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- We Live in a Society
After a week's hiatus, the panel is back for the 5th episode of the season where we are reminded once again that we live in a society full of controversy and uncertainty. The stories this week are:
- Gideon taking a look at the vaccine mandate for employees of Arizona's public universities at the start of the episode and leading an impromptu discussion of the controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix comedy special at the end of the episode
- John talking about the new FX show about the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Impeachment: American Crime Story
- Kirsten discussing some recent developments in the cold case of the Zodiac Killer
This episode was recorded on October 15th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis, the transition from the (unheard on the podcast version of this show) break is "Careless Whisper" by George Michael and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to see how much this show can change at the drop of a hat, both are @review_squared.
58 min - RERUN: A Conversation with Janelle Salanga
This episode contains some strong language. This is a rerun of season 2, episode 18 from the end of December 2020 because the panel is taking a much needed break this week. If you're an ASU student, have a restful fall break. If you are not, all the same, stay well. New, live episodes will resume next week (October 18th) at 7pm MST on Blaze Radio.
On the last of three parts of our holiday special and the season 2 finale, journalist Janelle Salanga is on once again as a guest panelist to talk with the panel (Gideon, Kirsten, John, Alejandro and Haley) about Public Media for All, and on diversity, equity and inclusion in journalism more generally. You can find Janelle's Substack here, The Objective here (Janelle's recent Q&A with J.C. Polk and Ernesto Aguilar about Public Media for All too) and Janelle on Twitter, they're @janelle_cpp over there. This episode was recorded on December 18th, 2020. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, announcements about our future and more, both are now @review_squared.
1 hr 19 min - It's the Remix to Corruption
The panel is bigger once again, with our regular contributor Ethan Pelland back talking about international affairs on this episode as everyone focuses on corruption, both of the political and moral kind on the 4th episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon discussing the recent conviction of R. Kelly on sex trafficking charges and racketeering
- John talking about the recent increase in unruly flight passengers in the US
- Ethan explaining the persecution of attorney Steven Donziger because he was the lawyer for the winning side of a court case that led to a massive settlement for damages against Chevron in Ecuador
- Kirsten outlining and giving updates on the case of Gannon Stauch, a 11 year old kid who disappeared back in 2020 and was found dead
This episode was recorded on October 1st. Our live show (and in turn, new episodes) resumes on Friday, October 15th at 7pm MST on blazeradioonline.com. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis, the transition from the (unheard on the podcast version of this show) break is "My Girl is a Soul Girl" by Lon Rogers & The Soul Benders and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to see where which Blaze Radio show we're picking online fights with next, both are @review_squared.
56 min - Lies, Disappearances and the Police (w/ Sarah Nelson)
Gideon and Kirsten are joined this week in really good discussions by Sarah Nelson, a public policy student at ASU on the 3rd episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon taking one (hopefully) final look at the Maricopa County "audit" as the report about it is released that leads to a discussion on voting rights
- Kirsten giving updates on the case of Gabby Petito and leading a discussion on "missing white woman syndrome"
- Sarah discussing a story of a recent death of a man in police custody in downtown Phoenix and some parts of the Department of Justice inquiry into the Phoenix Police Department
This episode was recorded on September 24th. You can find Sarah on most social media platforms under the username @heysarahnelson. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis, the transition from the (unheard on the podcast version of this show) break is "Broadway Shing-A-Ling Part 1" by The Soulsations and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to learn more about this show, both are @review_squared.
56 min - It is All at Least a Little Disappointing
It's a small panel this week but the stories are still big as always and are all disappointing (or even tragic, depending on what you think) on the 2nd episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon tackling both the intro story about SRP's controversial decision to expand a natural gas-burning power plant and the final story about Nicki Minaj venturing into anti-vaxx tweeting in the most ridiculous way possible
- John discussing "the teens these days" stealing random stuff from their schools as a part of a TikTok trend
- Kirsten taking a look at a still developing story of the disappearance of Gabrielle Petito
This episode was recorded on September 17th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis, the transition from the (unheard on the podcast version of this show) break is "FourFiveSeconds" by Rihanna and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to figure out the answers to some of our mysterious undertakings, both are @review_squared.
