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Sessions out. Whitaker in. Nov 13, 2018

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The President has appointed Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general. We discuss what this means for the Mueller probe and for the newly-elected House majority. We also talk about the fires in California, the Thousand Oaks shooting, and our Veterans' Day gratitude moments.

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Whitaker as Acting Attorney General:

A Quick Primer on the Legality of Appointing Matthew Whitaker as “Acting” Attorney General
I Was the Subject of a Political 'Witch Hunt.' Matt Whitaker Directed It.
Here are 5 reasons why Matthew Whitaker isn't attorney general material
'Scam' Company Advised By Matthew Whitaker Threatened Victims, But Hundreds Filed Complaints Anyway

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Post-Election Reflections Nov 09, 2018

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For the first time ever over 100 women are going to Congress. In an avalanche of news, we're going to focus on the election We share our reflections on the midterm elections, including updates on all of "our" candidates. We also talk about the stories which have pushed the news cycle to move on from the election so quickly.

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Election Day and Election Trends Nov 06, 2018

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In our first segment, we discuss the tragic yoga studio shooting in Florida. We're also sharing our thoughts about Iran on social media. In our main segment, we talk about Election Day and all the trends we've observed in this particular election cycle.

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Candidate Interviews:

Tabitha Isner (February 20 episode)
Tiffany Bond (June 26 episode)
Carri Hicks (July 20 episode)
Amy McGrath (August 21 episode)
Stephany Rose Spaulding (August 31 episode)
Jessica Morse (September 21 episode)
Crystal Quade (September 28 episode)
Abigail Spanberger (October 2 episode)
Sarah Riggs Amico (October 5 episode)
Lindsay James (October 9 episode)
Erica McAdoo (October 26...
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Midterm Voting and Women's Leadership in Both Parties (with Sarah Chamberlain and Swanee Hunt) Nov 02, 2018

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The midterm elections are just around the corner. Today, we're sharing conversations with women leaders from both parties as you consider your options heading into the polls.

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Gun Violence and Political Rhetoric in America (with Mary Throne) Oct 30, 2018

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Eleven people were murdered at the Tree of Life synagogue during the worst hate crime against the Jewish community in the US in recent memory. We discuss the violence and ugliness that continues to grip the country and share a conversation with another woman campaigning to make positive change: Mary Throne, Democratic candidate for governor in Wyoming.

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Pantsuit Politics in the Wild:

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Pipe Bombs, Guns, and iPhones: Security in America (with Erica McAdoo) Oct 26, 2018

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As we get closer to Election day and the political rhetoric gets more intense, we've learned that at least seven bombs have been mailed to prominent Democrats. We discuss the political climate, a shooting in our home state, and talk with Erica McAdoo, candidate for the North Carolina Legislature.

Recommended Resources:

Pipe Bomb Packages
Kentucky Kroger Shooting
Presidential Phone Security
Erica McAdoo website
Erica McAdoo social: Facebook and Twitter

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Immigration, Comedy, Midterms, and Bias (with Lisa Swain) Oct 23, 2018

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Immigration and #metoo are back in the news. We discuss the group of people coming up through Central America in hopes of becoming Americans. We also react to The Daily podcast's look into Louis C.K.'s comedy comeback. Then, we share our conversation with Professor Lisa Swain about bias, truth, and the future of democracy.

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What Nuance and Moderation Mean To Us (with Christina Dalcher) Oct 19, 2018

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This week's news has galvanized a new wave of conversations about what's at stake in the political landscape. We discuss the situation surrounding Jamal Khashoggi's death and The New York Times article questioning the place of nuance in our modern culture. Considering our whole deal is nuance, we have an extended conversation about what nuance and moderation mean to us and how power dynamics matter as a part of that conversation.

Then, we share Beth's conversation with author Christina Dalcher who wrote Vox, a novel about women's voices being taken away - literally. They talk about how feminism and modern politics did and did not influence Dalcher's work.

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How To Be An Informed Midterms Voter Oct 16, 2018

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The midterm elections are frequently described as possessing historic importance. Today, we're sharing resources and discussing how you can be an informed midterms voter.

Recommended Resources:

Politico Playbook
Elizabeth Warren Releases DNA Test
Beth's Gratitude Moment: Madelyn Ellen Linsenmeir Obituary
The Lazy Genius Meal Planner

Voter Resources:

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Climate Change, Saudi-US Relations, A Presidential Op-Ed, and Healthcare Policy Logistics Oct 12, 2018

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Hurricane Michael has brutalized the Florida panhandle, and journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared after entering a Saudi consulate in Turkey. In the midst of these crises, the President is focused on campaigning. We discuss the news and his USA Today op-ed about American healthcare and the partisan divide. That discussion leads us into a deep dive about the practicality of changing the structure of our national healthcare.

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