An attempt at an encyclopedic compendium to all the 18 Republican presidential contenders, with PRC Show political expert Sean Rowley. Interruptions provided by my infant son.

Talk about FMLA with 9 year old Lanky Jim, The World Turned Upside down segment (17th century England), music break from Land of Talk, Book Sponsor.

Conversation with Mark Golbach about becoming a Conscientious Objector during the Vietnam War, thoughts on American Sniper Chris Kyle, song by Joshua James, and some new tunes by me!

Report back on being a vegan for several weeks, marathon training, Nation articles, infant bathing story, review of Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse Five and more.

Update on my new roommate, discussion about climate change dinialist Willie Soon, talk with voracious reader Phyllis T about the Ben Winters Sci-fi detective novels, and Josh Ferris weighing in on my views on Fox News personality Megyn Kelly; also 3 new background tracks along with a Monsters of Folk song musical break.

Discussion with my friend Frederica about the non-fiction book The Battle for Christmas by Stephen Nissenbaum.

No guest this episode, but thoughts on my recent trip to a Lamaze class, my experience at a Harrisburg solidarity demonstration against racism and police brutality, and a review of the Kindle Voyage.

Talk with Brian Windhorst about living in New York City and leaving, his world travels, and especially his fascinating Safari trip in South Africa.

A Seinfeld-esk discussion with Josh Ferris about 1 year of doing the PRC Show with thoughts on painting and art, and future episode ideas; your emails and this show's sponsor.

Conversation with Josh Ferris about his recent experience on jury duty from start to finish.