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Alex Trejo wants nothing more than to get this day-trip to the creek over with, especially because he has to take along his annoying little cousin, Gabriel. Visiting his uncle’s ranch and rowing downriver for half the day is the last thing Alex wants to do. But, it turns out, irritation and boredom are the last things Alex should be worried about. There are stories surrounding this creek, old stories, scary stories. Alex shrugs such things off to boogie-man yarns and tall tales. But he and G ...
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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth ...
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This travel podcast travels the unbeaten path. Unfolding Maps talks to adventurers of all dimensions about their expeditions and the experiences that shaped them. Join the host, Erik Lorenz, in his conversations with globetrotters, who are best-selling writers, award-winning photographers and critically-acclaimed filmmakers. Through the pens and lenses of these border crossers, Unfolding Maps tells stories that encourage us to step out of familiar spaces, to venture to the other side of bord ...
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Mornings with Matt and Bob, weekdays from 6 to 10 am. Powered by laughs, a lot of useless information, and a smidge of classic rock, it is piloted by some names you might recognize…
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Matt and Bob 8-23-24 Farts, Open Phone Fridays and Unattractive Guy Hobbies
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Today we talk about the health benefits of farting. Open Phone Friday always brings in the wild ones so we let loose! Then we talk bout the top hobbies that are the least attractive for men. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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With Walz, Can Democrats Win Back Rural America?
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Since at least 2016, the Democratic policy has been driven by big contributors, yielding rural voters to Trump who at least pretended to hear them. With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as VP for Harris, middle America people who had The post With Walz, Can Democrats Win Back Rural America? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 8-22-24 Cabo Bob Fonseca, The Searchers and Gossip
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Today Matt gives his opinion on Bob's Western Suggestion. We then take calls about any hot gossip going on in our fans lives. Then we talk about our lunch at Cabo Bob's. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 8-21-24 Nighttime Prep, Unconventional Contest and ABC's of me
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Today the guys dust off some impressions for Bob's Contest. Then we bring back a fan favorite the ABC's of me. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Avi Chomsky: 21st Century Colonialism and Extractivism
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Colonialism: Now it’s called corporate globalization. As the energy appetite of the west continues to accelerate, so does extractivism, without the consent of the people directly affected. In this revealing discussion, Professor Avi Chomsky explodes the many myths we white The post Avi Chomsky: 21st Century Colonialism and Extractivism appeared fir…
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Matt and Bob 8-20-24 Teachers, School Rules and Not Politics
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Today the guys do a show for the kids! That's right Matt and Bob is for the Children. We talk Unruly Teachers and Silly School Rules. Toxic Tuesday even talks about peer pressure and "firsts" in a young child's life. Then Matt and Chuy talk politics and we all end up dumber, more confused and angrier! Enjoy. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com…
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Matt and Bob 8-19-24 Grown Ass Man, Fan Shirt and Chimp Crazy
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Today we bring back an old favorite segment to the show. Then Chuy considers some new summer apparel. We then watch the trailer of what could be the documentary of the year. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 8-16-24 Open Phone Friday, Goodbye Earl and Fan Letters
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Today the guys take it easy by calling an open phone Friday. We also hit the mail bag for some fun surprises. Finally it's Earl's big day and we say goodbye. Sawyer also stops by to tell us how his show was last night. Happy Friday! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Jails and Prisons Were a Hotbed of Covid. Needlessly.
