The Edge with Mark Thompson

Georgia's elections are so compromised and vulnerable that it would be ridiculous and funny if it weren't so critical to representing the people's voice in the voting process. While a recount goes on in Ga. we talk to Jordan Wilkie who was part of the team that broke the story of how broken the Georgia election really is.  His stories can be found at the website http://whowhatwhy.org Then, director, writer and star of the new movie, Lez Bomb, Jenna Laurenzo, joins J.Elvis Weinstein and Mark Thompson to talk about the comedy. Contact us at: [email protected] 00:3:40 Mark welcome and intro episode 3:40-24:50  Ga. election story with investigative journalist Jordan      Wilkie 24:50-1:04:00 Director and Star of Movie, Lez Bomb, Jenna Laurenzo  joins Mark and J Elvis Weinstein

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted.

He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence.

During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13.

A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers’ prodding, even wrote a children’s book about his mission to the moon.

Here is a link to Al Worden’s other books as well.

Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through. Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms.

The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law.


00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode

5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics

31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life

1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif’s Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)

As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13. A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers' prodding, even wrote a children's book about his mission to the moon. Here is a link to Al Worden's other books as well.  Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through.  Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms. The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law.   00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode 5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics 31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life 1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif's Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)

The Indignities of Being a Woman is the new audio book from comedy writers, Merrill Markoe and Megan Koester.

The book details (in an entertaining way because they ARE comedy writers) the ways in which societies around the world have discounted women in society with a resentment and denial of their critical place in societies and cultures.

J. Elvis Weinstein joins Mark with Merrill and Megan.

The episode starts with political analyst, Michael Shure. Michael explains how mid-term election polling is done and what it’s indicating so far.

Michael also shares his thoughts on the politics of the Brett Kavanaugh nomination and the likely outcome.

Reach us at [email protected]

00-04:45 Mark intro

04:45-23:40 Michael Shure

23:40-1:33:50 Merrill Markoe, Megan Koester and J. Elvis Weinstein

(warning for explicit language and occasional mature themes)

The Indignities of Being a Woman is the new audio book from comedy writers, Merrill Markoe and Megan Koester. The book details (in an entertaining way because they ARE comedy writers) the ways in which societies around the world have discounted women in society with a resentment and denial of their critical place in societies and cultures. J. Elvis Weinstein joins Mark with Merrill and Megan. The episode starts with political analyst, Michael Shure.  Michael explains how mid-term election polling is done and what it's indicating so far. Michael also shares his thoughts on the politics of the Brett Kavanaugh nomination and the likely outcome. Reach us at [email protected] 00-04:45 Mark intro 04:45-23:40 Michael Shure  23:40-1:33:50 Merrill Markoe, Megan Koester and J. Elvis Weinstein      (warning for explicit language and occasional mature themes)

Comic and political analyst, Alonzo Bodden, alonzobodden.com is funny and is everywhere…On network television, providing political commentary on the TYT network and comedic moments on NPR’s show Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.

His life has taken him from work as a mechanic building Stealth Fighters to comedy clubs and a rise through a primetime, comedy reality show, Last Comic Standing, that vaulted him to a new level of success.

(24:50) Alonzo talks with Mark Thompson and J Elvis Weinstein and the three get into talk of politics and the contemporary issues facing the two party system as well reflecting on Obama and some of the disappointment with political realities confronting that administration.

Before Alonzo, Mark Thompson talks with political analyst, Michael Shure, about the Supreme Court nomination process and Mark suggests there are many parts of the process that might be broken.

The two discuss the mid-terms and answer a listener email.

:00-1:50 Mark Intro

1:50-24:50 Michael Shure on Politics

24:50-1:27:00 Alonzo Bodden with J Elvis Weinstein and M.Thompson

Comic and political analyst, Alonzo Bodden, alonzobodden.com is funny and is everywhere...On network television, providing political commentary on the TYT network  and comedic moments on NPR's show Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me.   His life has taken him from work as a mechanic building Stealth Fighters to comedy clubs and a rise through a primetime, comedy reality show, Last Comic Standing, that vaulted him to a new level of success. (24:50) Alonzo talks with Mark Thompson and J Elvis Weinstein and the three get into talk of politics and the contemporary issues facing the two party system as well reflecting on Obama and some of the disappointment with political realities confronting that administration. Before Alonzo, Mark Thompson talks with political analyst, Michael Shure, about the Supreme Court nomination process and Mark suggests there are many parts of the process that might be broken. The two discuss the mid-terms and answer a listener email. :00-1:50 Mark Intro 1:50-24:50 Michael Shure on Politics 24:50-1:27:00 Alonzo Bodden with J Elvis Weinstein and M.Thompson

Two voices of progressive comedy: Ron Placone and Graham Elwood.

Both on Jimmy Dore’s show and also on the Progressive Comedy Tour they get out their viewpoint without the intense harshness that’s become commonplace in today’s politically charged conversations and performances.

It’s not all politics. Mark asks Graham about his one night marriage to a stripper in Las Vegas and, in a moment with less levity, Graham also talks about his home being foreclosed upon as a result of predatory banking practices.

How do the different crowds nationwide react to the comedy and today’s political situation is among what’s covered in this episode.

contact us at: [email protected]

00-2:05 Mark welcome

2:05-56:05 Mark speaks with Graham Elwood and Ron Placone

Two voices of progressive comedy: Ron Placone and Graham Elwood. Both on Jimmy Dore's show and also on the Progressive Comedy Tour they get out their viewpoint without the intense harshness that's become commonplace in today's politically charged conversations and performances. It's not all politics.  Mark asks Graham about his one night marriage to a stripper in Las Vegas and, in a moment with less levity, Graham also talks about his home being foreclosed upon as a result of predatory banking practices. How do the different crowds nationwide react to the comedy and today's political situation is among what's covered in this episode. contact us at: [email protected] 00-2:05 Mark welcome 2:05-56:05 Mark speaks with Graham Elwood and Ron Placone

One of the hit docu-series of the year has been, Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist. (Netflix)

This baffling true crime story starts with the grisly death of a pizza delivery guy who robs a bank with a bomb around his neck — and the story only gets weirder from there.

Director Barbara Schroeder sits in with the crew and tells the story of how this project came to her and how she wrestled with bringing it to life.

Mark Thompson is joined by Heather Ankeny and J Elvis Weinstein for the conversation with Barbara Schroeder.

The show begins with political specialist, Michael Shure, returning to update the mid-term elections.

Mark expresses concern about the safety and integrity of the election process in America. Can there be free and fair elections in America anymore?

Michael and Mark talk about the White House dinner celebrating the Christian right.

00-3:35 Mark intro

3:35-25:41 Michael Shure and Mark talk politics

25:41-1:20:00 Director Barbara Schroeder on her Netflix documentary