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The United States Supreme Court rejects a prominent LGBT case appeal. #NunsToo speak out against abuse. New Zealand begins its inquiry into the gunman behind Friday's terrorist attacks. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

2:05 -  New Zealand to Begin Inquiry into Gunman

15:44 -  Supreme Court Rejects to Hear LGBT Case

30:35 - #NunsToo 

Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

New Zealand, Christchurch, mosque, Facebook, social media, memes, gun laws, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, LBGTQ+ , Hawaii, Kavanaugh, #MeToo, #NunsToo, Catholic Church, Pope Francis, George Pell, sexual abuse

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The attack on two mosques in New Zealand prompts a conversation on radicalization and the fundamental similarities and differences between extremist groups. President Trump is planning to veto the legislation created to block his national emergency, and students around the globe skip class to call for action on stopping climate change. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

2:52 -  Christchurch shootings: Death toll rises to 49 following terrorist attack

16:07 -  Anti-Defamation League Report on Terrorism from 2018 | ADL Report from 2017 | the CATO Institute Report

33:43 - Trump expected to sign first veto of his presidency

41:42 - Skipping school around the world to push for action on climate change

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Christchurch, New Zealand, ideology, radicalization, Trump, veto, border wall, national emergency, climate change, protest, United Nations

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The biggest college admissions fraud EVER involves wealthy parents and well known celebrities! Paul Manafort gets sentenced to three and a half more years in prison - with more on the horizon! And Brexit looms ever closer!The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join hosts Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world.

01:39 -  Paul Manafort Sentenced to 3.5 More Years in Prison

16:07 -  How the largest college admissions fraud ever let wealthy parents cheat the system

31:00 - George Pell: Cardinal jailed for child sexual abuse in Australia

41:40 - UK lawmakers seek to stop a chaotic Brexit amid EU warnings

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

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An unprecedented blackout in Venezuela! President Trump proposes a budget! And controversy around Fox News' Tucker Carlson! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. 

1:36 -  Fox News Host Controversy

15:12 -  Trump Budget Proposal

30:24 - Venezuela Blackout

Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Fox News, conservative, Tucker Carlson, media, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Media Matters for America, President Donald Trump, budget, military spending, welfare programs, Environmental Protection Agency, Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guiado, National Assembly of Venezuela, blackout

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States are beginning to refuse exemptions for vaccinations following outbreaks across the country! Virginia’s administration sees another racist scandal after the First Lady hands cotton to young black students! And Trump ordered White House officials to grant his son-in-law a top-level security clearance! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

01:50 -  States Move To Restrict Parents' Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids

13:10 -  Virginia’s First Lady Apologizes for Handing Cotton to Black Students on Tour

20:27 - LGBT advocates criticise Biden for calling Pence 'decent'

30:00 - Trump Ordered Officials to Give Jared Kushner a Security Clearance

39:50 - Pakistan Frees Indian Pilot Who Was Beaten by a Mob and Then Served Tea

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Vaccines, measles, outbreak, Virginia, Northam, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, LGBTQ, Trump, Jared Kushner, security clearance, Pakistan, India, Kashmir

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The House of Representatives passes a resolution to end Trump’s national emergency for border wall funding! Michael Cohen testifies and calls Trump a ‘con man’! And tensions between India and Pakistan are rising as the airstrikes for power over Kashmir continue! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

01:20 -  House passes resolution to nullify Trump’s national emergency declaration

15:55 -  Michael Cohen Testimony

30:27 - India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Congress, national emergency, Trump, nullify, Michael Cohen, testimony, Russia, India, Pakistan, Kashmir, airstrikes, nuclear weapons

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Trump continues his talks with Kim Jong Un, and Paul Manafort continues to find himself in more and more trouble! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

1:03 -  Paul Manafort Trial

15:31 -  Trump & North Korea Summit

30:37 - Trump Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Donald Trump, North Korea, 2016 election, nuclear war, Paul Manafort, Mueller investigation, North Korea summit, Hanoi, Vietnam 

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Lawsuits to stop the national emergency! Refusing to stand for the Pledge! And protests within the UK’s Labour Party! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amelia, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

01:56 -  States Prepare Lawsuits Regarding National Emergency

16:00 -  11 Year Old Arrested After Refusal To Stand For Pledge Of Allegiance Led To Altercation

31:10 - Seven MPs Leave Labour Party In Protest At Jeremy Corbyn's Leadership

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Trump, national emergency, pledge, lawsuit, Labour Party, UK, England, Jeremy Corbyn

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Trump declares a national emergency! Some information on 2020 presidential candidates! And students protest climate change The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

01:45 -  Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall

16:42 -  The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race: A Cheat Sheet

37:42 - Climate strike: Schoolchildren protest over climate change

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

Trump, national emergency, border, funding, shutdown, Congress, 2020, election, president, climate change, UK

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El Chapo found guilty! North Korea hasn’t slowed down its nuclear program! And it’s the one year anniversary of Parkland. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Amelia for a rational look at current events around  the world - only on Rational Radio.

01:28 -  El Chapo Found Guilty

16:40 -  US Commander Says North Korea Has Not Slowed Down Nuclear Program

32:30 - Parkland: A Year After the School Shooting That Was Supposed to Change Everything

Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

Intro music: Chicago by [JCM] Canada, available on Soundcloud

El Chapo, War on Drugs, North Korea, Trump, Kim Jong Un, nuclear weapons, Parkland, gun control