

Josh Voorhees with the rundown: John McCain signs off on the GOP tax bill, Roy Moore rebounds in Alabama, and Rex Tillerson may be on the way out.

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Trigger Warning

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:28:23 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the rundown: Matt Lauer’s out at NBC, Republicans consider adding a “trigger” to their tax bill, Trump is retweeting British extremists, and the quiet return of Birtherism.

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Chuck + Nancy – Donald

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:38:49 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the rundown: Democratic leaders bail on a White House meeting; Jeff Sessions’ changing Russia story becomes a plot point in a police shooting; and one state dusts off an emergency plan from the Cold War.

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Rewriting (Recent) History

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:57:42 GMT

Josh Voorhees previews a busy week in Congress, and tells you about the president’s latest attempt to rewrite (very!) recent history.

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We Picked Him for His Moxie

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:25:00 GMT

Mary Wilson with the rundown: A third U.S. troop surge for Afghanistan, a stern rebuke for Tennessee's "sterilization for freedom" judge, and a new guy to run the NYC subways.

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Facebook's Ad Fail

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:38:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today's rundown: Facebook says a "technical failure" kept racist ads from triggering further scrutiny. Democrats in Congress call for an investigation into Rep. John Conyers (D-MI). Conyers' reported history of foul and fowl play.

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Erasing Franken

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 21:56:00 GMT

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American Vandal, Navy-Style

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:27:04 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about the GOP tax plan—and about a giant penis in the sky.

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USO-No, Not Al

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:37:33 GMT

Josh Voorhees has everything you need to know about the new allegations against Al Franken—and what could happen next.

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‘Lenny Bernstein’ Calling

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:36:10 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you about a dirty robocall in Alabama, how liberals are reckoning with Bill Clinton’s past, and points you to a Trump tweet that, sadly, perfectly illustrates America’s mass shooting problem.

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Alabama Mall Rat

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:55:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on the Roy Moore scandal, the early takeaway from Jeff Sessions' congressional testimony, and a musical climate protest at a U.N. conference.

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More on Moore

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:48:36 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on the Roy Moore scandal, Trump’s new pick for HHS, and the Iran earthquake.

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There’s Always Moore

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 19:51:09 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about the latest reports of powerful men doing horrible things to women—and then gives himself a needed lesson in how to properly pronounce the name of Japan’s prime minister.

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It’s a Trap!

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:41:03 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you about the ongoing GOP exodus in Congress, explains the story behind the AT&T-Time Warner merger, and points out an unlikely highlight from Trump’s trip to Japan.

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The Sad Trombone

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 19:18:08 GMT

Josh Voorhees highlights two particularly promising results from Election Day 2017—and then promptly rains on his own parade.

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Laissez-Faire Landscaping

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:01:09 GMT

Josh Voorhees points you to a local election today that could have a global impact, tells you about a Trump cabinet member who seems to have been wildly inflating his own net worth, and details Rand Paul’s laissez-faire attitude toward landscaping.

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Lost in Translation

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:27:31 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on the Texas gunman’s possible motive, tells you who may be the next person indicted by Robert Mueller, and corrects the record from a messy weekend online.

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Eleven Minutes in Heaven

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 18:07:34 GMT

Josh Voorhees unpacks a big new development in the Mueller investigation, tells you about Bowe Bergdahl’s sentence, and relives that brief but glorious window last night when Trump’s twitter account disappeared.

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‘DEATH PENALTY!’

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:37:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you how Trump’s NYC-terror tweets could cause headaches for prosecutors, how the Mueller investigation cost a Trump ally his new job, and about the not-so-subtle message James Comey is sending with the title of his new book.

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American ‘Beauty’

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:34:39 GMT

Josh Voorhees unpacks Donald Trump’s response to the NYC terror attack, details the latest allegations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood, and marks an important day for Obamacare.

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Russian Tea Leaves

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 17:44:01 GMT

Josh Voorhees looks for clues for the next big break in Robert Mueller’s investigation, and tells you about John Kelly’s dubious retelling of Civil War history.

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Indictments!

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:12:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about the two major developments in Robert Mueller’s Russia investigations.

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A Constitutional Crisis and a Comment Interrupted

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:55:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you about: dueling votes in Spain and Catalonia; the latest on Whitefish Energy’s sketchy Puerto Rico deal; and an accidentally charming NYT comment everyone is talking about.

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Drugs, ‘Dirty Jokes’, and Dog Whistles

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 18:04:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees on the White House’s leader-less opioid strategy, new accusations of sexual assault against George H.W. Bush, and Trump’s latest thoughts on the Confederacy.

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The Return of the Steele Dossier

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:57:42 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you about the latest on the infamous dossier, and explains you why it matters—and why it doesn’t. He also has the latest on an undocumented Jane Doe and an NAACP travel warning.

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The #AlertTheDaycareStaff Edition

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:24:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains the president’s latest Twitter tantrum, tells you about the highly questionable deal Puerto Rico made in hopes of restoring its power grid, and follows up on the story of the missing Trump condolence check.

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Gold Star Criticism and Bone Spurs

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:58:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on: Trump’s ongoing fight with an Army widow, Amazon’s search for a second home, and John McCain’s war of words with the president.

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Paper Shortages and Cheeky Receptions

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:04:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you why having the votes might not be enough to fix Obamacare, how an African government ran out of office supplies at an inopportune time, and about the, um, cheeky reception the president’s motorcade got last night in D.C.

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Emolument Hotdogs and #FakeMelania

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:08:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you about the tasty emolument metaphor served up by a federal judge, a father of a fallen soldier who was promised a personal check from the president, and what you need to know about #FakeMelania.

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‘I Guess It Hurts Anyway’

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:52:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on: an Obamacare fix winding its way through the Senate and Trump’s travel ban getting blocked (again) in court. And he also unpacks the president’s, um, unusual way of talking to Gold Star families.

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McCain’s Revenge

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 17:17:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you why Trump’s pick for drug czar is stepping aside, explains why Trump’s presidency isn’t the abject failure it can sometimes seem to be, and points you to a scathing, anti-Trump speech John McCain delivered last night.

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Almost-Vice President Chris Christie

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:09:53 GMT

Josh Voorhees has a trio of quick hits for you: Colin Kaepernick sues the NFL, Bowe Bergdahl pleads guilty in military court, and we all are learn just how close we were to saying the words Vice President Chris Christie.

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Trump’s Obamacare Hostages

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:10:21 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about Donald Trump’s latest attempts to take down Obamacare from the inside.

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Se Levanta Solo

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 18:07:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees on Donald Trump’s chilling threat to withdrawal federal first-responders from Puerto Rico, where millions of Americans are struggling to survive.

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‘Moron’ Says What?

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:41:38 GMT

Josh Voorhees unpacks a new, nuclear weapons-themed report that details the national security meeting that prompted Rex Tillerson to reportedly call Trump a “moron.”

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‘Liddle Senator,’ Big Problem

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:27:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees brings you the latest on the California wildfires, unpacks the shifting Las Vegas timeline, and takes a look at Donald Trump’s spat with GOP Sen. Bob Corker.

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Peace

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 17:49:03 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and explains why the award committee played it safe this time around.

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The Sound a “Bump” Makes

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:50:00 GMT

The Las Vegas shooter is said to have used a “bump stock” to maximize the carnage. Josh Voorhees explains what that is, lets you hear what it sounds like in action, and explains why maybe—just maybe—Republicans may be willing to ban them.

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Moron This In a Moment

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 17:50:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees breaks down Rex Tillerson’s unexpected—and unconvincing—press conference, during which he denied he threatened to quit but didn’t deny calling Trump a “moron.”

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Making Sense of the Senseless

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:32:19 GMT

Josh Voorhees takes a look at the big question that remains in the wake of Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas: that of the gunman’s motive.

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What We Know

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:56:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what we know—and what we don’t—about last night’s mass shooting in Las Vegas.

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The Price Isn’t Right

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:09:16 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains the giant flaw in HHS Secretary Tom Price’s plan to make amends for flying private, and tells you why Trump might let him keep his job in the end.

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Trump’s Self-Serving Tax Plan

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:47:28 GMT

Josh Voorhees takes a look at Donald Trump’s new tax proposal—and counts all the ways it would help Donald Trump cut his own tax bill.

