Episode 34 -  I was told there would be no math

We finish Season 1 of the show with a follow-up on many of the stories we've covered over the last year.  Will Kayla remember anything Stephen's said?  Also, Kayla has a birthday and Stephen has jury duty.

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Iran nuclear deal update
Brazil Impeachment rife with incompetence (rife I tell ya!)
Help for Flint, MI

Pobody's Nerfect :(

Stephen and Kayla had last minute scheduling conflicts. New Episode is still coming Monday 07-25!

Episode 33 -  Whatsa Matter?

What is the Black Lives Matter movement, and why does it always seem to involve the cops? Yeah, white people talking about blacks folks, what could possibly go wrong? Also, Kayla has a roach problem, Pokemon Go exists and CAPITALISM IS THE DEVIL!!


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How the Police see us and how we see them
History of Policing in America A different, also good one
Black Lives Matter website

New episode July 15

We're taking 3 week break while Stephen finishes his life sized butter carving of Chris Christie.   See you then.  Well, talk at you then.  Email in to the show at stephen.explains@gmail.com

Episode 32 -  All dressed up with nowhere to go

The tragedy in Orlando has got Stephen thinking about the way Americans think and talk about death. It's tots screwed up y'all. Kerry returns as guest for one segment, because one segment about death wasn't enough. Also, Kayla's getting contact lenses and Stephen goes to a concert.


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Death in America
Crash Courses' philosophy series on Death

Episode 31 -  A bit o' coin

So many things! Presidential elections, Rigged NBA basketball, Bitcoin and how the Federal Reserve works.  Also, Stephen's not quite the Mr. Miyagi that he thinks he is.


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Who is the founder of Bitcoin?
What is Bitcoin?
How does Bitcoin mining work?
Should Government have a monopoly on money?

Episode 30 -  Africa is the new black

News about Africa is tough to come by. Jeez is it hard to figure out. So we just go back in time and retrace the history of African colonization. Also Kayla loves the sunshine and Stephen thinks Youtube is killing society.


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Nigerian army frees captives (maybe?)

What happens when a country declares bankruptcy 
The Strange entitlement of fan culture