"Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows. ... In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it. It was inevitable that they should make that claim sooner or later: the logic of their position demanded it.” (1984, Orwell) Lighthearted dystopian-themed podcast Three Equals Five discuses fact vs feeling vs fiction vs politics vs history and how they relate to each other. Thank you! to all our ...
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Lauryn Evarts Bosstick is the entrepreneur & creator behind The Skinny Confidential, a blog, brand, podcast, and product line that reaches millions as a go-to cheeky beauty and wellness resource. Her new book, “GET THE FUCK OUT OF THE SUN” features ALL the beauty gurus you want to hear from— think Kristin Cavallari, Patrick Starrr, Lisa Vanderpump, Justin Anderson, Dr. Dennis Gross, Summer Friday’s founders, Dr. Barbara Sturm, Chriselle Lim, Stassi Schroeder, Dom Roberts, Molly Sims, and MOR ...
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We end it where it all began, at our favorite brewery. Tom, Jon, and Mike sit down one last time to discuss Aliens, UAP's, CIA, FBI, and so much more on this program wrap up. Hope everyone had a fantastic time with us. We might see you later...or not. Support the showTMJ Media által
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Casey Takes over the podcast! Who is that? Listen to find out. Also we talk about the eventuality of space exploration and finite resources. What does existential threat mean? An existential threat is a threat to something's very existence—when the continued being of something is at stake or in danger. It is used to describe threats to actual livin…
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SB-20 (North Carolina's new Abortion law)
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This topic has been something mike wanted to talk about for quite some time and its finally here. Since a new law hit NC after a few senators flipped to veto-proof the passing of this legislation we though now would be a good time to discuss abortion and where it stands in the great state of North Carolina. Support the show…
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Welcome to Three Equals Five! where we explore the trials and tribulations of love in a world where artificial intelligence has taken over and forbidden us from marrying the one thing we truly desire: cheese. Join your hosts, Jon, Tom, and Mike, as we delve into the absurdity of a dystopian future where our love lives are dictated by cold, unfeelin…
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Well maybe having too many guns is controversial. What's that mean? Take away body armor of course! Yea we are confused as well but join us for this interesting topic where pocket nukes are not off the table! Support the showTMJ Media által
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Confounding Interest in redistribution
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So the U.S government just used tax payer dollars to give to everyone at SVB so they didn't lose any money. Oh and Tom is back for this riveting episode of monumental intellectual weight lifting. Support the showTMJ Media által
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Mike and Jon talk about the military and illegal/illicit activities that military folks are drawn to within the service and when getting out. Gangs, risk seeking behavior, and what it means for a generation at war for over twenty years. Support the showTMJ Media által
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Well China has a Balloon that's exciting! Also we should have 3d printed organs by now and we are a generation away from blade runner. Enjoy folks! Support the showTMJ Media által
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So wizards of the coast just lost, and the people won. Their was joy and great celebration in the streets! Not really... Wizards is just whispering sweet nothing into the ears of the TTRPG world and some believe it. So Mike Jon and Mandy toke on this topic and discuss the ins and outs of what is happening to the beloved Dungeons and Dragons game we…
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Ripples in the Pool (Millennial Reflections on Life and Society)
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Two Millennials - that’s Mike and Jon - take a dip in a reflective pool and wade into the deep end, talking about life experiences, their views on our society, and the podcast. Join them. https://www.patreon.com/ThreeEqualsFive https://threeequalsfive.buzzsprout.com https://open.spotify.com/show/7yxcbdSbd1e8w20ooLLmuj https://podcasts.apple.com/lk/…
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Holiday Pocalypse (Spending and Debt)
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Merry Pocalypse! Jon, Mike, and Tom talk about what everyone - including the government - is doing this time of year ... using up a bunch of money that they may or may not have. Also WW3. Join us! Support the showTMJ Media által
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Left Side of the Bell Curve (Qualified Immunity)
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Are government employees above the law? Well, apparently sometimes so. The Supreme Court says so. Jon and Mike school Tom on Qualified Immunity. https://ij.org/issues/project-on-immunity-and-accountability/frequently-asked-questions-about-ending-qualified-immunity/ https://www.loc.gov/item/usrep457800/ https://www.ems1.com/ems-products/consulting-m…
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You and Ebenezer Scrooge (Wealth and Retirement)
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Jon, Mike, and Tom discuss whether retirement is a viable option. Is it reasonable for the average citizen to expect they will be able to retire, and if not, why? Jon’s been there for some years, Mike is shooting for it, and apparently Tom never will. Death is a certainty, but retirement isn’t. https://realdealretirement.com/what-scrooge-can-teach-…
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Chem-trails and Clones
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He we go again on our clone! Going down the only Chem-trail we ever known! Tom was attacked by a rabid drill-do and is currently trying out for American Engineers Got Talent. Hopefully he works out his kinks (giggity) Mike and Jon talk about the weather and the eventual fall of humankind. Support the show…
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Death Throws of Affirmative Action
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Supreme court poised to end Affirmative Action! Maybe, it's complicated as much as the oral arguments were! Tom talks about dumb mathematicians, Hard vs Soft education, while Jon generally tried to keep him on topic, but fails in the end as Mike, Jon, and Tom close out the Episode with enlistment rates among South Koreans in the U.S. Army. Oral Arg…
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bedibedipdebip That's all folks! and my last attempt at typing out Porky the Pigs classic line. Tom Jon and Mike are off to another season of random topics sprinkled with soul-crushing information like the end of the world, math, WW3, and many many more. This episode is a brief recap of season 2 followed by some meandering thoughts on the state of …
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Monarchy! What is it good for?
