Two Drink Minimum at the Kitchen Table

Answer: Not people.

I watched the documentary "Wartorn 1861-2010," which covers the history of PTSD in the military and how the military has responded (or not) throughout it's history. And then I cover the numbers.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

Matt Chapman is a writer and activist from Dallas County, Iowa.

He is the chair of the Southeast Dallas County Democrats and contributes to Bleeding Heartland, Iowa Starting Line, and has had letters published in many Iowa newspapers.

Being disenfranchised until his forties and living in poverty most of his life, he is a voting rights/social justice activist and watches Iowa legislation closely.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

Jacki Hayes is a writer, artist, and mom living in Des Moines, Iowa. She's an avid reader, wannabe hiker and powerlifter, and teaches a college course on female superheroes. Jacki writes a lifestyle blog for Gen X women at jackihayes.com and will be releasing the podcast, "Stories from a Gen X Woman" on Tuesday, June 5th.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

A conversation about Robert Kennedy, Bernie, the DNC, and all things Progressive politics.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

I'm binging "Mad Men" for about the 168th time. Only this time, I have a lot of epiphanies about my childhood while enjoying the binge.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

A cotton candy episode on pop culture.

Carrie Underwoods's face, Khloe and Tristan drama, Kanye, Channing and Jenna, Cosby verdict, and a house with way too many turtles.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

We discuss the universe and other stuff.

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Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

Our government doesn't like free thinkers, or people who speak out against the powers that be, which really sorta goes against that whole First Amendment thing.

Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen

You're tired of hateful and depressing headlines, you're exhausted from Resisting, and you're wondering, what the fuck am I doing all of this for. Trust me, I get it. That's why I'm taking a moment to let you know it's okay to take a beat, to take a breath, and to take care of you. Because we need you to go the distance and to be part of the Resistance.

The who, (what countries are involved) what, (a fake bombing campaign) when, (technically, it goes back to the 1950s) why, (oil, duh) where of the conflict with Syria. Thanks for listening.

Opening song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Blues with You,” by Johan Hynynen

Closing song courtesy of Epidemic, song title, “Naked Blue,” by Christen Andersen