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A Humanitarian Crisis on U.S. Soil

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 17:16:38 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains just how bad things are in Puerto Rico—and takes a closer look at Donald Trump’s seeming disinterest in the situation on the ground there.

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Graham-Cassidy's Timely Death

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:46:42 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains why, in hindsight at least, the latest GOP repeal effort looked doomed from the very start. And he tells you about the odd type of consensus the bill did build: opposition to it.

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NFL Counterprogramming

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:00:57 GMT

Josh Voorhees takes you through the other, non-NFL news from a busy weekend.

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Advocacy After Dark

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 18:21:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees breaks down Jimmy Kimmel’s role in the current debate over Obamacare and the GOP’s latest attempt to gut it.

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Manafort’s Black Caviar

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:12:10 GMT

Josh Voorhees on Sean Spicer’s prodigious note-taking, Paul Manafort’s cryptic emailing, and everything else you need to know about the new twists in the FBI’s investigation into Russia, Trump, and the 2016 election.

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The Stroke of Midnight

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:23:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees tells you what you need to know about the GOP’s latest, and maybe last, attempt to repeal Obamacare—including which two GOP senators could deliver the deciding votes and why Mitch McConnell is almost out of time.

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Robert Mueller’s Shock-and-Awe Style

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 17:50:35 GMT

Josh Voorhees unpacks two new blockbuster reports about the FBI’s Russia investigation, and explains why the devil’s in the details for both.

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The Mustachioed Lawyer and Rumors of Wires

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:36:22 GMT

Josh Voorhees talks about the latest revelations about the FBI’s Russia investigation—and the awkward ways in which the Trump White House is reacting to it.

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A Trio of Trumpian Anecdotes

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:44:43 GMT

Josh Voorhees brings you three new anecdotes about the president, all of which remind us that—regardless of the topic—Donald Trump’s first and last thought is always about Donald Trump.

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When a Deal Isn't One

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:17:24 GMT

Josh Voorhees tries to make sense of the conflicting info coming out of Washington about a potential—key word there—deal on immigration and DACA.

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Bernie’s Big Day

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:06:36 GMT

Josh Voorhees has all the wonky details of Democrats’ new Medicare-for-all proposal. He also previews the nasty messaging battle to come, and explains why this bill matters even if—or more likely, when—it dies a slow death in Congress.

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Son-in-Law, Son-in-Legal-Trouble

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 17:37:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees takes a look at new reports that a group of White House lawyers tried to force Jared Kushner out this summer, and explains how Florida got meteorologically lucky with Irma.

Music Credit: The interstitial transition it taken from “Night Owl” by Broke For Free, and is used under a Creative Commons Attribution License: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Directionless_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Directionless_EP_-_01_Night_Owl

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After The Rain

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:47:31 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the latest on Irma’s path—and takes a look at some stealth killers that may come after the skies clear.

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Donald + Chuck + Nancy = ?

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:39:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees takes a closer look at this week’s unexpected alliance between the president and Democratic leaders.

For more on the unexpected deal, and what it might mean moving forward, check out this piece from Slate's Jim Newell: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2017/09/the_trump_pelosi_schumer_coalition_explained.html

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Hurricanes and Trolls

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:49:18 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains why Hurricane Irma may be worse than either Katrina or Harvey, and he examines the role a Russian troll farm may have had in the U.S. election.

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There’s Something About Bernie

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:46:56 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains the secret to Hurricane Irma’s strength, and reads from leaked pages from Hillary Clinton’s new book, in which she makes an unexpected reference to a ‘90s gross-out comedy to illustrate her point.

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Dreamers and Nightmares

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:50:58 GMT

Josh Voorhees on Trump’s decision to end DACA, and the terrifying historical comparison evoked by a new U.S. plan to pressure North Korea.

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The Church Lady and the President

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 17:32:50 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains Trump’s new plan to kill Obamacare with quietness, and digs into a new nickname-filled report on Trump’s uneasy working relationship with his new chief of staff.

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Explosive Semantics

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 16:53:45 GMT

Josh Voorhees explains the conflicting information coming out of Crosby, Texas, about a crippled chemical plant there, and unpacks the latest twist in the FBI’s Russia investigation.

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Harvey By the Numbers (UPDATED)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 16:50:00 GMT

In this updated version of today's podcast, Josh Voorhees explains why James Mattis' "surprise" news about Trump's trans ban wasn't actually surprising at all. And he gives you some numbers to better understand just how much rain has fallen on Houston.

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Harvey By the Numbers

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:49:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees on what's next for Trump’s trans ban for the military, and some numbers to help you understand just how much rain has fallen on Houston.

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A General Loses Faith

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:56:11 GMT

Josh Voorhees with a look back on what Texas lawmakers thought about federal aid when it was a different state that was under water, and a closer look at some strikingly candid comments from Defense Secretary James "Mad Dog" Mattis.

Links from today's episode:

Slate’s Henry Grabar on a look back at how Texas Republicans felt about emergency aid from Washington after Superstorm Sandy: http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2017/08/28/flashback_20_texas_gop_representatives_and_both_senators_voted_against_the.html Slate’s full coverage of Hurricane Harvey: http://www.slate.com/topics/h/hurricane_harvey.html The Facebook video of James “Mad Dog” Mattis’ candid comments to a group of troups: https://www.facebook.com/usawtfm/videos/10155815797353606/ Slate’s Fred Kaplan on what Mattis’ remarks mean for the administration and the U.S. military: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/war_stories/2017/08/why_james_mattis_viral_rebuke_of_trump_was_so_disturbing.html

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‘Not Out of the Woods Yet’

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:50:00 GMT

Josh Voorhees on who's to blame in Houston, what Trump's Arpaio pardon means for the Russia investigation, and a troubling, belated discovery from Charlottesville.

Links from today's episode:

The latest updates on Harvey from the National Weather Service: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/?epac#Harvey Slate’s Henry Grabar on why Houston wasn’t built for a storm like this: http://www.slate.com/articles/business/metropolis/2017/08/houston_wasn_t_built_to_withstand_a_storm_like_harvey.html Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern on why the Arpaio pardon is a bad sign for the Mueller investigation: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2017/08/trump_s_arpaio_pardon_is_a_bad_sign_for_mueller_s_investigation.html And the ACLU video showing a white man firing a shot toward a black man in Charlottesville, and then walking away past police who either didn’t notice or didn’t care: https://twitter.com/ACLUVA/status/901572207079555073

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Is Trump's Shutdown Threat Empty, Dumb, or Both?

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 19:16:12 GMT

Josh Voorhees on why Trump's border-wall demand is even crazier than it seems, the latest on Hurricane Harvey, and the glaring flaw in Gary Cohn's rationale for staying in the administration.

Links from today's episode—

Slate’s Jim Newell on whether congressional Republicans will finally break with Trump over his wall demand: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2017/08/24/will_republicans_break_from_trump_over_wall_funding.html

The Washington Post with a list of every previous government shutdown, why they happened, and how they ended: (Note: Article is from 2013, and doesn’t include the most recent shutdown) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/09/25/here-is-every-previous-government-shutdown-why-they-happened-and-how-they-ended/?utm_term=.59b7d8d93708

Gary Cohn’s interview with the Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/content/cb068f94-8915-11e7-bf50-e1c239b45787

Jonathan Chait in New York on Cohn’s weak rationale for staying put: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2017/08/gary-cohn-defies-nazis-by-supporting-their-favorite-prez.html

Visit the National Weather Service for the latest updates on Hurricane Harvey: http://www.weather.gov/

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When Your 15 Minutes of Fame Ends in Jail

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 18:36:18 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the details of Trump-themed drama at the WSJ, the alt-right star who is now in jail, and some good news for Obamacare.

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Rewriting History

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 18:23:10 GMT

Josh Voorhees has the low-lights from Trump’s mind-bending Phoenix speech, and yet one more thing the president has in common with his white-nationalist supporters.

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Taking a Knee

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:16:31 GMT

Josh Voorhees on the problem with Trump’s Afghan speech, a reason to worry about the president’s trip to Phoenix, and the Cleveland Browns’ anthem protest.

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Trump’s Turn

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:42:32 GMT

Josh Voorhees previews the president’s big Afghanistan speech.

