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On this week’s episode I talk to legendary journalist Bill Kurtis. He talks to me about his beginnings in journalism, his work at CBS Morning News, his fight for sustainable agriculture, and more. Elsewhere, Rudy Giuliani’s Manhattan Apartment has been searched by the FBI for possible connections to Ukraine. He was Former President Donald Trump’s attorney. 

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It's our second week on KGVM Bozeman, 95.9 FM. Listen on Thursdays at 5:30 PM Mountain Time on the radio or kgvm.org.

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On this week's episode we talk to Dr. Irene Pepperberg. She is an associate at the department of physiology at Harvard. Also on this week's episode, Senator Bernie Sanders and House of Representatives member Pramila Jayapal propose new legislation that may make it free for eligible students to go to public and community college. Elsewhere on the show, the verdict is in in the trial for former police officer Derek Chauvin who kneeled on George Floyd's neck for nine minutes and twenty nine seconds. The jury in the case ruled Chauvin guilty on all charges set against him. 

This is our first episode that will be airing on KGVM, a community radio station in Bozeman, Montana. If you're in the Gallatin County area, listen to us on the radio at 95.9 FM on Thursdays at 5:30.

Ezra

On this week’s episode we go to Minneapolis where the trial for former police officer Dereke Chauvin continues. On Wednesday, Dr. David Fowler testified to the court and came to the conclusion that George Floyd, who died after Chauvin kneeled on his neck for over nine minutes, died of a cardiac event. Also on episode 41, wildlife journal. A team of researchers have discovered that baby sea stars eat each other in acts of cannibalism. Elsewhere on the show, the Johnson and Johnson vaccine’s distribution campaign is paused in the US after the CDC and FDA decide to review the vaccine. This comes after 6 people contracted blood clots because of the vaccine. It’s our one year anniversary here at News Nerds. News Nerds launched its first ever episode on April 12th of 2020. More exciting news to be announced regarding that in the next two weeks.

Ezra

 On this week's episode I review the book, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Find out if it's the book for you. Elsewhere on the show, we examine the claims of blood clotting in the AstraZeneca vaccine. Later we travel to Arkansas where the Republican governor, Asa Hutchinson, vetoed House Bill 1570, which would make gender-affirming care illegal for minors. After the veto, the Republican controlled House and Senate of Arkansas undid the governor's veto. Also, the geographical location challenged and the dreaded musical segment. All this on the first episode of News Nerds season 5, or episode 40!

Music this week was composed by Ketsa. It's called Bashful and was accessed via the FMA, Free Music Archive.

Ezra

On this week's episode I talk to Dr. John Swartzberg. I talked to him in early December for a previous episode. He talks to us about new variants of covid-19, the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine, the US's next steps, and more. Also on this week's episode, India joins us for the geographical location challenge. On wildlife journal, we talk about stranded jellyfish on the west coast. All this and more on News Nerds, episode 39. Also, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle features News Nerds in their paper! How exciting. 

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Music this week was composed by Dee Yan-Kee and Till Paradiso. It's called reveller and Hippie House (TP 47) and was accessed via the FMA, Free Music Archive.

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 On this week's episode, we look back on some of my favorite interviews. We look back on my interview with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, my interview with Brian Von Herzen, and the news quiz with Debbie from New York City. It's a good one! This week I'm submitting a podcast to the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. I'll have more news on that later in the month and into next month. Our listenership is at an all-time high! Keep it that way. Recommend this podcast to a friend. Also, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Music this week was composed by Dee Yan-Kee. It's called Es Ist Ein Ros Entsprungen and was accessed via the FMA, Free Music Archive.

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Ezra

 On this week's episode, I talk to renowned chef Alice Waters. Mrs. Waters help start the farm-to-table movement in the 70s. She opened her restaurant Chez Panisse in 1971 in Berkeley California. We talk about her favorite dishes, her travels to France, and how Chez Panisse responded to the covid-19 pandemic. Also, the geographical location challenge and wildlife journal is back with a look at a bee in Australia. Listen to episode 37 now. Music this week was composed by Peter Gresser. It's called No Rocking In The Jazz Zone and was accessed via the FMA, Free Music Archive.

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This week I interview Tony Kahn. You might know him as a panelist from NPR's Says You! He has also produced numerous other works for public radio including Blacklisted. Gordon Kahn, Tony's father was blacklisted by Hollywood after he was accused of being part of the communist party. When this happened, the US government was much more Republican. Tony and the rest of his family had to flee to Mexico while being under FBI surveillance. He talks to me about his experience on Says You!, his father Gordon Kahn, and making one of the first podcasts in 2004! Also, Trump has been acquitted for the second time. We will have a special report there. Listen now. 

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Ezra

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This week we discuss the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. He was impeached in the house with 10 Republicans joining the Democrats. This week, the Senate has been debating the impeachment. We'll hear some of the evidence that has been brought up, and the arguments that each side is making. Also, the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has been Predicting the weather pattern for over 120 years. How accurate can a groundhog be? You'll find out on episode 35 of News Nerds. 

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Ezra

This week, Alberto Gonzales, the former Attorney General under George W. Bush joins me. We talk about current politics, and his experience as Attorney General. We discuss the impeachment of Donald Trump, and his refusal to concede the 2020 election. Also, the new design of the 20 dollar bill that may replace the current design. Harriet Tubman may replace Andrew Jackson on the 20 dollar bill, pushing Jackson to the back of the bill. On episode 34 you'll also hear book nook (this time with a great movie you will want to check out), the geographical location challenge, and by the numbers. Please take a second and go onto Apple Podcasts, and give us a review. It only takes 2 minutes. Hear this on News Nerds episode 34.