Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone

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Ep 138 - Nobody Listens to Polar Poundstone Mar 02, 2021

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Does Paula have what it takes to be a polar explorer? Actual polar explorer Ann Bancroft drops by to tell us what it’s like up there, and give us the skinny on all the fatty meals Paula will need to eat! Plus - we’re sorry, our bad... it’s time for your latest complaints in our Department of Corrections!

GUEST

Ann Bancroft

Explorer

https://www.annbancroftfoundation.org/

HOUSE BAND

Ansel Norris

Trumpet

https://www.anselnorris.com/

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Ep 137 - Dying is Easy; Taxes are Hard Feb 23, 2021

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If death and taxes are the two certainties, why are taxes so much more complicated to do? USC Professor Nicolas Duquette returns to walk us the the ins, outs, and interesting history of everyone’s least favorite pastime. Plus - Quote Party! The whole group brings favorite quotations to amuse, astound, and befuddle.

Show Notes

- Ms. Nancy does the vocab song

- Quotes!

GUEST

Dr. Nicolas DuquetteProfessor, Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California

http://www.nicolasduquette.com

HOUSE BAND

Christopher Still

Trumpet

Los Angeles Philharmonic

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Ep 136 - Outside the Actors Studio with Betsy Brandt Feb 16, 2021

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Paula’s extreme “Breaking Bad” jones is satisfied by an appearance from none other than Marie Schrader - actress Betsy Brandt comes by to serve as our acting coach! Also, our reading of “Moby Dick” might be progressing slowly, but our Book Club has some new officers.

GUEST

Betsy Brandt

Actress

Critics' Choice Award Nominee for her performance in the AMC series SOULMATES

HOUSE BAND

Kevin Kelso on The Keys!

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Ep 135 - Species in Pieces Feb 09, 2021

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What is biodiversity, why is it important, and does it have a beat you can dance to? Dr. Lauren Oakes comes by to tell us why diversity isn’t just for humans, and how maintaining it can help us all. Plus, our cast plumbs the depths of both Moby Dick and our ever-popular... mailbag!

GUEST

Dr. Lauren Oakes

Conservation Scientist and Adaptation Specialist, Wildlife Conservation Society

Adjunct Professor, Stanford University

HOUSE BAND

David Bragger

www.OldTimeTikiParlour.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/OldTimeTikiParlour

Instagram: davidbragger

Instagram: tiki.parlour.recordings

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Ep 134 - Paula Masters Space and Time Feb 02, 2021

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How can Paula make the best use of her time? How can Adam de-clutter his space? Efficiency expert Gwynnae Byrd helps us unravel the secrets of managing our worlds. Plus - we have new theme songs to play for you, new entries in one of our most popular — and longest running — contests.

GUEST

Gwynnae Byrd

Business Efficiency Consultant & Home Organizer

gbconsultingservices.com/about/

HOUSE BAND

Sister Dorothy

Electric Guitar

sisterdorothy.com

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Ep 133 - Judy Woodruff and the 100th Caller Jan 26, 2021

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How do you report information in the disinformation age? Judy Woodruff tells us the truth about lies. Plus - Book Club! The first rule of Book Club is “Choose a Book for Book Club,” and we do just that. And believe it or not, we’re finally approaching the end of the 100th caller contest... will this be the week?

GUEST

Judy Woodruff

Anchor and Managing Editor, PBS NewsHour

HOUSE BAND

Colin Miller of WWDTM!

Guitar

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Former President Trump's Press Conference. Jan 22, 2021

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Today we are live in front of the Gator Christian Church off the I-95 in Florida for Former President Trump's first press conference since leaving office.

Thank you to our dedicated team of reporters, Guy Stevenson Jimmy Tingle, Sharon Barr, Ricky Garay, Judith Kargbo, Cathy Ladman, Bonnie Burns and Toni Anita Hull.

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Ep 132 — Drop Science, Not Bombs Jan 19, 2021

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Wait - so flies are deadly to soldiers, but maggots are good for them? And why is it so hard to find a donor for a genital transplant these days? Mary Roach, author of “Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War” comes by to reveal the weird scientific secrets of the battlefield. And speaking of troops, the aunts come marching in again - we’ve got more auntie stories!

GUEST

Mary Roach

Author

http://maryroach.net/

HOUSE BAND

Casey Bozell

Violinist

keepclassicalweird.com

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French Trump Weekly Press Conference January 15, 2021 Jan 15, 2021

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Join us for this broadcast of French Trump's weekly press conference.

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Ep 131 - Going Viral Jan 12, 2021

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We know that contact tracing is vital these days, but how does it work? Who’s doing it? Well, Dr. Marta Induni, for one! She’s the Principal Investigator of the PublIc Health Institute, and she’s here to tell us how she’s tracking us. Plus: Bring a warm plate of your best facts— it’s our first Potluck Info Party!

GUEST

Dr. Marta Induni

Principal investigator, Public Health Institute

Director, Tracing Health

https://tracinghealth.org/our_leadership_team/dr-marta-induni-phd-ma/

HOUSE BAND

Jay Clanin

Bass Guitar

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