An armed white supremacist has committed the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand's history. Will New Zealand commit to plans for increased gun control? Thirty-three parents have been caught in a multimillion-dollar college admissions scandal. Why do the wealthy cheat? The main topic of this episode is cancel culture. We talk about notable celebrity apologies, lax Hollywood laws, arguments for cancel culture, and Disney's recent rehiring of director James Gunn.

Trump is planning to declare a national emergency to build his wall. What tone does this set for future presidents? A man in Colordao killed a mountain lion with his bare hands. Does he have anything else to fear? Amazon is pulling out of New York. Does this send a signal to other corporations looking for large government incentives? This episode's topic is "The Good Samaritan Lies," and James J. Hatfield joins the conversation to talk about his story, "Soviet Muffin," and his views on altruism. Why do we do good? Are all good deeds secretly selfish? Lynette Crews joins the conversation.

The East Coast is being ravaged by the polar vortex. Are you staying warm? Jussie Smollett of Empire makes a statment while recovering from an attack. Is it a hate crime? President Trump has already raised millions for his re-election campaign. What have the voters learned from the 2016 election? Our main topic for this episode is religion and dating, how faith affects our communities and the personal decisions we make in life. Fodie's partner, Sarah Foster, joins the conversation.

Hurricane Michael has caused over 200 miles of destruction on just its second day after landfall in Florida. Is our lack of action on climate change going to create worse natural disasters? The Ark Encounter is failing to attract visitors. Could its anti-LGBTQ stance have anything to do with it? Sarah joins the conversation to talk about online dating and its effect on our love lives.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MUSE is now The Close Read.

A farmer discovers a doorstop is actually a meteorite worth $100,000. Young people are garnering fame by posting the same image on Instagram everyday. Brett Kavanuagh is a step closer to confirmation. The main topic for this episode is "My Future Self & I." Guests Fodie and Rutendo join the conversation, along with writer Linda McMullen who discusses her story, "Life Drawing", and thinking about the future.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MUSE is now The Close Read.

A recent data breach has affected 50 million user accounts on Facebook. Is any part of the internet safe? The GOP has delayed Brett Kavanuagh's confirmaiton process to allow the FBI to conduct a background investigation into the sexual allegations made against him. Will this moment in American history create long-lasting change? The main topic for this episode is "The Institution of Friendship". Guests Ava and Bryce join the conversation, along with writer Elise Demeter who discusses her story, "Seven Year Itch", and her experience with toxic friendships.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MUSE is now The Close Read.

A woman broke the record for the fastest human on a bike. Can Fodie do better? (No.) Brett Kavanuagh's accuser has identified herself. Why all the social media backlash? Another shooting happened in Maryland. So begins another cycle of the gun control debate? Our main topic this episode is marijuana legalization: pros and cons, who's against, who's for, and who gets caught in the midde.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MUSE is now The Close Read.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has rescinded its decision to add a popular category. Is the glamour and glitz around award shows fading? In more recent news, Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual misconduct during high school. Should this affect his nomination? Our main topic this episode is how effective boycotts are, and the reactions to Kaepernick's protests we've seen.

I'D LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUR MUSE is now The Close Read.