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Together, we research and break down complex, and even controversial, topics facing our society. Our goal isn’t to convince you to see things our way. We want to build a foundational understanding of these complicated topics so that we can address them together. We talk about some pretty heavy stuff on this show, and we tackle topics that might feel polarizing. But we do that because we have an important goal in mind: We want to change the way people have hard conversations. And, we think we can do that using research and discussion to create common understanding. And, since you’re here, we hope you want the same thing. So we suggest getting comfortable, and maybe having a good drink on hand as we work through this stuff. Welcome to our fireside.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
S3|SS18: Headlines Potpourri!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
We’re trying something new! Or at least a new version of something old! This is Headlines Potpourri, in which we discuss timely headline news and try to add important context or helpful talking points. This week’s headlines:
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“McCarthy Loses 10th Speaker Vote” (15 by the time of recording…)
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“George Santos arrived in D.C. this week. No one is more riled than N.Y.'s other gay congressman.”
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“Biden toughens border, offers legal path for 30,000 a month”
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“Layoffs are sweeping Corporate America to kick off 2023”
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“Weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since September”
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“Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court”
Good News: “FDA approves drug for Alzheimer’s treatment”
And, the patron-only bonus headline… “This Futuristic Toilet Sensor Wants to Track Your Health With Pee”
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