A Night In The ASYLUM

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2020.11.17 - Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Participants talk about their experiences Nov 19, 2020

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A few days ago, Darren shared on his Facebook Post, that he's in Pfizer's Phase 3 Covid-19 Vaccine Trial. And on this episode, he shares his experience while Jen ponders if this will lead to Darren growing horns, black wings, or just kicking the bucket early. Also joining The Asylum is guest Sahel Chen who is on the Moderna Vaccine Trial Fear not, peoples, both Darren and Sahel are alive and well! FYI our new live call-in and message number: 855-366-9653!

2020.11.01 - This Land Is My Land with Susanne Brandstaetter Nov 01, 2020

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Darren and Jen speak to Director Susanne Brandstaetter, an American filmmaker who lives in Austria, about her new film: This Land Is My Land. Since Susanne has been living in Austria for so long, she couldn't understand why Trump was elected, so she went home to the States in search of explanations for the USA's growing divide. She chose to shoot in the swing-state Ohio, where she filmed her interviews over a period of two years. She realized the only chance to understand was to follow one rule: don't argue, listen. Trump voters calmly and clearly explained why they elected him. A cinematic seismograph for November's elections, This Land Is My Land makes a case for an objective, yet courageous debate. See: https://www.amazon.com/This-Land-My-Susanne.../dp/B08HR7GDXH https://www.austrianfilms.com/film/this_land_is_my_land https://www.susannebrandstaetter.com

2020.10.20 - Fixing Excessive Use of Police Force Oct 30, 2020

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In Dr. John Vespucci's new brief "Police Use of Force - The Impact of a College Degree" he describes what he believes is one answer: College Degrees.

Jen and Darren interview John LIVE at www.dnrstudios.com Channel 8 on Tuesday October 20th 7:30-8:30pm. Call in at 844-TALK-DNR to ask your questions or discuss your thoughts. This will be rebroadcast to the public at www.asylum.radio on Friday October 30th.

John's brief presents a study addressing the impact of a college degree upon officer use of force. The average American municipal police academy only requires 26 weeks of training, despite previous studies showing overwhelming support that college educated police officers apply more discretion in their use of force than officers without a college degree. Taking into account contemporary public/police conflicts and how American perceptions of police are based largely on officer use of force, this study offers a more current perspective on the profession's changing dynamic over the past decade.

With data gathered from over 400 officers from 143 distinct municipal police agencies in 6 American states, the study examines the association between a college education and the level of force used to gain compliance during arrest situations, and notes discrepancies between previously studied factors and contextual variables.

To rent or buy your copy, search for the title "Police Use of Force - The Impact of a College Degree" or the author John Vespucci on Amazon or springer.com.

2020.10.06 - Jen's New Hairless Pussy ... and How To Register To Vote, and other Trump Covid Chaos Oct 16, 2020

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Jen shares with us what her New Hairless Pussy is like... but on a more serious note, Darren and Jen advise on Where/How To Register To Vote, Trump getting COVID then leaving the hospital for a parade, then leaving early, then pretending it's OK to not worry about it and to spread it everyone in the west wing and Whitehouse Staff, then reshooting his entrance from the balcony. Who the FK is this creep?! The White House now has more infections than the entire New Zealand! Oh and lets get into the Bully aspect of the last debate (when he was apparently already infected based on the original timeline)! Is this pre-meditated attempted murder? Don't forget tonight is the VP debate between VP Mike Pence (who doesn't believe in science) and Kamala Harris. They also banter about the Supreme Court Justice Nominee - Deep Throat Amy Coney Barrett and the premiere of SNL. Whew that's a lot!

