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Blendover Episode 168: Fox News recently displayed a piece of artwork by Pablo Picasso, and their producers decided to censor and blur out the nipples! We discuss the unnecessary censorship as well as the reaction from people across the world – and how it all ties in to the #FreeTheNipple movement. Our Craniumelody band this […]

Blendover Episode 167: It is hard to believe, but in this day and age of 2015, there are people out there still trying to ban books. Two novels in particular, “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, and “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini, are currently facing removal from some US schools. Blendover discusses these […]

Blendover Episode 166: In an effort to strive for an “environmentally friendly” Europe, the EU has voted to limit the use of thin plastic bags in shops across the union. In several EU nations, plastic bags are provided in stores free-of-charge – but all that is about to change – Blendover looks into the new […]

Blendover Episode 165: It’s been nearly 14 years since the USA PATRIOT Act was signed into law. And since that time, much controversy has surrounded the legislation. Now, as it comes close to its expiry, Mitch McConnell has introduced a bill to reauthorize the Patriot Act until 2020. Our Craniumelody band this week is Zimmers […]

Blendover Episode 164: A scandal has erupted in California, where several officers from the San Francisco Police Department have been caught sending racist and homophobic text messages to each other. And now, the word is that the culprits may go unpunished. Blendover looks into the story. Our Craniumelody band this week is MEJIBRAY Topics Discussed: […]

Blendover Episode 163: This week we examine the case of 19-year-old Tyler Kost, accused of 30 counts of sexual assault against 13 different alleged victims… a case in which evidence has emerged Kost may have been setup in elaborate collusion by the alleged victims. We discuss the controversy, and examine Kost’s character for more insight. […]

Blendover Episode 161: Ban the Box: it’s a movement across the United States, yet some of you may not have heard of it. The campaigns are seeking to remove the “Convicted Felon” box from Employment Applications, and now there’s rumor that Obama may mandate the removal via Executive Order… Our Craniumelody band this week is […]

Blendover Episode 161: It can take data from your phone, and write data to your phone, and you wouldn’t even know it. It can drain your battery purposely, and track your location. It’s called Stingray and law enforcement across the USA are using it on the public currently – and without warrants. Our Craniumelody band […]

Blendover Episode 160: As we cross the boundary of Episode 160 on Pi Day 2015, we look into the ongoing issues surrounding wild animals in traveling circuses. Tory backbencher politicians this week blocked legislation that would have banned wild animals in circuses. We discuss the issue in depth. And our Craniumelody artist this week is […]

Blendover Episode 159: Naomi Wolf recently discussed the current state of the mainstream news in the US in 2015, and how it’s being affected by new laws in the USA that allow propagandizing of the public. It highlights the importance of podcasts like Blendover, & why you should QUESTION EVERYTHING! Also, our Craniumelody artists this […]