We are your Neighbors in Robertson County, TN who serve with the Robertson County Democratic Party, and we strive to help all our Neighbors. We are deeply involved with our community and care for its people, our government, and our Democracy. We give a voice to and amplify, local community leaders, politicians, activists, service providers, businesses, non-profits, and community members. We give a platform to the people of Roberston County and people who care deeply for our Democracy to have ...
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The “Um, Sir” Podcast—where Emily in Everett and her neighbor Samie attempt to defend democracy here in Washington while popping egos and deflating arrogance in a dude’s domain. They talk about pop culture, politics, and how the two collide and affect you. Join them for candid conversation, nervous laughter, and bad words as they offer solutions for crushing your imposter syndrome and putting your money where your mouth is. They don’t know all the answers, but they'll give you the feedback y ...
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Hello I am Floyd Miller the host of It's Everything West Texas and I mean everything. Some of our topics are going to make you laugh and some will make you cry. I guarantee you all of them will make you think.It is the Podcast that highlights people and issues in West Texas. Our stories are relevant, interesting, informative and will be presented with integrity,In other words we don't want to talk over you, we don't want to talk past you,e\we don't want to talk about you but as a neighbor we ...
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How does artificial intelligence change when people — not profit — truly come first? Join IRL’s host Bridget Todd, as she meets people around the world building responsible alternatives to the tech that’s changing how we work, communicate, and even listen to music.
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Liberty vs. Tyranny: Czech Views on Ukraine, Freedom and Democracy Shaped by Strife with Russia
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No place in Europe has been more at the center of the confrontation between western liberal democracy and Russian totalitarianism than what is now known as the Czech Republic. And today, with nearby neighbor Ukraine engulfed in a deadly war with Russia fighting to keep its sovereignty as a free nation, this confrontation is front and center in the minds of the Czech people. In this two-episode CITIZENARTS podcast, we provide their insights about the up and down history of the Czechs as a dem ...
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Josh Summers draws from his practice and teaching Yin Yoga, Chinese Medicine and Buddhist meditation. As Stephen Batchelor says, "the mystical does not transcend the world, but saturates it."
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News comes at you fast. It’s not just hard to keep up with everything that’s happening, sometimes you don’t know which voices to trust to help you interpret what’s going on. That’s where Footnotes comes in. Dr. Tisby curates the week’s current events with a focus on issues related to Black communities, justice, and politics. He’ll also offer commentary from a Black Christian perspective to help you think through complex issues. Footnotes adds the details you need to be an informed citizen, a ...
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The Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy Official Podcast
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This is the official podcast of the Texas Interfaith Center for Public Policy. The TICPP is a faith-based 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to help people of faith participate faithfully and effectively in public policy discussions concerning broad religious social concerns through non-partisan education on policy issues and training in civic participation. From food and mental health to the theology of creation care, the Interfaith Center is committed to developing people of faith into well-ed ...
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What Happens When Your Brain Goes to the Supermarket and Other Stories of Human Adaptability
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24:50We all want to live as long and as well as possible. Diet and exercise are crucial, but how can we make sense of the flood of information, which sometimes seems to contradict itself? More importantly, how can we adapt the information in ways that work for us as individuals? Know thyself, answers Duke University Professor Herman Pontzer, PhD ’06. Ev…
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Um, Civics? Campaign Mailers, Petty Politics & The PDC
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47:28In this episode, Emily and Samie tear into the week’s wild headlines before diving deep into an Um Civics lesson on campaign mailers, PAC money, and dirty local politics. They unpack the shady Everett School Board mailers funded by Mill Creek parents, who poured half a million dollars into negative ads across multiple races, including attacks on a …
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Susan Brandt discusses Friendships and Books
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32:12Send us a text Susan Brandt is an influencer around the world with her free books.In the process she has made many friends. It all started with the belief that the world would be a much better place if everyone could read. To learn more go to freebooks-4u.com Please take the opportunity to give us your thoughts about this podcast. Support the show…
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Living Tombs: Toward a Fluid Understanding of Architectural Space
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7:002025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Sergio Alarcón Robledo explores ancient Egyptian architecture through an interdisciplinary approach that sits at the crossroads of archaeology, Egyptology, and architecture. By inquiring about the sensorial experiences of the past, the PhD student in Near Eastern languages and civilizations at the Harvard Kenneth C. Gr…
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In this episode of Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a podcast by the Robertson County Democratic Party, we have on Representative Vincent Dixie! He is currently running in the special election primary, for the 7th Congressional District in Tennessee left vacant by Mark Green. Representative Dixie discusses his local roots, why this election is so impor…
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Rural Democrats in Robertson County, Tennessee! In our first ever episode we speak about who we are as the Robertson County Democratic Party, what we have been doing in the community, and important upcoming events for the special election! Join us as we discuss with our guest and fellow local Democrat, Reverend Mark Calvert-Rosenberger, how to navi…
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Gerrymanders, Pedophiles, and Salmon—Oh My!
