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  • 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

    46 min
  • 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
    43 min
  • 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
    46 min
  • 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
    50 min
  • 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
    46 min
  • 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
    46 min
  • 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
    49 min
  • 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
    41 min
  • 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
    49 min
  • 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
    47 min

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