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As always, this week's headlines. Jesus attends a Christmas Party. The podcast reads some radio grams. And finally, an interview with the musical group, The Peppermint Patties. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. Claire is forced to be interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Claire interviews an infamous Chicago celebrity. And finally, interview with 40th Ward Democratic Committeewoman, Maggie O'keefe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. An ad for how to get elected to Republican Congress. Claire interviews a History Buff. And finally, our interview with Doula, Lexa Glade. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. An ad for glasses that shed light on blue lives. Claire interviews Mitch McConnell. And an interview with the band, the Q's! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. A new take on presidential debates. A commercial for straight white senators. And then interview with comedian, KJ Snyder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always this week's headlines! A young woman finds out about the Devil's greatest interest. We hear a terrifying story from Adulthood. And finally, interview with creators of Frightmare Theatre Podcast, Nathan Shelton and Andy McMurtrey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. Claire deals with an uninvited guest. Claire talks with America's best friends. And finally, interview with Foundations and Corporate Relations Manager for Sarah's Circle, Lee Poe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines! The podcast welcomes some new artistic sponsors. Pete Buttigeg unveils his infrastructure plan. And finally, an interview with podcaster and comedian, Jax Barker! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, this week's headlines. Claire interviews the people who write history. A promo for a new reality TV show. And finally, our interview with Democratic activist, Ferguson Yacyshyn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A special series of ads thanking you, the listener. Claire needs a drink in order to talk about Anti-Vaxxers. And finally our interview with Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Teddy Wachholz. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Mickey and the gang promote an old ride at Disney. Claire interviews a virus. And finally our interview with environmental activist, Emily McKinnon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Claire welcomes you back from the summer with our season 4 premiere, baby! As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A new iteration of Reports From Around the House. A quick ad from Tesla's newest product. And finally our interview with comedians and host of the podcast Talking Shop, James Dugan and Rob Grabowski. www.sitstillpodcast.com Patreon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Gabe reports from Mars. And finally our interview with producer and co-head writer of the podcast, Michael Dritto. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Gabe and Fee deliver a segment on in-person baseball games happening again. Claire tries to join Mike in a song about baking. And finally our interview with actor and comedian, Asia Martin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. A new ad for those elderly folk who just can't seem to stop misplacing their Life Alerts. Claire and Gabe do an interview with head of the Monkey Union, Mr. Bananas. And finally our interview with writer and producer of Huggable Riot, Amy Anderson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Claire does a deep dive into Local Journalism! What exactly is journalism? Why is it important? What do they cover? As always, this week's headlines. A promo for the new Netflix series, Claire in Paris. And an interview with Professor of Journalism at UCF, Rick Brunson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Claire delivers another segment of Reports From Around the House! Claire does her version of a Square Space Ad. And finally our interview with playwrights of Three Sisters, Four Women Samantha Haviland, and Laura Michele Erle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Fee gets EXTRA as a medium. Claire learns about the political leanings of her pet rock. And finally our interview with co-founder of Theatre in the Dark, Mack Gordon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Claire does a deep dive into Local Politics! How do they work? Do they actually hold power? How can you get involved? As always, this week's headlines. Claire needs a drink in order to talk about a certain subject. And an interview with Chicago Alderman, Matt Martin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. We'll go on a quick walk with our Dogma. Claire learns about ASMR with guest, ASMR Addy. And finally our interview with friend of Monty Python and comedy writing teacher, Howard Johnson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Then we'll dive into our featured segment, Carmen San Di-Audio. Our take on a Subaru ad. And finally our interview with Chicago rapper, Mohawk Johnson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Claire does a deep dive into Executive Orders! What are they? How do they work? What are their pros and cons? As always, this week's headlines. Claire pardons some offenders with her own executive actions. And an interview with University of Virginia School of Law Grad Student, Douglas Maggs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Then we'll dive into our featured segment of In the Field with Gabe and Fee. A word from a new sponsor. And finally our interview with self-proclaimed Color Maximalist, Adriene Hawthorne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Claire is back in the Season 3 premiere of Sit Still, Look Opinionated! As always, Claire dives into this week's headlines. Then we'll dive into our featured segments of Reports From Around the House and QAnon Customer Service. And finally our interview with Comedy duo, Evan and Mary Jane. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoResearch by Ross BlackTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Resources and ReferencesBlack Friday Special : 100% off resources and references.Eat some turkey and chill for a week.

Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoResearch by Ross BlackTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's _A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/ Link articles from Interviewwww.mappingfloridasflu.com“Covid-19 is another kind of national security threat” William H McNiell Plagues and PeoplesThe Pandemic Century this link has the new chapterEpidemics in Society Spillover Sourceshttps://www.history.com/news/pandemics-lessonshttps://www.history.com/news/1918-pandemic-public-health-campaignshttps://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/pandemics-timelinehttps://www.history.com/news/1918-spanish-flu-mask-wearing-resistance

 Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoResearch by Ross BlackTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's _A War of the Worlds: _ https://www.theatreinthedark.com/References and ResourcesBelluck, P. (2019, February 22). Trump Administration Blocks Funds for Planned Parenthood and Others Over Abortion Referrals. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/22/health/trump-defunds-planned-parenthood.htmlGodfrey, E. (2019, May 13). What Happens When an Activist Bullies Anti-abortion Protesters. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/05/brian-sims-confronts-protesters-planned-parenthood/589174/Goldberg, M. (2015, June 29). Awakenings: On Margaret Sanger. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/awakenings-margaret-sanger/Halloran, L. (2011, March 21). Abortion Foes Target Family Planning Program. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2011/03/22/134662664/abortion-foes-target-family-planning-programHawkins, S. S., Ghiani, M., Harper, S., Baum, C. F., & Kaufman, J. S. (2019, December 16). Impact of State-Level Changes on Maternal Mortality: A Population-Based, Quasi-Experimental Study. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2019.09.012Johnson, A. (2017, March 29). Pair Behind Planned Parenthood Sting Videos Charged in California. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/pair-behind-planned-parenthood-sting-videos-charged-california-n739841Latson, J. (2016, October 14). Margaret Sanger, Race and Eugenics: A Complicated History. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://time.com/4081760/margaret-sanger-history-eugenics/Mukpo, A. (2020, March 3). ACLU News & Commentary. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/news/reproductive-freedom/trap-laws-are-the-threat-to-abortion-rights-you-dont-know-about/Parenthood, P. (2020). The Recent History of Political Attacks on Planned Parenthood. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from tthttps://www.istandwithpp.org/defund-defined/recent-history-political-attacks-planned-parenthoodParenthood, P. (2020). Who We Are. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/who-we-arePlanned Parenthood. (2017, May). Planned Parenthood: Who We Are. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/d8/25/d825f5d8-48ab-4b4b-a219-87f4f0502c97/20170605_whoweare_infographic_d06-01.pngRovner, J. (2011, April 13). Planned Parenthood: A Thorn In Abortion Foes' Sides. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2011/04/13/135354952/planned-parenthood-makes-abortion-foes-see-redSanger, M. (2003). SUPPRESSION. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.nyu.edu/projects/sanger/webedition/app/documents/show.php?sangerDoc=420004.xmlSmith, K. (2019, September 17). Violence against abortion clinics hit a record high last year. Doctors say it's getting worse. Retrieved October 22, 2020, from https://www.cbsnews.com/news/violence-against-abortion-clinics-like-planned-parenthood-hit-a-record-high-last-year-doctors-say-its-getting-worse/

Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoResearch by Ross BlackTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/ Video on electoral college: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wC42HgLA4k Resources and References:Cohen, M. (2020, September 01). Deciphering the 'red mirage,' the 'blue shift,' and the uncertainty surrounding election results this November. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/01/politics/2020-election-count-red-mirage-blue-shift/index.htmlDaugherty, A. (2018, November 12). Trump, Scott and Rubio continue to push claims of Florida voter fraud without evidence. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article221528685.htmlFoley, E. (2013, November 15). A Big Blue Shift: Measuring an Asymmetrically Increasing Margin of Litigation. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2353352Foley, E., & Stewart III, C. (2015, September 01). Explaining the Blue Shift in Election Canvassing. