Kelly and Marsha love fiber arts and want to inspire you! Marsha is an accomplished knitter and new spinner. Kelly is a spinner who knits and weaves. Fiber is one of the many shared interests after over 30 years of friendship. The show is about our adventures in knitting, spinning, dyeing and other fiber arts.
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Politics, law, and culture collide as Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer charts a path forward for American conservatism and exposes the woke Left. A voice for the New Right, Hammer delivers blistering commentary and weekly interviews with today's top conservative thinkers.
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A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side.
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Welcome to The P-I-G, a podcast where we explore life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations, vulnerable discussions, and meaningful stories—guided by Purpose, Intention, and Gratitude. Hosted by sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas, The P-I-G was born from the bond they shared with their late mother, Marsha—a woman whose life and love continue to inspire every story told. What began as a deeply personal project has since evolved into a growing legacy movement, including The Box ...
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Emily talks story with guests about sports, recreation, and community with a focus on life in Hawaii and saying nice things about her hometown Detroit, a movement she started with her partner Herb back in the 1970's from her retail store Emily's Across the Street where they created the well known " Emily Detroit Run", the first footrace ever held in the streets of Detroit.
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Josh Hammer discusses the arrest of a subversive state court judge in Wisconsin and the appalling leftist hypocrisy surrounding the question of whether nobody actually is "above the law." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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TQ36: What's a common social etiquette rule that makes no sense?
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39:23Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's a common social etiquette rule that makes no sense? Links for this episode: Meredith’s foot fetish episode: https://www.meredithforreal.com/podcast-episodes/ep…
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The First Rule of Communism Reaches SCOTUS and the GOP's Iran Civil War
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40:28Josh Hammer analyzes this past week's crucial Mahmoud v. Taylor Supreme Court oral argument, discusses Pope Francis's legacy and what he hopes for in a new pontiff, and explains the latest operation against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in the context of the GOP's ongoing foreign policy civil war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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George Pickering Sr heard his son’s medical prognosis, but he wasn’t ready to accept it. Sponsor deals: Head to http://Lumen.me/WWTL for 20% off your purchase. Go to bluenile.com to shop Blue Nile, the original online jeweler since 1999! Follow “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories” on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcast…
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How Trump and the GOP Can Finally Get Judicial Nominations Right
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36:31In light of the latest high-profile disappointment at SCOTUS, Josh Hammer explains how President Trump and Republicans can finally—finally!—get judicial nominations right in Trump's second term. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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P-I-G Afterthoughts: The Strength to Stand, the Grace to Grow
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47:03In this special P-I-G Afterthoughts episode, Kellie and Erin circle back to reflect on their powerful conversation with Gini Thomas—whose story of love, loss, and resilience is still echoing in their hearts. They unpack the layers of Gini’s journey: meeting the love of her life, surviving the accident that took him, navigating 24 surgeries and an e…
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DRAMA: Big Lessons From Pete Hegseth Cleaning House at the Pentagon
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26:49Josh Hammer explains the multiple layers to this week's big story: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth cleans his leaky house at the Pentagon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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For the Left, ‘Democracy’ Just Means Left-Wing Values
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17:56Josh Hammer explains how the Left's excessive talk of "democracy" is all a ruse: All they care about is left-wing results themselves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Is the Democratic Party Actively Trying To Commit Political Suicide?
