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Sean Todd This is an edited version of an interview with Sean Todd that was first heard in episode 72 in July 2020. Sean serves on the marine science faculty at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and he's also the director of Allied Whale, the college's marine mammal research program. Mount Desert Rock, more than 20 miles from the nearest port and home to a historic light station, serves as Allied Whale's research station. The former keeper's house has accommodations for 20 students. Sean also acts as a professional guide, including many seasons in the Antarctic. He created, wrote and starred in the award-winning “Life in the World's Oceans,” a 30-part DVD series available from TheGreatCourses.com. Mount Desert Rock, Maine. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont.

On this episode, I will be interviewing Dr. Stanley Ridgley, author of Brutal Minds: The Dark World of Left-Wing Brainwashing in Our Universities. Dr. Ridgley is Clinical Full Professor of Management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. Dr. Ridgley has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. He is a former Military Intelligence Officer who served in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army NCO Academy. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Ridgley lectures widely in the United States and internationally. He is Drexel's faculty sponsor for Turning Point USA, serves on Drexel's Faculty Senate, and on Drexel University's Institutional Review Board. He is a frequent contributor to national media including Newsmax and American Greatness, and is also the highly praised faculty instructor for the course “Strategic Thinking” in the DVD series TheGreatCourses.com.--brutalminds.com--https://policecoffee.com

Join Patti as she engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the brilliant Stanley K. Ridgley. Stanley, a Professor of Business at Drexel University, unveils the shocking attack on the Enlightenment University and the brainwashing process happening on college campuses. In his newly published book, "Brutal Minds," Stanley exposes the decline of higher education and offers powerful solutions to counter this alarming trend. Prepare to have your beliefs challenged and your eyes opened to the truth behind the scenes. This is an episode that will leave you questioning everything. Here's a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: • The Influence of Bureaucracy and Ideological Indoctrination in Higher Education • Criticizing Social Emotional Learning, Critical Race Theory, and Marxist Ideology in Schools • Unveiling the Role of Education Schools and Bureaucratic Mechanisms in Promoting Ideological Agendas • Protecting Academic Freedom • Exposing Radical Ideologies and Offering Strategies for Combatting Indoctrination in Higher Education • And so much more! About Stanley K. Ridgley: STANLEY K. RIDGLEY, PH.D. is a Clinical Full Professor of Management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. Dr. Ridgley has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. He is a former Military Intelligence Officer who served in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army NCO Academy. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Ridgley lectures widely in the United States and internationally. He is Drexel's faculty sponsor for Turning Point USA, serves on Drexel's Faculty Senate, and Drexel University's Institutional Review Board. He is a frequent contributor to national media, including Newsmax and American Greatness, and is also the highly praised faculty instructor for the course “Strategic Thinking” in the DVD series TheGreatCourses.com. He lives and works in the Philadelphia metro area. You can find Stanley K. Ridgley on . . . Website: brutalminds.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleyri... ~ Connect with Patti Katter! Website: https://pattikatter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PattiKatter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pkatter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pattikatter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wakeupwithpattikatter/support

On this special episode of Inside the Firm, we are joined by Stanley K. Ridgley is a clinical full professor of management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. Dr. Ridgley has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. He is a former Military Intelligence Officer who served in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army NCO Academy. In addition to his teaching, Dr. Ridgley lectures widely in the United States and internationally. He is Drexel's faculty sponsor for Turning Point USA, serves on Drexel's Faculty Senate, and in Drexel University's Institutional Review Board. He is a frequent contributor to national media including Newsmax and American Greatness and is also the highly praised faculty instructor for the course, “Strategic Thinking” in the DVD series TheGreatCourses.com.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Stanley Ridgley (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA) is Clinical Full Professor of Management at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business. Dr. Ridgley has also studied at Moscow State University and the Institut de Gestion Sociale in Paris. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from Duke University, an International MBA from Temple University, and undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina. He is a former Military Intelligence Officer who served in West Berlin and near the Czech-German border, where he received the George S. Patton Award for Leadership from the 7th Army NCO Academy. He is faculty sponsor for Turning Point USA, serves on Drexel's Faculty Senate, and on Drexel University's Institutional Review Board. Dr. Ridgley is a frequent lecturer and contributor to national media including NEWSMAX, American Greatness, Academic Questions, and is also the highly praised faculty instructor for the course “Strategic Thinking” in the DVD series TheGreatCourses.com. BrutalMinds.com