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1:25:59This week, Samie and Emily drag Trump’s sex-offender youth fitness pick, Gates’ Epstein baggage, and Idaho’s OBGYN exodus. Emily breaks down Texas Republicans’ mid-decade gerrymander while Newsom hints at a redistricting war. Veterans lose abortion rights, trans service members lose retirement pay, and salmon lose their last allies. Plus: South Par…
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Today, we’re bringing you an episode from our friends at Techish, a podcast by two tech founders and investors talking about all things tech, pop culture, and life. It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B. Starring Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade. In this episode of Techish, hosts Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade dive into the wild s…
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Robert Lilly discusses his life in prison and founding Da'Cipher 360
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45:10Send us a text Robert has an amazing story. At one point Robert had spent almost half of his life in prison. The hand he was dealt had the odds stack against him. Robert will be the first to admit that he dealt some of those hands. Most people don’t recover from this and even fewer flourish. Robert is flourishing and I believe he’s only in the earl…
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Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D) District 120 says democracy is on the line with redistricting in Texas
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27:49Send us a text Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins Texas (D) from District 120 is in Chicago with other democratic representatives from Texas. Rep. Hawkins said that the redrawing of lines is racist, a threat to democracy and it amounts to cheating. Hawkins in this interview lays out the argument that this is not a Republican, Democrat or Independent issue…
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Empire of String: Unraveling the Enigma of Inka Khipus
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8:17The Inka Empire, the largest in the pre-Columbian Americas, is renowned for its impressive engineering feats, including an extensive road network and monumental architecture. Although the Inkas did not have a traditional writing system, they recorded information using a unique method: khipus. These knotted cords were essential tools for communicati…
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Release the Files and Pass the Swag Bag: Part Two
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36:12Last time, Samie and Emily peeled back the velvet curtain on the Epstein saga — the predator residue, the political cover-ups, and the billionaires who’d rather you ‘forget’ about it. But they're not done. In Part Two, they dig deeper into the case, the co-conspirators, and the conveniently timed recess that keeps those files locked away. They name…
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Jim Clark discusses the Christian Service Center and it's impact
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35:17Send us a text The Christian Service Center in Abilene, Texas is a Christ-centered ministry that has been serving the needy in Abilene since 1965 Christian Service Center - Abilene. Located at 3185 N 10th Street, this non-profit organization operates with the mission of showing the kindness of Jesus to those in need while working with community par…
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Release the Files and Pass the Swag Bag: Part 1
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49:22Early Election Release Episode! In part one of this week's Um, Sir Podcast, Emily and Samie dive into the boiling cauldron of American politics, true crime horror, and good old-fashioned rage-scrolling. From the unholy mess that is the Epstein case to the GOP’s ongoing war against democracy, prenatal care, LGBTQ+ youth, and your toilet, nothing is …
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Embracing Twilight: Older Women Poets of the Slavic World and the Unfurling of Their Voices
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7:22The figure of the young, tragic male poet has long dominated cultural narratives about artistic brilliance and early death. But what if poetic genius deepens, rather than fades, with age? In this talk given at the 2025 Harvard Horizons Symposium, Slavic languages and literatures PhD candidate and Harvard Horizons Scholar Alex Braslavsky explores th…
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Emily and Samie break down the flaming garbage heap 🔥🗑️ that is the “Big Beautiful Bill,” where Medicaid’s getting axed ✂️, rural hospitals are on life support 🏥💀, and your grandma better start logging work hours 🧓⏳. ICE protestors are getting arrested in Spokane 🚓✊. Migrant camps are turning into dystopian nightmares 😱—complete with bugs 🐜 and Clo…
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Pitfalls of Anthropomorphism: Misunderstanding AI’s Potential
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8:23Raphaël Raux's 2025 Harvard Horizon project, "Human Learning about AI," conducted in collaboration with fellow PhD student Bnaya Dreyfuss, explores how people often assume AI thinks like a human, which can lead to confusion about what these systems can and can’t do. As a PhD candidate in economics at Harvard, Raux studies the complex relationship b…
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This week, Emily and Samie wade through a full-blown legislative disaster and emotional meltdown, because 2025 really said, “Let’s reboot the Bush era, but make it messier.” 👀 Trump launched airstrikes without Congress, declared a “12-Day War” on Truth Social, and apparently solved global conflict from his iPhone. Meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene …
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Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers
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30:23AI may be able to talk to animals, but at what cost to the planet. Who is making those decisions, and why it matters. From decoding whale language to protecting our oceans from unchecked offshore drilling, Bridget Todd talks to visionaries seeking to preserve our beautiful, fragile world. Holly Alpine left her job with Microsoft over the company’s …
