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James Comey, Michael Cohen, Sean Hannity, Syria, and David Singleton of OJPC Talks Criminal Justice Reform Apr 17, 2018

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The weekend brought a military strike in Syria, breaking news about Michael Cohen, and a bombshell interview with James Comey. We also talk with David Singleton, the Executive Director of the Ohio Justice and Policy Center after its work on criminal justice reform in Ohio.

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Syria:

Debates Ensure After Missiles Hit

Obama's Red Line Led Here

What Was Hit in Syria?

Michael Cohen:

Michael Cohen and the End Stage of the Trump Presidency

Mueller Confirms Part of Dossier

Cohen's Lawyers Set Court Appearance

Government Opposes Cohen's Restraining Order Motion

Compliment the Other Side:

Sarah - Thom Tillis

Beth - Tim Kaine

Ohio Justice and Policy Center

Tyra Patterson's Case

Outside of Politics:

Beth's Leadership Class

Beth's Group Coaching

The Story Behind Molly's Game

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Michael Cohen, Mark Zuckerberg, Paul Ryan, and more from Major Jason Baker Apr 13, 2018

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A description of this week's headlines would sound a little like "We Didn't Start the Fire" lyrics. We tackle some of the many news stories of the week including the FBI raid of Michael Cohen's office, Mark Zuckerberg's testimony before Congress, and Paul Ryan's resignation announcement. Plus, we share the second half of Beth's conversation about military policy with Air Force Major Jason Baker.

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Recommended Resources:

Donald Trump Relied on Michael Cohen

Mark Zuckerberg Hearing Highlights

Good Riddance, Paul Ryan

How Donald Trump Upended Paul Ryan's Plans

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Syria, Mueller Updates, and Air Force Major Jason Baker Apr 10, 2018

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On Saturday, an apparent chemical weapons attack killed 25 people and injured more than 500 in Syria. Major Jason Baker adds his experienced voice to the conversation. Plus, Beth shares an update on the Mueller investigation.

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Veterans Affairs and Ronny Jackson

Mueller Investigation:

Government's Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss

Paul Manafort's Lawsuit

Manafort's Motion to Suppress Evidence

Manafort's Trial

Alex van der Zwaan's Sentence

Van der Zwann's Sentencing

It's Mueller Time

Mueller Rattles the Oligarchs

Trump Named as Subject of Investigation

Compliment the Other Side:

Sarah - Trey Gowdy Interview

Beth - Connecticut Democrats and Elizabeth Etsy's Resignation

Etsy Resigns

Jason Baker Interview:

Syria, Chemical Weapons, and Trump

McCain, Trump, and Syria

Recruitment of Violent Extremists

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Trade, Scott Pruitt, and Listener Feedback Apr 06, 2018

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It’s beginning to look a lot like trade wars? We continue our discussion of ongoing trade issues with China as well as some of the negative patterns within the current administration.

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China Strikes Back

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Activism and #MarchforOurLives Data with Dr. Dana Fisher Apr 03, 2018

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March for Our Lives and the Parkland survivors continue to dominate public debate. We also cover the Kentucky pension crisis, our trade tiff with China, and the responsibilities that come with a public platform.

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Kentucky Pension:

Teachers Rally in Frankfort

Kentucky Schools Shut

China and Trade

China Tariffs on U.S. Products

Tariffs and Intellectual Property

Trump Country and China Tariffs

Alton Sterling & Stephon Clark

The Stephon Clark Tragedy

Sacramento Police Cruiser Hits Woman

Alton Sterling Police Videos (content warning)

Compliment the Other Side:

Sarah - Chris Christie and Scott Pruitt

Beth - Mark Warner and the Russia Investigation

March for Our Lives:

Gun Control and Children

Dr. Dana Fisher

American Resistance

Outside of Politics

Sarah - Wild Wild Country

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Live from Ripon College, John Bolton, and the Census Mar 30, 2018

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John Bolton is the new National Security Advisor, and the census is bizarrely in the headlines. Plus, we share some of the live recording from our day at Ripon College in Wisconsin. Thanks to our sponsors: Acer and EverlyWell Ripon College Keynote Address To support the show and get access to bonus content including our newest bonus episode about Waco and Roseanne, visit the Pantsuit Politics Patreon page.

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Stormy Daniels, #MarchforOurLives, the Omnibus, Facebook, and Cambridge Analytica Mar 27, 2018

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Should we all just delete Facebook? We talk about the political ramifications of social media along with a host of current events.

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Stormy Daniels:

The 60 Minutes Interview

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and Harvey Weinstein

What We Learned From Stormy Daniels

#MarchforOurLives:

The Story Behind Naomi Wadler's Speech

How the Parkland Students Planned the March in 5 Weeks

The Omnibus Budget:

What's Included in the Omnibus

Trump Signs the Bill

What's in the Bill Nobody's Read

Women's History Month Moment:

Barbara Jordan Obituary

Facebook & Cambridge Analytica:

Election Consultants, Bribes, and Sex Workers

The Only Privacy Policy That Matters

Silicon Valley Has Failed to Protect Our Data

It's Time to Regulate the Internet

Our Lives Inside the Surveillance Machine

A Hurricane Flattens Facebook

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Putin's Election, Listener Feedback, and Running for Office with Emily Ellsworth Mar 23, 2018

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We discuss the latest news and listener feedback and Beth talks to Emily Ellsworth about her recently announced campaign for Utah Senate District 15.

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The Danger of Othering Mar 20, 2018

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Anna Palmer of Politico’s playbook helps us process the state of DC going into another spending fight. We also discuss how identifying ourselves in groups keeps us from seeing the humanity of others.

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Women's History Month Moment:

The Brutal History of Japan's "Comfort Women"

South Korea, Comfort Women, and Trump

Lee Yong-soo's Mission

Recommended Resources:

Politico Playbook

Andrew McCabe's Firing

Brené Brown on Pod Save the People

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Listener Feedback on Abortion, Administrative Upheaval, and Nuance vs. Politeness Mar 16, 2018

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Everybody has thoughts about our discussion on abortion. We cover some of that feedback as well as some of the notable news of the week.

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Recommended Resources:

Pennsylvania Special Election

Rex Tillerson, Trump, and Congress

School Walkouts and Student Activism

Syrian War and Refugees