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Ep. 14 |The Politics of Star Trek | Guest: Tim Sandefur Nov 30, 2018

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Heaton gives a primer on how to swear like a Scotsman after Scottish News. Then the Goldwater Institute's Tim Sandefur joins to discuss the political philosophies of Star Trek, and how Picard measures up to Captain Kirk.

Ep. 13 | Designer Babies and Animal News | Guest: J. W. Crump Nov 29, 2018

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Heaton and comedian / amateur bioethicists J. W. Crump discuss the world's first gene-edited babies, and if it's a good idea to fiddle with the human genome to give kids purple eyes and more taste buds. Plus Animal News, including a giant cow and the Queen of England.

Ep. 12 | An Interview With Bigfoot | Guest: Justin Young Nov 28, 2018

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Heaton interviews Bigfoot about the movement to draft him to run for Congress. Plus political junky Justin Robert Young joins to talk about the Democratic hopefuls gearing up for 2020.

Ep. 11 | Why Are We in Yemen and Where Is It | Guest: Brian Brushwood Nov 27, 2018

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Magician and professional fire-eater Brian Brushwood rejoins Heaton to discuss a how unlikely Senate allies might actually balance out war powers and get us out of Yemen. PLUS an excerpt of "Moby Dick" (as written by Bernie Sanders) and an interview with the owner of Nick's Horseless Diner.

Ep. 10 | Tear Gas at the Border | Guest: Royce Sharp Nov 26, 2018

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Heaton brings on Royce Sharp to explain how his dating life impacts national immigration policy, and the use of tear gas at the border. PLUS news on Hugh Hefner's aquatic sex coffin.

Ep. 9 | Botham Jean and Cross Burnings | Guest: Deanna Easley Nov 23, 2018

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In "World News" Heaton bans a world leader from attending his birthday and spitballs alternate nominations for the head of Interpol. He's then joined by Deanna Easley, host of the "Black in the Day" podcast, to talk about black history, the Botham Jean shooting, and whether America is becoming more or less racist.

Ep. 8 | Puppy Grooming Licenses | Guest: Shoshanna Weissman Nov 21, 2018

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Shoshanna Weissman, a rogue policy wonk at the R Street Institute joins Heaton to discuss the dumbest occupational licenses in the United States, many of which either involve corpses or flowers. Plus, updates on an America hero who chases down a perp from his riding lawn mower.

Ep. 7 | Stock Market Tips from Oblivious Comedians | Guest: Mahesh Kotagi Nov 20, 2018

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Heaton brings back "Animal News" to cover drunk raccoons, a lost camel, and whether pet alligators are better than cats. Then comedian Mahesh Kotagi joins to offer perspective on Apu from The Simpsons, and how political correctness affects standup. Plus ruin your portfolio with "Stock Market Tips from Comedians."

Ep. 6 | The Mathematical Case Against Democracy | Guest: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy Nov 19, 2018

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Heaton brings on comedian and verified smart person Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss the soft, problematic underbelly of democracy: math. Plus: News from Canada, including a butter heist and a mythical Thunderbird.

Ep. 5 l The Three Languages of Politics | Guest: Arnold Kling Nov 16, 2018

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In today's podcast we take a deep breath and skip the headlines and segments to do an actual, honest-to-god interview with a thoughtful adult. Arnold Kling is the author of "The Three Languages of Politics: Talking Across Political Divides." He's an expert on how people think and the filters conservatives, progressives, and libertarians interprets things through.

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