Steve Guerra is joining forces with History Unplugged. We are pleased to announce that his show History of the Papacy is a part of our new podcast network.Steve has been on History Unplugged many times before. We discussed the myth of Pope Joan, whom legend claims reigned as pope, 855-857 A.D., by disguising herself as a man. The story is widely thought to be fiction, but almost everyone took it as fact in the Middle Ages, up to the point that the Siena Cathedral featured a bust of Joan among other pontiffs.We also did a mini-series called Hollywood Hates History and looked at some of the most historically inaccurate movies ever made. Offenders include "The Scarlet Letter," the 1995 Demi Moore atrocity; "The Conqueror," a Genghis Khan biopic starring John Wayne; and "Kingdom of Heaven," in which Legolas the Elf successfully creates universal religious harmony in the 12th century Middle East.His show History of the Papacy will detail the biographies and interesting facts of the Papacy of Rome. It will start in the beginning, but will not go straight through. There will be many side tracks and detours along the way. To celebrate him joining forces with us, we are doing a giveaway where the first five entrants win a 3-month subscription to the Great Courses. The Great Courses Plus is a streaming service brings the world’s greatest professors to millions who want to go deeper on the subjects that interest them most. No exams. No homework. No schedule. Just a world of knowledge available anytime, anywhere, via video or audio. Use this app to:• Stream any course you have purchased • Seamlessly toggle between video and audio versions of lectures• Download your lectures to enjoy later when not connectedMore than 500 courses available at TheGreatCourses.com.Go to historyofthepapacypodcast.com to see how to win.

Today’s guest tells a familiar story: he loved reading as a kid, but as an adult without a Scholastic book fair to look forward to, he fell into the habit of rereading or staying in his “safe zone” of sci-fi and fantasy. Geologist Max Lemoine needed just the right book to pull him out of his reading rut. He’s eager to uncover more titles that are outside of his reading comfort zone, so today Anne is recommending books with depth that also offer distraction from everyday life and books with immersive world-building.Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/262 to see the full list of titles discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Thanks to today's sponsors:The Great Courses Plus makes it easy to learn new information or skills with courses taught by the world’s best professors and experts. You can learn on your own time, and at your own pace. The Great Courses Plus is offering WSIRN listeners FREE trial access to their entire library at TheGreatCourses.com/READNEXT!With memory foam cups, no-slip straps, and a scratch-free band, Thirdlove bras look and feel great under any top. ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering WSIRN listeners 10% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT!From comfort, to kindness, and everything in between, Bombas socks aren’t just giveable—they were made to give. Bombas is offering WSIRN listeners 20% off your first order at Bombas.com/READNEXT.

The sci-fi genre feels like home, but Emily Van Ark also enjoys books in any genre that deliver on a fabulous premise. In her day job as a data scientist, Emily nalyzes data in order to find patterns and make recommendations for improving people’s lives... and Anne's job this week is to do some helpful data analysis for her reading life (with less math and more conversation). Emily also shared a bunch of sci-fi recommendations to expand Anne's reading horizons.Visit the podcast website at whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/259 to see the full list of titles we discussed, an episode transcript, and more.Thanks to today's sponsors:Rothy’s shoes are seamless and fully machine washable, making them ultra comfortable and ultra convenient. Every time they need a refresh, you can simply toss them in the washing machine! They’re simple, comfy, and they go with everything. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/READNEXT.The Great Courses Plus makes it easy to learn new information or skills with courses taught by the world’s best professors and experts. You can learn on your own time, and at your own pace. The Great Courses Plus is offering WSIRN listeners FREE trial access to their entire library at TheGreatCourses.com/READNEXT!Trying a variety of styles with Third Love is easy, and helps you figure out what works best for your shape and wardrobe. Every bra is backed by their 60 day Perfect Fit Promise — if you don’t love it, return it for free! ThirdLove knows there’s a perfect bra for everyone, so right now they are offering my listeners 10% off your first order at ThirdLove.com/READNEXT!

