Best Gil Jones Podcasts (2025)

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Best of 2025 Pt. 2 2:16:28

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 10 through 7 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Monday for part 3! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! A…

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How LA Defeated Trump, Plus Bob Dylan’s Xmas | Start Making Sense 37:37

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In June, Trump sent more than 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to occupy Los Angeles and terrorize the immigrant population. But by the end of July, almost all the Guard and the Marines were gone. Bill Gallegos explains how that happened and what other cities can learn from it. Also: Bob Dylan fans have been puzzled and troubled by his C…

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Daren Hornig, CourtsApp 13:30

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Rick is joined by Daren Hornig of CourtsApp. CourtsApp, the first AI-powered marketing and booking platform built to modernize court marketing and reservations across the red-hot racquet sports industry, has announced its official launch throughout the New York tri-state area. Founded by New York entrepreneur and real estate developer Daren Hornig …

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The Living Legacy of Norman Podhoretz w/ David Klion and Ronnie Grinberg | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 52:12

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Norman Podhoretz, one of the founding fathers of neoconservatism, died on December 16 at age 95. His legacy is a complex one, since in recent decades neoconservatism has been supplanted in many ways by American First conservatism. But many aspects of Podhoretz’s influence still play a shaping role on right. I take up Podhoretz’s career with David K…

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Best of 2025 Pt. 1 2:41:41

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Merry Best Of’s to all from Comedy Bang! Bang! Join Scott and Paul F. Tompkins as they count down numbers 14 through 11 of the best CBB episodes of 2025 as voted on by you, the listeners! Find out how your best-loved characters ranked and maybe discover some new favorites! Tune in Thursday for part 2! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang…

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Thailand–Cambodia Fighting, Venezuela Escalation, Yemen Separatists | American Prestige 47:44

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes. Use the holiday discount code XMAS2025 for a $45 annual subscription (offer valid through 1/1/26)! Jolly Saint Nick is giving the U.S. government lots of coal this year, a boon to fossil fuel companies. In this week’s news: Thailand–Cambodia fighting resumes despite Trump’s ceasefire claim …

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How Effective is Australia’s Social Media Age Limit? w/ Cam Wilson | Tech Won't Save Us 59:23

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Paris Marx is joined by Cam Wilson to discuss the new social media age limit in Australia, including how successful the rollout has been so far and the missed opportunities of taking a more nuanced regulatory approach. Cam Wilson is an associate editor at ⁠Crikey⁠ and writes ⁠The Sizzle⁠ newsletter. He’s a co-author of ⁠Conspiracy Nation⁠: Exposing…

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Bonus Bang: 2020 Holiday Spectacular (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Lapkus, Ego Nwodim, Carl Tart, Lily Sullivan, Tim Baltz, Shaun Diston, Dan Lippert) 2:37:50

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Join us for that special time of year when Scott invites friends old and new to celebrate the Comedy Bang! Bang! Holiday Spectacular! Expect appearances from Jason Mantzoukas, Santa Claus, pretzel maker August Lindt, intern Gino Lombardo, Ho Ho the naughty Elf, the kid who saw mommy kissing Santa Claus, The Chief, and so many more! Happy Holidays f…

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What Explains Epstein’s Friends? Plus, Crossword Politics | Start Making Sense 33:00

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Ths coming Friday is the deadline for the Justice Department to turn over the Epstein files to Congress. But we already know the key fact about Epstein’s famous friends--they didn’t care that he had hired a 14-year-old girl for sex—and gone to jail for it. But why was that? Katha Pollitt comments. Also: the hidden politics of the New York Times cro…

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Trump’s National Security Strategy w/ Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson | American Prestige 1:09:49

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Danny and Derek welcome to the show Julia Gledhill and Van Jackson, co-hosts of the Un-Diplomatic podcast, to talk about the Trump administration’s newly released National Security Strategy. They discuss how the document leans on civilizational framing, portrays competition as existential conflict, omits diplomacy and institutions in favor of coerc…

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Colton and Matt Christman, Top Pitching Recruit and Dad 9:45

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Colton and Matt Christman, the father and son baseball duo from La Vegas, join Rick this week. Colton, a hard-throwing left-handed pitcher recently signed with LSU. He’s also a great student. Rick talks to father and son about youth baseball, the recruiting process and training. A fun interview and informative for anyone raising a baseball player o…