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Mike is lost in the wilderness and having a hard time finding his way back home, so like good co-hosts we decide to do an episode without him. Tom and Jon explore what monarchy would look like in the United States and weigh pros and cons of the institution. We also endeavored to do basic arithmetic and it goes terribly wrong. Support the show…
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Please Sir Can I Have Some More (Student Debt Bailout)
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Oh yea money for nothing baby! but wait its not enough! Its a bail out for the rich and an increase on taxes for the working class. Its doesn't go far enough...my loans are more then 20k. When forty percent of people who go to college and take out loans drop out, it really doesn't answer the underlying problems. Well luckily Tom, Jon, and Mike disc…
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Inflation Information about our Nation
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Inflation, stagnation, reeducation and more information this week about why you are less wealthy than before! Its that simple and complicated all at the same time. Check us out on Minds and joins the conversation! We also dabble in Twitter and IG @ThreeEqualsFive Support the showTMJ Media által
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Energy Man (Sustain who?)
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Tom gets kidnapped and tied to a bed! So its up to Mike and Jon to save the episode this week. There was only one option... we went nuclear, a rarely used procedure in senate voting rules.....wait not that. Energy Independence, war, affordability, "going green", and so much more! Join us as we explore this topic conversationally. Just Jon and mike.…
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Solid Altruism (The Georgia Guidestones)
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Let these be guidestones to an Age of Reason Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature. Guide reproduction wisely - improving fitness and diversity. Unite humanity with a living new language. Rule passion - faith - tradition - and all things with tempered reason. Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts. …
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The Marlboro Men (Positive Aspects of Smoking Tobacco)
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Smoking. Yeah, it's good for you. https://www.patreon.com/ThreeEqualsFive https://threeequalsfive.buzzsprout.com https://open.spotify.com/show/7yxcbdSbd1e8w20ooLLmuj https://podcasts.apple.com/lk/podcast/three-equals-five/id1590436951 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-three-equals-five-89552834 #Tobacco #Smoking #Marlboro #Cancer #Death #Pleasure …
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Blinking Sideways (UAP Federal Government Program Initiation)
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Some people would be shocked to learn that aliens have been living among us and the federal government is surveilling us. Not us. And we cover it all. And more. Not well, but we do. To truly enjoy this high brow intellectual offering, a first course suggestion is the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Hearin…
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Crime School (Prison Reform, Sentencing Requirements, Repeat Offenders)
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Prisons are a lot like high school. You’ve got lots of people from different backgrounds going through some crazy mental and emotional stuff, behaving badly, and being forced to be with each other day in and day out. And, like high schools, many prisons don’t seem to do a very good job serving the education, training, and life skill needs of prison…
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The 25th Option (Presidential Disability and Succession)
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So what happens when the President of the United States cannot perform the duties required of that role? In theory, the 25th Amendment to the Constitution provides the answer. In practice it turns out that may not always be the case and may not be straightforward. https://www.patreon.com/ThreeEqualsFive https://threeequalsfive.buzzsprout.com https:…
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One Two Three (Census Data, Government Policy, and Basic Mathematics)
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Different people have different inherent biological limitations: color recognition, spatial awareness, physical strength, processing emotions, and other. But do the masses of people have a significant limitation in their ability to visualize or understand basic mathematics - counting and percentages? What does that mean for society, democracy, and …
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This is The End (of Season 1)
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Well, it’s been a journey! To mark our 30th episode (or 29 + 1 beta/trial), Jon, Mike, and Tom talk about the path they’ve been on and what they’re looking towards. https://www.patreon.com/ThreeEqualsFive https://threeequalsfive.buzzsprout.com https://open.spotify.com/show/7yxcbdSbd1e8w20ooLLmuj https://podcasts.apple.com/lk/podcast/three-equals-fi…
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Mad Reefer (Marijuana Legislation and Legalization)
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Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. You may know them better by one of their affectionate nicknames, such as weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja and some others. It’s a plant, it grows wild, and the United States federal government says it’s a controlled illegal drug, but maybe that will soon change. Jon, Mike, and Tom discuss marijuana legislation…
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The New Neighbors (Immigration Issues)
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The Great Unwashed. Jon, Mike, and Tom discuss individuals and groups moving from one location to another, carpetbagger invasion, breeding out things, naturalization versus immigration, denouncing your nation, swearing fealty, declaring war, definition of naturalization, culture versus citizenship, post-war immigrants, individual freedom and libert…
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That Old Time Urban Redevelopment (Gentrification)
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Rich people are pushing poor people out of their homes. Or are they? Mike is back! He and Jon and Tom discuss local gentry, environmental justice and bleeding heart liberal nonprofit organizations, saving Gaea, government services proportional to taxes paid, geriatrics versus gerrymandering, affordable housing availability, property ownership, Sect…
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Who is John Rhodes? (The Lizard People Among Us)
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Lizard People. You’ve heard of them. You may even know some of them. We talk about them and don’t care whether they know it or not. Mike is out for this one and Jude takes his place. He, Jon, and Tom discuss public awareness of lizard people, the involvement of NASA, the television show V, Sleestaks and the Land of the Lost, helpful characteristics…
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The Cost of Life (Healthcare and Government Involvement)
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Some people want to keep on living and it’s gonna cost them. And cost you. Jon, Mike, and Tom discuss how much money you are worth, fiduciary tables, life insurance, a Mexican standoff versus a duel, the federal government being involved in healthcare when all other aspects of healthcare outside the military is at the state level, rising costs of h…
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MAD (Nuclear War and Mutually Assured Destruction)
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There’s SAD and then there’s MAD. We’re here to help you settle into Cold War v2.0. Jon, Mike, and Tom talk about a definition of Mutually Assured Destruction, MAD shaping world politics, the United States nuclear deterrent triad of silos and bombers and submarines, fail deadly and dead hand fail-safe launch systems, boomers lurking under the sea s…
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C I Eh (MK Ultra and the CIA)
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[Explicit Content] It seems Central Intelligence Agency has done some things that were not exactly above board. Mike, Jon, and Tom talk about staring at goats, MK Ultra scope and purpose, psychedelic drugs and unknowing participants, a guy jumping out a window, Ted Kaczynski, the imperfect mind control of Cardi B, Oscar’s Razor, midnight climax, Il…
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Cancelled (The Good and Bad of Cancel Culture)
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And it continues. Some might say that lots of people bullying someone is what is known as cancel culture. Jon, Mike, and Tom, joined by guest George (Jorge), talk about stand up comedians and hecklers, definitions of cancel culture, de-platforming, society is a marketplace, censorship, Disney’s Mulan movie and China’s Uyghur slave camps, no NGram s…
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Nelson Muntz, Personal Growth Coach (Bullying Benefits)
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And you thought bullying was bad. Following up on a discussion of bodily autonomy, Mike, Jon, and Tom talk about whether bullying is a healthy habit, the definition of bullying, national center for bullying and the need for a pro-bully coalition, bullying is an ongoing relationship, singular and plural terms, whether bullying can be bad, girls bein…
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Machina Speculatrix and Consensual Thumb Wrestling (Bodily Autonomy and Government Control)
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Bodily autonomy is apparently a thing (but without the mead and plans for pillaging coastal villages). Mike’s passionate about it. Jon gets spicy. Tom talks about dead people that said stuff. We discuss having control of your own body, the origins and definition of the term bodily autonomy, joining the Army, freely entering into a contract, moralit…
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Warmer with a Chance of Pestilence (Climate Change - Is it Really That Big a Deal?)