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Learning to Laugh at Neo-Nazis

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:32:26 GMT

Josh Voorhees on a ridiculous—in a good way!—proposal to subvert the next alt-right march.

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A Monumental Mistake

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 19:20:25 GMT

Josh Voorhees on the flaw with Trump’s monument logic, Steve Bannon’s Scaramucci moment, and a delightful story from north of the border.

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An Unsurprising Shock

Wed, 16 Aug 2017 19:08:16 GMT

Josh Voorhees on three things you need to know in the aftermath of Donald Trump's "both sides" press conference.

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Bye Bye Bannon?

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:32:35 GMT

Josh Voorhees on Steve Bannon’s job security, the CEOs breaking with Trump, and the latest on North Korea.

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'I Thought It Had Something to Do With Trump'

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:03:25 GMT

Josh Voorhees on three things you need to know about this weekend's violence in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Do Not Look at the Fireball

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:56:32 GMT

Josh Voorhees on a Guam’s emergency prep, Trump's Manafort headache, and a truly absurd Craig’s List job ad.

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Aiming to Miss

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:45:46 GMT

Josh Voorhees on Trump vs. McConnell, North Korea's latest aggression, and the secret conservative investors behind Wonder Woman.

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Knock Knock. Who's There? The FBI

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:19:45 GMT

Josh Vorhees on the FBI's raid on Paul Manafort's home, Trumps North Korea threat and Disney's streaming ambitions.

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Preemptive Strike

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 17:57:00 GMT

Steve Lickteig with today's haul: A new, depressing climate report, Bernie's litmus test and can you pass Trump's immigration test

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I Said This Isn't a Coup

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 17:18:38 GMT

Steve Lickteig with today's haul: North Korea remains defiant, the rebels attempting to overthrow the Venezuelan president say it isn't a coup, and is Mark Zuckerberg running for president?

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Weight for It, Weight for It

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:31:43 GMT

Mike Pesca with today’s haul: why people aren’t moving for jobs, the unsurprising transcripts of the president’s phone calls for foreign leaders, and a study showing Asian-Americans are more likely to be accepted if they’re overweight.

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Anti-Vaxxers, Unleashed

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:18:18 GMT

Mike Pesca with today’s haul: A heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, the State Department’s untapped fund to fight misinformation abroad, and the doggie anti-vaxxers of Brooklyn.

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Mooch Gets Prankster’d

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:44:32 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s three things: Alabama’s 2014 abortion law is struck down and the “Email Prankster” gets the better of White House aides, including Anthony Scaramucci and the homeland security adviser.

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Rickrolled By Democracy

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 17:10:50 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s three things: The architects of the CIA’s “enhanced interrogation” could go on trial, our benevolent voting-system hackers, and the Mooch as a law student.

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Justin Trudeau Can't Be President, You Guys

Thu, 27 Jul 2017 17:32:10 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Canadians are mad at the Trudeau Rolling Stone cover; California is close to legalizing safe injection sites; Larry David makes a very Larry David-ish gaffe.

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He's Modern Day Presidential

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:18:27 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Donald Trump's veterans tribute takes a bad turn; Did the President warn anyone about his transgender military ban?; Rick Perry takes a crank call.

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The Chickens That Screwed Up Free Trade

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:48:19 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Rome's drought is getting pretty bad; Chickens are holding up a potential US-UK free trade deal; Nicolas Maduro makes a power enemy.

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Out With The Old, In With The New

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 15:54:28 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: two things you need to know about Anthony Scaramucci, one thing you don't about outgoing Press Secretary Sean Spicer.

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The Mustache Will Outlive Us All

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:31:33 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Akie Abe maybe pretended not the speak English around Trump; Three hundred jobs will be outsourced at Carrier; Salvador Dali's mustache lives on, miraculously.

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The Scariest Calendar Ever

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 17:56:20 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Reports say Paul Manafort owed $17-million to Russians in 2015; New airport restrictions for everyone entering the US; Holland devises a clever way to solve cold cases.

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Fidget Spinners Are Brainwash, Apparently

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:39:38 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: The DoD is renting an apartment they don't need in Trump Tower; Russian state TV has harsh words for fidget spinners; The Bank of England screwed up their Jane Austen money.

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Secretly Canadian

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:23:56 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Donald Trump issues his NAFTA demands; An Australian senator unearths a shocking(ly mild) fact about her past; A 250-year-old cannonball is still active, somehow.

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Big Scary Iceberg Edition

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:27:14 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: How big is that giant iceberg, exactly?; Colorado scares people off the voter rolls; No, macaroni and cheese won't kill you, probably.

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Kermit’s New Puppet Master

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 17:01:20 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: Papua New Guinea’s thin-skinned elections chief, a hacker targets one of the State Department’s top Russian specialists, and Kermit gets a new voice.

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Tiny Handshake

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 18:55:06 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: Gambia inventories Yahya Jammeh’s ill-gotten goods, wildfires shut down tourist sites in Italy and Greece, and the Trump-Macron handshake, part deux.

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Pity the Orangutans

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:54:56 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things you should know: Why the feud around Qatar is more like a mafia feud, habitat prospects are bad for cheetahs and orangutans, and it looks like 100 companies are responsible for 71 percent of greenhouse gas emissions since 1995.

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You, Too, Can Be a Saint

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:26:17 GMT

Mary Wilson with three things: The death of a Russian KGB mastermind, a “straight no comment” from Emin Agalarov, and a new way to become a saint.

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Mad Dog Takes Time for the Kids

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:53:30 GMT

Mary Wilson with three things: A menacing website in Russia, a redistricting push from Obama, and an unusual interview with Defense Secretary Jim Mattis.

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Deep Breaths, Don't Panic

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:52:44 GMT

Chris Berube with the (terrifying) rundown: A cyberattack hits US nuclear plants; The US state department can't even find a hotel room in Germany; Trump pairs up with an actual super villain (kinda)

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Let's Drink Waste Water!

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 16:46:50 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: The Trump Organization renews a fishy URL; One California company is bottling 'reused' water; A very upsetting sign at a baseball game is just tradition, I swear!

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That's a Big Rubber Duck

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:45:15 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Trump's trip to Europe starts in Poland; 44 states hold out on the voter fraud commission; Canada rented a very, very large rubber duck for some reason

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The Macron Who Would Be King

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:22:44 GMT

Mary Wilson on news you might’ve missed: Sweden’s efforts to reintegrate former ISIS fighters, and French president Emmanuel Macron takes heat for being “pharaonic.”

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German Cops Know How to Party

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 17:51:46 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: Taking up arms in Venezuela, melting down arms in Colombia, and getting out of hand in Hamburg.

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The Monopoly Man

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:32:33 GMT

Mike Pesca has your 90 Seconds: Cyberattacks are once again sweeping Europe. A friend of the Trump family gets a promotion at HUD. A Minnesota guy tries to use a Get Out Of Jail Free card.

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Kansas Cuts Its Losses

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:37:35 GMT

Mary Wilson on news you might’ve missed: The anti-tax agenda dies in Kansas, Salvador Dali could be exhumed next month, and the New York Times announces what will replace its public editor.

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The Klondike Kickback

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:18:59 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: The White House says you can't report on press briefings; Alaska gets a helpful clause in the healthcare bill; Gwyneth Paltrow is nonsense.

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Snacker Hackers

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:30:56 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: President Trump is back on the campaign trail; More North Carolina chicanery; A very dumb heist, revealed.

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Girl Scouts Are the Future

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:52:12 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Does Donald Trump have tapes of his conversations with James Comey?; We're getting another British, like next week maybe; The Girl Scouts introduce a very modern badge.

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It's So Hot, Planes Can't Fly

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:37:35 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: American voters reevaluate George W. Bush; It's so hot in Phoenix, planes can't fly; Bob Dylan is history's greatest troll.

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America's Funniest Jones Videos

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:00:47 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Is Trump under investigation?; The ratings are not good for Megyn Kelly's Alex Jones interview; Sheriff Clarke, we hardly knew ya.

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Mike Cernovich Takes a Nature Walk

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 18:04:01 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Catalonia campaigns for independence, New Jersey mulls a ban on releasing balloons, and for stress-free exercise, don’t hike with Mike Cernovich.

