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Show notes for today’s episode, 10/24/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: We talk about a book that John just finished: ‘America’s War for the Greater Middle East,’ by Andrew J. Bacevich When is a student ‘gifted’ or ‘disabled’? A new study shows racial bias plays a role in deciding I also shout out a book review… Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/20/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: We spend a lot of time talking about John’s recent virtual reality experience. We also talk about Democrats, for the first time, turning against charter school expansion in Massachusetts: Charters used to enjoy bipartisan support. Not anymore The outro music is “Diary” by Weyes Blood.

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/19/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: A legal victory for Open Whisper Systems, creators of the Signal messaging app, is a win for all. Melania Trump: ‘I have 2 boys at home — I have my young son, and I have my husband’ The outro music is “Tell Her I’m Just… Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/18/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: We talk with Sebastian Rotella, senior reporter at Propublica and correspondent on tonight’s Frontline/Propublica joint investigation, Terror in Europe. Watch it tonight on PBS or online! Amy Goodman turned herself in today after being charged with participating in a riot for covering Dakota Pipeline protests…. Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/17/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: We talk with Tom Graves about the Buckley v. Vidal debates of 1968! John continues to be a clown truther: The great clown panic of 2016 is a hoax. But the terrifying side of clowns is real. And more on Trump’s disgusting, dangerous language about… Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/14/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show. We spend the whole hour on the new wave of allegations against Trump. Gigantic, horrific content note for the entire show. Two Women Say Donald Trump Touched Them Inappropriately Palm Beach Post exclusive: Local woman says Trump groped her Physically Attacked by Donald Trump –… Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/12/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: GOP Senator Says Grabbing A Woman’s Genitals Is Not Sexual Assault There Are Transcripts Of Trump’s Unaired Moments On ‘The Apprentice.’ We Got One. And from listener Jennifer, on overpopulation and climate change and having kids: The Effect of Overpopulation on Public Health The outro… Read more »

Show notes for today’s episode, 10/11/16

Good afternoon, Scoochers! Here are the links for today’s show: We talk with Martin Smith, producer of tonight’s two-hour Frontline special CONFRONTING ISIS. Watch it tonight on PBS, or online at Frontline’s website! We spend the rest of the hour on the catastrophe of the Trump tapes and the presidential debate.

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