Episode 59 -  Wish Upon a Tzar

Yuuuge protest in Russia.  Let's take a look at Russian history to find out why.  Also, Kayla's dealing with the after effects of dental surgery, and Stephen has a totally real and true medical condition.

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The Atlantic's Coverage of the Russian Protests
Alexey Navalyn's YouTube video about corruption
Wealth inequality in Russia
Brexit
Vasovagal Syncope

Episode 58 -  F.B. Eye Spy

The House Intelligence Committee is looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The FBI drops a bombshell! Also Kayla has her wisdom teeth out and Stephen is OLD.

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Washington Post coverage of the hearing
Full Transcripts of the Comey testimony
Intelligence Committee Chair, Nunes makes some wild claims

Episode 57 -  SETN World Tour

We take a trip around the world news scene with guest co-host Listener Abby. We look at Yemen, Mosul, South Korea and France and try to figure out where those places are. Also Abby is sups preggers and Stephen thinks we have too much choice.

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The Yemen Civil War turns 2
How do the French people pick a president?
The South Korea impeachment scandal

Episode 56 -  I'll Take My Answer off the Air

So the current president accused the previous one of a felony over twitter. You know, normal stuff. We take a look at Wiretaps, what are they, how do they work. Also, Kayla is getting her wisdom teeth out, and Stephen reassures her with his own story.

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A History of Wiretapping
A conference paper on Wiretapping (but it's easy to read)

Episode 55 -  Executive Action Adventure

Executive Actions are coming out of the Trump fact and furious! Um, actually, it's kinda average. Their content is still pretty new. So, what are executive orders? Let's go on a journey! Also, Kayla loves sunshine and Stephen discovers white privilege.

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List of Executive Orders
A Couple Commemorates their breakup in photos