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Putin Just Wants to Get Along

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:51:46 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Vladimir Putin says he’s ready to be friends with the U.S. The NSA says last month’s big cyberattack came from North Korea. Reading the FBI file on D&D creator Gary Gygax.

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Buyer Be Scared

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:01:23 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: The investigation of the Flint water crisis has ensnared Michigan’s health chief, and more of The Trump Organization’s property sales have been going to secret buyers.

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Sergey Kislyak Throws a Party

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 17:21:30 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Did President Trump fire Preet Bharara because his personal lawyer told him to? China is snubbing Trump’s cabinet. And Sergey Kislyak celebrates Russia Day.

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Peter Thiel’s Long Game

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:57:50 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Peter Thiel’s software company Palantir has the ear of the defense secretary, and Comey Week overtook Infrastructure Week, and why that’s good for Republicans.

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Hung Parliament Edition

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 16:35:30 GMT

Chris Berube is joined by June Thomas to break down the surprising outcome of the British election.

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Should SXSW Move?

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:11:54 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: New Hampshire considers the first Trump-era voter ID law; Should SXSW leave Texas to protest regressive laws?; What do you call man-spreading in Spanish?

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He'd Rather Be Golfing

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 17:16:39 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: three stories where politics and sports intersect.

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The Stats About Terrorism in America

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:26:00 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: The statistics about terrorism deaths in America; Cuts kill investigations into The Troubles; Terry Gilliam finally completes Don Quixote, we still may never see it.

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Yes, Even Sharknado is Political Now

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:42:11 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Deciphering Trump's real views on climate change; A confusing election poll in the UK; Yes, even Sharknado is political now.

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Mugabe Goes On Tour

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:29:13 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: France’s top cybersecurity official says countries face “permanent war” in cyberspace, the U.S. power sector gets a gold sticker for emissions reduction, and the oldest head of state in the world rallies the young’uns.

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Ohio v. Opioids

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 18:32:18 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Ohio sues opioid makers, French President Emmanuel Macron’s campaign manager might be in trouble, and an astronaut comes back to Earth.

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Smashing the Office Printer

Wed, 31 May 2017 17:31:09 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: The Supreme Court takes a gavel to patent-happy printer companies, and we find a compelling reason not to reform Pennsylvania’s pathetic ethics laws.

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The World According to De Niro

Tue, 30 May 2017 16:47:28 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: The White House gets punched in the nose, the most Irish thing in the news today, and the world according to Robert De Niro.

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Britain Decides

Fri, 26 May 2017 17:07:33 GMT

Chris Berube with three things you need to know about the upcoming British election.

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#InsertCampaignHashtagHere

Thu, 25 May 2017 16:09:52 GMT

Mike Pesca with the rundown: A shocking number from the CBO report on the AHCA; A Mexican politician tries a new kind of campaign slogan; Spicer gets shut out by the pontiff.

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Econ 101

Wed, 24 May 2017 17:03:35 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Two things about the Trump budget; and a weird baseball legend, investigated.

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Mr. Jones Goes to Washington; Mrs. Gingrich Goes to Rome

Tue, 23 May 2017 17:22:28 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Donald Trump responds to the terror attack in Manchester in a very Trumpian way; Callista Gingrich heads to the Vatican; InfoWars gets into the White House, just for one day.

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Sheriff Clarke Thinks You're a Sleazebag

Mon, 22 May 2017 16:26:13 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: David Clarke joins the White House, plagiarized a lot of stuff; Protests in Venezuela hit fifty days; The Fyre will be back, assuming organizers are not in prison.

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Maduro, Accused and Accursed

Fri, 19 May 2017 19:38:06 GMT

Mary Wilson with today's three things: Another damning leak from White House senior staff about the president's meeting with Russian officials, Rod Rosenstein says his memo was misused, and someone puts a spell on Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.

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Central Casting

Thu, 18 May 2017 18:06:32 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: The Mar-a-Lago WiFi security needs some work, Robert Mueller’s bona fides, and a harsh burn about the KitKat bar.

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Russia, Can We Borrow Your Notes?

Wed, 17 May 2017 16:05:36 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Vladimir Putin offers Congress his own Russian intelligence in lieu of American records, can we print “schmuck” in the paper?, and a neo-Nazi publication branches out.

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He’s Just Not That Into Zoo

Tue, 16 May 2017 16:52:34 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: How the president’s latest spill is playing in Russia, Judge Merrick Garland probably won’t replace Jim Comey, and a jokewriter’s case against Conan O’Brien will go to trial.

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The Hack Comes Home to Roost

Mon, 15 May 2017 16:51:39 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Ivory Coast soldiers are revolting over unpaid bonuses and Russians are irked by the global ransomware attack.

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Trump's Newest Tweetstorm

Fri, 12 May 2017 16:34:04 GMT

Mike Pesca with the rundown: President Trump tells Comey he *might* have tapes of their conversations; Another public tragedy in Venezuela; Robert Mugabe's not sleeping, he's just resting his eyes.

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The Real Constitutional Crisis

Thu, 11 May 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Mike Pesca with the rundown: Forget Comey, the census mess is a real crisis; Trump wants to investigate voter fraud; Cellino and Barnes are breaking up, proving that nothing lasts forever and all happiness is fleeting.

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Comeypalooza

Wed, 10 May 2017 16:47:35 GMT

Chris Berube with three facts about the firing of FBI director James Comey.

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Moon Jae-in, Mr. Payback

Tue, 09 May 2017 15:47:51 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Jared Kushner's sister makes a sketchy decision; Moon Jae-in is the new president of South Korea; A horrifying, nightmarish, gross, super-interesting fact about parasites

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Perilous Rooftop Driving School Edition

Mon, 08 May 2017 17:13:39 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: A golf journalist drops a huge Trump allegation; Uber is being probed by the DOJ; A very dangerous Chinese driving school meets its fate.

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Dangerous Minds

Fri, 05 May 2017 17:54:31 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: El Chapo gets no sympathy from a U.S. judge; exam fraud, engineer style; and an Army general declares war on fast food.

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We’re Here All Week, Try The Bidouillage

Thu, 04 May 2017 16:10:08 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: Dust is choking northern China, Mr. Washington goes to Langley, and French insults pour tout le monde!

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Hotel (Pending Litigation)

Wed, 03 May 2017 15:46:36 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: The Eagles say the jig is up for Mexico’s Hotel California, a U.S. commander asks to beef up forces in Europe, and hard day in Balch Springs, Texas.

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“A Good Shutdown”

Tue, 02 May 2017 16:52:05 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: Members of Congress subtweet the president in the negotiated spending plan, President Trump wants the Senate to forsake the legislative filibuster, and Kansas City Catholics shun the Girl Scouts.

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Game Over, Man

Mon, 01 May 2017 16:14:23 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: How Donald Trump celebrated 100 days; Sebastian Gorka is out at the White House; Aliens will probably kill us all.

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Bunghazi

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 16:33:09 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Trump administration staffing update, 100 Days edition; The other little red button in the White House; Another twist in the mysterious death of Simon, the enormous rabbit.

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Tanks, But No Tanks

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:18:00 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Why Marine Le Pen could win, troubling news about Ivanka's clothing brand, and a Shark Tank star ends a very short political career.

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Blame Canada

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 17:16:55 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Canadian fury over new lumber tariffs; How much will Trump supporters get in child care support?; Yet another United Airlines PR disaster.

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Mar-a-Lago Awareness Week

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:13:53 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Chaos on the German far-right; The State Department promotes Mar-a-Lago; The single funny thing about Alex Jones.

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Make Mexico Pay For It, Or Not, Whatever

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:04:32 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: Trump's popularity 100 days in; Who IS going to pay for that wall?; A French May-December romance in the spotlight.

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Operation Vandelay Industries

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 15:29:06 GMT

Mike Pesca with the rundown: Bird-hunting hostages freed in Iraq; Cameroon has the internet again!; A real-life Seinfeld plot is resolved.

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We Have a Math Museum?

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:26:31 GMT

Mike Pesca has today’s rundown: The “Mother of All Protests” demonstrates on an empty stomach in Venezuela, the Commerce Department eyes steel imports, and the Math Museum takes a look at Star Trek deaths.

