The Political Orphanage

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Ep 134 | North Korean Snake Bile Whiskey | Guest: Jaron Myers May 31, 2019

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Comedian Jaron Myers rejoins Heaton to sort out the week's more obscure headlines, from Venezuelan criminals running out of bullets to Russian communists demanding that HBO redo the "Game of Thrones" finale.

Ep 133 | Everything You Know About Nukes Is Wrong | Guest: Ward Wilson May 30, 2019

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What if dropping bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki isn't what corked off World War II? How tactically useful are nukes, and how many times have we almost accidentally obliterated ourselves with them? Ward Wilson is the author of "Five Myths About Nuclear Weapons," and joins Heaton to discuss the stuff about atomic warfare you've never considered.

Ep 132 | We Should Absolutely Legalize Mushrooms | Guest: Mike Riggs May 29, 2019

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Denver just became the first city in the U.S. to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms, and Oakland, CA, is eyeballing a similar measure. Heaton brings on psilocybin and drug policy expert Mike Riggs of Reason to talk about the concerns of legalizing psychotropic drugs.

Ep 131 | Justin Amash Goes Rogue on Trump | Guest: Brian Brushwood May 28, 2019

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A lone Republican congressman is calling for Trump's impeachment. Podcaster and magician Brian Brushwood joins Heaton to investigate the case and to make an unrelated call for George Takei to run for Congress.

Ep 130 | Can Ravens Save Britain from Brexit Apocalypse? Friday Release Valve | Guest: Turner Sparks May 24, 2019

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From human composting to poop-stained checks; from a comedian disbanding the Ukrainian Parliament to a restaurant where you have to bring your own table, the Friday Release Valve brings you the silliest news of the week. Joined by comedian Turner Sparks, Heaton explores the latest headlines.

Ep 129 | Time to Put Your Brain in a Computer | Guest: Robin Hanson May 23, 2019

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Are we approaching a time when we will be able to download our consciousness into a computer? If so, what will that do to our lifestyle, economy, etc...? Robin Hanson, author of 'Age of Em', chats with Heaton about the future of the human mind.

Ep 128 | Am I a Neoliberal Shill? Are You? | Guest: Colin Mortimer May 23, 2019

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Have you seen the term "neoliberal" floating around the political sphere? Has someone ever thrown a tomato at you and insisted you're a neoliberal shill? Heaton brings on the Executive Director of the Neoliberal project to answer: what the hell is neoliberalism, exactly?

Ep 127 | Bail Ideas for When I Finally Get Arrested | Guest: Andrea Coleman May 21, 2019

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Comedian and attorney Andrea Coleman joins Heaton to talk about ways to improve bail bonds to make sure people get detained for flight risks, not lack of cash. Heaton reveals several ways he might one day be arrested and also gives some pretty good gardening tips.

Ep 126 | John Bolton is the World's Most Dangerous Mustache | Guest: Jason Buttrill May 20, 2019

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Tensions are escalating with Iran. Are we cruising towards war or just blustering? Jason Buttrill joins Heaton to explain the Trump Doctrine and whether or not you should bet on "we're going to bomb Iran" on a game show.

Ep 125 | Would You Campaign on Pornhub? | Guest: Kevin Seefried May 17, 2019

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Comedian Kevin Seefried joins Heaton to suss out the week's better headlines, from shark thieves to legally-mandated polygamy to why psychics should be paid more for plane crashes. It's the Friday Release Valve!

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