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The Transformation of the New York Waterfront w/ Karrie Jacobs | The Nation Podcast 30:07

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In its heyday, the Bush Terminal industrial complex spanned several city blocks along Brooklyn’s waterfront and employed more than 35,000 people. Built by Irving Bush in the late nineteenth century, it was an "early intermodal shipping hub." Goods arrived by water and left by rail. Bananas, coffee, and cotton came in through doors on one side of th…

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2025 Holiday Spectacular! (Jason Mantzoukas, Paul F. Tompkins, Lily Sullivan, Anna Bezahler, Isabella Escalante, Dan Lippert, Lauren Lapkus, Gil Ozeri) 2:19:06

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Scott Aukerman and co-host Jason Mantzoukas ring in the holidays with a special party for some of their best Comedy Bang! Bang! buddies. Guests include RFK Jr., Krendall, Austin & Tony, Soupsa Claus, Ho Ho the Elf, and an automated call from DeLuca’s Chophouse! Happy holidays from CBB! Don’t forget to check out the Comedy Bang! Bang! Action Figures…

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Trump’s Global Culture War w/ Stephen Wertheim | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 38:39

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The Trump administration has released a new National Security Strategy that is a marked shift not only from earlier administrations but also Trump’s first term in office. While the new policy statement eschews the goal of global hegemony, it promotes culture war in Europe by promising support of anti-immigration political parties, economic rivalry …

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Gaza Aid Blocked Amid Winter Storm, Thailand–Cambodia Conflict Resumes, M23 Advances in DRC | American Prestige 42:45

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get all of our episodes. Listen to our Chinese Prestige miniseries! Danny and Derek will sadly not be doing a CBS News town hall event. This week in the news: the Thailand–Cambodia conflict resumes (1:47); the DRC–M23 conflict also resumes as M23 makes new advances (7:05); in Gaza, questions remain over the “second…

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Europe’s Subservience to the United States w/ Ben Wray | Tech Won’t Save Us 59:11

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Paris Marx is joined by Ben Wray to discuss Europe’s capitulation to pressure from the United States on Nexperia, as well as on digital protections and labor rights that could have big implications for the future of work. Ben Wray is a researcher specializing in the platform economy. He writes the Gig Economy Project newsletter and his most recent …

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Bonus Bang: 2016 Tour, Vancouver (Lauren Lapkus, Dan Mangan, Mike Hanford, Paul F. Tompkins, Tim Baltz) 1:56:01

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A realtor, a hippie, and a dog walked into a bar. I must be in Vancouver. "2016 Tour, Vancouver" is a special episode of Comedy Bang! Bang!, the 28th and final episode of the 2016 North America tour. Hosted by Scott Aukerman, it stars Ho Ho the Elf (Lauren Lapkus), Dan Mangan, John Lennon (Mike Hanford), Santa (Paul F. Tompkins), and Randy Snutz (T…

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Republicans and Obamacare, Again; plus Early, Early Bob Dylan / Start Making Sense 43:00

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Republicans are about to end Obamcare subsidies, driving up premiums for 20 million people during the year of the midterm elections. How have they managed to end up after all these years with no health insurance plan of their own? John Nichols comments. Also: Bob Dylan’s earliest recordings have just been released—the first is from 1956 when he was…

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Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond w/ Mat Nashed | American Prestige 1:20:17

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Derek and journalist Mat Nashed assess the state of Sudan’s ongoing civil war, particularly the fall of Al-Fasher and the Rapid Support Forces’ consolidation of control across much of Darfur. They discuss the throughline from the 2003 genocide to today; the wider humanitarian catastrophe; the shifting battlefield in Kordofan; the growing role of dr…

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The Corporate Landlord Tied to Israeli Bombs and US Evictions w/ Thomas Birmingham | The Nation Podcast 33:53

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On one side of the world, a major corporate landlord is evicting tenants by jacking up rents by hundreds of dollars. On the other, its parent company is linked to Israeli bombs, genocide, and illegal settlements. This is the multibillion-dollar story of American Landmark — one of the country’s most eviction-happy landlords — and Elco, a corporate p…

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Help Me Rhombus (Carl Tart, Angela Giarratana, Alex Fernie) 1:18:13

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This week, athlete / actor OJ Simpson, an old little boy named Angus Montgomery Diana, and The Flasher Gremlin join Scott for another CBB Round Table! In this special edition of Comedy Bang! Bang! Scott and his guests discuss the issues of the day and how they can maybe solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Don’t forget to check out the Comed…