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North Korea’s Mind Games

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 16:51:54 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Commercial satellites pick up images of a North Korea nuclear test site holding volleyball games, Rep. Jason Chaffetz won’t run for re-election, and Victoria Beckham accepts Queen’s honors.

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SEAL Team Sex

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:16:43 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Political junkies are eyeing the election for Georgia’s 6th Congressional District, election monitors say Turkey’s Sunday referendum was tilted unfairly in Erdogan’s favor, and the Navy investigates a SEAL for moonlighting as a porn actor.

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Trump’s Reading List

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:01:55 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Russian state TV turns on Trump, Alex Jones goes to court for custody of his kids, and the President makes a book recommendation.

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Space is the Place

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:00:00 GMT

The Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait, answers our three questions about commercial space travel.

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White House Easter Egg Chaos!

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:51:01 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: 1) Trump allies have deep foreign ties; 2) More drama in the North Carolina legislature; 3) The Times has a big scoop around the White House Easter Egg Roll

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Finally, Someone Takes on Big Alpaca

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:48:20 GMT

Mike Pesca with the rundown: 1) Melania Trump settles with the Daily Mail; 2) Jeff Flake takes on the alpaca lobby; 3) Bats are not a good source of 'surprise protein.'

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Cruelty-Free Bunga Bunga

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:24:24 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: 1) What did Russia know about the Syrian chemical attack?; 2) Sebastien Gorka has a plan for Libya; 3) Silvio Berlusconi is the new face of vegetarianism in Italy

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Three Perspectives on Syria

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 16:37:15 GMT

Chris Berube with the rundown: 1) The very muddy U.S. policy towards Syria; 2) How expensive is the President's weekly trip to Mar-a-Lago?; 3) The unusual way Fox is educating employees about harassment.

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Strike One

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:55:27 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s rundown: Questions abound in the wake of the president’s missile strike in Syria, Judge Neil Gorsuch is confirmed, and a flow chart to guide your use of the phrase, “reach out.”

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Tiffany Trump Gets Her Due

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 16:09:28 GMT

Mike Pesca has today’s rundown: President Trump misquotes Rep. Elijah Cummings, a professor says most U.S. military entanglements aren’t actually due to alliances, and the New York Times throws Tiffany Trump a bone.

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Mahindra Tractor Stands With Bill O’Reilly

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:20:40 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Advertisers run from Bill O’Reilly, Russian hubris caught on tape, and a Scottish woman loses her privacy-breach case against Trump International.

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Mr. El-Sisi Goes to Washington

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:24:52 GMT

Chris Berube with two thing you need to know, and one you don't: 1) Trump meets with the President of Egypt; 2) A development in the crash that killed Lech Kaczyński; 3) Harrison Ford really needs to stop being a pilot.

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#YesAllToilets

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:51:51 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Flooding in southern Colombia has claimed the lives of more than 200, things to do at Mar-a-Lago that aren’t golfing, and China’s Toilet Revolution.

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Two Democrats Line Up Behind Gorsuch

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 16:18:33 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) Two Democratic Senators line up behind Gorsuch; 2) The US no longer wants Assad out of power; 3) A baseball star gets a very unusual contract bonus.

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Trump Wants to Turf the Freedom Caucus

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 16:32:14 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) Trump's plans to turf the Freedom Caucus; 2) SpaceX wants to re-use some rockets; 3) A creative, definitely fraudulent way to sell your screenplay.

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Donald Trump Can't Throw a Baseball

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:08:32 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one thing you don't: 1) The consequences of Brexit; 2) No, Ryan Zinke doesn't want to actually build the wall IN Mexico; 3) Donald Trump does not want to throw a baseball

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Yeah, Canada's Pretty Chill

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 16:15:11 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, and one you don't: 1) Trump's border wall hits a funding snag; 2) Canada has something special planned for 4/20; 3) Tim Tebow doesn't have a prayer of playing major league baseball

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Rebuild Society Like No One is Watching

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 16:15:37 GMT

Chris Berube with two thing you need to know, and one you don't: 1) Trump hands Merkel a NATO bill; 2) Marine Le Pen's party is out of funds in France; 3) A Scottish reality show manages to be worse than American reality shows.

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Stick Around, He’ll Be Right Back

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 17:42:07 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s rundown: Byrd play on the Hill, Mubarak is released from prison, and Seth Meyers accuses the president of IP theft.

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Sir, That’s Not Your Department

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 15:48:00 GMT

Mike Pesca with today’s rundown: A dual U.S.-Israeli citizen has been arrested for allegedly phoning in bomb threats to Jewish centers in the U.S., a former Russian MP was shot dead in Ukraine, and Energy Secretary Rick Perry moonlights as dean of student affairs at Texas A&M.

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Flying With Rex Tillerson

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 16:16:48 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) The IJR’s story on Rex Tillerson gives the secretary of state the “perhaps” treatment, 2) Mexico warns businesses to stay out of border-wall bids, and 3) One snake on a plane.

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Who was Charles Kirbo?

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:33:48 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) A matter of ethics, 2) Holy, polluted rivers, and 3) Mrs. Spicer gets no comment.

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Someone to Watch the Alligators

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:06:00 GMT

Mary Wilson has today’s three things: 1) President Trump’s eyes and ears, 2) More protesters arrested in Belarus over opposition to the “parasite tax” 3) Need TP? Say cheese.

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Flesh-Eating Maggot News

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:05:46 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you need to know, one thing you don't: 1) The White House is sticking by it's wiretapping claims; 2) California wants ICE agents to stop identifying themselves as police; 3) Flesh-eating maggot news.

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A Cure for March Madness

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:20:49 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) What's in the new Trump budget; 2) Where the wiretap accusation came from; 3) An erotic raccoon video goes viral; BONUS: Mike's Final Four picks.

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They're Spying With Your Sex Toys

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:05:10 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one thing you don't: 1) Donald Trump tries to roll back Obama's auto emissions standards; 2) An app-enabled vibrator is collecting your information; 3) South Korea's president is a terrible person.

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John Barron and Wayne Tracker Are Friends

Tue, 14 Mar 2017 16:55:54 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one thing you don't: 1) Scotland is trying to leave the UK again; 2) Rex Tillerson's alter ego; 3) Willem Dafoe, noted favorite of children everywhere

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Disrupting the Podcast Space, Uber Style

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:51:50 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one thing you don't: 1) The White House has a lot of empty desks; 2) Muhammed Ali Jr is detained again; 3) Uber disrupts the podcast space in a very Uber way.

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Tom Brady’s Meal Plan

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 18:23:05 GMT

Mike Pesca has today’s three things: 1) South Korea’s past presidents, 2) Geert Wilders is unlikely to be Holland’s prime minister, and 3) Tom Brady’s care packages.

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Nixed Metaphors

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:05:08 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) A tabloid with sang-froid, 2) Are we sure carbon dioxide is bad? 3) Block that metaphor.

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Everybody Loves This Bill, Believe Me

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 17:45:01 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) The CIA is spying on you via smart TVs; 2) Trump loves this healthcare bill, it's terrific, fantastic; 3) An icon in waffle-making has died.

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Intensities

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:41:22 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) China warns of an arms race in its backyard, 2) We’ll see about “Invincible,” and 3) Standing Rock supporters set up camp in Washington.

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The Blitzkrieg of Women Voters

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:49:48 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) The Trump White House looks for leak-stopping technology, 2) The questionable tactics of supporters of Liberia’s first female president, and 3) The world’s first robot lawyer.

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Rubber Duckies in Crazy Glue

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 17:26:17 GMT

Chris Berube and Wendy Zukerman with three science-y things: 1) A new use for gene therapy; 2) A new metaphor for climate change; 3) A new mammal is revealed by its beautiful "song."

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Cup of Joe vs. the Volcano

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:45:00 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) Marine Le Pen loses her immunity; 2) The DHS is a little short on cash for that border wall; 3) Tom Hanks is giving the press corps a coffee machine and this news is inspiring for Mike.

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Disbar Kellyanne Conway at Your Peril

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:42:13 GMT

Chris Berube and Dahlia Lithwick with three things: 1) The White House sends a confusing message on the immigration order; 2) Why Trump is not calling out recent killings as "terrorism"; 3) The move to disbar Kellyanne Conway.

