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Ep 168 - Filling Our Tank Sep 28, 2021

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We all think, but only some of us are paid to do so in a tank. What IS a think tank? Are their good tanks and bad tanks? Do they come with cute miniatures of divers, or is that just fish tanks? Brett Theodos from the Urban Institute is here to answer all our questions. And then we answer all YOUR questions - it’s the first NLTPP Q&A!

GUEST

Brett Theodos

Senior Fellow and Director of the Community Economic Development Hub

The Urban Institute

https://www.urban.org/

HOUSE BAND

Raymond Horton

Euphonium

http://www.rayhortonmusic.com/

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Ep 167 - A Money Thing Happened on the Way to the Podcast Sep 21, 2021

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Should Paula try to pick up that hard-to-get-at dime? Okay, and should she audit the Fed? Emmy and Gracie Award-winning Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to answer all our economic questions, both macro and, well, SUPER micro. And, if that’s not enough learnin’ for ya, it’s also time for our Potluck Info Party!

GUEST

Jill Schlesinger

Emmy Award Winning and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst

CBS News

https://www.jillonmoney.com/

HOUSE BAND

Jay Clanin

Flugelhorn

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Ep 166 - Feelin’ Groomy Sep 14, 2021

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Paula loves her pets, of course, and you can’t put a price tag on love — or can you!? Can she turn her pet fancy into a fancy career as a dog groomer? Pro groomer Leila Parks joins our “Career Corner” to instruct us on her trade; the good, the bad, and the incredibly gross! Also, you have problems with us, and we’re going to do our best to really hear you this time - we return to our Department of Complaints.

GUEST

Leila Parks

Maverick's Mobile Grooming, Santa Clarita, CA

https://www.facebook.com/people/Mavericks-Mobile-Grooming/100070191739548/?fref=nf

HOUSE BAND

William Nakamura, Tuba

Quintet Musica

Concerts on the September 25th and 26th - details at https://www.facebook.com/QuintetMusica/

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Ep 165 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Poundstone Sep 07, 2021

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As much as Paula and Adam might like to, they can’t actually go to school at Hogwarts. But they can go to school about Hogwarts - Dr. Adriane Ivey teaches a Harry Potter course at Emory University, and she’s here to tell us all about it. And then we let you tell us all about… us! It’s time for your latest Show Descriptions!

GUEST

Dr. Adriane Ivey

Associate Professor

Emory University

HOUSE BAND

Casey Bozell

Violin

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Ep 164 - Secrets of the Master Debaters Aug 31, 2021

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Everyone knows we’re “more divided than ever,” and everyone’s arguing these days, but nobody seems to be GOOD at it. We all seem to suck at convincing people that we’re right. Well, except for Neal Katyal, former acting Solicitor General, who’s here to instruct us on the lost art of persuasion. And speaking of persuasion, “Eat, Pray, Love” tries to win us over — does it succeed? And then it’s our turn to go a-wooing, as we attempt to win back the love of the Czech Republic.

GUEST

Neal Katyal

Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law, Georgetown University Law Center

Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States

Partner at Hogan Lovells

HOUSE BAND

Michael Kelly

Fiddle

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Ep 163 - I Must Tell The Birds… Aug 24, 2021

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Pigeons! Are they dirty, filthy, disgusting rats with wings? Or are they our clever, feathery friends whom we created to be our urban pals? Our dear friend Dr. Emily Spicer Rice is here to set us straight! Plus, it’s time to choose a new book for our Book Club! And speaking of ongoing problems, it’s also time for True Confessions: Pet Peeve Edition.

GUEST

Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice

Researcher

https://verdantword.com/

HOUSE BAND

Marjorie Cooperman, Piano

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Ep 162: Suddenly, Last Summer Aug 17, 2021

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Paula and Adam are heading out on vacation, but they wanted to leave you all with Something Old and Something New. First, as “Jeopardy” finally chooses its new host, we wanted to remind you of The Man himself, with our May, 2020 conversation with the great Alex Trebek… which was followed by a surprise cameo by Carol Burnett! Plus, we say a fond goodbye to our friend and producer Tyler Burke… if he’ll just let us get a word in!

GUEST

Alex Trebek, legendary game show host

special appearance by Carol Burnett

HOUSE BAND

Jackson Keith on the Cello

Plano, TX

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Ep 161 - Lonely? You’re Not Alone! Aug 10, 2021

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A lot of us are lonely these days. Hm. We wonder why. Is there some kind of profoundly isolating world event going on? But whether you’re lonely in a crowd or happily alone, Dr. Jeremy Nobel, founder of the Unlonely Project, has some insights. Also, we’re a lot less lonely, because Toni has returned! Plus, it’s a grab bag of listener feedback when we dip into our Mailbag! Gallimaufry Edition!

GUEST

Dr. Jeremy Nobel

Founder Unlonely Project

https://www.artandhealing.org/

HOUSE BAND

Hannah Judd from Chicago, IL

Cello

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Ep 160 - In the Land of Dicks, See? Aug 03, 2021

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We reckon it’s a time for reckoning, and General (and Professor) Ty Seidule is here to help us reckon with America’s most dubious Confederate monuments. And if that’s not enough of rummaging through our sordid pasts, then buckle down… for True Confessions: Childhood Edition!

GUEST

Ty Seidule

Author, ROBERT E. LEE AND ME: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause

https://www.tyseidule.com/

MUSICIAN

Nathan Serot, Trumpet

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Ep. 159: CTRL + F9 Jul 27, 2021

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Should you drive off your quarantine cliff and go to the movie theatre to see “F9”? Paula and Adam review not "Fate of the Furious", "Furious 7", or "Fast & Furious 6".... but Fast 5” to let you know if "F9" is worth the risk. In the words of Dom,"Let's get to work."

House Band

Harry Terrell from Los Angeles, California

Drums

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