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The #NoDAPL pipeline treaty details

From our Leftist in Law School correspondent Will, please read his explanation of the history behind the land dispute: Worcester v. Georgia, 31 U.S. 515 (1832)

We read and discuss on today’s show. Read Will’s blog, Solidarity Law, on the regular!

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Show notes for today’s episode, 11/4/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers!

Here are the links for today’s show:

Louis C.K., Michael Moore, Hillary Clinton, and the rise of benevolent sexism in liberal men

If You Want to Avoid Getting Hacked, Hire Women

The outro music is “Peach Boy” by Jay Som.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 11/3/16

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Today, we spend the hour on Lindy West’s incredible book, Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman.

Buy it!

Write us if you’ve read it!

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Show notes for today’s episode, 11/2/16

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We talk about John’s recent visit to a Trump rally in New Hampshire– he has two upcoming pieces about it which we’ll post when they’re up!

We also talk about the NYT reporting that Trump is officially a tax cheat:

Donald Trump Used Legally Dubious Method to Avoid Paying Taxes

The outro music is “Iron Lung” by Black Marble.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 11/1/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers!

Boy, what a news day huh? We try to catch up on Standing Rock, the Bundy acquittal, and the Weiner Probe.

History of Standing Rock

From Leftist in Law School Correspondent Will: Ammon Bundy’s 10 hours of testimony may have swayed jury to ‘stunning’ acquittal for armed Oregon standoff

If Hillary Wins, She’ll Be Grateful for Comey’s Move

The outro music is “Queens” by La Sera.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 10/31/16

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Here are the links for today’s Radio Dispatch LIVE with Chase Strangio!

By Chase: When Your Existence Is Up For Debate

The piece we reference at the top of the show: Top LGBT Leaders Are Divided Over Compromising On The Bathroom Fight

FOLLOW CHASE at @chasestrangio. He’s the best.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 10/28/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show:

Comedian Talks Quitting ‘Dream Job’ At Second City Due To Racist Audiences

Some Donald Trump Voters Call for Revolution if Hillary Clinton Wins

The outro music is Postdoc Blues by John Samson.

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