More than 20 miles from the nearest port at Mount Desert Island in Maine, low-lying, wave-swept Mount Desert Rock is only about 17 feet above sea level at its highest point. Congress appropriated $5,000 for a lighthouse on Mount Desert Rock on March 2, 1829, to aid mariners heading to Frenchman and Blue Hill Bays from the south. The light went into operation on August 25, 1830. The structure weathered many storms before being replaced by a new 58-foot granite tower in 1847. The new tower was designed by the noted architect Alexander Parris. Mount Desert Rock Light Station in 2002. Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont. The station was automated in late 1977. The light station was then leased to Bar Harbor's College of the Atlantic for use as a whale watching station. Under the Maine Lights Program, Mount Desert Rock Light Station, along with Great Duck Island Light Station, became the property of the College of the Atlantic in 1998. Allied Whale is the marine mammal research division of College of the Atlantic. The light keepers' house at MDR (College of the Atlantic) The 2019 Marine Mammal class pictured at Mount Desert Rock. In this class, in addition to performing marine mammal research, students learn to run the station. (College of the Atlantic) Sean Todd (College of the Atlantic) Sean Todd is the Steven K. Katona Chair in Marine Sciences at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and he also directs Allied Whale, the college’s marine mammal research program. He spent ten years in Newfoundland as part of the Whale Disentanglement team, a group that releases large entangled whales from fishing gear. Starscape over the MDR boat house (COA) In Maine he is trained as part of a first response team that performs a similar function. Sean also acts as a professional guide, including 14 seasons in the Antarctic and 11 seasons in the Canadian sub-Arctic and Arctic. He created, wrote, and stars in the award-winningLife in the World’s Oceans, a 30-part DVD series available from TheGreatCourses.com. Damage to the generator shed on MDR from Hurricane Bill in 2009

In this episode, we discuss certain interesting features of some of the empires that originated around the Mediterranean Sea. What exactly is an empire? We look at the first (and fierce) empire of Assyria. We look at what Herodotus wrote about the pyramids of ancient Egypt, and how the process of mummification was carried out. We consider the negative portrayal of the Persians by their enemies, the Greeks. Who were the famous Persian kings, and how did they rule the Persian Empire? What did democracy look like in ancient Athens? We discuss the Battle of Marathon and the death of Phidippides. How did the Romans differ from the Greeks? Julius Caesar was one of the Roman generals who vied for power. Why was he stabbed to death? Did the Romans keep slaves? The Roman Empire had a huge impact on Christianity, but what was the influence of Christianity on the Roman Empire? These are some of the questions we look at in this brief overview of the Assyrian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Roman Empires. We've drawn on the excellent articles written by Cynthia Stokes Brown, Bennett Sherry, and Mike Burns for the Big History and World History Projects. Make sure to visit oerproject.com! We've also studied the works of professors Bob Brier and Glen S Holland who teach great courses on @TheGreatCourses.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

In this episode we continue the story of World War II. We briefly look at the Phony War and then continue with Germany's attack on Denmark and Norway. We then consider Germany's plan for the rest of Europe, specifically looking at the Maginot Line and Von Manstein's plan to invade France through the Ardennes. We look at the attacks on the Netherlands and Belgium and how the Germans managed to pin the Allied forces to the coast. We also discuss what happened at Dunkirk and how the Germans then set course for Paris. We end the discussion with the creation of the Vichy government. We've drawn on the work of historians Marvin Perry and Sir Basil Liddell Hart. as well as the excellent courses @TheGreatCourses.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

In this episode we investigate the working conditions in British textile factories during the Industrial Revolution. We base our investigation on four primary sources as a way to introduce our listeners to important history skills. We've based this discussion on Stanford History Education Group's historical thinking chart. We introduce the skills of sourcing, contextualization, corroboration and close reading. We've also provided some background knowledge on the start of cotton factories in Britain. Here we've drawn on the work of the historian Patrick Allitt. He teachers a very informative course on @TheGreatCourses.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

This is our first remotely recorded episode during lock-down in South Africa (hence the difference in audio). In this episode, Colin and I explore the changes in farming that laid the foundation for the start of the Industrial Revolution in England. We discuss the enclosure movement, changes in farming techniques and technology, and the sharing of farming information. For this episode we draw on the work of Patrick Allitt who teaches a course on the Industrial Revolution on @TheGreatCourses. Please share your comments with us @WilliamHPalk or email us at williamhpalk78@gmail.com.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

