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So… What Do We Do?

Storm DiCostanzo & Angela M. Webber host “So… What Do We Do?,” a podcast for anyone who feels like they want to tune into what’s happening in the world, but doesn’t want to feel terrible.
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Episode 10: What happened to the scarf? Jun 20, 2017

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Storm & Angelaser offset the real real real bad news with some discussion of cat breeds before deciding that shelter cats are the best cats. And then Storm tries to convince someone named Brad to stop whining about Wonder Woman in front of Sheila. We love you, and it's gonna be ok.

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Episode 9: Cereal & Healthcare Jun 14, 2017

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Storm & Angela are in the same room today. For real, really. Isn't that weird? Today they talk a lot about cereal, and both call their reps. The news is stressful but this episode is real silly. Hope you like it!

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Serving Suggestions enabled by Pat Rothfuss' Newsletter: http://bit.ly/activismrothfuss | https://5calls.org/

Episode 8: Adorable Words & Gardening & Stuff Jun 06, 2017

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It's been a tough week for Storm & Angela but they try to muddle through with some adorable words and some advice about leaving the house, though they may not actually take it.

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Serving Suggestions enabled by Pat Rothfuss' Newsletter: http://bit.ly/activismrothfuss | https://www.youcaring.com/survivorsofthemaxattack-833557 | https://5calls.org/issue/recyfLGhUkNTmoa1j

Episode 7: Call Me Maybe & Neighborhood Cats May 30, 2017

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This week, Storm & Angelaser are excited about the new Wonder Woman movie, competitive neighborhood cat petting, and squirrel training. There's also the news, and Angela calls her governor LIVE ON AIR!

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Serving Suggestions enabled by Pat Rothfuss' Newsletter: http://bit.ly/activismrothfuss | Do some walking! | boycott Trump http://grabyourwallet.org | https://5calls.org/issue/rectqlnanlSYY5wAP

Episode 6: Why Can't We All Just Get Along? May 23, 2017

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This week Storm & Angelaser solve capitalism, you're welcome. We also talk about the muppets quite a bit and daydream about riding Buffalo to freedom. Our discussion topic is "Shared American Values." Oh boy.

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Serving Suggestions:
Contact your reps about the Census! http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-2020-census-funding-debate.html

Episode 5: Russia & Empathy May 16, 2017

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Storm gives us a rundown about Russia, Trump, and Trump/Russia... just in time? Angelaser talks about the West Wing, because... why not. And then the team answers listener questions about empathy. Do we have to? How is empathy a secret weapon instead of a sign of weakness? Storm & Angelaser will TELL YOU!

We mention this article/book about empathy by Sociologist Arlie Hochschild: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_need_empathy_in_the_age_of_trump

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Serving Suggestions:
Watch Handmaid's Tale and read the Fifth Season | https://5calls.org | https://www.resistancecalendar.org/

Episode 4: Cylons & The Bat Finger May 09, 2017

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Storm & Angelaser talk about "The Good Ol' Days." It's been worse, it's been better. How worried should we be about AHCA? Plus, Angelaser has developed some guided imagimeditations to intersperse with your news.

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Serving Suggestions:
https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote | https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/noahca
| http://blog.patrickrothfuss.com/2017/04/activism-mailing-list-the-upcoming-elections/ | http://www.illgowithyou.org/

Episode 3: Brain Honey & Resistance May 02, 2017

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Storm & Angelaser talk about "Resistance" in the first 100 days. How do we know when it's working? They also break down the week's news with some breaks to recap strangely prescient Steven Universe episodes. Plus, will we be replaced by robots?

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Serving Suggestions:
https://medium.com/@karahurvitz | build a garden robot | http://thesixtyfive.org

Episode 2: Caring For Yourself & Kicking Butts Apr 25, 2017

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On this second episode of "So What Do We Do?" Storm & Angelaser talk about taking care of yourself! Who deserves self-care? How do you know you're making progress? Plus, they talk about the week's news and answer a question about how to maintain friendships on social media when it's all flooded with news and nightmares. You're a boat on the wind. Thank you for listening!

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Serving Suggestions:
http://volunteermatch.org/ | Take a walk! | Have a talk!

Episode 1: What is even real, man? Apr 18, 2017

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On this first episode of "So What Do We Do?" Storm & Angela talk about reality. How worried are we supposed to be? What's the easiest way to get "real" news? They talk about the week's news. They answer a listener question about being called a troll in conversations. Storm looks up anagrams for our podcast's name, and Angela has a list of calming thoughts. Thanks for listening to the first episode!

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Links mentioned:
http://fark.com/politics | http://whatthefuckjusthappenedtoday.com

Serving Suggestions:
http://indivisible.org | http://thesixtyfive.org/ | https://www.marchforscience.com/

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