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Mr. Jones Goes to Washington

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:58:50 GMT

Chris Berube and Ben Mathis-Lilley with three things: 1) Boarder agents are searching planes now; 2) Betsy DeVos sends a troubling press release about school choice; 3) Alex Jones and InfoWars hit the mainstream.

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Bonnie and Clyde, At It Again

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 16:29:04 GMT

Chris Berube and Aisha Harris with three things about the Oscars: 1) Moonlight is the least expensive Best Picture ever; 2) What the hell happened with that envelope?; 3) Some historic firsts.

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Drink Sustainably

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 18:19:39 GMT

Mary Wilson with today’s three things: 1) China taunts President Trump, 2) Check-in at the conservative carnevale, and 3) When you want to make bad decisions, but you also want to save the planet.

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Garden Anxiety

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 18:06:50 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) The break-out star of this week's town halls, 2) Bad Catholics, and 3) The War on Rhododendrons.

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A Cliff of Scandal

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:03:09 GMT

Mary Wilson has today's three things: 1) Trump's travel ban looms over Match Day, 2) A rat at Bears Ears?, and 3) Kashmir cracks down on wedding extravagance.

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Town Bloody Halls

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 17:44:28 GMT

Mary Wilson with today's three things: 1) Duck if you see the White House counsel, 2) Marine Le Pen will not cover up, and 3) Survival tips for elected officials hosting town halls.

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Order Whatever You Want, As Long as it's Meatloaf

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:36:32 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) The high cost of a billionaire president; 2) German spy dolls must be stopped; 3) Trump really wants you to have the meatloaf, you're going to love it, it's fantastic.

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Senator Kid Rock

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:32:12 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Cerberus joins the White House; 2) An incompetent baseball owner heads to France; 3) Senator Kid Rock from the great state of Michigan.

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No Big Deal, We're Just Taping Your Conversations

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:26:00 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) The White House changes course on the Israel-Palestine conflict; 2) Omarosa has a run-in with a journalist; 3) Eurovision drama!

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Love is Dead in Pakistan

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:45:56 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) When did Trump know Michael Flynn was lying?; 2) Valentine's Day is banned in Pakistan; 3) Shia LaBeouf's ill-considered art project is shut down.

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Golden Raspberry Award Winner Donald Trump

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:12:56 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Trump's labor secretary faces more delays; 2) The politics of Linda McMahon; 3) Trump and Mnuchin's inauspicious film careers.

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Plant Some Truffles

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:22:03 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The other Conway, 2) A fine for France's Underground Railroad operator, and 3) Using the trolls as fuel.

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Puritanic at the Disco

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 17:52:16 GMT

Mary Wilson with today's three things: 1) Play it again, Bonjean, 2) Sleeping at school, and 3) Henryetta fails to save the last dance.

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Spicer Up Your Life

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:53:25 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The supreme leader's scorn, 2) A hospitalized Kremlin critic is being tested for exposure to poison, and 3) Sean Spicer's manifesto.

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God's Stock

Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:16:11 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) Behold, the glory of the God index, 2) Super Bowl ratings dip for the second year in a row, and 3) Namibia cracks down on walkers.

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Kremlin Calling

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 17:56:26 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) A flap over PLAP, 2) Puerto Rico's governor approves a statehood referendum, and 3) The Kremlin calls on Fox News to apologize.

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The Massacre That Wasn't

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:24:01 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) An update on the Betsy DeVos confirmation fight; 2) Why does everyone believe there was a nonexistent massacre in Kentucky?; 3) Broadway gets topical.

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Wait, We Have a Refugee Deal with Australia?

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:56:47 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Why is Donald Trump mad at the Australian PM?; 2) 76 protestors arrested at Standing Rock; 3) Don't make predictions in Sri Lanka.

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Ain't No Stopping Us Now

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:39:21 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Senate Republicans clear the way for Trump nominees; 2) Rodrigo Duterte pulls back in the war on drugs; 3) An iconic American brand changes course.

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Wait, Can They Really Do That?

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:54:15 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Steve Bannon joins the National Security Council; 2) Fox News falsely claims an attack is Islamic terrorism; 3) Plastic fur is murder.

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After the Ban

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:23:32 GMT

Chris Berube with three things to know: 1) Logan Airport is the best place for refugees; 2) Though Canada actually can't accept them; 3) Who's going to the Oscars, travel ban edition.

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Blink the Lights

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:01:06 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Evaluating the potential import of President Trump's first executive actions, 2) Norms in the news, and 3) Those pranksters at Fox and Friends.

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Get Me Legal

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:25:20 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The State Department brain trust gets a lobotomy, 2) President Trump's orders haven't been reviewed for legality, & 3) The Mook-Lewandowski odd couple is not coming to town, after all.

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Our Democracy Just Got Demoted

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:26:20 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Investigating voter fraud, 2) The U.S. falls prey to the "democracy recession," and 3) The Department of Defense joins the rogue ranks on Twitter.

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Unlawful Assembly

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:22:39 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) President Trump backs off from his deportation promise, 2) State lawmakers tee up measures to criminalize protesting, and 3) Primates face an existential crisis.

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"Act Normal or Go Away"

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 17:12:00 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) U.S. ethics lawyers are suing President Donald Trump, 2) The Dutch prime minister's message to immigrants & xenophobes alike, and 3) Gambia's former president's curious U-Haul.

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Here We Go

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 19:05:27 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things about the new President: 1) He is being investigated!; 2) He is violating conflict-of-interest laws!; 3) He has created some new jobs already! Or maybe not.

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So That's What the Energy Department Does!

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:06:00 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Steve Mnuchin faces the Senate; 2) Rick Perry finally discovers what the Energy Department does; 3) A video store that will have you at hello.

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Grizzly Bear High School

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 17:18:58 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) People hate Obamacare, or they want a lot more of it; 2) Betsy DeVos is afraid of bears; 3) An update from Gambia.

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The End of Men

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:01:31 GMT

Mike Pesca with Three Things: 1) The decline of men in the workplace; 2) Putin calls the dossier a fake; 3) A seafood restaurant realizes nobody listens to techno.

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Quit Parade

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:24:58 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz issues a warning to an ethics watchdog, 2) South Dakota's hands-off bill fails, and 3) Whitefish, Montana won't host a Nazi parade.

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Spy Cats

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 17:21:19 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Russia balks over U.S. forces in the Baltic region, 2) Lebanon's transportation minister declares a foul emergency, and 3) A former British intelligence officer goes off the grid.

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Newsmageddon

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:00:21 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Trump's very eventful press conference; 2) Rex Tillerson faces the Senate; 3) Chinese elevator news, because we needed a less serious story.

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Is Meryl Streep Overrated? An Investigation

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:26:01 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Jeff Sessions faces a light congressional grilling; 2) A VW executive takes an ill-considered vacation; 3) Fact-checking Magic Meryl

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Republicans and Ethics, Round 2

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 17:03:18 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Trump's nominees are not ethically vetted; 2) 2016 was a very deadly year for journalists; 3) Why Bulgarian public radio is bad right now.

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Brexitting Softly

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 21:44:41 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Scotland postpones referendum plans; 2) How deadly are peanuts, exactly?; 3) The grossest story about beef jerky ever.

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Peanut Babies Edition

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:17:00 GMT

Chris Berube with three things: 1) Science says you should feed your toddler peanuts; 2) A record-breaking tuna auction highlights overfishing; 3) No, "They Live" is not an alt-right allegory.

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Not Here to Make Friends

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:14:17 GMT

Chris Berube with two things you need to know, one you don't: 1) The fate of Obamacare; 2) China mixes Uber with 1984; 3) Omarosa joins the White House.

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You Can Own a Town

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 18:23:53 GMT

Chris Berube with today's three things: 1) Gutting and ungutting the Congressional watchdog; 2) Update on the Syrian ceasefire; 3) A useless Canadian village goes up for sale.

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Play Money

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:44:08 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: Venezuela and India are having trouble swapping out defunct currency, and one U.K. paper is bullish on Legos.

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Just the Fox, M'am

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:19:06 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The presidential election was a boon to cable news, especially Fox News' primetime viewership, 2) Don't call it vegetarian schnitzel, and 3) An Australian beach bans beer after one too many shark alarms.

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End Corruption With One Simple Trick

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:47:31 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) A North Korea defector has discomfiting news, 2) Nigeria's anti-corruption trick, and 3) Insult the president of Turkey at your own risk.