In this episode we discuss some of history's deadliest pandemics and the impact some of them had on society. We also look at the origins of COVID-19. We draw on information from @FlintDibble, @VisualCap, @TheGreatCourses, @lfspinney, @harari_yuval and @NAChristakis. We also share some tips to remain safe in this time, and ponder on how governments should best deal with this pandemic. We hope you enjoy it! Please follow us on twitter @WilliamHPalk. Stay safe guys!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Q8KGSAT37YCPA&source=url)

The American real estate broker, author behind "Sell It Like Serhant", and television personality talks about his shift from actor to successful salesman, the importance of forming interpersonal connections in the digital age, and the risk of putting yourself on television. And thank you to today's sponsors: Care/Of = For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter CON FIDENCE Great Courses Plus = Go to TheGreatCourses.com/CONFIDENCE today for access to their entire library FREE for an entire month! Pluto TV = Cut the cord and download Pluto TV on all of your devices today Raycon = Go to BuyRaycon.com/CONFIDENCE to get 20-percent off your order Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this link and when you DM me the screenshot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you! Click here to review! My book Confidence Creator is available now! Get it right here! If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and thank you! DM your questions for the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The award-winning columnist, author, and national champion storyteller about her journey through public speaking, the great reason to have haters, and her new book "Stories That Stick"And thank you to today's sponsors:Drop = Download the app that'll save you money on the things you shop for everyday at the App Store or Google Play and receive a $5 giftcard when you sign up with code CONFIDENCEThe Great Courses Plus = Go to TheGreatCourses.com/CONFIDENCE today for access to their ent ire library FREE for an entire month!Review this podcast on Apple Podcast using this link and when you DM me the screenshot, I buy you my $299 video course as a thank you! Click here to review! My book Confidence Creator is available now! Get it right here !If you are looking for more tips you can download my free E-book at my website and th ank you!DM your questions for the show Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Love! Romance! Intimate relationships! Marriage! Divorce! Remarriage! Clowns! This episode has it all. The wonderfully warm Dr. Benjamin Karney of the UCLA Marriage lab has been studying romance and intimate relationships for 20 years and sits down to chat about being single and the mechanisms behind finding a partner, what behaviors foster intimacy, why some couples stay together vs. splitting up, some bananas proposals, wedding budgets, how parenting affects marriage, historical problems with matrimony and his own experiences with marriage and divorce. These behaviors are also so applicable to friendships, work partnerships and as it turns out...professional clowns. Dr. Ben Karney at the UCLA Marriage Lab This week's donation was made to Care.org, which works to end gender-based violence. Sponsor links: TheGreatCourses.com/ologies, Linkedin.com/ologies, TrueandCo.com/ologies More links at alieward.com/ologies/matrimoniology Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes! Follow @Ologies on Twitter or Instagram Follow @AlieWard on Twitter or Instagram Sound editing by Steven Ray Morris & Jarrett Sleeper Theme song by Nick Thorburn Support the show.