2020.09.29 - Trump - King of Tax Evasion ... and a Hairless Pussy Oct 09, 2020

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Jen talks about Harry, her Hairless Pussy. Darren and Jen also banter about the 50 some page report from the New York Times about Trumps tax records from the past couple decades - along with an easier to digest highlight article By David Leonhardt from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/27/us/trump-taxes-takeaways.html. In a nutshell, Trump has managed to avoid paying taxes while still enjoying the lifestyle of a billionaire — which he claims to be — while his companies cover the costs of what many would consider personal expenses. A core issue in Trump's history is that he initially paid almost $95 million in federal income taxes over a recent 18 year period. And he later managed to recoup most of that money, with interest, by applying for and receiving a $72.9 million tax refund, starting in 2010. This is what has become a tax audit with the IRS. In 2011, the IRS began an audit reviewing the legitimacy of the refund. Almost a decade later, the case remains open but it's not known why. However when Trump applied for the refund, he cited a giant financial loss that may be related to the failure of his Atlantic City casinos. Trump also claimed publicly that he had to fully surrendered his stake in the casinos. But federal law states that investors can only claim a total loss on an investment if they receive nothing in return. Mr. Trump did appear to receive 5 percent of the new casino company that formed when he renounced his stake. Trump also appears to have loans totaling $421 million and most are coming due within four years. Yet he may also have as little as $873,000 left in stocks and bonds that he could sell. This could spell real trouble for The Donald. And the United States, due to how much money Trump owes - and it's unknown who all his creditors are. His lenders will need to decide if they would foreclose against what could be against a sitting president in four years. "Here's the deal"... Trump will always refute facts that are in black in white. And if you keep repeating something over and over again, the Illusionary Truth Effect will make people begin to believe what is repeated. But Trumps ability to create his own reality and make money on his brand name, may be dwindling. The NYT article also expands on funny money with other members of his family. Yet none of this matters to the most hard core Trump fans. But with Biden presumably in the lead, Trumps days as President may truly be numbered.

2020.09.22 - US Supreme Court confirmations and the Nuclear Option Oct 02, 2020

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Darren explains basic parliamentary procedures regarding how organizations may govern meetings and decision making, such as following Roberts Rules of Order. He speaks about how the Chairperson or President of the organization may wield a lot of power, depending on the organization's bylaws and what is allowed. Darren compares these basics to how the US Senate governs its operations and decision making. And finally how the Democrats in 2013 got around their own rules that require at least 60 senators to approve new judges, by using a quirk in their procedures which is now dubbed as the "Nuclear Option". This quirk in procedures allowed them to change their own rules to only require a simple majority senate vote, to appoint federal judges, rather than the typical 60+ votes required for legislation votes. The Democrats excluded votes for Supreme Court Justices. However in April 2017, the Republicans were now in power and they used the same Nuclear Option to get around standard votes, and they expanded on the Democrats then new rule for federal judges, but now Supreme Court justices could be appointed by a simple majority vote. And with Republicans in power, they are now able to appoint a conservative majority to the US Supreme Court. Trump has been able to appoint 25% of the federal judges now on the bench throughout the nation, all of whom are conservative judges who can influence laws and decisions/rulings for a lifetime.

2020.09.15 - Election Night 2020 Horror Sep 25, 2020

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Darren & Jen had a 15 minute tech mishap at the beginning of the show, trying to make the appropriate DNRStudios connections, while another DNR was doing the same, and Jen was also having computer problems! Oy Vey! Then on with the show! The duo talk for the next 45 minutes about a 6 minute warning from CNN's Fareed Zakaria, about what is likely to happen on election night 2020 as the red map shows Trump in the lead. And the American public is so used to seeing the winner announced on election night, they may expect that this year. But COVID and a huge increase in mail-in ballots will make that impossible. It will probably be at least 1 week before mail-in ballots are tabulated and reported in, when we will know the winner. But it won't stop there! The election will be contested by either side, and probably to the US Supreme Court, who may in turn wash their hands of it. Oh what a mess this country is in! Listen in to learn more!

2020.09.01 - Maxi-Mask Gripes, Fun Things Outdoors and Separatec Underwear Sep 11, 2020

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Darren's thoughts on how wearing a mask feels like a maxi-pad on his face. Both Jen and Darren share their mask gripes, recommendations, and fun things you can do outdoors with a mask (and without). And like always, they take a tangent to other items including men's Separatec underwear and how it can separate a man's junk. Oh boy!

2020.08.18 - The 2020 Democratic Ticket Aug 28, 2020

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Darren & Jen discuss their views regarding the 2020 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris ticket and their background and personalities. Will they be good for America? [REALLY!?]. They also talk about friends who are still Trump lovers - no matter what - who ignore things such as trying to shut down the postal service to prevent people from voting. We also talk about Orangecello, orange push-ups and Aldez Tequila retail sales and their upcoming line of Gin.

2020.08.04 - Favorite Vacation Spots Aug 14, 2020

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Jen and Darren reminisce about the favorite vacation spots that you may want to add to your bucket list! Jen prefers Mexico's Riviera Maya and Tulum or Spain. Darren prefers his friend's condo in Waikiki Hawaii but also enjoys Key West, Bermuda, Disney World and Douglas Lake Tennessee near Dollywood; of course as a glamour he has many favorite campgrounds as well.

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