Paula’s been sounding the alarm about screen addiction for years, but nobody listened, because, well, nobody listens to Paula Poundstone. Also we were too busy staring at our phones. But we’ve got Dr. Hillarie Cash from the reSTART Center on hand to help us navigate this now-undeniable problem. Also, after a tragic and unforeseen one week delay… it’s Mailbag! Positivity Edition.

GUEST

Dr. Hilarie Cash

Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer

reSTART Center for Digital Technology Sustainability

https://www.restartlife.com/

HOUSE BAND

Kathleen Strahm

Violin

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Jon Lovett, from the wonderful “Pod Save America” and “Lovett or Leave It” podcasts takes a break from podcasting to be on our podcast! And what do we talk about? Podcasting! But also other stuff, like government and politics and the possibility of an inter-show basketball league. But remember, OUR podcast is still the only one where you can hear four people grouse their way through “Eat, Pray, Love!”

GUEST

Jon Lovett

Host

Lovett or Leave It and Pod Save America

https://crooked.com/events/

HOUSE BAND

Kevin Kelso

Piano

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The legendary John Cleese joins us for In— Wait, why are you even reading this? John Cleese is on this show! Go listen to it! It’s John Cleese, fer godsakes! John. Cleese. Go!

GUEST

Corey Feldman (just kidding it’s JOHN CLEESE!)

uniquelives.com/john-cleese-america

HOUSE BAND

Lindsey Goodman (who can be heard when JOHN CLEESE isn’t talking!)

Flute

www.lindseygoodman.com/

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We’re going back into the world after a long pandemic. And it’s great. Except… how do we deal with… you know… people? Dr. Jonathan Bowman returns to the show to help us deal with people now that we have to. Also, what have other people said about stuff? Find out on our Quote Party!

GUEST

Jonathan Bowman, PhD

Professor, Communication Studies

University of San Diego

HOUSE BAND

Aedan MacDonnell

Harp

https://harpmuse.com

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We all think, but only some of us are paid to do so in a tank. What IS a think tank? Are their good tanks and bad tanks? Do they come with cute miniatures of divers, or is that just fish tanks? Brett Theodos from the Urban Institute is here to answer all our questions. And then we answer all YOUR questions - it’s the first NLTPP Q&A!

GUEST

Brett Theodos

Senior Fellow and Director of the Community Economic Development Hub

The Urban Institute

https://www.urban.org/

HOUSE BAND

Raymond Horton

Euphonium

http://www.rayhortonmusic.com/ 

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Should Paula try to pick up that hard-to-get-at dime? Okay, and should she audit the Fed? Emmy and Gracie Award-winning Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is here to answer all our economic questions, both macro and, well, SUPER micro. And, if that’s not enough learnin’ for ya, it’s also time for our Potluck Info Party!

GUEST

Jill Schlesinger

Emmy Award Winning and Gracie Award Winning Business Analyst

CBS News

https://www.jillonmoney.com/ 

HOUSE BAND

Jay Clanin

Flugelhorn

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Paula loves her pets, of course, and you can’t put a price tag on love — or can you!? Can she turn her pet fancy into a fancy career as a dog groomer? Pro groomer Leila Parks joins our “Career Corner” to instruct us on her trade; the good, the bad, and the incredibly gross! Also, you have problems with us, and we’re going to do our best to really hear you this time - we return to our Department of Complaints.

GUEST

Leila Parks

Maverick's Mobile Grooming, Santa Clarita, CA

https://www.facebook.com/people/Mavericks-Mobile-Grooming/100070191739548/?fref=nf 

HOUSE BAND

William Nakamura, Tuba

Quintet Musica  

Concerts on the September 25th and 26th - details at https://www.facebook.com/QuintetMusica/

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As much as Paula and Adam might like to, they can’t actually go to school at Hogwarts. But they can go to school about Hogwarts - Dr. Adriane Ivey teaches a Harry Potter course at Emory University, and she’s here to tell us all about it. And then we let you tell us all about… us! It’s time for your latest Show Descriptions!

GUEST

Dr. Adriane Ivey

Associate Professor

Emory University

HOUSE BAND

Casey Bozell

Violin 

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Everyone knows we’re “more divided than ever,” and everyone’s arguing these days, but nobody seems to be GOOD at it. We all seem to suck at convincing people that we’re right. Well, except for Neal Katyal, former acting Solicitor General, who’s here to instruct us on the lost art of persuasion. And speaking of persuasion, “Eat, Pray, Love” tries to win us over — does it succeed? And then it’s our turn to go a-wooing, as we attempt to win back the love of the Czech Republic.

GUEST

Neal Katyal

Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law, Georgetown University Law Center

Former Acting Solicitor General of the United States

Partner at Hogan Lovells

HOUSE BAND

Michael Kelly

Fiddle

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Pigeons! Are they dirty, filthy, disgusting rats with wings? Or are they our clever, feathery friends whom we created to be our urban pals? Our dear friend Dr. Emily Spicer Rice is here to set us straight! Plus, it’s time to choose a new book for our Book Club! And speaking of ongoing problems, it’s also time for True Confessions: Pet Peeve Edition.

GUEST

Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice

Researcher

https://verdantword.com/

HOUSE BAND

Marjorie Cooperman, Piano

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