In historians’ Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call
Capital One is buying Discover for $35 billion in biggest deal so far this year
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Category: Episodes
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469 – Vice Presidents, PETA, and Cold Beer
Florida deputy mistakes falling acorn for gunshot, fires into patrol car with Black man inside
‘Miraculous birth’ expected from stingray with no mate, possibly impregnated by shark
Brandon Johnson Is Now the Most Tragically Stupid Big-City Mayor in America
ShotSpotter could be cut off Friday as Chicago, tech company remain at odds over contract extension
2 arrested after dumping red powder on case holding Constitution at National Archives
Tennessee bill pushes to ban sale of cold beer to decrease DUIs
California Senate candidates spar over Dem’s proposal for $50 minimum wage: ‘Do the math‘
PETA targets Kansas merry-go-round maker over animal-themed carousels
Washington Post: CDC to ease Covid-19 isolation guidance
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468 – Election Year, College Athletes, and Pink Flamingos
Joe Biden’s People Are All Out of Excuses
Labor board regional official clears way for Dartmouth hoops union
NYC launches $53M program to hand out pre-paid credit cards to migrant families
Founder of Pizza King dies, leaving behind an Indiana legacy
Trump meets with Ronna McDaniel — then says he’ll be recommending RNC changes
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467 – Ben Shapiro, United Nations, and Syphilis
California Stopped San Francisco’s $1.7 Million Toilet. The City Can’t Build Something Cheaper.
Natick seeks artists inspired by stormwater drainage for new public project
Syphilis is Soaring in the U.S.
It’s hard for Gen Z to buy homes. A study says this Indiana city is the most affordable
Kenneth Eugene Smith executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, marking a first for the death penalty
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466 – New Hampshire, Vaccines, and Body Shaming
Are Ozempic Fans Just Caving in to Fatphobia?
As COVID cases rise, doctors worry about the consequences of misinformation
Nearly 90 dead after fierce winter storms strike US
‘We don’t want to host murderers’: Vegan bride bans omnivores from wedding
An unknown culprit has filled in a Chicago neighborhood landmark known as the ‘rat hole’
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465 – Donald Trump, The View, and Making a Widow Cry
Robert Kraft: Bill Belichick told me Tom Brady was done before winning Buccaneers Super Bowl
Closed primaries are the New Jim Crow in Louisiana
Barack Obama’s War on a Free Press
Bulls fans made a widow cry. It’s a sad reminder of how cruel our society has become.
eBay hit with $3M fine, admits to “terrorizing innocent people”
eBay to pay $3 million after employees sent fetal pig, funeral wreath to Boston couple
Fauci admits social distancing not based on science, ‘sort of just appeared’
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464 – Dry January, Elon Musk, and an Exploding Toilet
Doing the Dry January challenge? This sober life coach has tips for how to succeed.
Biden stands by Austin as befuddled White House handles secret hospitalization fallout
H.S. Sports Star Noah Knigga Clears Air On Name Pronunciation
13-year-old gamer becomes the first to beat the ‘unbeatable’ Tetris — by breaking it
News anchor slammed after telling teen gamer who beat Tetris for the first time ever to ‘go outside’
Gen Z workers say this emoji is the most NSFW — but boomers and millennials disagree
Creative names wanted: MnDOT’s annual Name a Snowplow contest returns for fourth year
Dunkin’ Customer Files Lawsuit, Claims Toilet Explosion Caused ‘Severe’ and ‘Long-Term Injuries’
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463 – Snow Plows, Mickey Mouse, and Menu Anxiety
Snow B Wan Kenobi, Edward Blizzardhands among MassDOT “Name a Snowplow” contest winners
From Escher to Mickey Mouse, Here Are the Artistic Gems Entering the Public Domain in 2024
Florida woman sues Hershey for $5M over ‘misleading’ Reese’s packaging that ‘trick’ customers
Lauren Boebert says she’ll seek office in a different congressional district in 2024
Gen Z suffers from ‘menu anxiety’ when dining out — with many too scared to order their own meals
People Are Sharing “Poor People Foods” That Were Ruined By The Wealthy, And They’re Not Wrong
Evansville woman stole dump truck to kickstart her side hustle, police say
Getaway vehicle stolen while suspects rob business
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462 – Boston, Costco, and Southwest Airlines
Boston mayor under fire for ‘no whites’ Christmas party for city’s ‘Electeds of Color’
5 myths about ketamine, the drug tied to Matthew Perry’s death, according to doctors
Cardin staffer linked to sex tape leaves Senate
Trump is ineligible for office under 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban,’ Colorado Supreme Court rule
Colorado removes Trump from ballot
Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot
Marvel Drops Jonathan Majors After Assault, Harassment Verdict
Costco sold more than $100 million in gold bars last quarter
EXCLUSIVE: Senate Staffer Caught Filming Gay Sex Tape In Senate Hearing Room (GRAPHIC)
NBC News frames Senate sex tape video as ‘conservative news outlets’ pushing the story
Southwest Airlines celebrated for policy to give a full row to ‘passengers of size’ for free
Wolf’s Bar-B-Q, longtime Evansville favorite, closing after 97 years
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