For a little fun on this Thursday, we thought we'd share with you the moment when we found out we won Mixcloud's Best Online Talk Show in the News and Politics category.

Discussing American military operations in Africa (with thanks to Jason Baker) 

Recommended resources: 

America is Quietly Expanding Its War in Tunisia 

Behind the Secret US War in Africa 

After Deadly Raid, Pentagon Weighs Withdrawing Almost All Commandos from Niger  

US Military's Worst-Case Scenario: Large Parts of Africa Seized by ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Boko Harem  

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Beth discusses the OIG's report on women in federal prison. Get bonus content on Patreon

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A few more minutes (2:33 to be exact) with Elise in which she recommends an app for exploring nature

Hear a brief clip from tomorrow's discussion on Brett Kavanaugh. Warning: this post contains strong language (that will be censored from the show tomorrow).

Beth discusses this NYT piece about issues on the New York subway system Get bonus content on Patreon

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I forgot to stop recording after we wrapped Friday's podcast, so we're bringing you our post-show discussion. It's NSFW, all over the place, and completely representative of what happens after the "keep it nuanced, y'all" three times a week. Hear a little more on Designing Women, Julie Chen, Christmas cards, telling Mitch McConnell he's ruined the party forever, and Flight 93. 

Beth talks about ABC's report that Paul Manafort has reached a plea deal. Get bonus content on Patreon

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We cannot look away from the border. 

Referenced article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/12/us/migrant-children-detention.html 

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We're together tonight to share our thoughts on the representation of Al-Qaeda in the 9/11 museum. Get bonus content on Patreon

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