Show notes for today’s episode, 3/30/17

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Here are the links for today’s show. It’s our first MGG Thursday, welcoming our new weekly guest co-host Melissa Gira Grant!

‘Way Out of Line’: Iowa Voters Rethink Support for Steve King

Thinx Promised a Feminist Utopia to Everyone But Its Employees

Sexual-Harassment Claims Against a ‘She-E.O.’

Trump’s U.S. Census proposes, immediately cuts LGBT survey questions

Why We Need an LGBT Census

The outro music is “Remove My Picture” by Tess & Dave.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/23/17

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Judge Gorsuch and the frozen truck driver

Trump’s Supreme Court pick has testy exchange with top Democratic senator over his work as a professor

The outro music is “Heartbreak Blues” by Holly Macve.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/22/17

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From listener Leanna, a zine about antisemitism and the left

F.B.I. Is Investigating Trump’s Russia Ties, Comey Confirms

Washington’s Split-Screen Reality

The outro music is “Dodged a Bullet” by Alice Jemima.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/17/17

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A Hawaii judge has just blocked President Trump’s revised travel ban

Who Wins and Loses in Trump’s Proposed Budget

The outro music is “We Don’t Let Go” by Lanikai.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/15/17

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Does HR 610 Affect Kids On IEPs? Parents Should Be Aware Of Their “Choices”

CBO: Republican health care bill raises premiums for older, poor Americans by more than 750%

How Would H.R. 610 Affect Free & Reduced Lunch Programs? Kids Could Suffer

CBO: Republican health care bill raises premiums for older, poor Americans by more than 750%

CBO estimates 24 million lose coverage under GOP plan. The devastating report, explained.

The outro music is “Death Spiral” by Dirty Projectors

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/13/17

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Paul Ryan just admitted he has no idea how health insurance works

Guest lecturer calls protesting students ‘seriously scary’

Under National Spotlight, Middlebury College Examines Speech Issues

The outro music is “Kind of Bonkers” by Animal Collective.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/10/17

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We spend almost the whole show on this frustrating article about the Women’s Strike yesterday: ‘Day Without a Woman’ Protest Tests a Movement’s Staying Power

The outro music is “Evolution” by Sara Bethe Nelson.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/9/17

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International Women’s Day: Who was Clara Zetkin?

Why We Strike

Study: Hillary Clinton’s TV ads were almost entirely policy-free

The outro music is “When the Morning Greets You With a Smile” by Mr. Elevator & The Brain Hotel.

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Show notes from today’s episode, 3/8/17

Good afternoon Scoochers, and solidarity to all who are striking for Day Without a Woman!

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The American Health Care Act: the Republicans’ bill to replace Obamacare, explained

The GOP health bill doesn’t know what problem it’s trying to solve

It’s Time for New York State to Pass Universal Healthcare

The House GOP plan to repeal and replace Obamacare would effectively defund Planned Parenthood

The outro music is “Paradise” by Jenn Grant.

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Show notes for today’s episode, 3/7/17

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Comey Asks Justice Dept. to Reject Trump’s Wiretapping Claim

St. Louis man charged with making threats to Jewish Community Centers nationwide

The outro music is “New York” by Peter Silberman.

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