50 min - Make Us Your Leader (Please Don't)
The panel makes a long-awaited return to being live in the studio and asks to become the Supreme Ruling Council in the season premiere of the 4th season. This episode is Haley's final episode this season as a regular member of the panel (she will be missed) and Ethan will be on the show biweekly this season (at least we have Ethan around sometimes). The stories this week are:
- Gideon looking into the national debate about COVID restrictions and school board politics colliding here in Arizona
- John discussing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer publicly criticizing the decision to uphold the recent Texas anti-abortion law pending lower courts looking into it
- Ethan explaining a bit on what is happening in Afghanistan during and in the aftermath of the US withdrawal, along with discussing the article in the New Yorker, "The Other Afghan Women"
- Kirsten looking back on the infamous Slenderman stabbing in Waukesha, Wisconsin as one the girls involved gets released
- Haley talking about the AZ Cardinals starting their season against the Titans, ASU football facing UNLV as they unveil their redesigned helmets, the Sun Devil Stadium field being redone to commemorate 9/11 and Herm Edwards talking about his memories of the day of 9/11
This episode was recorded on September 10th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and to see our platform for Supreme Ruling Council, both are @review_squared.
1 hr - Kind of Odd, Don't You Think?
The panel, minus Ethan and Kirsten, come back from a brief hiatus on the 17th (and final) episode of the season, just to go on a longer one for the summer. This episode is also Alejandro's last as a member of the panel, he will be missed. The stories this week are:
- Gideon updating everyone on the latest twists of the ongoing Arizona ballot audit ordered by the State Senate.
- John discussing the recent CDC guidance which said vaccinated people do not have to wear a face mask.
- Alejandro reviewing Olivia Rodrigo's new album, SOUR.
- Haley talking about the rather odd increase in no-hitter games in the MLB and how it happened.
This episode was recorded on May 21st. Regular episodes of the show will be back in August, keep an eye out for special episodes until then. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are @review_squared.
56 min - Ballot Audits, Newsroom Pay and Indie Film
The discussions were big even as half of the panel (Ethan, Kirsten and Haley) are away on the 16th episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon explaining the ongoing Arizona ballot audit ordered by the State Senate.
- John discussing a NewsGuild pay equity study that showed massive racial and gender pay disparities in Gannett owned newsrooms and what it showed about pay at the Arizona Republic.
- Alejandro talking about blockbusters like Mortal Kombat crowding out independent film.
This episode was recorded on April 30th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are @review_squared.
1 hr - Who Matters? What Matters?
An important aspect of any story is the answer to the questions of "Who matters?" and "What matters?" and the panel takes stock of that as John and Haley are away on the 15th episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon talking about the push by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to resume executions and the death penalty more broadly.
- Ethan taking a look at the announcement of a U.S. withdrawal deadline from Afghanistan and what that means.
- Kirsten discussing an upcoming STARZ documentary, "Confronting a Killer" and the broader issue of who gets targeted for violent crime.
- Alejandro reflecting with the panel on this past year with COVID.
This episode was recorded on April 16th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are @review_squared.
57 min - Gideon talking about the push by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to resume executions and the death penalty more broadly.
- What's Past is Present and Future
Things that have happened lead to things that are happening (and more to come) and these stories this week are no exception as Alejandro is away on the 14th episode of the season. The stories this week are:
- Gideon taking a look at the failed attempt to unionize Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama and how it may just be getting started, all the same.
- John talking about Tucker Carlson coming under fire (once again) for using white nationalist rhetoric.
- Ethan explaining the ongoing blockade in Yemen and some background information of the conflict.
- Kirsten discussing the case of Crystal Theobald's death and how it was solved in light of a new Netflix documentary.
- Haley going through her top 5 picks of new jerseys in the MLB, MLS and the WNBA.
This episode was recorded on April 9th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are @review_squared.
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About The Review Squared
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The Review Squared is a weekly news analysis and student lifestyle radio show and podcast on Blaze Radio broadcasting from Phoenix and Washington, DC with regular panelists Gideon Kariuki, John Brown,…
Ethan Pelland, Kirsten Dorman and Haley Smilow. Catch us live on blazeradioonline.com Fridays at 7pm MST. Blaze Radio is Arizona State University's student radio station.