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The ideal breeding ground for the Covid virus: A place where people were forced to have constant close contact with each other and with the wider community. In other words: prisons. You know how awful it was for us on The post Jails and Prisons Were a Hotbed of Covid. Needlessly. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 8-15-24 Classroom Phones, Social Credit and Austin Gamblers
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Today Matt and Bob fight a little of phones in classrooms. We then talk about Social Credit scores and what would take yours down? Then our friends from the Austin Gamblers come in to promote the big ride coming up! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 8-14-24 More Vegas Stories, Golden Bachelorette and Sawyer Stull
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We had more to say about Vegas. Then we look at the contestants for the golden bachelorette. Sawyer joins the fellas as well and discuss some hot topics. Randy Cohen also calls in to discuss the trip. Stand back non believers and head to Z Tejas Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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Make the Winner of the Popular Vote President
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We were taught in elementary school that every vote counts in America. But as we all know the 2016 winner of the popular vote did not become president. The truth is the presidential candidates will spend a billion dollars this The post Make the Winner of the Popular Vote President appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 8-13-24 Vegas Eats, The Dead and Watch Yourself
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The boys return from their big Vegas trip! They review the foods they ate on the trip. We talk about the sphere and our thoughts on the show. Toxic Tuesday gets very toxic. Then we get even more toxic delving into Bob's watch buying experience. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Matt and Bob 8-9-24 Bob's Bag, Pre Vegas Show and Breaking
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The fellas take calls about what they should do in Vegas, and get very distracted from the show while watching the qualifying rounds for Women's Olympic Break Dancing. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over
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Make America great “again?” What does that phrase assume? Our guest today, retired Lt Col. William Astore served 20 years in the military. No, he’s not a stereotypical macho militarist, far from it. He says our “full spectrum global empire” The post The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 8-8-24 Vegas Souvenirs, Abc's of Me and Space Boeing
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Today the guys discuss what they should bring back from vegas. Then we take calls and questions about us from listeners. Then we get into Boeing and why they would try space flight. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 8-7-24 El Dorado, The BobFather and Rats
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Today we celebrate Bob's Birthday by taking calls and bringing in special guests. We also have our favorite benchmarks as well as an appearance and dance by sawyer Stull! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option
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We assume our picture of romance and marriage has always been there, but according to our guest author and professor Sabrina Strings, it was invented in the 12th century as a myth about Sir Lancelot. Marriage was about power, domination, The post White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option appe…
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Matt and Bob 8-6-24 The Boss is Back, RFK Confessions and Weather News
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Matt is back from a little trip! The guys continue the discussion about Vegas with new details. We then take a few calls on Toxic Tuesday and have a few people confess in the spirit of RFK confessing. Then a new weatherman calls the show! Enjoy! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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Matt and Bob 8-5-24 Another Sawyer Stull, New Olympic Events and The Text System,
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Today Sawyer Stull fills in for Matt on the show. We discuss one of the best meals we've ever had in our lives. Then we take suggestions on what Olympic events we are missing? Finally I introduce the new texting service to Bob. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 8-2-24 Drew's Squeeze, Intern Alex and Maria Bamford
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Today we find out our audience of one is dating KLBJ's own Drew Bennet. Then we get a surprise visit from former intern Alex and we find out what he has been up to. Then we take a calls from Bob's foe then from Randy about our vegas trip. Then the legendary Maria Bamford comes in studio to visit. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobf…
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Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized?
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There is a palpable movement under Kamala Harris; so why is party leadership still so out of touch with working people as they were in 2016? Our returning guest, veteran party insider Norman Solomon, says the DNC is still top-down The post Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 8-1-24 Deep Freeze, Success and New Apple Artists
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Today a caller becomes very critical of our Bob which sends us off into a conversation about success. We then ask our audience what is success and do they have it? Matt also discovers some new artists on Apple Music. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-31-24 Drive Cool, Sawyer Stull Update and Bad Calls
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Today we talk about reckless drivers encountering Bob. Then we get an Olympics Update from Friend Sawyer Stull. Finally We end the shows with some bad calls. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy
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As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such kings to The post What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-30-24 Vacation Scare, Separate Bedrooms and Cat Ladies
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Today the guys express the fear of vacation. We also get very toxic today with multiple topics! Jd Vance's Comments and Bette Midler says separate bedrooms make a healthy marriage. We find out on today's toxic Tuesday. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-29-24 Grateful Cred, Chipotle Portions and Marvel Universes.
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Today the guys get ready for their trip to Vegas with a quiz on the Grateful Dead. Then we take calls about restaurant improvements after the chipotle CEO is making things right. Then we get confused by the Marvel Universe once again. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-26-24 Bob Dylan Biopic, Office Olympics and Brittany Brave
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Today the guys finally review the new Bob Dylan Biopic. Chuy puts together a questionable contest. Comedian Brittany Brave joins us as well for tons of hilarity. We then talk about the office Olympics coming up! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It’s not high on people’s reason to choose a president, but the power of pardons today is often corrupt and the promise of a pardon has been known to encourage crimes. In this discussion of her forthcoming book, Law Professor The post The Power of Pardons and Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-25-24 Neighbor Kenny, ABC'S of Me and Stock Butt
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Today Bob brings in his neighbor and we ask him a few questions. Then we take questions from the audience that almost stump Chuy. Finally we hear from the city's window washers. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 7-24-24 Bob's Busted Tire, Chuy's Charity and Matt's Mouth
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Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-23-24 Breaking, Kamala and Starflight
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The guys discuss the newest Olympic event. Then we get toxic discussing Kamala Harris and relationships. Finally Bob has some trouble booking his vegas flight. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 7-22-24 Show Dinner Review, Hyper Individualism and Trashy Cars.
