WSUM News Team compiles recent news in under 5 minutes every Monday through Thursday. Originally aired on the 91.7 FM stream, each newscast is re-posted in audio form.
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WSUM Podcasts
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This in-house music podcast at WSUM interviews a different musician each month and features Snake Sessions.
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Hosted by News Director Nathan Jahn, the WSUM News Team recaps recent news and conducts an interview or discussion every week.
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EMMIE Podcast is a collaboration between EMMIE music magazine and WSUM student radio.
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WSUM's Unofficial Podcast for talking about baseball players you have never cared about
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Siblings Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports! Nathan brings knowledge from being a lifelong sports fan and Allyson brings everything else. They discuss college and professional sports, have quiz segments, and cover whatever silly sports news they want!
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WSUM Sports members Vincent Hesprich and Luke Seruma find creative ways to talk about the biggest events in sports while also shining a spotlight on the intriguing and often unusual stories that quietly fill the sports world. Between unique segmented games, off-topic ramblings and weekly updates of the most niche Badger sports, the core duo and their revolving guest hosts look to entertain listeners regardless of their level of sports knowledge. Shows air live Mondays at 5:00 PM CT on WSUM!
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The La Follette Line is your weekly deep dive into Wisconsin's political landscape, focused on elections and the strategies behind them.
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On Madison Science Mystery Tour, host Nalina Cherr invites researchers into her spaceship and asks them about what they’d most like to talk about. From the history of animal testing to the riveting details of life as a lab technician, this show offers an insider perspective on campus research, the context needed to understand it, and a dash of good-natured humor and nerdy curiosity.
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The Best of WSUM Sports' young talent give their takes on just about everything
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You Seem Exceptional features a guest each week so that we can get to know them and their story.
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Hosts DJ Slasher and Hayden pick apart a different horror movie every episode on this terrifying show for horror movie fans. We bring you facts, reviews and trivia for all your favorite horror movies, and we cover some timely news as well. Join us for the scariest podcast on the network!
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From the Bench with Caroline McGartland, Sean Duffy and Ben Lindsley of WSUM Sports lean into their unathletic abilities. With an emphasis on Wisconsin Sports, this trio uses discussion mixed with game to give an entertaining fifty minutes of sports.
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From WSUM comes Pop Culture Coffee Break, hosted by Camila Trimberger-Ruiz and Ray Kirsch. Student opinions, reviewing anything and everything that college kids are talking about at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Space Case explores the real science behind sci-fi, specifically in terms of space.
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Her Take is WSUM's all-female sports talk show discussing everything around the world of sports.
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In Konglish is a bilingual Korean-English language show discussing different aspect of Korean and American culture.
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Created and hosted by Matthew Thompson, State of Delusion provides news coverage and a satirical view on politics.
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Sex Out Loud members join each other in the WSUM production studio to discuss the stigma around conversations about sex, sex positivity, and other educational conversations.
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Members of the Madison Journal of Literary Criticism (MJLC) gather for small group discussions based on study group topics surrounding abolition and literary criticism.
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The Installation Lap is your home for F1 on WSUM. Host Jack Anderson breaks down what's going on in the season, drama, championship standings and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer to the sport, The Installation Lap has something for you.
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The Jump Around talks to people in and around UW-Madison athletics to get a behind-the-scenes look of the Badgers programs.
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RADIO RESISTANCE is a culture and arts show where we touch on a new city, country, or region each week. Throughout our journey, in each episode, we’ll share some interesting history, tell fun facts and incredible stories, chat with friends, and much much more. The common theme embedded into this radio show is you guessed it… Resistance! Our mission is to highlight stories and struggles that have taken place elsewhere to inspire all of you listening at home.
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Morgan Feller, Matt Kane and Julian Callegari tackle the hottest topics in the NFL — along with ones you've never heard of. With a playbook full of wild takes, unexpected debates, and a goofy spin on the game, this trio never fumbles a storyline. From unique segments to heated rants and expert analysis, TBD is a must listen.
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Welcome to "Game Days with the Girls," the ultimate destination where passion for sports meets the power of female voices! Join our dynamic group of sports enthusiasts as they navigate the vast world of football, basketball, hockey etc.