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Trump's Ichanoclast

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:44:46 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) Trump isn't done appointing billionaires to his administration; 2) Is Google doing enough to fight Holocaust deniers?; 3) No, John Bolton's mustache is not statesmanlike.

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Adios, Bathroom Bill

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:06:53 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) North Carolina considers repealing the bathroom bill; 2) Obama makes a decision on Arctic drilling; 3) What year is it in Saudi Arabia?

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What Joan Baez and Tupac Have in Common

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 17:53:36 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: 1) The eclectic class at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; 2) Trump loves Nixon, apparently; 3) NBA stars lose their trampoline privileges.

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Sexy Beach Edition

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:40:00 GMT

Chris Berube has today's three things: 1) Venezuela realizes dumping their most common currency note wasn't a great idea; 2) The electoral college gathers to pick the new president; 3) That's Ambassador Pitbull, thank you very much.

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Overdetermined

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:20:24 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) Hillary Clinton points a finger at Vladimir Putin's grudge, 2) A vocabulary lesson, and 3) Someone rescued baby Jesus and the police are not amused.

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She's Here For the DNA Three-Way

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 17:58:48 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) A successful birth after an ovarian-tissue transplant, 2) The U.K. approves babies from three DNA-parents, and 3) Kokomo lifts its ban on pinball.

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She Puts Her Leather Pants on One Leg At a Time

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:46:19 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) Scientists rush to save climate data, 2) Philippines Rodrigo Duterte boasts of his kills, and 3) Trousergate in Great Britain.

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Spice Up That Daily Briefing

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 18:04:28 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Rex Tillerson has been picked by President-elect Trump for secretary of state, 2) Why Trump might be bored by his not-so-daily briefings, and 3) SantaCon may come to a city near you.

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Friends Don't Investigate Friends

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:05:07 GMT

Mike Pesca, host of The Gist, with today's three things: 1) U.S. senators plan a probe, 2) Twitter rescinds ban on white supremacist Richard Spencer, and 3) Seeking an emoji-translator.

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Puppygate Feels Like the Right Way to End 2016

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:54:37 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you needs to know, and one you don't: 1) How a puppy took down the South Korean president; 2) Geert Wilders gets a polite scolding for hate speech; 3) Some light Christmas-themed violence.

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The Giraffes Are Missing

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:29:00 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you needs to know, and one you don't: 1) The vanishing giraffe population; 2) Paris tries to slow smog; 3) Brazil's bizarre scheme to compensate wronged tourists.

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Revanche is a Dish Best Served Cold

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 16:53:54 GMT

Mike Pesca with Two Things You Need to Know and One You Don't: Two stories about Trump's Taiwan call, and scientific confirmation that vinyl sounds better.

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Electors Unbound

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:50:07 GMT

Mike Pesca with two things you needs to know, and one you don't: 1) Michael T. Flynn's conspiracy loving son has a transition email address; 2) A Texas elector comes out against Trump; 3) An alt-right TV sketch show meets its end.

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Remember Gitmo?

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:16:58 GMT

Mike Pesca with three things: two stories from the emptying U.S. facility at Guantanamo Bay, and a very fraudulent American embassy is finally closed.

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Fête the Rich

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 18:24:12 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Chicago's murder rate, 2) America's rich getting richer, 3) The putting green stays!

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A Meaty Selection

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:49:44 GMT

Mike Pesca has today's three things: 1) The Eurozone's jobless rate, 2) He created the Bic Mac and all he got was a plaque, and 3) Vegans flip over five pounds.

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Rich Guy Edition

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 18:21:33 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The Forbes 500 cabinet, 2) Fiat heir goes on a tear, and 3) The Florida man who faked his own death will pay for the Coast Guard's search & rescue effort.

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The Mounk-Foa Theory

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 18:04:25 GMT

Mary Wilson fills in for Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) The 11 victims of the OSU attack are expected to survive, 2) What the Mounk-Foa formula shows about the U.S., and 3) Do we have another "largest object" category for Guinness?

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What You Missed At the Buzkashi Game

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:51:12 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) Afghanistan's veep kidnapped his rival at a buzkashi game, 2) Protesters denounce the Rasputin of South Korea, 3) Japan has melted an ice rink festooned with dead fish.

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A Trump Critic Inside the UN

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:57:27 GMT

Mike Pesca with Two Things You Need to Know and One You Don't: Nikki Haley heads to the United Nations, the biggest fear of the Obama Administration, and the real origins of Thanksgiving.

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Actually, You Know What, Don't Lock Her Up, It's Cool

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:27:07 GMT

Mike Pesca with Two Things You Need to Know and One You Don't: Trump vs. the media, Hillary's off the hook, and turmoil in the world of US soccer.

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Trump's Big Plans

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 18:52:10 GMT

The Gist host Mike Pesca with your three things: Donald Trump gets the ball rolling on reforming the civil service, and enabling private infrastructure, while Vince Neil won't be playing the inauguration after all.

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Who You Calling Abusive?

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 18:18:47 GMT

The Gist host Mike Pesca with your three things: President-elect Donald Trump's picks for national security adviser and attorney general, and a dogged poop-scooper in Pennsylvania.

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The Teutonic Edition

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:14:07 GMT

Three things spotted by Mike Pesca, host of The Gist: 1) German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conditional comments to President-elect Donald Trump, 2) Austria's run-off presidential election, and 3) Cracking down on fake diplomas.

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Permission Structure

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 16:04:21 GMT

Mike Pesca with today's three things: 1) President Obama gives President-elect Trump room to act normally, 2) Rudy Giuliani's questionable endorsements, and 3) Tony Romo concedes the job of quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.

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The Emoluments Clause

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:22:00 GMT

Mike Pesca has three things you should know: 1) the word 'emolument,' 2) the trouble with blind trusts, and 3) while we do a post-mortem on presidential election polls, the Pols are doing a post-mortem on their former president.

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Mike Pesca and Three Things You Should Know

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:27:57 GMT

1) Of course Steve Bannon was named as a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, 2) On Obamacare changes, listen to how Republicans talk about community rates, and 3) A California law has consequences on your IMDB-assisted sleuthing.

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New 90 Seconds with Slate Coming November 14th!

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:58:29 GMT

New 90 Seconds with Slate Coming November 14th!

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Lives That Matter

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:25:19 GMT

Jamelle Bouie talks about why SNL’s Black Jeopardy sketch, with Tom Hanks as Doug the Trump supporter, is a potent commentary on race in America.

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Baldwin's Trump

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:11:52 GMT

Dan Kois on Willa Paskin on Alec Baldwin on Donald Trump

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The Phone Explosion

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:51:05 GMT

Will Oremus on the unsustainable hype cycle of the smartphone industry.

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The Man Who Skewed the Poll

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:22:00 GMT

Osita Nwavenu on the one man whose absence from a Trump-friendly Los Angeles Times poll gave Hillary Clinton the lead. At least for this week.

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A Troublesome Selfie

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 02:38:58 GMT

Christina Cauterucci discusses the case against an Iowa teen who may be facing child pornography charges for texting a non-sexual, non-nude selfie to her friend.

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Walls Work

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:22:00 GMT

Ben Mathis-Lilley on the anniversary of the worst political tweet ever tweeted

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America Isn't Actually Going Downhill

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:47:49 GMT

Slate's Jacob Weisberg on how Hillary could seize a sunny message.

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Who Actually Writes Music Memoirs?

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:08:58 GMT

Springsteen wrote his. Slate's Jack Hamilton on who else actually set words to paper.

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The Joy of Jose Fernandez and Arnold Palmer

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:48:44 GMT

Hang Up and Listen's Stefan Fatsis on what connected the two athletes.

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How to Beat Trump in a Debate

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:54:47 GMT

Jim Newell on the three things Hillary Clinton must do to defeat Donald Trump in their first debate.

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Brangelexit

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:30:09 GMT

Slate News Director Allison Benedikt on the breakup of America's parents.

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Amnio Made Easier

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:00:54 GMT

Christina Cauterucci on developments that could have completely changed the plot of Bridget Jones' Baby.

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Panic in Washington

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:00:00 GMT

A fan of the Washington Football Team on DC football despair.

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Is It Time to Panic?