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40:20From defending Hamas sympathizer Mahmoud Khalil to MS-13-tied "Maryland man" Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Harvard University's "right" to federal taxpayer funding, Democrats seem to crave being on the wrong side of 80/20 or 90/10 issues. What exactly are they trying to accomplish? Plus, Josh issues a warning to the Trump administration on the ongoing Ir…
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We’re together in this episode and we have lots to discuss. Lots of finished projects, the NoCKRs retreat, spirit yarn, weaving, and more. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Sub…
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LIARS: The ‘Maryland Man’ Is Not Who the Democrat-Media Complex Says He Is
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18:15Josh Hammer separates truth from untruth in the ongoing saga of the media's favorite "Maryland man," deported illegal alien Kilmar Abrego Garcia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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When you hear the word “grandparents”, what comes into your mind? For me, it’s someone who loves their grandchildren unconditionally. And they just want to GIVE all the time. There’s some truth to the phrase “If Mom and Dad say no, go ask Grandma!”. “Grandma” brings up an image of an older woman, in the kitchen baking cookies. “Grandpa” means the o…
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Defund Harvard and ALL of American Higher Education
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20:43Josh Hammer explains why the Trump administration is entirely correct in its decision to withhold funding to Harvard University. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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TQ35: What's the most difficult thing you've ever had to tell someone
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22:48Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What's the most difficult thing you've ever had to tell someone? Links for this episode: Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Conversati…
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Trump’s Righteous China Fight and the Raging Judicial Insurrection (Feat. Sen. Marsha Blackburn)
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40:21Josh Hammer explains President Trump's righteous trade war against Communist China and is then joined by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) for a wide-ranging conversation about tariffs, the judicial insurrection, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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From the Masters Tournament to the Passover Holiday, Musings on Tradition
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18:19Josh Hammer reflects on the crucial importance of tradition to who we are as human beings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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If you’re a parent, you know that the birth of your first child is an incredible experience. For Steve and Camre, it didn’t happen at all the way they expected it to. Steve got the call at work that Camre was at the hospital and had already delivered the baby. He dropped everything and drove there frantically, and he was confused because the baby w…
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Still Here, Still Standing: Gini’s Journey from Tragedy to Triumph
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1:31:13When life changes in an instant, how do you rebuild from the ground up? Gini Thomas faced this question head-on after a catastrophic motorcycle accident in 2012 that claimed the life of her husband and left her with devastating injuries—ultimately leading to the amputation of her leg above the knee. Her story begins with love: meeting Joe, a musici…
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With direct American talks with Iran set to commence this Saturday, Josh Hammer explains how the Trump administration ought to approach this thorny issue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Josh Hammer breaks down the continuing national debate over President Donald Trump's aggressive and controversial tariff policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s High-Stakes Tariff Gamble and the End of the Biden Border Crisis
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40:19Josh Hammer breaks down the raging debate over President Trump's aggressive new tariffs, unpacks this week's election results, provides an update on the merciful end of the Biden border crisis, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Josh Hammer explains the correct way to think about President Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" at the White House Rose Garden on Wednesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Asian elephants are incredibly huge animals. An adult elephant can be roughly 9 to 11 feet tall. Just standing next to one is pretty intimidating. But imagine being on top of one of them. It would be like if you had an average size man, then another man was standing on the first man’s shoulders. Then you would be sitting on that second man’s should…
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Tesla Tyranny and the Resurgence of Left-Wing Barbarism
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17:54Josh Hammer explains how the anti-Elon Musk anarchy fits into the broader centuries-long history of left-wing violence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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TQ34: What made your neighbor so terrible?
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31:35Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What made your neighbor so terrible? Links for this episode: Meredith’s podcast is Meredith For Real – the Curious Introvert: https://MeredithForReal.com To check out…
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The ‘Signalgate’ Screw-up and the Continuing Debate Over ‘America First'
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40:14Josh Hammer gives his takes on the "Signalgate" group chat controversy, lays out the debate over the underlying Houthi military operation and what an actual "America First" foreign policy means, explains how Congress can put the judicial insurrection back in its place, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…
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Floyd loved exploring the caves of Kentucky, but one day things didn’t go as planned. Get every episode ad-free, AND get all the Raw Audio exclusive episodes to binge, by joining the other listeners at What Was That Like PLUS. Try What Was That Like PLUS free: iPhone: at the top of the What Was That Like podcast feed, click on “Try free” Android: o…
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A trip to the desert, a chicken update, and a big increase in active projects. Kelly makes Marsha record the morning after she gets home from a trip, but we have to squeeze it in between her travels. Join in the fun and hear about our knitting, spinning, and weaving projects. No photos this week, but lots of links to all our projects. Full notes wi…
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The World’s Most Infamous Signal Group Chat
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20:06Josh Hammer analyzes every aspect of the "Signalgate" scandal that has captured Washington, D.C.—and all those concerned about American national security. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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PJs and Pokey: Reflections, Perspective & Our Sisterhood
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1:17:41Episode Summary: Curled up in pajamas with bowls of popcorn (affectionately called "pokey" by their late mother), sisters Kellie and Erin launch a brand-new PJs & Pokey series—an ongoing space for relaxed, heartfelt conversations about what they’re learning, how this journey is changing them, and the moments that matter most. In this first PJs & Po…
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Judicial Insurrection, ‘Tesla Takedown’ Anarchy, and Josh’s Bestseller Book
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40:28Josh Hammer explains how the judicial insurrection stands no chance against President Donald Trump, excoriates the latest Tesla-centric eruption of left-wing violence, and opens up about the successful launch week for his brand-new book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. See Privacy Policy at https:…
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The thing about living in an apartment or renting a room is… you have to deal with other people. Depending on how the building is laid out, it’s almost like living with strangers. If your next door neighbor accidentally starts a fire, your home could burn too. If the person above you has a flood, it’s very likely that you’ll be dealing with that pr…
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A Mother’s Strength: Honoring Lacy Miller’s Life & Legacy
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1:30:53Episode Summary: On January 17, 2003, Lacy Jo Miller vanished. A 20-year-old college student from Fort Collins, Colorado, Lacy was enjoying a night out with friends. But she never made it home. Ten grueling days later, her body was discovered in a remote canyon outside the city—her life stolen in an act of unthinkable violence. As investigators unc…
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Publication Day for Josh Hammer’s Book, *Israel and Civilization*!