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Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Israel, Turkey, and Beyond
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9:55As a PhD candidate in government at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 2025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Andrew O'Donohue explores the complexities of democratic resilience in his project, "Law versus Democracy: Why Courts Defend or Undermine Democracy in Turkey, Israel, and Beyond." His research delves into the varying …
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This week on Um, Sir, Emily and Samie unpack a modest lineup of American absurdity: a Satanic abortion clinic in Maine, ICE raids straight out of a dystopian fever dream, and a $45 million military parade starring robot dogs and empty bleachers. Meanwhile, Trump tried to cosplay dictator by sending the National Guard to LA without permission and th…
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AI lives in my city, and probably yours too. What does it mean for our neighborhoods, the people in them, and where data lives? Host Bridget Todd looks at how AI is changing our neighborhoods and who is behind it. She meets people bringing hidden tech systems into the full view of citizens and decision makers. Nat Palmer helped lead a campaign in C…
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This week on The Um, Sir Podcast, Samie and Emily ask: “Is the government actively trying to make our lives worse or just stunningly incompetent?” Spoiler: Yes. NOTE: Emily's Medicare/Medicaid overview is a shitshow. All you need to come away with is that to qualify, a family of four must earn less than $45k a year. Anyway...Emily and Samie unpack …
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There are some good reasons to let AI into our brains. But how much do we know about the privacy of brain data? Host Bridget Todd explores how AI is interacting with our thoughts, memories and (dis)abilities, and what it all means for brain privacy. Ian Burkhart had an experimental brain implant that allowed him to move his hand and fingers after h…
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Sappho Lost and Found: Reading Sappho in the Renaissance
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8:562025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Horgan explores the legacy of the ancient Greek poet Sappho in her project, "Living Sappho: Imitation, Imagination, and Revivification in Early Modern England." A PhD student in English at Harvard's Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Horgan delves into the complex interplay between Sapph…
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This week, Emily and Samie are coming for your austerity politics and your dumb billionaire worship. They unpack the newest House Republican budget bill—a hot mess of Medicaid cuts, tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, and a big ol’ screw-you to judicial accountability. ✨ Key Topics: Medicaid work requirements and paperwork hellscapes Susan DelBene’s …
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Will my new AI boyfriend be a green flag? Bridget Todd explores how encounters of love and sex are secretly shaped by data and algorithms. Love is intimate. It’s private. It’s human. So naturally tech companies see it as a money-maker. Host Bridget Todd uncovers the algorithmic racism and bias built into most popular dating apps, and meets the peop…
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Bridget Todd is on a journey to find out how AI affects us on a personal level. From her love life to her city, to the privacy of her memories, Bridget digs deep to uncover the relationship between us and AI. She talks to people who question the status quo, and pour their hearts into shaping AI that will change our lives without invading our privac…
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In this week’s episode of the Um, Sir Podcast, Emily and Samie are bitter and not in the mood for institutional bullshit. They are talking about a lot this week, like the brain-dead pregnant woman in Georgia being kept alive against her family’s wishes. They get into the medical ethics, the political theater, and the horrifying reality of what that…
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We hate each other more than we used to, at least where politics is concerned. Measures of effective polarization, the animosity that Democrats have for Republicans and vice versa, have increased dramatically since the 1990s, according to a 2021 study by political scientists James Druckman and Jeremy Levy. Moreover, the most polarized folks are the…
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TSTC Offers Money-Back Guarantee, Night Classes to Address Workforce Needs
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40:45Send us a text On Thursday May 22nd I met with Brandon Scott Thomas, senior development officer at TSTC and Kevin Staton, electrical powers control instructor for a podcast to discuss their money-back guarantee and other updates at TSTC. According to Thomas starting this fall, TSTC will offer a money-back guarantee across all programs. "If you have…
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What can a Star Wars series teach us about authoritarianism, resistance, and the state of democracy in America? In this episode of Footnotes, Jemar Tisby sits down with his friend and producer, Beau York, a man steeped in Star Wars lore. Together they explore how Andor—a show set in a galaxy far, far away—becomes an urgent mirror for our political …
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Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya
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7:412025 Harvard Horizons Scholar Katherine Venturo-Conerly is on a mission to revolutionize access to effective mental health care—particularly for young people. Her research project, "Tackling the Global Youth Mental Health Challenge: Lessons from Psychotherapy Research in Kenya," focuses on creating and implementing effective, accessible mental heal…
