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  • Government Shutdown & Philadelphia Corruption | Rational Radio

    LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

     The government may shut down again! Ilhan Omar receives criticism from her own party! And Philadelphia politics! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius Toth, Amelia Winger, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. 

    DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

    2:40 -  Government Shutdown

    17:44 -  Pelosi & Democrats

    35:25 - Philadelphia Corruption

    ATTRIBUTIONS:

    Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

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

    KEY WORDS:

    Government, shutdown, politics, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat, Ilhan Omar, anti-Semitism, Twitter, Philly, corruption, gerrymandering, John Dougherty

    50 min
  • Jeff Bezos Accuses AMI of Blackmail and Whitaker Testifies | Rational Radio

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    Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail! Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker testifies in front of a Congressional commission! And the Supreme Court blocks a Louisiana abortion law! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson and Amarynth Ruch for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

    DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

    05:25 -  Jeff Bezos Accuses American Media Inc of Blackmail

    24:30 -  Whitaker: “I Have Not Interfered With Mueller Investigation”

    35:10 - Supreme Court Blocks Louisiana Abortion Law

    ATTRIBUTIONS:

    Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

    KEY WORDS:

    Jeff Bezos, Amazon, National Enquirer, blackmail, Matthew Whitaker, Congress, Russia, Mueller, Supreme Court, abortion, Louisiana, Kavanaugh

    46 min
  • State of the Union, Files Link Trump to Russia, Pope Acknowledges Sexual Abuse | Rational Radio

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    The State of the Union Address! Secret files between Trump and Russia! And the Pope acknowledges sexual abuse within the Catholic Church! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

    DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

    01:20 -  Summary Of The State Of The Union Address

    15:50 -  Secret Files Demonstrate Business Connections Between Candidate Trump and Russia

    32:25 - Pope Acknowledges Sexual Abuse Of Nuns Within Catholic Church

    ATTRIBUTIONS:

    Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

    47 min
  • Virginia in Chaos, Saudi Arabian's Misogynistic App and Medicine Price Hikes | Rational Radio

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    Virginia Capitol Thrown into Chaos! Saudi Arabian Ministry Misogynistic App! And Life saving Medicine Price Hikes! 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.

    DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:
    02:00 -  Virginia Capitol Thrown Into Chaos as Pressure on Northam Intensifies

    16:32 -  SAUDI ARABIAN MINISTRY OF INTERIOR HAS AN APP THAT ALLOWS MALE GUARDIANS TO CONTROL THEIR FEMALE DEPENDENTS' TRAVEL OPTIONS

    31:41 - Sanders wants answers on why low-cost drug is suddenly priced at $375,000
    ATTRIBUTIONS:

    Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes.

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

    48 min
  • Cold War Nuclear Arms Treaty Suspended, Election Day Reforms, and UK Businesses Prepare for Brexit

    LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

    The U.S. suspends its nuclear arms treaty with Russia! McConnell calls Election Day reforms a “power grab”! And U.K. businesses are preparing for Brexit! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amarynth, and Tony for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

    DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

    02:53 -  U.S. Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty With Russia

    • Long Story Short on MAD Theory

      • 17:50 -  Mitch McConnell Calls Election Day Holiday A "Power Grab" By Democrats

      33:19 - 1 In 3 British Businesses To Shift Operations Away From UK In Anticipation Of Rough Brexit

      38:15 - Avoid EA: The Fun Is About To End

      44:00 - Months-Long Dutch Church Service To Protect Migrants Ends After Policy Shift

      ATTRIBUTIONS:

      Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

      49 min
    • Trump vs US Intelligence, Insulin Prices on the Rise, and New Charges in Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack

      LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

      Trump disagrees with the intelligence community! Why are insulin prices going up? And the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect faces more charges! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

      DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

      2:30 -  Trump Disagrees With Intelligence Community on Iran and North Korea

      17:45 - Insulin Prices Rise, Congress Asks “Why?”

      30:58 - Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Suspect Faces More Charges

      ATTRIBUTIONS:

      Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

      47 min
    • Future Possible Shutdown, a Chance for US-Taliban Peace, and Northern Ireland’s Reaction to Brexit

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      Possible future shutdown! US and Taliban Peace! And Northern Ireland and Brexit! 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.


      DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

      02:00 - Trump Doubtful Over Border Deal, Says Another Shutdown “Certainly an Option”

      15:20 -  U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Framework, Envoy Says

      30:41 - NORTHERN IRELAND BUSINESS LEADERS CLAMOR FOR BREXIT DEAL


      ATTRIBUTIONS:

      Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes

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

      46 min
    • Roger Stone Arrested, Venezuela’s Crisis, and Merkel Steps Down from CDU

      LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

      A key Trump advisor is arrested! Angela Merkel steps down from CDU! And what’s happening in Venezuela? The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Tony, and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

      DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

      02:20 - Venezuela is in a Pickle

      18:20 - FBI Arrests Roger Stone, Key Trump Advisor

      38:25 - Merkel Steps Down From CDU

       

      Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

      46 min
    • Government Shutdown Updates, LA Teacher’s Strike Ends, and Jack Ma

      LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

      Government shutdown updates! The LA Teacher’s Strike finally ends! And Jack Ma! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Evan, and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.

      DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES:

      01:53 -  Virginia Pilot Updates on the Government Shutdown

      https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/nation/article_323b9306-7fa1-510f-a4a4-a202a97fa85a.html

      14:53 -  LA Teacher's Strike Ending

      https://www.npr.org/2019/01/22/687374562/a-deal-in-the-la-teachers-strike-now-union-members-to-vote

      32:02 - Jack Ma - Communist CEO

      https://www.fairobserver.com/region/asia_pacific/jack-ma-alibaba-group-china-communist-party-capitalist-business-news-headlines-23909/

      ATTRIBUTIONS:

      Live show edited to podcast format by Emely Morel

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

      48 min
    • The Government Shutdown Continues, FBI and DOJ Probes Revived, and Conflicting Protests.

      LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST

      MONDAY 1/21 | GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31! HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES! And ALTERCATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson, Julius Toth and Amelia Winger for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio.


      01:35 -  GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31

      01:35 -  According to Time

      15:31 - HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES

      32:06 - ALTERCATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL


      ATTRIBUTIONS:

      Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes

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

      47 min

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