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The guys talk about their amazing show dinner at Quattro Gato. Then Matt has us think about how we all are too individualistic. Then we take calls about what kind of trash people have in their vehicles! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-19-24 Dinner Tonight, Masculinity Contest and Vegas Reservations
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Today the guys argue over Dinner tonight and if Chuy could find a date. Then Chuy sends the guys into head to head as he tests their masculinity. Finally things get heated as they discuss Vegas reservations. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-18-24 College Chuy, Abc's of Me and Emmy Nominations
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Today the guys discuss Chuy and whether he is an embarrassment or not. Then we have fun taking calls during the ABC's of me! We also get into tv shows and the recent Emmy nominations. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over?
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Today, more than ever, politics is theater. On today’s big stage we see Biden as an old weakened man, and then we have Trump with blood on his face, standing strong, defiant, fist in the air. On today’s show national The post After The Shooting of July 13, Is it Over? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-17-24 Rehab, Prime Day Melee and Classic Game fest
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In 21st Century Western Culture, there’s a variety of impressions average white people get when you say the word Muslim. Most of them wrong. On this edition of Keeping Democracy Alive, Toronto author Saqib Qureshi brings some needed clarity to The post The Challenges of Being Muslim Today appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-16-24 Bob's Gift, New national Anthem and American Politics.
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Today the guys review a recent national anthem at the homerun derby. Then Bob surprises the fellas with a gift to congratulate the team on the top ratings in the city. Finally we try to stay friendly as we talk American Politics on Toxic Tuesday. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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Matt and Bob 7-15-24 Einsten, Fast Food quiz and Weakened Weekend
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Today the guys avoid getting political and talk about Einstein the man. We then go head to head with an amazing quiz put in buy Chuy. The fellas talk calls as well about everyone's weekend. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 7-12-24 Easy Phone Friday, Contact Labor and National Austin Brands
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Today the guys experiment with a Free Phone Friday and hope for the best. Matt also tells a story about a real man he hired for a task. We also ask ourselves and the audience, "What Austin brand could make it Nationally?" Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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How Liberation is Only Found In Community
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Today’s guest is Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, author of the new book The Chosen We. She’s a professor of Educational Leadership and Policy a U.Wisconsin-Madison. Over a period of ten years she interviewed 105 Black women from five selected cities about The post How Liberation is Only Found In Community appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-11-24 Boats, Dave Mead and Office Olympics
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Today the guys discuss why they don't have a boat. Our friend Dave Mead pops in to talk about Rambler. Then Our sweet Office manager Asst. Sarah Huerta tells us about the events in our upcoming Office Olympics Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Matt and Bob 7-10-24 Manny's Cans, Dating an Idiot and Celeb Status
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Today Manny updates us with his Gas can sales. The guys then take calls from listeners on when they knew they were dating an idiot. Then we discuss a variety of celebrities that have issues in public. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities
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Many still think “We don’t have to deal with it now,” but a new report from the Union of Concern Scientists is titled “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience” for a reason. As co-author Dr. Rachel Cleetus explains on this show, The post In Our Climate Threat, There Are Opportunities appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-9-24 Sleeping Naked, Drive Cool and Firework Fatalities
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Today the guys talk about the benefits of sleeping in the nude. Bob also starts a new Austin Campaign for drivers. Then we discuss the horrors of the Fourth of July. Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mornings with Matt and Bob
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Matt and Bob 7-8-24 The Millionaire Come Back, The Trip and Danny Trejo
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Today the guys talk about a new documentary Chuy has found about an "Austin" millionaire. We also go in depth with Randy and the show trip we will finally be participating in this summer. Then when is too old to fight? Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality”
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So much history of over-reliance on military solutions when governments don’t have the support of the people, yet we’re doing it again in Africa. Our guest who has major experience in the White House and Defense Department is Dr. Gordon The post US Africa Policy: “Willful Disregard of Reality” appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Matt and Bob 7-3-24 Exoskeleton, Around the World and Del Valle Foodies.
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Today Bob talks tech as we discuss the new exoskeleton and explore the possibilities. Bob also teaches us how he goes around the world. We also take calls for our AMA. We end with some hot food recommendations from del valle and Port A! Happy Fourth!!! Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…
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