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The most underrated sports show at WSUM is ready to hit the radio waves with another incredible semester! Formerly Cover 2 and now Cover 3, an added host will create more variety of ideas and overall quality to the already stellar program. Our show involves talking about Wisconsin sports. Yes, that sounds uncreative, but you have never heard of our world-famous segment: The Cover 2 Cup. This segment is a spoof of the college football MacGuffin (definitely googled that,) and we translated it ...
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howdy im waacky willy d~- wackywillyd Wacky Willy D (William Doty/William Love/the dude writing this) is one of three hosts on WSUM's weekly talk radio show XX_DIALOGUE_SQUAD_XX, where three privileged white dudes bullcrap to each other about politics and society with differing viewpoints with jokes for an hour for the pleasure of the public. Saturdays at 3 PM on WSUM 91.7 FM, Madison's Snake on the Lake.
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In the news today, The Madison City Council has approved funding for housing initiatives, Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles, US captures oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by .25%, The Environmental Protection Agency removed fossil fuels from its page expla…
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The Final Episode: Looking Back, Looking Forward
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54:17On the final episode of The La Follette Line, we sat down with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers to reflect on his past seven years in office. We discussed his career history in public education and government, his goals for the remainder of his term, as well as his message for students in Wisconsin. We wrapped up the show with a look back at our favor…
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Ep. 116 Pack are Back, NBA Most Surprising Moments
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53:13After showing up two minutes late with a graduating Evan Epstein, Vince celebrates the Packers' victory over Luke's Bears. Also, Luke ranks the five most surprising parts of the NBA season and a DEFCON-related analysis of how likely NFL teams are to blow up down the stretch.By WSUM
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Meet Me in Cooperstown......or wherever they hold Winter Meetings
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24:40This episode contains topics like the surprise induction of Jeff Kent to the Hall of Fame, the ballot being out of control and thoughts on Schwarber and Diaz signing. This crucially was recorded before Pete Alonso signed with the Orioles. Also includes tangents on getting a third of your blood circulated out of your body (you know who did this), Ko…
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In the news today, The future of UW foreign language programs are at risk amid federal campus funding cuts, Legislative democrats reintroduce paid family and medical leave bill, Students form a human swastika on a high school football field in San Jose, Hundreds of Thousands of Thais and Cambodians Flee as the decades long border crisis continues, …
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SHEDEUR BALLS OUT || College Football Playoff Bracket FINALIZED
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55:54Chris Coolidge and Johnny Raider breakdown the dilemma of who and who shouldn't be in the College Football Playoff in the current system. Then later on in the second segment they duo dives into Shedeur Sanders masterclass against the Titans.By WSUM
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The Gubernatorial Race: Sara Rodriguez
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1:00:10On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. We discussed her career history in public health and government, her current responsibilities serving as Lt. Governor under Governor Evers, and how her experience working with the go…
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In the news today, UW wins the Big 10 blood drive, receiving $1 million from Abbott to advance local health initiatives, Quilen Blackwell was announced as 2025 CNN Hero of the Year as his nonprofit focused on changing vacant lots on Chicago’s South side, 16 FBI agents are suing Kash Patel and the Trump administration because they were fired for the…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they discuss Badger Hockey, College Football, and D3 Schools.By WSUM
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December 7th Semester Recap with Talula Hayes
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35:54News Director Nation Jahn sat down with future News Director Talula Hayes to discuss the last semester of news and give an update on certain stories.By WSUM
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Hemlock Chaser played live at the WSUM studios on 3rd October 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance and an interview with them. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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Shontrail played live at the WSUM studios on 26th September 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance and an interview with them. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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Terry Gross played live at the WSUM studios on 19th September 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance and an interview with them. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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New Wrongs played live at the WSUM studios on 12th September 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance and an interview with them. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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In Ropes played live at the WSUM studios on 29th August 2025. Listen into this episode for their performance. Also tune in on Fridays at 1 PM for more Snake Sessions!By WSUM