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12:49Josh Hammer discusses the importance of his new book out today, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West. Order your copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you buy your books! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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TQ33: What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve found in someone else’s home?
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27:39Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What’s the most disgusting thing you’ve found in someone else’s home? Links for this episode: Using hollowed-out fruit for ice cream bowls: https://www.tastingtable.c…
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Idiocy on Mahmoud Khalil, Confusion on Tariffs, and Evil on the Faux-‘Right'
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40:26Josh Hammer breaks down the immigration/free speech debate over former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, unpacks the continued confusion over President Trump's tariff policy, and takes on the growing evil in certain pockets of the faux-"Right." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…
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Answering listeners' questions, doing a little podcast housekeeping, and catching up on project progress. Marsha has lost track of time and Kelly is losing track of broken rib stitches. You know, the usual antics! Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community …
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Imagine you’re out in public, just going about your day. Let’s say you’re in the grocery store. And as you’re pushing your shopping cart down the aisle, you notice a tall man, maybe 10 feet ahead of you, looking at the items on the shelf. And suddenly, that man collapses to the floor. What would you do? Most people don’t really know what they would…
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Three Cheers for Trump: Send Scumbag Mahmoud Khalil Packing ASAP!
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27:08Josh Hammer breaks down the unfolding debate over President Donald Trump's decision to arrest—and seemingly deport—the former Columbia graduate student jihad apologist known as Mahmoud Khalil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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Partners, Fathers, Leaders: A Conversation with Marcus Straub & Jason Jepson (Part 2)
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1:15:25Episode Summary: Love. Loss. Legacy. These three words shape our lives in ways we often don’t fully understand—until we’re forced to. In part two of this powerful conversation with Marcus Straub and Jason Jepson, we explore the moments that changed them, the experiences that tested them, and the lessons they carry forward. Marcus is a 20+ year life…
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How YOU Can Help End the ‘Two-State Solution’ (Feat. Tila Falic Levi)
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25:37Josh is joined by Tila Falic Levi, a South Florida educator and community activist, to discuss the now-ongoing World Zionist Congress elections and the case for the Israel365Action WZC delegation slate—of which both Josh and Tila are a part. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…
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The Democrats’ Make-Or-Break Moment and the Fight for Israel and Western Civilization
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40:17Josh Hammer explains the Democrats' fork in the road after their buffoonish behavior during President Trump's presidential joint address to Congress, explains what the GOP must do to fix its judicial nominations problems, and discusses the war in Gaza and his soon-to-be-released debut book, Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and…
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Another Big Amy Coney Barrett Betrayal: Fix Your Judicial Selection, GOP!
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36:51Josh Hammer unpacks the tremendous disappointment that is Justice Amy Coney Barrett—and argues for a better path forward on Republican judicial nominations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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I’ve had more than 200 people come on this podcast and share a story of something crazy that they’ve been through. If nothing else, I’ve learned one thing. Life can change in an instant. For Dan, he’s just enjoying the outdoors on a trail in Alaska, and suddenly he’s on his back with the snout of a grizzly bear in his face. Amy was just at work in …
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Partners, Fathers, Leaders: A Conversation with Marcus Straub & Jason Jepson (Part 1)
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1:23:37Episode Summary: What happens when two strong, driven, and deeply introspective men sit down to discuss life, love, loss, and legacy? You get one of the most insightful and thought-provoking conversations yet on THE P-I-G. In this episode, we introduce you to two of the most important people in our lives—Kellie’s husband, Marcus, and Erin’s boyfrie…
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Every Tuesday, we grab a past question from the Facebook group, then Meredith and Scott answer it and read some of the answers given by other listeners. The question for this episode: What always makes you laugh? Links for this episode: The poop knife story on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MuseumOfReddit/comments/ke8skw/the_poop_knife/ Meredith’…
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Putting Both Ukraine and the Lower-Court Judicial Insurrection in Place
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40:12Josh Hammer unpacks the latest on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, explains why SCOTUS is finally nipping the lower-court judicial insurrection in the bud, and exhorts the Trump administration to avoid embarrassments such as Thursday's botched Jeffrey Epstein file release. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …
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