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The Zeitgeist: February 21, 2016


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EPISODE 26: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses Taylor Swift vs. Kanye, the current state of the Presidential race, Parmesan-gate, the new Titanic, pulling down the Pope, and more. Enjoy!

 

THIS WEEK’S TOPICS

 

 

The Sizzle

 

Taylor Swift calls out Kanye at the Grammys? http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/02/16/taylor-swift-made-pointed-response-kanye-west-during-her-grammy-speech/80438934/

 

Politics

 

Nevada Republican Caucus/South Carolina Democratic Primary: http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/election-2016/primary-forecast/nevada-republican/#polls-only AND http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/election-2016/primary-forecast/south-carolina-democratic/#polls-only

 

Odd News

 

Florida teen poses as doctor: http://6abc.com/news/police-teen-arrested-after-posing-as-doctor-in-florida/1203872/

 

Health & Science

 

Instead of Parmesan, do you want wood pulp with your pasta? http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-16/the-parmesan-cheese-you-sprinkle-on-your-penne-could-be-wood

 

Business

 

Will you be on the next Titanic? http://qz.com/616319/the-titanic-ii-a-faithful-replica-of-the-doomed-ship-is-preparing-for-passengers-by-2018/

 

What We Don’t Care About

 

Anyone saying that President Obama shouldn't nominate a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/16/opinion/in-election-years-a-history-of-confirming-court-nominees.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FMcConnell%2C%20Mitch&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=4&pgtype=collection AND http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/18/upshot/should-obama-pick-nominee-your-answer-may-depend-on-how-much-history-you-know.html?_r=0

 

The Tomfool of the Week

 

Don't pull the Pope down! http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/17/world/pope-francis-mexico-stumble/

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