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The Rise of the Far Right in Europe w/ David Broder | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer 44:48

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Only a few years ago, European elites were patting themselves on the back for fending off the tide of right-wing anti-system parties (often styled as populists). But recent polls in France, Germany and the United Kingdom show that that the far right is once again gaining traction, thanks in no small part centrist governments that have demoralized t…

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Commissioner Merle Heatwole, National Commander, The Salvation Army 2:34

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Rick is joined by: Commissioner Merle Heatwole, National Commander, The Salvation Army This holiday season, rising economic pressures are weighing heavily on families across the nation, with forty-five percent of Americans expecting national economic conditions to worsen in the coming year. In these uncertain times, The Salvation Army remains a sou…

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A Certain Mistake: Jackie Ess on Tolstoy’s Resurrection | Reading Writers 48:55

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Charlotte delves into Ecclesiastes through the work of liberation theologist Elsa Támez (When the Horizons Close) before Jo shares some of Pierre Guyotat’s horny, rapturous literary memoir, Idiocy. Icon of many RW conversations past, the thoughtful Jackie Ess then joins to discuss Tolstoy’s crank-inflected final novel, Resurrection. Jackie Ess is t…

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U.S. Moves Toward Venezuela Attack, Double-Tap Strike in Caribbean, DRC–Rwanda Peace Deal Collapses | American Prestige 50:21

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Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. Don’t forget to download our Chinese Prestige miniseries, currently on sale for $5. Annual subscribers get the series free! Despite sitting on a large surplus of Labubus, Danny and Derek work hard to bring you the news. This week: in Russia-Ukraine, new US diplomacy goes nowhere (1:08), Ukraine is…

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Europe is Gutting Its Tech Regulations w/ Aline Blankertz | Tech Won't Save Us 57:20

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Paris Marx is joined by Aline Blankertz to discuss how right-wing governments and international corporations in the European Union are pushing to gut tech regulations with the goal of boosting AI development in hope of improving economic growth and geopolitical standing. Aline Blankertz is a cofounder of Structural Integrity. Our Sponsors: * Check …

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Bonus Bang: Be My Guest, Literally! (Michael Ableson, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Daly, Lauren Lapkus) 1:59:44

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It's a special co-host edition of Comedy Bing Bong with our favorite German film director Werner Herzog! Werner and Scott welcome guest of honor Michael Ableson, a NYC corporate litigator AND “Origin Story” documentary donator! He tells us all about being the hero of the banks when suddenly Ho Ho the Naughty Elf squeaks into the studio. They are al…

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Mamdani's Socialism—and Us; plus Football and Concussions | Start Making Sense 38:46

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Zorhan Mamdani takes office in four weeks as the first socialist mayor of New York City. How should we understand the constraints he faces, without accepting those constraints? Bhaskar Sunkara has our analysis; he’s president of The Nation and author of ‘The Socialist Manifesto.’ Plus: Sports Talk on The Nation podcast! Of course Thanksgiving was a…

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The Political Economy of Porn w/ Molly Lambert | American Prestige 54:51

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Danny and Derek welcome to the show Molly Lambert, creator of the JENNAWORLD podcast, to talk about the rise of the modern porn industry and its roots in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. They discuss the medium’s origins in underground stag films and the porno chic era; the shift to home video and the corporate studio model; breakout stars like Ginger L…

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Liberal Philanthropy and the Fight for Democracy w/ David Callahan | The Nation Podcast 38:51

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It’s no surprise that liberal philanthropy — a longtime pillar of the Democratic establishment — has become one of the Trump administration’s latest targets. As David Callahan writes in our December issue, liberal foundations “have often been depicted as the great puppet masters of the left, bankrolling and directing a who’s who of progressive grou…

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Reframing Resistance (Live from NYC Climate Week) | A People's Climate 29:46

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For this special season finale, recorded live during NYC Climate Week, host Shilpi Chhotray convenes a powerful storytelling event with three frontline media makers: Chantel Comardelle, Alexandra Norris, and B. Preston Lyles. This is more than a conversation about films or campaigns — it’s an intimate window into the lived realities of climate and …

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Bones Are Important (Kumail Nanjiani, Will Hines, Charlie McCrackin) 1:19:43

