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August 10, 2021 #94: Much love for childless cat ladies, tough love for progressive politics
We talk childless cat ladies being great and how progressives can play to win.

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01:20 - Intro: Suing McDonald’s for moral damage
10:02 - Announcements
12:48 - Childless cat ladies
22:40 - Ohio 11 Dark Money
41:57 - Beef with Queen Elizabeth II
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August 03, 2021 #93: Politics of eviction moratorium and the crisis in Appalachia
The nationwide eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse on July 31st, and Congress is to blame. Chuck and Big John break down the politics of it, and why Appalachia will be the most harmed by it.

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01:58 - Rep. MadDog 20/20 vs. David McKinley
15:51 - Cool announcements
22:41 - Eviction moratorium politics and Appalachia
54:39 - Beef with Big Dog
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1 hr 2 min
July 27, 2021 #92: Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland
The last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible

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01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant
06:34 - Announcements
09:50 - The billionaire space race
21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike
31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland
38:05 - Beef with Big John
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44 min
July 20, 2021 #91: Husky Fit: "Having Polio is my God-given American right"
Another "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry

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01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin'
04:50 - Announcements
07:48 - TNGOP
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1 hr 1 min
July 13, 2021 #90: Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, God's AR-15, and Baby Dog Lotto Scandal
Today is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly.

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01:46 - Announcements/updates
07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal
15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok
23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20
32:45 - Tennessee on Bill Lee
42:44 - John Dammit Vance vs. Google
50:45 - Beef with Big John
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58 min
June 29, 2021 #88: Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder
The Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more!

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Timestamps:
01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors
17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder
01:05:45 - Beef with Big John
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1 hr 15 min
June 22, 2021 #87: Climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more (With Space Gal Emily Calandrelli)
Today, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more!

00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon
14:38 - Wow! Announcements
21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!)
51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst
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1 hr 1 min
June 15, 2021 #86: UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout
Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage.

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Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim
Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters
Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright

Timestamps:
00:23 - Intro - John Cena and Bin Laden
03:18 - JD Vance (John Dammit) NY Post article
13:57 - Announcements
17:20 - UMWA Strike
43:51 - Beef with Big John (meta beef)

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52 min
June 08, 2021 Opioids Part 5: A story of addiction, incarceration, recovery, and advocacy (with Bethany Hallam)
In the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam. Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019.

Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1

Timestamps:
00:36 - Now that you Manchin it
05:42 - Intro - Get your bread and milk, its hurricane season
13:34 - Interview with Bethany Hallam
51:24 - Impossible Beef with Big John

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June 01, 2021 Opioids Part 4: Breaking the stigma of addiction in the faith community (with Rev. Paul Bennett)
In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all!

Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1

Timestamps:
01:57 - Intro - Sen. Rand Paul: America's worst doctor?
16:12 - New neighbors
16:49 - Interview with Rev. Paul Bennett
50:37 - Impossible Beef with Big John

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58 min