This week at In The Past Lane, we talk to historian Nicole Hemmer about her new book, Messengers of the Right: Conservative Media and the Transformation of American Politics (Penn Press, 2016). Hemmer, who also co-hosts the terrific history podcast, Past Present, provides a fascinating look into the 30 years of American political history before the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980. We learn that long, long before the rise of Rush Limbaugh (1988) and FoxNews (1996), conservative "media activists" were hard at work establishing magazines, radio and TV programs, and other forms of media and institutions to promote the modern conservative movement. Given this crazy election season, with the many questions it’s raised about the state of the Republican Party, the conservative movement, and key conservative media outlets like Fox News, this is a remarkably well-timed book. Join Nicole Hemmer and me for a lively and informative conversation. For show credits, links, and further reading, see this episode's show page.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Mike Dawson, Caelan Biehn, Nick Davis, and I are live from ButterScotch in Los Angeles. We talk about fishing, s'mores, and Pokemon. And Nick learns what a Roly Poly is.Beer: Endless Rant IPAHost: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first TWO months.Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredAnd if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Nick Davis, and I chat at the watercooler. We talk about the Fast and Furious franchise, Europe, and airports.Beer: Worthy Brewing Pre Funk APA (Thanks Stuart!)Host: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package.Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section for a free 30 day trial of this amazing accounting software.Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredAnd if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Nick Davis, and I converse at the watercooler. We talk about the Mangria Bar Crawl in Denver, cheating on our diets, and buying weed.Beer: Stella Artois (Thanks Gary!)Host: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package.Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section for a free 30 day trial of this amazing accounting software.Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredAnd if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I stream live at the watercooler. We talk about neck pillows, hockey, and chemistry.Beer: Pizza Port Abraham Drinkin (Thanks Casey!)Host: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package.Go to Freshbooks.com/Resume and enter Resume in the "how you heard about us" section for a free 30 day trial of this amazing accounting software.Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredAnd if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I drop the top at watercooler. We talk about dieting, camping, and buying clothes.Tune in Tuesday June 7th 6:15pm ET for a live stream of The Watercooler at Facebook.com/ChrisLaxamanaBeer: Pizza Port LonoHost: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Check out FiveFourClub.com for a simple, affordable way to expand your wardrobe. Use the promo code 'Resume' at sign-up for 50% off your first package.Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredAnd if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Gary Smith, Matt Fondiler, Caelan Biehn, Mike Dawson, Nick Davis, and I nod our heads at the watercooler. We talk about MRI's, LBJ, and TMNT.Beer: Spotted Cow - New Glarus Brewing (Thanks Ryan!)Host: Chris LaxamanaChrisLaxamana.comSupport The Show:Go to TheGreatCourses.com/Resume to sign up for a one-month free trial and access thousands of college courses and lectures. Learn from the greatest professors and experts at your own pace, when and wherever you want.Check out Chapman University in Orange County! Go to ChapmanUniversity.edu/information to learn more about this incredible institution.Go to Wix.com today and get a stunning website that's easy to manage and create yourself. Free sign up, no credit card requiredPurchase the 'Resume Podcast Theme' song on iTunes and Amazon.And if you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review on iTunes.Matt Fondiler: http://twitter.com/twbspodcastGary Smith: http://twitter.com/gpatricksmithNick Davis: http://twitter.com/realnickdavisMike Dawson: http://twitter.com/dawsangelesCaelan Biehn: Don't worry about him.

Dahlia speaks with Carter Phillips, the lawyer who represented Tyson Foods at the Supreme Court this week in Tyson's attempt to dismiss a class action suit by its workers. She also considers the love-hate relationship between presidential hopefuls and the high court. Please let us know what you think of Amicus. Our email is amicus@slate.com.Subscribe to our podcast here. Want a transcript of this week’s episode? They’re all available to members of Slate Plus on our show page. If you're not a Slate Plus member, consider becoming one -- members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial here.Amicus is sponsored by The Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about the impact that technology is having on the constitution and our rights. The series—titled "Privacy, Property & Free Speech: Law and the Constitution in the 21st Century"—is available right now at up to 80% off the original price if you visit TheGreatCourses.com/amicus.And by The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. Watch Rachel as she breaks down the big headlines for the local threads that tie them all together. It’s the Rachel Maddow Show … covering America one story at time. Weeknights at 9 Eastern only on MSNBC.Podcast production by Tony Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia previews Foster v. Chatman, a Supreme Court appeal that contends with the problem of racial bias in the process of jury selection. Her guests include Stephen Bright, president of the Southern Center for Human Rights; and Glenn Ivey, a former prosecutor who has joined an amicus brief in support of the man at the center of Foster. Please let us know what you think of Amicus. Our email is amicus@slate.com. Subscribe to our podcast here.Want a transcript of this week’s episode? They’re all available to members of Slate Plus on our show page. If you're not a Slate Plus member, consider becoming one -- members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial here. Amicus is sponsored by The Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about the impact that technology is having on the constitution and our rights. The series—titled "Privacy, Property & Free Speech: Law and the Constitution in the 21st Century"—is available right now at up to 80% off the original price if you visit TheGreatCourses.com/amicus. And by MileIQ. If you’re one of the 60 million Americans who drive for work then you know that your miles are your dollars. Every mile you don’t log is money that you are losing. MileIQ is the only mileage-tracker app that detects, logs, and calculates your miles for you, ensuring that every mile is accounted for and no dollar is lost. Try MileIQ for free today by texting AMICUS to 31996. Podcast production by Tony Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Laura Miller discuss Spielberg's Cold War Movie "Bridge of Spies," Kathryn Schultz’s recent New Yorker takedown of Henry David Thoreau, and whether the lecture still has a place in the college classroom.   The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/culture. And by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about food, including Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, Making Healthy Food Taste Great, Baking Pastries and Desserts, and Making Great Meals in Less Time. Order any one of these Everyday Gourmet courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/culture. And by The Message, a new podcast series from GE Podcast Theater. Subscribe to "The Message" here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens, and Laura Miller discuss Spielberg's Cold War Movie "Bridge of Spies," Kathryn Schultz’s recent New Yorker takedown of Henry David Thoreau, and whether the lecture still has a place in the college classroom.   The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Club W, leading the "grape to glass" wine revolution. Answer just six simple questions at ClubW.com and their algorithm will create a Palate Profile just for you. Get wine directly to your door, perfectly customized to match your taste. For 50 percent off your first order, go to ClubW.com/culture. And by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about food, including Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, Making Healthy Food Taste Great, Baking Pastries and Desserts, and Making Great Meals in Less Time. Order any one of these Everyday Gourmet courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/culture. And by The Message, a new podcast series from GE Podcast Theater. Subscribe to "The Message" here.