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Kumail Nanjiani is here to promote “Night Thoughts,” his upcoming comedy special on Hulu. He also discusses the finer points of “The X Files” and the MCU. Charity organizer Wyatt Malibu shares innovative ideas for fundraising, and his work on many Church roofs. Then, Inspector Jack Cates talks about his role in the unpleasantness that occurred at h…

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French Sicko: Annelise Ogaard on Gabrielle Wittkop’s Murder Most Serene | Reading Writers 56:36

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Jo and Charlotte discuss secret gardens, indoor kids, and Peter Pan’s baby teeth before they’re joined by culture-shaping Annelise Ogaard, who introduces listeners to the lavish, creepy world of Gabrielle Wittkop’s fiction. Annelise Ogaard is a writer, translator, filmmaker, vibesmith, area woman, and friend of the pod. She has translated a variety…

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EPISODE #53 • SHEDEUR vs DILLON EXPLODES • Kenyon Martin DESTROYS Draymond • Shaq EXPOSED • GUN Laws 3:04:29

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Welcome to ON THE ROCKS, where Marcellus Wiley & his friends made of former ‘pro athletes’ (PROS) and everyday ‘non-athlete regular peoples’ (NARPS) collide in the ultimate showdown at Wiley World! 🥃 Join Marcellus Wiley and his crew as they bring you a fiery mix of bold opinions, unfiltered takes, and plenty of laughs.This isn’t your typical sport…

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Danielle Donehew, Executive Director WBCA, Women’s Basketball Coaches Assoc 11:34

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Danielle M. Donehew is only the third person to lead the WBCA in its 40-plus-year history. She was named Executive Director on July 2, 2014. As Executive Director, Donehew administers all operational affairs for the WBCA, oversees all marketing endeavors, manages the non-profit organization’s $2.5 million annual budget, oversees all WBCA programs a…

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Data Centers Are a Climate Enemy w/ Ketan Joshi | Tech Won't Save Us 58:30

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Paris Marx is joined by Ketan Joshi to discuss how hyperscale data centers are fueling the consumption of more oil and gas, what that means for climate targets, and the insidious relationship between the tech and fossil fuel industries. Ketan Joshi is a climate writer and data analyst based in Oslo working with climate and environmental groups. Our…

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Bonus Bang: A CBB World Speed Force Thanksgiving Special* (*It's Actually Skanksgiving) 1:34:51

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In order to save the future of CBB World, Rudi North (Shaun Diston) must use the Speed Force to bring Scott Aukerman and some of his most infamous Comedy Bang! Bang! guests from the past together for a Thanks–er–Skanksgiving Feast. Starring Lily Sullivan, Zach Reino, Matt Apodaca, Will Hines, and Devin Field. Music and sound design by Brett Morris.…

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Trump condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene, praises Mamdani; plus Alice Waters on ‘A School Lunch Revolution’ / Start Making Sense 41:08

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Last Friday Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she was quitting after Trump excommunicated her from MAGA, while the same day Trump welcomed Zohran Mamdani to the White House with open arms and high praise. What’s going on with Trump? Harold Meyerson comments - he's editor at large of The American Prospect. Also: Alice Waters, the legendary founder of…

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Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu | American Prestige 52:20

30d ago52:20

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In lieu of a typical Tuesday episode this week, we are releasing the first episode of our new miniseries Chinese Prestige. Annual subscribers already have access, while everyone else can get the 8 episodes for a whopping $5 for two weeks only. Enjoy! In this first episode of Chinese Prestige, Yidi, Danny, and Derek trace the origins of the Chinese …

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Angelo Herndon and the Radical Politics of Free Speech w/ Randall Kennedy | The Nation Podcast 36:19

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Angelo Herndon was a Black coal miner turned Communist activist who was repeatedly “arrested, convicted of vagrancy, and incarcerated” for his efforts to educate and mobilize workers. In 1932, he helped organize an interracial protest against a county decision to cut off relief for the poor. But it wasn’t simply the protest that led to his chain-ga…

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A Banana Peel Memory (Myq Kaplan, Paul Rust, James Mannion) 1:28:26

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Comedian Myq Kaplan joins the four-timer’s club as he tells us about violins, violas, and his new comedy special “Rini,” just released on YouTube. First-time guest and local citizen Teddy Today shares tales of dozens of amusing things that happen to him every single day! And Hube Wheeler, Esq. offers some practical legal advice on how to talk to a …