Rational Radio

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Since the dawn of the internet and instant global communication, slow news days have become a thing of the past. There is new news all the time. Welcome to Rational Radio, home to rational discussions... more

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January 21, 2019 WHIP News in 2019, Talking About Bias, and Buzzfeed’s Explosive Report | Rational Radio
FRIDAY 1/18 | Join hosts Tony and Amarynth as they discuss the news department’s plan for the spring semester, bias in the media and news selection, and Buzzfeed’s latest report on the Russia investigation on this episode of Rational Radio.

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1:15 - WHIP News Department’s Semester Plan

20:52 - Bias in the Media and News Selection

36:22 - This May Be the Smoking Gun in the Russia Investigation
NOTE: The contents of this Buzzfeed News report have since been partially disputed by the Special Counsel. Buzzfeed News has maintained the claims made in its original report. More information can be found in this report by the Hill.

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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December 09, 2018 Racist 'Jingle Bells' Parody, Bullying on the Bus, and PETA's New Idioms | Rational Radio
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FRIDAY 12/07 | Two students in New Hampshire sing a song about the KKK to the tune of 'Jingle Bells', an Ohio dad makes his daughter walk five miles to school after bullying a student on the bus, and PETA suggests new idioms to prevent 'anti-animal language'. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
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2:48 - Recording: Students sing song about KKK to ‘Jingle Bells’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/recording-students-sing-song-about-kkk-to-jingle-bells/2018/12/03/17269f7e-f740-11e8-8642-c9718a256cbd_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0cc25d623c42
14:23 - Ohio dad makes girl walk miles to school for bullying on bus
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46471438
30:08 - Rudy Giuliani’s typo became an anti-Trump message. He blamed Twitter, but this Atlanta man pranked him.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2018/12/05/rudy-giulianis-typo-became-an-anti-trump-message-he-blamed-twitter-this-atlanta-man-pranked-him/?utm_term=.c1d668655357
37:00 - PETA's suggestion to change commonly used idioms invites mirth of internet
https://mashable.com/article/peta-anti-animal-language-twitter/#bBxvfDtcXmqu
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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December 06, 2018 George HW Bush, US-China Trade War, and Trump Ducks Meeting with Putin | Rational Radio
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DATE 12/05 | Join hosts Julius, Alesia, and Evan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss George H.W. Bush's funeral and legacy, updates on the US-China trade war, and the cancelled G20 Summit meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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1:52 - George Herbert Walker Bush's Funeral
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-state-funeral-for-george-hw-bush-mourners-to-include-all-living-us-presidents/2018/12/05/952dcc72-f87f-11e8-8d64-4e79db33382f_story.html?utm_term=.54524d183ea0
15:25 - Updates on the US - China Trade War
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/02/business/trade-truce-china-us.html
30:58 - Russia Laughs as Trump Ducks G20 Summit Meeting with Putin
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/30/russians-at-g-20-chide-trump-for-canceling-putin-meeting-blame-us-politics.html
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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December 04, 2018 MI6 Warns Russia, International Climate Conference, and Hope for Coral Reefs | Rational Radio
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MONDAY 12/03 | Russian tanks begin lining up on Ukraine's border, the International Climate Conference kicks off in Poland, and a groundbreaking coral reef method is accidentally discovered. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Russia, climate change, and coral reef recovery.
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05:41 - Russian Tanks Massing On Ukraine's Border
https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-putting-tanks-on-border-11567237?fbclid=IwAR0v7VAZr2Qmn9R_4zYMsR8DlV4nH9TH7uuh-ZTGSzSdULEgj-jtc3C1jVE
18:23 - 'Don't Underestimate Us' - MI6 Chief Warns Russia In Rare Speech
https://news.sky.com/story/mi6-chief-warns-rogue-states-dont-underestimate-us-11570425
26:52 - High Stakes As International Climate Conference Begins
https://www.npr.org/2018/12/03/671243911/high-stakes-as-international-climate-conference-begins
35:47 - Sir David Attenborough Speaks At Climate Conference
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46398057
40:06 - Groundbreaking Coral Reef Recovery Method Accidentally Discovered By A Scientist
https://greatlakesledger.com/2018/12/03/groundbreaking-coral-reef-recovery-method-accidentally-discovered-by-a-scientist/
47:06 - In Twist, Trump Now Bemoaning Military Spending As ‘Crazy’
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/in-twist-trump-bemoans-military-spending-as-crazy
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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December 01, 2018 Dallas Officer Indicted, Obstruction Appeals, and a Face Transplant Transformation | Rational Radio
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FRIDAY 11/30 | A Dallas police officer is indicted for murder charges after killing a man in his own apartment, a man is convicted of obstruction after refusing to open the door for police, and a patient describes his journey following a face transplant. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
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2:11 - Dallas Police Officer Who Shot Man In His Own Apartment Indicted
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/30/us/dallas-police-officer-botham-jean/index.html
15:45 - Man Convicted Of Obstruction For Refusing To Open His Door For Police
https://theappeal.org/man-convicted-of-obstruction-for-refusing-to-open-his-door-for-police/?fbclid=IwAR2Vqdq8O_eF_Fz1HcLWNTL9AHUvYf8lLrQxic2zhQSlNtdmfAkq_o9NqX8
30:32 - Face Transplant Patient Reveals Incredible Transformation
https://news.sky.com/story/its-been-well-worth-it-face-transplant-patient-reveals-incredible-transformation-11567561?fbclid=IwAR3GooE2MII3IBgV3mXGi6Bianfc_qg0ls_NOx0i6tBskAkodPaYEd7PKuQ
