Episode 16 -  Don't Drink the Water

Flint Michigan is a cesspool. No for reals. The show Parenthood brings people together, sort of. And Governor of Maine LePage just might have an impulse control problem.


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Not Safe to Drink - Public Radio Documentary
Timeline of the Crisis
Town Hall Meeting held in Flint

Episode 15 -  Oh, Canada [garbled French]!

We talk about the Iran nuclear deal, economic sanctions, the Taiwanese elections, with a very special appearance by Pokemon and the Swedish Chef.  Also, the word "like" is still Stephen's biggest frenemy.


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The Iran Deal Goes into Effect
The New York Times tries to read Chinese Twitter
Taiwanese Pop Star Apologizes

Episode 14 -  Los Drogas estan malo, m'bien

¡El Chapo! Intriguing man of mystery, er sorry, I mean violent gangster.  What's the deal with the Latin American drug trade?  Ammiright?

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A timeline of the War on Drugs
Sean Penn's Interview with El Chapo
The Gun Trade and Drug Gangs

Episode 13 -  What Islam? [Baby don't hurt me]

This week Stephen and Kayla try to sort out once and for all, all the various Islamic sects. (We succeed!) Also the stand off in Oregon and your ugly sweater is bad. Not fun, ironic bad. Just bad.

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Map of Islam around the world
Saudi Arabia Cuts Diplomatic ties with Iran
Opinion Piece about U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia