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FRIDAY 11/09 | Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss Wednesday night's shooting in Thousand Oaks and what can be done to address mental health and gun control in the United States.

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4:25 - Thousand Oaks Gunman Went from Marine Vet to Mass Shooter

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/09/us/thousand-oaks-shooting/index.html

17:47 - Focusing on Mental Health and Gun Reform

31:20 - How Can the U.S. Address These Issues?

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

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WEDNESDAY 11/7 | Join hosts Tony, Julius, Evan, and Alesia on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss the results of the recent midterm elections, how the Trump administration is handling the migrant caravan and Mueller investigation, and the recent demands for accountability following the election.

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1:15 - Midterm Recap - What Happened in Pennsylvania?

16:48 - The Trump Administration on the Caravan, Jeff Sessions’ Resignation, and the Mueller Investigation

33:30 - Mueller Would Be Asked to Testify Publicly If Fired by Trump

https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/415491-dems-plan-to-bring-in-mueller-for-televised-hearings-if-trump-fires?amp

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada

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MONDAY 11/5 | Julie from Temple News stops by to discuss Temple News' voting guide for Pennsylvania voters, media outlets pull President Trump's controversial immigration ad, and a mystery asteroid traveling through our solar system could be looking for signs of life. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world.

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0:25 - Interview with Julie from Temple News

https://longform.temple-news.com/voter-guide-midterms-2018/

19:51 - NBC, Fox News pull Trump immigration ad, Facebook blocks paid promotion

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/nbc-pulls-trump-immigration-ad-after-backlash-n931356

34:07 - Mystery interstellar asteroid Oumuamua 'could be gigantic alien solar sail sent to look for signs of life

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/mystery-interstellar-asteroid-oumuamua-could-be-gigantic-alien-solar-sail-sent-to-look-for-signs-of-a3979891.html

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada

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FRIDAY 11/02 | Google employees stage a walkout protesting the company's handling of sexual harassment, the use of SNAP to purchase sugary drinks sparks a debate, and a new study shows climate change, gun violence, and mental health as the main causes of stress amongst Generation Z. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Google, soda, and mental health on this episode of Rational Radio.

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3:00 - Google Walkout: Employees Stage Protest Over Handling of Sexual Harassment

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/01/technology/google-walkout-sexual-harassment.html

15:54 - Food Stamps for Soda: Time to End Billion-Dollar Subsidy For Sugary Drinks?

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/10/29/659634119/food-stamps-for-soda-time-to-end-billion-dollar-subsidy-for-sugary-drinks

32:45 - Nurse Faces Trial in Germany in Deaths of 100 Patients

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/30/world/europe/germany-nurse-patient-deaths-100.html

38:55 - Generation Z Reported the Most Mental Health Problems, and Gun Violence is the Biggest Stressor

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/30/health/generation-z-stress-report-trnd/index.html

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada

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WEDNESDAY 10/31 | Federal officials threaten to crack down on Philadelphia's plans to establish safe injection sites in the city, President Trump reignites the debate over ending birthright citizenship, and the chief Brexit negotiator expects a deal by November 21st. Join hosts Julius, Evan, and Alesia for a rational look at current events and politics around the world.

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1:25 - Feds Threaten to Crack Down on Safe Injection Sites in Philadelphia

https://www.phillymag.com/news/2018/08/30/supervised-injection-site-philadelphia/

15:23 - Indiana's Democratic Senator Makes Racial Gaffe

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-sen-joe-donnelly-takes-heat-for-awkward-comment-on-hiring-minority-staffers-says-he-misspoke

22:56 - End Birthright Citizenship

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-claims-14th-amendment-doesnt-apply-to-illegal-immigrants-although-top-aides-say-its-undecided/

30:00 - UK Chief Brexit Negotiator Expects Deal by November 21st

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/uk-chief-brexit-negotiator-expects-deal-nov-21-58876059

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada

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MONDAY 10/29 | Around 250 organizations promised that 100% of their plastic packaging would be reused, recycled, or composted within seven years, and eleven people were killed in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.

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8:29 - Plastic Waste Elimination Pledge by 2025 Attracts More Big Firms

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45988589

17:34 - Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46002549

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FRIDAY 10/26 | A Florida man is arrested in connection with the mail bomb campaign targeting critics of President Trump, while a 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges. The European Parliament approves a ban on single-use plastic, and Megyn Kelly's show is cancelled. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country and world on Rational Radio.

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4:25 - US Mail Bombs: Man Held After Campaign Against Trump Critics

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45996655

20:00 - Fatal ‘Swatting’ Hoaxer Faces More Charges

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45990693

28:35 - European Parliament Approves Ban On Some Single-Use Plastics, Reductions On Others

https://www.npr.org/2018/10/26/660843753/european-parliament-approves-ban-on-single-use-plastics

35:14 - Megyn Kelly Out At NBC’s ‘Today’ Show

https://www.npr.org/2018/10/25/660644000/megyn-kelly-out-at-nbc-after-blackface-remarks

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada

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WEDNESDAY 10/24 | Explosive devices were sent to prominent Democratic leaders, Georgia's Republican gubernatorial nominee expresses concern over the right to vote, and the BBC details hidden prison camps in China. Join hosts Tony, Evan, and Julius for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.

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3:42 - ‘Explosive Device’ Sent to Clinton and Obama

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45969100

18:13 - In Leaked Audio, Brian Kemp Expresses Concern Over Georgians Exercising Their Right to Vote

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/brian-kemp-leaked-audio-georgia-voting-745711/

34:27 - China’s Hidden Prison Camps

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/China_hidden_camps

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MONDAY 10/22 | Journalist Carl Bernstein says that President Trump is ready to challenge the results of the midterm elections if Republicans lose, while the President also states that the US will withdraw from an arms control treaty with Russia. Finally, posthumous essays by Stephen Hawking advise humans to leave Earth. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world.

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4:45 - Trump Preparing to Call Midterms ‘Illegitimate’ if Democrats Take Power

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/carl-bernstein-trump-preparing-to-call-midterm-elections-illegitimate-if-democrats-take-power

17:14 - Trump Says US Will Withdraw From Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/oct/20/trump-us-nuclear-arms-treaty-russia

33:55 - Posthumous Essays By Stephen Hawking Discuss Climate Change and Nuclear War

https://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-hawking-humans-leave-earth-or-be-annihilated-2018-10?r=US&IR=T

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FRIDAY 10/19 | Turkish officials reveal the details of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A 9-year old boy is wrongly accused of sexual assault at a corner store, and an Adolf Hitler costume draws outrage in Nevada. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country on Rational Radio.

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3:40 - Audio Reveals Gruesome Details about Jamal Khashoggi Killing

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/17/world/europe/turkey-saudi-khashoggi-dismember.html

14:11 - Black Boy Wrongly Accused of Grabbing White Woman

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/-i-don-t-forgive-this-woman-black-boy-wrongly-accused-of-grabbing-white-woman

29:37 - Teacher’s Son’s Hitler Costume Draws Outrage

https://www.newsweek.com/g00/teachers-sons-hitler-costume-draws-outrage-mom-says-it-was-just-last-minute-1174595?i10c.encReferrer=&i10c.ua=1&i10c.dv=14

Live show edited to podcast format by EMELY MOREL

Intro music attribution: Chicago by [JCM] Canada