35:21 - Southwest Apologizes After Employee At California Airport Reportedly Mocked Young Girl Named Abcde
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/11/30/southwest-apologizes-after-employee-at-john-wayne-airport-reportedly-mocked-young-passenger-over-her-name/
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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November 29, 2018 Updates on Jim Acosta, Dr. Ford, as Trump Makes Accusations of Treason | Rational Radio
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WEDNESDAY 11/28 | The White House holds a press briefing after again trying to revoke CNN's Jim Acosta's press pass, Dr. Ford is still receiving death threats after her testimony, and President Trump retweets a post accusing prominent Democrats of treason. Join Julius, Evan, and Alecia for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio.
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1:18 - CNN’s Jim Acosta Back In White House Briefings
https://www.politico.com/story/2018/11/27/acosta-sanders-cnn-press-briefing-1019428
14:46 - An Update On Dr. Ford And Justice Kavanaugh
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dont-worry-brett-kavanaugh-is-still-coaching-girls-basketball_us_5bfea579e4b0d23c2138aace
30:59 - President Trump vs. Deputy Attorney General Rosentein
https://www.newsweek.com/did-trump-just-accuse-rod-rosenstein-treason-president-retweets-image-showing-1234904
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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November 27, 2018 Tear Gas Fired at Migrants and NASA's InSight Lands on Mars | Rational Radio
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MONDAY 11/26 | U.S. agents fire tear gas at a group of migrants as they try to cross the border into the United States, while NASA's InSight lander reaches Mars. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on immigration policy and space exploration on this episode of Rational Radio.
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6:36 - U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants, Briefly Close Tijuana Border Entry
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/25/670687806/u-s-agents-spray-tear-gas-at-migrants-briefly-close-tijuana-border-entry
18:20 - Border Patrol Foundation President Says Tear-Gassing Migrants Is Fine Because It’s ‘Natural’
https://www.complex.com/life/2018/11/border-patrol-foundation-president-claims-using-tear-gar-on-migrants-is-fine-because-its-natural
33:52 - NASA's InSight Lander Safely Touches Down On Mars
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mars-landing-nasa-insight-lander-safely-touches-down-on-mars-today-2018-11-26
Edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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November 17, 2018 Trump vs. CNN, Title IX Changes, and NJ Couple's GoFundMe Scam | Rational Radio
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FRIDAY 11/16 | A judge orders the White House to restore Jim Acosta's press credentials, Betsy DeVos announces enhanced protections for students accused of sexual assault, and an NJ couple is arrested for lying about their GoFundMe campaign. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world.
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3:35 - Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668359711/judge-rules-in-favor-of-cnn-temporarily-restores-correspondents-credential
16:15 - Education Dept. Proposes Enhanced Protection For Students Accused Of Sexual Assault https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668556728/education-dept-proposes-enhanced-protection-for-students-accused-of-sexual-assau
29:09 - New Jersey Couple's GoFundMe Campaign To Help Homeless Man 'Was Predicated On A Lie'
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/15/668454611/new-jersey-couples-gofundme-campaign-to-help-homeless-man-was-predicated-on-a-li
36:00 - More Than 600 People Now Missing In California's Deadliest Fire
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/16/668552010/more-than-600-people-now-missing-in-californias-deadliest-fire
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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November 15, 2018 The School to Prison Pipeline with Frank Cervone | Rational Radio
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WEDNESDAY 11/14 | Join hosts Tony and Julius on this episode of Rational Radio as they interview special guest Frank Cervone from Child Advocates and discuss the school to prison pipeline and its effects on school systems, nationally and in Philadelphia.
Philly Tribune article discussing the problem:
http://www.phillytrib.com/news/addressing-racial-bias-and-school-to-prison-pipeline/article_d0c334b3-0d9f-52f9-bc80-206edbcb19fc.html
An academic overview of the issue:
http://pacenterofexcellence.pitt.edu/documents/ID%20and%20CJS%20in%20PA%2012%2013%2012%20-%20final%20copy%20sent%20to%20MHJAC.pdf
Frank Cervone - Support Center for Child Advocates
https://sccalaw.org/the-legals-lifetime-achievement-awards/
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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November 13, 2018 Florida Recount, California Wildfires, and Surveillance in China | Rational Radio
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MONDAY 11/12 | Trump urges Florida officials to end the recount efforts, the California wildfires continue to spread, and Chinese authorities deploy a surveillance tool that could ID people based on how they walk. Join hosts Tony and Dan for discussions on recounts, wildfires, and gait recognition on this episode of Rational Radio.
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7:51 - Trump Urges End To Florida Recount, Democrats Seek Extension
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election/trump-urges-end-to-florida-recount-democrats-seek-extension-idUSKCN1NH1U8
17:50 - Stan Lee Dead At 95
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/12/106322838/a-marvel-of-a-man-stan-lee-dead-at-95
22:19 - Death Toll In California Wildfire Climbs To At Least 31
https://www.npr.org/2018/11/11/666817955/death-toll-in-california-wildfires-climbs-to-at-least-31
32:12 - Chinese ‘Gait Recognition’ Tech IDs People By How They Walk
https://apnews.com/bf75dd1c26c947b7826d270a16e2658a
Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL
Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada
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How many episodes does Rational Radio have?

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