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 15:02:54 GMT

Slate's politics writer Jim Newell on the polls' Trump bump.

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On the Trump Charities Beat

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:48:47 GMT

Slate's politics editor Tommy Craggs on a reporter at the Washington Post who's owning a story.

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Atlanta

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:00:00 GMT

Aisha Harris, Slate writer and Donald Glover lover, previews the new FX show "Atlanta."

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Apple's Big Press Event

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:21:09 GMT

Slate's Jacob Brogan on the awesome and dumb announcements made by the company that owns us all.

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Your September Streaming Video Guide

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 20:07:00 GMT

Slate's Dan Kois on the best movies new to Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.

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Company Wellness Programs Are Baloney

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 20:05:42 GMT

Slate's L.V. Anderson on how they shift costs to employees.

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Robo Babies!!

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 20:17:49 GMT

Mark Joseph Stern on a new study suggesting giving dolls to high schoolers doesn't actually reduce teen pregnancy.

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The Longest Bruce Springsteen Concert Ever

Fri, 26 Aug 2016 19:17:25 GMT

Laura Bennett on an epic night in New Jersey.

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Break in Case of Emergency

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:48:18 GMT

Dan Kois talks with Jessica Winter about writing about money in her new novel.

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What's the Best Thing About Kubo and the Two Strings?

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 18:56:07 GMT

Dana Stevens and Dan Kois debate the new Laika animated movie.

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Slate Snacks: The Interns' Guide To Office Goodies

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:59:05 GMT

Slate interns Laura Wagner, Catherine Piner, and Ian Philbrick reminisce about free munchies on the last day of their internship.

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When Americans Cheer for Another Team

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:57:19 GMT

We’re well into the second week of the Rio Olympic Games, and for some Slate staffers that means a lot of conflicted loyalties. Why do U.S. citizens sometimes find themselves cheering for another nation? June Thomas, born in England, and Carina Alves, born in Portugal, offer some insights.

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Of Food and Feelings

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:49:08 GMT

L.V. Anderson on what Sausage Party leaves out

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Pete's Dragon

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 19:15:39 GMT

Dan Kois on a lovely Disney live-action remake.

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How Is Netflix's New Show Like a Parade Float?

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:40:23 GMT

Slate's Willa Paskin talks about "The Get Down."

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Your 90-Second Olympics Guide

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:09:42 GMT

Slate's Justin Peters tells you what to watch all week

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What Is Frank Ocean Building?

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 20:01:03 GMT

Frank Ocean, the reclusive R&B singer, may have a new album, or maybe just a new staircase?

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Just Back From Iraq

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:38:20 GMT

Josh Keating on what he's learning about the creation of new nations.

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Harry Potter and the Extremely Confusing Plot

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:00:04 GMT

Slate launches a children's book blog and reads the new Harry Potter book.

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Harry Potter Trivia!

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 18:55:00 GMT

Slate’s DC interns test their wizarding knowledge to mark the release of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

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Unelectable You

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:25:41 GMT

Behind the scenes of Slate and the Second City's political comedy extravaganza.

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Tim Kaine, Replacements Fan

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 20:50:28 GMT

Slate's pop critic Jack Hamilton on what it means that the Democratic veep pick loves the 'Mats.

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Pokémon or What?

Fri, 22 Jul 2016 16:08:34 GMT

Jacob Brogan challenges Slate staffers to decide whether or not things are Pokémon.

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Behind The Scenes: Trump’s 141 Things

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 18:39:32 GMT

Slate’s DC interns on what it was like putting together this week's cover story.

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Why Can’t I Flush My Toilet?

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:06:08 GMT

Dawnthea Price on the insidious nature of water main breaks.

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What the Heck Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg Thinking?

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 17:49:32 GMT

Ben Mathis-Lilley and Mark Joseph Stern discuss the justice’s denouncements of Donald Trump

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Bryan Lowder on Why George Takei Is Right That Sulu Shouldn't Be Gay

Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:56:08 GMT

Last week, the creative team behind Star Trek Beyond announced that in that new Star Trek movie Lt. Sulu would be gay, in tribute to out actor and LGBTQ activist George Takei, who played Sulu in the original TV series. But Takei objected, and Slate's J. Bryan Lowder says he's right.

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The Best Thing in "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"

Fri, 08 Jul 2016 14:27:04 GMT

Dan Kois and Jacob Brogan argue about Taiki Waititi's excellent all-ages adventure movie.

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What Angels in America Taught Me About Change

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 16:00:00 GMT

What Angels in America Taught Me About Change: Slate's oral history of Tony Kushner's masterpiece, discussed on WBEZ

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The Incredible NBA Free Agent Class of 2017

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:42:57 GMT

The Incredible NBA Free Agent Class of 2017: Forget Kevin Durant. Why is every basketball megastar going to be available next year?

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A Poem for July 4

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:43:33 GMT

Slate's Katy Waldman reads from Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again."

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Iceland's Epic Euro Journey

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:39:37 GMT

Iceland's new first lady-elect talks Iceland vs. France with Slate's culture editor Dan Kois.

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To Brexit Or Not to Brexit

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:18:57 GMT

Slate's Gabriel Roth on how Brexit is tearing UK politics apart -- and if it will even happen.

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What's Behind the House Gun-Control Sit-In?

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:26:11 GMT

Slate's Jamelle Bouie on the story the House Democrats are trying to tell.

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The Return of the Avalanches

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:25:28 GMT

Slate's Osita Nwavenu on a new album from the masters of party music.

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Celebrating the Cavaliers with Ohio Beers

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:42:03 GMT

Dan Kois talks to Meg Weigand (native Ohioan and beer expert) on great Ohio microbrews.

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Does the US Have a Prayer in the Next Round of Copa America?

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 19:26:31 GMT

Dan Kois talks to Josh Levin

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The Thursday Night Sports Dilemma

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:42:51 GMT

Slate's Dan Kois speaks with Slate's Jeremy Stahl.

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When Will I Ever See Hamilton?

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:30:09 GMT

Slate's Dan Kois asks two Slate staffers whether or not they've seen Hamilton.

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Hillary

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 02:03:24 GMT

Hillary

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Game of Thrones

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:35:14 GMT

Game of Thrones

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June

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 17:14:04 GMT

June

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The Best Thing About May

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 20:18:53 GMT

The Best Thing About May

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The Black Film Canon

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:01:51 GMT

The Black Film Canon

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Should I See X-Men: Apocalypse?

Fri, 27 May 2016 20:41:24 GMT

Slate's Jamelle Bouie tells Dan Kois why he's seeing it even though he does not exactly have high hopes.

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Should the Brazil Olympics Be Cancelled?

Tue, 24 May 2016 16:23:21 GMT

Dan Kois talks with Slate's sports podcaster Josh Levin about the upcoming Brazil Olympics.

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Hodor: Hodor Hodor Hodor?

Mon, 23 May 2016 15:53:13 GMT

Slate culture editor Dan Kois goes all in on the character of Hodor on Game of Thrones.

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What Are You Reading Right Now? Is It Good?

Fri, 20 May 2016 16:18:38 GMT

Slate Culture Editor Dan Kois asks folks around the office what book they're reading now and whether or not they like it.

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What Did You Like Most About Neighbors 2?

Wed, 18 May 2016 21:35:13 GMT

What were some of Slate's staffers' favorite bits from Neighbors 2? Dan Kois finds out.

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What Are You Most Looking Forward to on Game of Thrones?

Mon, 16 May 2016 19:22:31 GMT

Slate culture editor Dan Kois talks to Slate staffers about what they're looking forward to in future episodes of HBO's Game of Thrones.

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Remembering Geek Love's Katherine Dunn

Fri, 13 May 2016 15:32:40 GMT

Writer Katherine Dunn died on Thursday. Slate culture editor Dan Kois has this remembrance.

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Frustrated Squirrels

Thu, 12 May 2016 15:43:50 GMT

Dan Kois talks to Slate's Rachel Gross about how squirrels show frustration.

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Donald Trump Veep Possibilties

Tue, 10 May 2016 23:48:00 GMT

Slate's Dan Kois speaks with Slate breaking news blogger Ben Mathis-Lilley about possible VP picks for Trump

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What's Slate Listening To?

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:04:34 GMT

Dan Kois asks a few Slate staffers what they're listening to.

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