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Researcher, assistant professor, and host of the Neuro Network podcast Nick Burgraff studies opioid overdoses and how to prevent them. He’s here to answer all our host’s questions about naloxone (brand name: Narcan), the autonomic nervous system, and goat treats. He might even walk away with the prize for best science name mentioned before the year…
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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by U.S. Representative Mark Pocan, who has represented Wisconsin’s second district since 2013. We discussed the resolution of the nation’s longest government shutdown, the latest developments on the Epstein files in Congress, and shifting dynamics in the Republican and Democratic parties. We a…
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In the news today, The UW board of Regents announced the College of Computer, Data, and Information Science be separated from L&S and renamed the College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, FBI makes arrest in January 6th pipe bomb case nearly 5 years after the investigation opened, Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will take …
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In the news today, Wisconsin residents hold protests across seven cities against AI data centers, The Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case challenging local law enforcement's authority to hold people in custody, Federal Authorities start crackdown on immigrants in New Orleans, and Trump administration staffers cancelled interviews …
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Ep. 115 Defending Wisconsin Football, Badger Volleyball Season Review
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55:44Vince sincerely congratulates Wisconsin Football for their in-season progress, and Luke announces he is cheering for a bizarre new football team. Later, Daniel Stein joins the program to preview Wisconsin Volleyball's tournament run and hand out season awards.By WSUM
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In the news today, Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins the race for Wisconsin Governor, President Trump pardons ex-president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, US gas prices drop below $3 a gallon for the first time since May 2021, and the Trump administration declared that it was revoking the reinstatement of 14 employees of the Feder…
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Did Lane Kiffin ruin the CFP?| NFL TRIVIA
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54:42Johnny Raider and Chris Coolidge go into depth on the current landscape of the CFP and how the badgers did in the Axe game. Later on they dive into some NFL Trivia and Week 13's slate of games.By WSUM
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In the news today, Larry Meiller, a beloved voice on Wisconsin Public Radio for nearly 60 years, has announced his retirement, A group of FEMA workers has been reinstated after three months of forced leave, and Zelensky says that the territory in Ukraine is the most difficult issue as the US heads to meet with Putin. Tune in on WSUM 91.7 FM or on w…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they talk Badger football, and lots of college and NFL football.By WSUM
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Vince and Luke recap an exciting week of Wisconsin sports and talk about what in sports they are most thankful for. Also, a draft-style ranking of the top 8 LEAST thankful fanbases.By WSUM
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In the news today, Ryan Strnad drops out of Wisconsin Governor race and endorses David Crowley, Police authorities find Morgan Geyser, the 23-year-old who had stabbed her friend 19 times to appease the fictional slender man back in 2014, The FBI is trying to schedule interviews with the six democratic lawmakers who said that service members should …
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In a discussion of Film Scoring and movies from Emilia Perez to Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, Podcast Director Oliver Gerharz and Staff Writer Soleil Rumpit are joined by WUDFilm Programmer Cammie Kleinman and WUDFilm Member Manas Bhati.By WSUM
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In the news today, Federal Judge dismisses indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, Israel’s military launches strikes against Gaza, continuing to test the ceasefire, Kohl’s names new CEO to be interim Michael Bender, and Badgers go 7 and 1 over the weekend in Hockey, Basketball, Football, and Volleyball. Hosted by News Director Nathan Ja…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they talk Badger wins, and fake penalties.By WSUM
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News Director Nathan Jahn sits down with members Vince Hesprich, Daniel Stein, and Ryan Kim to talk about politics and the way it effects their life on campus.By WSUM
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I'm Breaking Down?!?!?!?!?! I'm Breaking down!!!!!!!!!!!!! (the baseball hall of fame ballot)
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58:13Christmas day for me is here as the Baseball Hall of fame ballots released. I am also joined once again by Vincent Hesprich but this time in person! Also includes conversations about Bob Nutting, Brice Turang and "aura"By WSUM
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In the news today, A new discovery has been made of more than a dozen ancient canoes in the bed of Lake Mendota, Madison based healthcare company Exact Sciences is being acquired by Abbott, President Donald Trump accuses Democratic lawmakers of sedition over their message to the military, CDC changes website wording to promote speculation of a link…
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat depression and other brain chemical imbalances, but how does that affect the other 90% of serotonin floating around the body? What about a developing body? PhD student McKenna Crossen talks about her work studying different ways SSRIs might affect placental and fetal develop…