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2653456Graham, D. (2020, August 11). The 'Blue Shift' Will Decide the Election. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/08/brace-blue-shift/615097/Jones, T. (2019, May 14). Dewey defeats Truman. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/chi-chicagodays-deweydefeats-story-story.htmlL.A. County Registrar. (2020). Certifying Results. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://lavote.net/home/voting-elections/current-elections/election-results/certifying-resultsLai, J. (2020, January 27). How does a Republican lead on election night and still lose Pennsylvania? It's called the 'blue shift.' Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-2020-election-blue-shift-20200127.htmlLi, Y., Hyun, M., & Alvarez, R. M. (2020, March 25). Why Do Election Results Change After Election Day? The “Blue Shift” in California Elections. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://preprints.apsanet.org/engage/api-gateway/apsa/assets/orp/resource/item/5e7bce380e55c30019685cca/original/why-do-election-results-change-after-election-day-the-blue-shift-in-california-elections.pdfO'Connell, O. (2020, September 03). Trump claims he won 2016 popular vote 'in true sense'. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election/donald-trump-popular-vote-2016-laura-ingraham-fox-news-a9702246.htmlSchwartz, B. (2020, October 13). Wall Street has lingering concerns about a contested election, even as Biden leads in the polls. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/13/trump-vs-biden-wall-street-has-lingering-concerns-about-contested-election.htmlSelin, J. (2020, September 04). Mail-in voting's potential problems only begin at the post office – an underfunded, underprepared decentralized system could be trouble. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://theconversation.com/mail-in-votings-potential-problems-only-begin-at-the-post-office-an-underfunded-underprepared-decentralized-system-could-be-trouble-143798Sullivan, A., & Martina, M. (2020, September 08). How a 'blue shift' in U.S. mail ballots might set off Election Week chaos. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-delay/how-a-blue-shift-in-u-s-mail-ballots-might-set-off-election-week-chaos-idUSKBN25Z1I1Whitesides, J., & Smith, G. (2020, May 28). Exclusive: As Trump ramps up attacks, Republicans less confident than Democrats in voting by mail, poll finds. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-poll-exclusive/exclusive-as-trump-ramps-up-attacks-republicans-less-confident-than-democrats-in-voting-by-mail-poll-finds-idUSKBN2342FLWikipedia. (2020, August 01). Blueshift. Retrieved October 14, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blueshift

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Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoResearch by Ross BlackTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/ References and resources.ACLU. (2007, February 26). About the ACLU Women's Rights Project. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/other/about-aclu-womens-rights-projectKnight, L. (2018, September 01). The 19th-century powerhouse who inspired RBG. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/01/opinions/ruth-bader-ginsburg-rbg-and-grimke-sisters-louise-knight/index.htmlMargolick, D. (1993, June 25). Trial by Adversity Shapes Jurist's Outlook. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/25/us/trial-by-adversity-shapes-jurist-s-outlook.html?pagewanted=allTaylor, J. (2016, July 14). Ginsburg Apologizes For 'Ill-Advised' Trump Comments. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.npr.org/2016/07/14/486012897/ginsburg-apologies-for-ill-advised-trump-commentsToobin, J., Collins, L., & Lepore, J. (2013). How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Has Moved the Supreme Court. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/03/11/heavyweight-ruth-bader-ginsburgVance, J. (2020, September 21). Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Dissent in Shelby County Was a Warning. Retrieved October 06, 2020, from https://time.com/5890983/ruth-bader-ginsburg-voting-rights/West, B., & Cohen, J. (Directors). (2018). RBG [Video file]. Magnolia Pictures. Retrieved October 1, 2020, from https://www.rbgmovie.com/

Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/List of Trump controversies: https://www.mcsweeneys.net/ References and resources.ACLU. (2013, April 04). Equal Pay for Equal Work: Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/other/equal-pay-equal-work-pass-paycheck-fairness-actBiden Campaign. (2020, August 29). Joe's Vision. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/Biography.com Editors. (2020, August 26). Mike Pence. Retrieved September 19, 2020, from https://www.biography.com/political-figure/mike-penceBurke, L. (2016). NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.nacc-il.org/native-american-business-opportunitiesCA DOJ. (2020, August 04). California Homeowner Bill of Rights. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://oag.ca.gov/hborChristopher J. Devine, K. (2020, August 13). Analysis | Do vice-presidential picks matter? Retrieved September 19, 2020, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/08/13/do-vice-presidential-picks-matter/Clyburn, J. (2018, October 3). Clyburn, Booker Announce Major Legislation to Fight Poverty in America; New Report Details Success of 10-20-30 Formula. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://clyburn.house.gov/press-release/clyburn-booker-announce-major-legislation-fight-poverty-america-new-report-detailsClyburn, J. (2020, February 13). MAJORITY WHIP CLYBURN, SEN. BENNET, REPS. PRICE, CLARKE, AND KHANNA INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO TENANTS FACING EVICTION. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.majoritywhip.gov/?press=majority-whip-clyburn-sen-bennet-reps-price-clarke-and-khanna-introduce-legislation-to-provide-legal-assistance-to-tenants-facing-evictionCNN Editorial. (2020, May 05). Mike Pence Fast Facts. Retrieved September 19, 2020, from https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/14/us/mike-pence-fast-facts/index.htmlCory, B. (2019, October 23). U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-clyburn-take-innovative-two-pronged-approach-to-tackling-affordable-housing-crisisEpstein, R. (2020, August 25). The G.O.P. Delivers Its 2020 Platform. It's From 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2020, from https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/us/politics/republicans-platform.htmlGale, W. (2020, February 18). Did the 2017 tax cut-the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act-pay for itself? 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Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on Youtube Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/ RESOURCES AND REFERENCES18 U.S. Code § 2381 - Treason. (n.d.). Retrieved August 05, 2020, from https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2381AHA. (n.d.). Chronology of Major Events Leading to Secession Crisis: AHA. Retrieved August 05, 2020, from https://www.historians.org/teaching-and-learning/teaching-resources-for-historians/sixteen-months-to-sumter/chronologyMBFC: N/A. The American Historical Association is a nonprofit organization created in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the advent of historical studies.Balko, R. (2017, August 14). The "erasing history" people have a point. They took down the Nazi statues too, and today no one knows what a Nazi is. 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Produced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on YoutubeJoke submissions by Connor Morehouse Theatre in the Dark's A War of the Worlds:  https://www.theatreinthedark.com/REFERENCES AND RESOURCESACLU. (2014, May 1). Ohio Complaint. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/ohio_complaint.pdfACLU. (2020). Know Your Rights | Voter Intimidation. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_pdf_file/kyr-voterintimidation-v03.pdfACLU. (2020). Voting Rights. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights?redirect=voting-rightsACLU. (2020, February 3). Block the Vote: Voter Suppression in 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/Anthony, S. B. (2017, February 15). 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Episode NotesProduced by Michael DrittoWritten by Claire Malkie and Michael DrittoTheme Music by Terrance JacksonTransition Music by Kristina WalterHeadline Music by SoundEffectsFactory on YoutubeReferences & ResourcesACLU. (2014, May 1). Ohio Complaint. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/ohio_complaint.pdfACLU. (2020). Know Your Rights | Voter Intimidation. Retrieved August 30, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/field_pdf_file/kyr-voterintimidation-v03.pdfACLU. (2020). Voting Rights. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights?redirect=voting-rightsACLU. (2020, February 3). Block the Vote: Voter Suppression in 2020. Retrieved August 31, 2020, from https://www.aclu.org/news/civil-liberties/block-the-vote-voter-suppression-in-2020/Anthony, S. B. (2017, February 15). Anthony, "Is It a Crime...," Speech Text. 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