America News Now

America News Now

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America News Now episodes

  • Week of 11/6 - Dakota Pipeline/Debate/AirBnB
    On this week's edition, we hold our very own presidential debate, explore whether the Dakota Access Pipeline is the first time the United States government has mistreated Native Americans, and report on New York's war against AirBnB.
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Alex Bartner
    Malik Marshall
    Nicole Flippo
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Barrett Tamaren-Leddy
    Paolo Ragusa
    Isaiah Hazzard
    A.J. Nickell
    Joey Goldman
    John Higgins
    Stephanie D'Agostini
    Corinne Britti
    Sara Ravid
    Matt Kinsey
    Mia Berrin
    Chinara Hill
    18 min
  • Week of 10/30 - Halloween/Climate Change
    This week, America prepares for the scariest day of all, but enough about Election Day. We cover Halloween in 2016 and how the candidates are celebrating. Additionally, we look for the bright side of climate change, a black Trump supporter, and the purpose of VR technology. Listen for that and much more!
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Nicole Flippo
    Alex Bartner
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Isaiah Sheppard
    Sammy Hooper
    Robert Jackson
    Michelle Driscoll
    Simon Johnson
    Rebecca Pena
    Sam Krapels
    Eduardo Olmos
    Corinne Britti
    Aidan Hart
    Sophie Santos
    A.J. Nickell
    Tristan Campbell
    Claire Greising
    Alston Watson
    Solomon Friedman
    19 min
  • Week Of 10/23 - Debate Recap/Clinton & Trump Campaigns/911 Call Centers
    We recap the third presidential debate and follow the two presidential campaigns as we enter the home stretch of the electoral process, answering the important questions: Does Hillary think she is going to win? Does Donald know he is going to lose? Additionally, we investigate 9-1-1 call centers in the United States, and how unhelpful they may be in an emergency. All that, and much more!
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Alex Bartner
    Nicole Flippo
    Malik Marshall
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Mia Berrin
    Corinne Britti
    Alexandra Hoover
    A.J. Nickell
    Jon Barr
    Isabella Pisacane
    Douglas Hackett
    Julian Coker
    Jake Christie
    Alex Bartner
    Barrett Tamaren-Leddy
    Brian Bolles
    19 min
  • Week of 10/16 Second Debate/Olympic Tax
    This week, we replay the explosive second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with Donald using the word 'penis' more than you might remember. Additionally, we investigate the creepy clowns phenomenon and report on a new tax break for Olympians.
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Andy Zhang
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Megan Tomei
    Barrett Tamaren-Leddy
    A.J. Nickell
    Dilan Dündar
    Corinne Britti
    Dan Chamberlain
    Kevin Christie
    Simon Johnston
    John Higgins
    Austin Pendleton
    Sammy Hooper
    Eli Tabacinic
    Sharon Attia
    Stephanie D'Agostini
    Noah Breymeier
    26 min
  • Week of 10/9 - Trump & Clinton Campaigns
    We report from both the Clinton and Trump campaigns amid a week marred by scandal, apology, and Billy Bush.
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Malik Marshall
    Nicole Flippo
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Kelly McAndrew
    Solomon Friedman
    Barrett Tamaren-Leddy
    Simon Johnston
    A.J. Nickell
    Margot Perry
    Connor Hillman
    Corinne Britti
    Marcus Guerrier
    Alex Fortmann
    Nick Shaerf
    Jake Christie
    Sammy Hooper
    18 min
  • Week of 10/2 - Parenting/Gary Johnson/Gun Owners/Wells Fargo CEO
    This week, we investigate parenting in America to hopefully answer why we're all so messed up. Then, we meet some "super-owners" of firearms to determine if only SOME of them are afraid of minorities. Also, we speak to beleaguered Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf about giving up 41 million dollars Governor Gary Johnson to see if he has come up with a foreign leader yet. Listen for all that and more!
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Malik Marshall
    Alex Bartner
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Alison Fraser
    Allison Boenig
    Jonathan Young
    Jake Christie
    Harrison Moore
    Simon Johnston
    Tristan Campbell
    A.J. Nickell
    Sammy Sords
    Stephanie D'Agostini
    Lars Montanaro
    Jennifer van Dyck
    Austin Pendleton
    17 min
  • Week of 9/25 - Terrorism/Debate Prep/Pick-Up Artists
    This week, we answer the question: "Are terrorists stupid?", figure out just how the presidential candidates are preparing for the upcoming debate (one of them involves a monkey), mourn the death of love in the face of Brangelina's divorce, and infiltrate the infamous pick-up artist community. If traditional news is too boring or "nonfictional" for you, check out episode 45 of America News Now!
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Andy Zhang
    Alex Bartner
    Malik Marshall
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Yves Pasquarelli
    Rati Choudhary
    Sammy Hooper
    Jonathan Young
    Trevor Hayes
    A.J. Nickell
    Margot Perry
    Jennifer van Dyck
    Solomon Friedman
    Simon Johnston
    Jonathan Walker
    Sam Richardson
    Nick Shaerf
    Aidan Hart
    Andrew Gonzalez
    Jenny Jaffe
    20 min
  • Week of 9/18 - Trump's Tax Returns/Prescription Drugs/Food Service for Acting Students
    This week on America News Now, Donald Trump most definitely has something to hide in his tax returns, actors learn how to wait tables, and the prescription drug abuse problem in the United States doesn't seem to be improving. Also, we ask hard-hitting questions about the future of robotics, the rise in median incomes, and the nature of tortoise mating rituals.
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Nicole Flippo
    Alex Bartner
    Andy Zhang
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Paolo Ragusa
    Gabby Ragland
    Mia Berrin
    Julia Lennon
    Connor Hillman
    A.J. Nickell
    Alex Bartner
    Dan Foster
    Mallory Mullins
    Alston Watson
    Andrew Gonzalez
    Alfonzo Khalil
    Sam Downey
    Jake Christie
    16 min
  • Week of 9/12 - Obama Abroad/New iPhone/Mother Teresa
    This week, Obama gets disrespected, Mother Teresa has a hater, and much, much more!
    STARRING:
    Marcus Guerrier
    Malik Marshall
    Alex Bartner
    Nicole Flippo
    FEATURING (in order of appearance):
    Simon Johnston
    Courtney Perkins
    Andy Zhang
    Alfonzo Khalil
    Tristan Campbell
    Jennifer van Dyck
    Jon Barr
    Christian Roach
    Grayce Toon
    Mallory Mullins
    A.J. Nickell
    Rohan Gurbaxani
    Claire Greising
    Kevin Christie
    16 min

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