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On this episode of The La Follette Line, we were joined by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who is running for Governor of Wisconsin in the 2026 election. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Crowley made history as the youngest and first Black county executive in the country. He discussed his priorities for affordability, economic growth, as wel…
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BADGER FOOTBALL TRENDING UP || SHEDEUR TAKES THE FIELD
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53:53Johnny Raider and Chris Coolidge go into depth on the future of the Badger football program, along with diving into the debut of Shedeur Sanders later in the 2nd half of the show!By WSUM
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In the news today, Wisconsin files appeal regarding denial of federal funding from storm damage, President Trump announces a timeline for issuing $2,000 tariff rebate checks, Kroger is closing three automated fulfillment centers to make deliveries more efficient, There was a train attack on a Polish Railway this past weekend, The Bureau of Labor an…
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In the news today, 26 locations around the state receive 14 million dollars in federal funding for electric vehicle charging, Over 282 million dollars have been put towards improving drinking water, The US is in for a severe flu season, This evening, the House passed a bill relating to the Epstein files, United Nations Security Council passes a US-…
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Ep. 113 Jordan Love Parade, Deep Dive Into Wisconsin... Hockey?
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55:59Luke calls out AJ Brown haters and drops a one-liner so good it deserves its own show thumbnail. Later on, Vince hands out Packer grades and talks Wisconsin hockey with Nathan Jahn.By WSUM
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In the news today, A crash on the beltline has caused an hours-long lane closure and a vehicle fire on Monday, Police officials say they’ve arrested a suspect after a person with a gunshot wound arrived at a local Taco Bell late Sunday evening, The Transportation Security Administration, also known as TSA, is conducting a current investigation afte…
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Siblings and Co-Hosts Allyson and Nathan talk about all things sports including Badger sports, NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA. This week they talk with guest host Luke Seruma about football, badger sports, and old college football games.By WSUM
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News Director Nathan Jahn and Sports Director Vince Hesprich sat down with Representative Renuka Mayadev and talked about what she has done in her term so far and how she feels representing Madison.By WSUM
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In the news today, During the past two days in Madison and across both Wisconsin and the U.S, a rare appearance of the northern lights has emerged, The governmental shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio asks that all nations cut military supplies to RSF, President Trump chooses to not attend UN clima…
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In the news today, Meta announces plans to build a one billion dollar data center in Beaver Dam, Democratic state legislators introduced a bill Tuesday that would cap the cost of utilities for Wisconsin families, Judge orders release of hundreds arrested in Illinois due to the immigration crackdown, The last penny was minted today in Philadelphia, …
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Ep. 112 Wisconsin Football is (Slightly) Back!
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56:45With Vince working women's hoops, Luke and Anniruddh Nambudiri celebrate Wisconsin football's upset victory. Later, a game of "wrestling match critic review or coach quote" and some NFL AwardsBy WSUM
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In the news today, Governor Evers says that the Trump Administration must release funding to 20 Wisconsin school districts, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Janesville City Council approves a letter of intent with developers to explore building a data center, Fannie May watchdogs…
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In the news today, The government shows first signs of progress in re-opening by passing a bill in the Senate, President Trump threatens to sue the BBC one billion dollars over editing on one of his speeches, In a closely divided vote, the U.K.’s central bank left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a year, and After a destructive v…
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DJ Slasher and Hayden join the host of “You Seem Exceptional” to review a movie that scared his pants off, Skinamarink.By WSUM
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Our Second Christmas Special! : Muppets Christmas Carol
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46:38DJ Slasher and Hayden learn the true meaning of having a thankful Christmas heart in their review of the scariest horror movie ever made.By WSUM
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What Happens when you Run Over Kids: Pumpkinhead
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50:56He’s not quite an alien, not quite a demon, and definitely not a pumpkin, but he’s the center of the boys’ review of Pumpkinhead.By WSUM
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It’s All in the Meat: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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48:33DJ Slasher and Hayden learn the importance of family in their review of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.By WSUM
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