Spike and Matt talk about having (or being) the second child.//The tradition of Christmas displays in department stores, train sets and a holiday Twisted Tune - "Goin' Up To Bethlehem"//A look at area train displays.

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The latest on Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter.//Internet algorithms leading to radicalization.//Have we reached "peak ornaments?"

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On the West Wing and our view of presidents.//Trump's hosting Ye and Fuentes at Mar-A-Lago//Texts.

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Remembering Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac, who passed today at 79.//Winter weather affecting commutes and more around the Puget Sound//Spike talks about the Seahawk's chances this weekend in LA and America's win in the World Cup vs Iran.

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How music consumption has changed//More on the career of Christine McVie.//Texts.

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Spike's observations on this morning's snowfall and his commute.//Is it too early for Christmas music?//Spike's favorite new Christmas commercial.

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More chat on what makes a good Christmas song and his family's opinions on Christmas songs and Springsteen.//Spike on sports, specifically the Seahawks.//The controversy over Bob Dylan using an auto-sign on his autographed books.

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Matt tells a story about why representation matters in government and society.//Discussing the World Cup and Quatar.

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Spike's story of a drunken shop teacher in his high school days.//Do special shopping days matter in the internet era?//Texts.

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Spike reflects on Thanksgiving and his joy in Christmas being on the way.//Snow may be heading our way, and we discuss why people find driving in snow challenging.//SPD is changing its dress codes to be more inclusive of varied cultures.

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