Laura's back to discuss Tariq Nasheed's latest blunder, recap the Oscar contenders we've seen, and speculate about Caitlyn Jenner's gubernatorial campaign. 

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Ryan Whitney joins the pod to explain how big tech companies use our personal data, what the future of data privacy may hold - and for patrons only, we discuss the issues surrounding speech and censorship online.

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Laura is back to discuss the banality of the Lil Nas X controversy, Biden's vaccine passport, and the sociopaths who run the world.

Caitlin Johnstone's article can be found here

Caleb Woodard is in the bunker to discuss his experience in the contemporary art market. Find his work on Instagram at @calebwoodardfurniture

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Laura Mayo is back to recap the Grammies, and it's a harrowing experience for the both of us. We also address the case of a middle-aged Pennsylvania woman who allegedly harassed her daughter's cheerleading enemies, which is a new concept for me. 

Composer and conductor Ryan Middagh joins the pod to discuss the relationship between music and language, and how music theory has really nothing to do with race. 

You can find his big band's album here

Laura returns to discuss the Dr. Seuss controversy, before we do a deep dive on pornography, Internet dating and the real question of the day: whether straight men can have sex with other men and still be straight. We also revisit our early years as Internet users, which entails a lot of lying and posturing, and it was all worth it.

Burlesque bombshell Freya West joins the pod to discuss internet censorship, the dynamics of sex work in the 21st century, and the impact of social media on our democracy. 

Laura Mayo returns to discuss John Weaver's sexual indiscretions, Marilyn Manson's history of abuse and the confusing mess that people are calling "Qanon."