Dahlia speaks with law professor Robert J. Smith about Montgomery v. Louisiana, a Supreme Court case that focuses on a man who has served 53 years in prison for a murder he committed as a juvenile. Please let us know what you think of Amicus. Our email is amicus@slate.com. Subscribe to our podcast here. Want a transcript of this week’s episode? They’re all available to members of Slate Plus on our show page. If you're not a Slate Plus member, consider becoming one -- members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial here.Amicus is sponsored by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about business and presentation—including Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory, How Conversation Works, The Art of Public Speaking, and Influence: Mastering Life’s Most Powerful Skill. Order any one of these courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/amicus.And by The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. Watch Rachel as she breaks down the big headlines for the local threads that tie them all together. It’s the Rachel Maddow Show … covering America one story at time. Weeknights at 9 Eastern only on MSNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As serious questions about lethal injection protocols continue to swirl, Dahlia speaks with The Marshall Project’s Andrew Cohen about where the Supreme Court currently stands on the constitutionality of the death penalty. Please let us know what you think of Amicus. Our email is amicus@slate.com. Subscribe to our podcast here. Want a transcript of this week’s episode? They’re all available to members of Slate Plus on our show page. If you're not a Slate Plus member, consider becoming one -- members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial here.Amicus is sponsored by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about business and presentation—including Scientific Secrets for a Powerful Memory, How Conversation Works, The Art of Public Speaking, and Influence: Mastering Life’s Most Powerful Skill. Order any one of these courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/amicus.And by Casper, an online retailer of premium mattresses for a fraction of the price. Casper mattresses come with free delivery and returns within a one hundred day period. Right now, get 50 dollars toward any mattress by visiting Casper.com/amicus and using the promo code AMICUS. This week’s excerpts from the Supreme Court’s public sessions were provided by Oyez, a free law project at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, part of the Illinois Institute of Technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the blockbuster science movie The Martian, Fox's standout fall TV show The Grinder, and whether Hamlet is fat. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Braintree. Looking to set up payments for your business? Braintree gives your app or website a payment solution that accepts just about every payment method with one simple integration. Plus, we’ll give you your first $50,000 in transactions fee­ free. To learn more, visit BraintreePayments.com/culture. And by Beech Nut Organics. At Beech Nut, homemade is their inspiration. It’s not baby food. It’s real food for babies—real organic fruits and vegetables, and nothing more. Nobody else makes food for babies this way. Beech Nut Organics are now available at Target. Go to BeechNutGabFest.com and enter to win a year’s worth of food. And by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about food, including Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, Making Healthy Food Taste Great, Baking Pastries and Desserts, and Making Great Meals in Less Time. Order any one of these Everyday Gourmet courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/culture.