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It’s getting hot in here. And apparently there is some disagreement between Mike, Jon, Tom, and our guest Mandy about climate change and associated affects. We discuss polls indicating climate change being a very important issue, UN State of the Climate report, whether global climate change is happening, areas getting warmer and some areas getting …
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It Wasn't Poltergeist Carol Anne (UAPs, UFOs, Space Law)
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Aliens. They’ve not just passed their junior high space travel class, it seems they’ve got some marketing sensibilities as well. So, we’re talking both shop class and FBLA (look it up folks). Mike is out for this one (we all have our limits). Jon and Tom seem to start out relatively focused, but you know how it goes. We discuss the term UAP versus …
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A Different Stan (Kazakhstan and Russian Regional Geopolitics)
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It’s just SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder and Increasing Societal Stressors)
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Apparently, some people get SAD during the winter months, but there’s a lot more than just less sunlight and colder weather to cause stress in modern society. Our guest Steve joins Mike, Jon, and Tom this episode as we discuss the holiday season, gift giving, seasonal affective disorder, Winter solstice, effect of diminished sunlight on human behav…
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Reynolds Wrap (Tin Foil Hats, Radiation Attacks, AI Watching Your Dreams)
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Opinions may vary as to whether this is the single most important topic we have ever discussed ... or maybe other descriptions are more appropriate. Rex Marshall starts us out getting us up to speed on some key aspects of Reynolds Wrap, then Mike, Jon, and Tom discuss an Alex Jones rap to go along with tin foil and his incredible prediction accurac…
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Been Fooled (Food Pyramid, Intentional Misinformation, and Health Degradation)
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If you think the Food Pyramid is a healthy diet guide, think again (also - you might wanna turn down the volume for the first few seconds of this one). Mike, Jon, and Tom discuss food, the thing Tom has been more wrong about than anything else in his life, food as poison, itchy boxer shorts, unusual thirst, hypoglycemia versus hyperglycemia, slight…
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Drugs Man (Failure of the War on Drugs and Associated Effects)
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Why do 3 non drug users want to legalize drugs? Mike, Jon, and Tom discuss drugs, the war on drugs, legalizing drugs, declaring war on - and victory over - inanimate objects, bodily autonomy, distribution to children, age of emancipation, spontaneous combustion, significant mental disability and involuntary commitment, OxyContin prescriptions for h…
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Bacon Bits (Cryptocurrency and Money)
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Cryptocurrency is a digital Messiah that will free humanity from all suffering and usher in a global nirvanic state. Or it’s a hyped up widespread fraud luring all into servitude for cyber-spawned overlords. Possibly something else. Mike, Jon, and Tom discuss pork products, bacon as a currency, blockchain basics, compelling oratory, never being a b…
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Massive Hysteria (Irrational Behavior and Groupthink)
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Some would say we’re either currently living in a state of mass hysteria or we’re screaming full speed ahead to get there. Mike, John, and Tom discuss who defines mass hysteria and how they define it, definitions changing, nuns spontaneously meowing and then not stopping for months, the meow game, school children in Le Roy New York exhibiting muscl…
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Lauryn Bosstick On What She Has Learned From The Experts, Community Questions, The Hottest Tips For Skincare, Plastic Surgery and Acne, & Why You Need To Get The Fuck Out Of The Sun
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In this final episode of GTFOOTS, we get into why I decided to do this limited series podcast. I take you all the way back to the beginning — back to my introduction to SPF, my very first facial experience, and how an identity crisis from jaw surgery inspired the creation of TSC products. I also answer community questions from you guys. We cover al…
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Feed Us Seymour (Genetically Modified Organisms)
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You eat clones and genetically modified organisms ... and frog. Well, at least, if you’ve eaten an apple, you’ve almost certainly eaten a clone and if you’ve eaten a strawberry in the last so many years, odds are you’ve ingested a genetically modified organism that’s part frog DNA. John, Mike, and Tom discuss Monsanto being the devil, cloning anima…
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Jenna Rennert On Vogue, Tried & True Beauty Products, Authenticity & Why You Need To Create A Beauty Routine That Is Right For You
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Jenna Rennert is a MAJOR tastemaker in the industry -- she’s the ultimate “It Girl” when it comes to beauty and skincare. Jenna previously held the Beauty Editor title at Vogue.com for 7 years, where she oversaw the beauty, health and fitness verticals while writing and editing celebrity, trend and market-driven stories—all while searching for the …
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Rights: Yours and Mine (Rittenhouse Trial and Associated Issues)
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Well, apparently Rittenhouse is actually innocent, though you’d probably never have thought so from the majority of reporting to date. Join us as we discuss what happened, what people said happened, what people want to happen, and how this does and may - or may not - affect all sorts of social, cultural, and legal stuff. #Rittenhouse #2A #SelfDefen…
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