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Push Presents and Pro-Natalist Propaganda
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53:27They're back—exhausted, angry, and wrapping up Mother’s Day weekend with a fresh round of attacks on reproductive rights, kids’ safety, and reality itself. Trump cut the Safe to Sleep campaign (because who needs SIDS prevention?) while pushing pro-natalist policies like a $5,000 baby bonus. Emily’s just waiting on her presidential push present. In …
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Emily and Samie are back—hydrated and furious, and here to provide a breakdown of the good, bad, and ugly from the 2025 Washington State legislative session. 💥 THE GOOD: Washington lawmakers did pass six Planned Parenthood priority bills! 💸 THE BAD: The final state budget increased capital gains and business taxes (cool), but also jacked up the gas…
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How the Problems of Home Pierce the College Bubble
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33:19The US Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard made it illegal for colleges and universities to use race as a factor in choosing their incoming classes. As a result, schools are working harder than ever to recruit and admit first-generation and lower-income applicants to preserve the diversity of their student bodies.…
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Steak Sauce Intelligence, Farts, Fines and Fascism
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57:06Emily and Samie are serving up political despair with sarcasm and puppy kisses. 💸 D.C.’s Budget Strategy: Cut Medicaid, gut the CDC, and then act surprised when everything catches fire. Also, they think hospital funding is a “kickback.” Cute. Maternal Mortality Up, Help Down: Pregnancy-related deaths are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, government official…
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Ya' girls are in peak petty form this week as they dive into a whirlwind of politics, immigration injustice, economic chaos, and pop culture pettiness—with our usual sass. 🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast… Trump’s treating the national economy like it’s his Monopoly board—except we’re the ones landing on luxury tax. Again. A Maryland man was wro…
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Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced as a Woman's Path to Ministry
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1:07:17Dr. Beth Allison Barris the James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University. She earned her PhD in Medieval History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is the bestselling author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth. In this episode we talk about her latest book, Becoming…
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🎙️ This week on The Um, Sir Podcast… Samie and Emily are trying to look on the bright side, but clearly the Republicans on the House DOGE Committee skipped their lessons from Mr. Rogers and forgot how to get to Sesame Street. 🙃 🧀 There’s actual good news out of Wisconsin (miracles happen), Cory Booker brings a glimmer of hope from New Jersey, and T…
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Kyle McAlister makes his case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council
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34:41Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the showBy Floyd Miller
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Tammy Fogle makes her case for being elected to Place 6 on the City Council
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27:46Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the show
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Miguel Espinoza makes his case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council.
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27:40Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune or It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the showBy Floyd Miller
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Imagine your doctor could precisely predict your personal risk of disease, diagnose the cause of illness with pinpoint accuracy when it did occur, and develop an effective treatment plan with low side effects the first time, rather than through trial and error. That's the promise of personalized medicine. And it would be a revolution in healthcare.…
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Policy Pruning, Legal Loopholes, and a Hint of 1954
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43:45Because what’s a week without gutting DEI, a Texas lawsuit, and casual segregation vibes? 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🌈 Tree Planting as DEI?? Is this feel-good greenwashing or a real move toward equity? We dig in. 🌳 ⚖️ Texas + Reproductive Rights = 🚨A legal case that could shift the landscape—again. We explain why it matters (and rant a little, obviously).…
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Travis Craver makes his case for being elected to Place 6 on the City Council
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22:02Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Support the show
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Cynthia Alvidrez makes her case for being elected to Place 5 on the City Council
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23:05Send us a text I nor the West Texas Tribune ot It's Everything West Texas is making an endorsement. However we will give all of the council candidates an opportunity to be interviewed. Exercise your right to vote. Support the showBy Floyd Miller
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"Imagine if your dad was in charge of planning your birthday party." - Amy Schumer Samie and Emily discuss the Mean Girls improv event of the year (which happened to occur at the White House), President Zelensky's manifest destiny, the insane Ukraine turnabout, and whether the suit makes the man or if it's simply not being an ass clown. Emily is pr…
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