Stephen Metcalf, Julia Turner, and Dana Stevens discuss the blockbuster science movie The Martian, Fox's standout fall TV show The Grinder, and whether Hamlet is fat. The Slate Culture Gabfest is brought to you by Braintree. Looking to set up payments for your business? Braintree gives your app or website a payment solution that accepts just about every payment method with one simple integration. Plus, we’ll give you your first $50,000 in transactions fee­ free. To learn more, visit BraintreePayments.com/culture. And by Beech Nut Organics. At Beech Nut, homemade is their inspiration. It’s not baby food. It’s real food for babies—real organic fruits and vegetables, and nothing more. Nobody else makes food for babies this way. Beech Nut Organics are now available at Target. Go to BeechNutGabFest.com and enter to win a year’s worth of food. And by the Great Courses, offering a series of lectures about food, including Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking, Making Healthy Food Taste Great, Baking Pastries and Desserts, and Making Great Meals in Less Time. Order any one of these Everyday Gourmet courses for only $9.95 for a limited time at TheGreatCourses.com/culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dahlia sits down with the LA Times’ David Savage to consider three of the big cases on the SCOTUS docket this fall -- and whether liberals are right to be worried about the outcomes of those cases. *********** Transcripts of Amicus are available to Slate Plus members. Consider signing up today! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today here. Amicus is sponsored by the Great Courses, offering engaging audio and video lectures taught by top professors. Courses like "Cycles of American Political Thought." Right now, get up to 80 percent off the original price when you visit TheGreatCourses.com/AMICUS.And by LegalZoom—a way for regular people to confidently navigate the legal system. If you need help with Incorporation, Trademarks, Last Wills, Living Trusts, and more, then don't let legal hurdles become an excuse. Go to LegalZoom.com today and enter AMICUS in the referral box for additional savings. 
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Dahlia sits down with Linda Hirshman, author of Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World. Hirshman recounts the two women’s rise to the SCOTUS bench and reflects on the impact they’ve had.**************Subscribe to our podcast here. Want a transcript of this week’s episode? They’re all available to members of Slate Plus. Consider signing up today -- members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today. Amicus is sponsored by the Great Courses, offering engaging audio and video lectures taught by top professors. Courses like "Cycles of American Political Thought." Right now, get up to 80 percent off the original price when you visit TheGreatCourses.com/AMICUS.And by LegalZoom—a way for regular people to confidently navigate the legal system. If you need help with Incorporation, Trademarks, Last Wills, Living Trusts, and more, then don't let legal hurdles become an excuse. Go to LegalZoom.com today and enter AMICUS in the referral box for additional savings. 
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For ages, athletes have been judged by their importance to their team’s bottom line, their popularity with fans, and their win-loss record against better opponents. Today on The Gist, we apply those same rubrics to the dozen or so politicians likely to tangle in the Republican primary. Our guest is Harry Enten, senior political writer and analyst for FiveThirtyEight. For the Spiel, you just gotta watch The All-Star Party for “Dutch” Reagan. Today’s sponsors: Squarespace.com. Get a free trial and 10 percent off your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com and enter offer code GIST. And The Great Courses. Save up to 80 percent off the original price when you go to TheGreatCourses.com/GIST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the high-stakes cyber battles being played out as countries, cyber criminals, and hackers seek control of the digital frontier. Increase your home's curb appeal and get ready for barbeques with this step-by-step guide to gardening. And keep your mind sharp with mental math "magic!" In this riveting episode, explore fascinating ideas with experts from The Great Courses. Listen as: --Paul Rosenzweig discusses the "hidden war" that now threatens nearly every American household; --Melinda Myers shares gardening strategies to develop your green thumb; and --Art Benjamin teaches you how to improve and expand your math potential by performing mind-bending calculations in your head. More information about our courses can be found at TheGreatCourses.com.

Meteors hitting the earth? A National Geographic photographer who puts it all on the line for his art? How do colors affect your brain or your wine choices? Who better to give some guidance than the expert professors from The Great Courses! In this debut podcast that spans the artistic to the catastrophic, listen to our professors share their thoughts on asteroids, photography techniques, and more. Discover as: --Joel Sartore, National Geographic photographer, shares stories of taking photos in the field; --Neil deGrasse Tyson, renowned astrophysicist, talks about asteroids and meteors hitting the earth; --William Lidwell, design expert, introduces his new course, How Colors Affect You; and --Jennifer Simonetti Bryan, master of wine, describes our association with wine and color. More information about our courses can be found at TheGreatCourses.com.