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The Progress Network with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas
What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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After producing podcasts for comedians such as Jim Jefferies, JoKoy and Theo Von host Isaac Abrams steps up to the mic to bring you his take on Hollywood, Comedy and Photography.
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Do you want to share your story, earn more money and make an impact with your writing? You're in the right place. On the Become a Writer Today podcast, Bryan Collins interviews creatives and best-selling authors. He profiles their writing processes, so you can learn about everything from writing your book to building a profitable creative business. Subscribe today!
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Behind the Headlines with Isaac Saul of Tangle: Running and Monetizing a Media Newsletter
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I had the opportunity to go behind the headlines with Isaac Saul, the creator of Tangle, on my latest episode of the Become a Writer Today podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into Isaac's journey of running and monetizing a media newsletter while striving for balanced reporting in today's politically divided climate. Here are three key takeaways…
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Saul Trujillo | Halloween Edition | The Isaac Abrams Show 120
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Saul Trujillo and I recorded this today on Halloween and we're dropping it hot and fresh. Saul is a very funny comedian and has some really great Halloween stories to share. He went to culinary school to become a chef before finding comedy and we discuss our favorite foods at the end of the episode. Please follow him on social media @saulcomedy I f…
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The George Santos ethics probe. On November 17, House investigators released an ethics report that determined Rep. George Santos (R-NY) knowingly violated ethics guidelines, House rules, and criminal laws. The scathing report detailed alleged misconduct that included stealing money from his own campaign, creating fake loans, engaging in fraud, and …
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The Israel-Hamas hostage deal. Early Wednesday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a hostage deal and a four-day pause in fighting. It is the first ceasefire since Hamas's attack on Israel October 7 that sparked six weeks of air and ground assaults in the Gaza Strip. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have…
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NICOLE BECANNON | The Isaac Abrams Show 123
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Nicole Becannon is a stand up comedian and a writer (battlebots, comedy Central Roasts) She joins us in studio this week to discuss Banana flavors, strip clubs and Food! We met for the first time at the taping of this episode and we chatted like old friends. Please check her out on social media @nicolebecannon on all platforms. I had a great time g…
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We have a few special announcements to make today so we are skipping our regular newsletter. We will be back tomorrow with our regular podcast. Thank you for your continued support! You can read today's podcast here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest video, last Friday’s paywalled piece about how Israel …
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Congress passes temporary funding bill, averting shutdown.
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The government funding bill. On Thursday, President Biden signed a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government open until early 2024. The bill was signed a day before a potential government shutdown and did not include wartime funding for Ukraine or Israel. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s…
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In this week's episode of the "Become a Writer Today" podcast, we're diving into the world of copywriting books that every aspiring writer must read! 📖✍️ Join me, Bryan Collins, as I share some invaluable insights and recommendations on the best copywriting resources out there. Key takeaways from this episode: 🔸 Dive into "The Robert Collier Letter…
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Iran. Since Hamas's attack on Israel, U.S. politicians and pundits have been debating how the United States should position its foreign policy toward Iran. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest video, last Friday’s paywalled piece about ho…
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The Supreme Court's new code of conduct. On Monday, the Supreme Court issued its first-ever code of conduct after several reports over the past year of undisclosed gifts to justices and luxury trips from donors sparked a pressure campaign for the court to respond. The court’s 15-page document includes a one-page statement, nine pages of conduct rul…
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S5. Ep. 7: Change Is the Operative Force of History with Drew Gilpin Faust
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What are the dangers of not acknowledging what has gotten better? How do we understand the marks history leaves on individuals? And what does a former president of Harvard think of higher education in the US today? We hear from historian, civil rights activist, and the first woman president of Harvard, Drew Gilpin Faust, about how her story and how…
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). On Tuesday last week, the House voted 234-188 to censure Tlaib for her rhetoric about the Israel-Hamas war. 22 Democrats joined Republicans to censure Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American in Congress, and all but four Republicans voted for the censure. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story her…
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Are You Serious? Volume 5 "Would You Rather" | Episode 122
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Isaac Abrams is joined this week by Are You Serious? cohosts Alex Sivers and Nick Piatt to play a few rounds of Would You Rather. Are you Serious is a show inside a show, its just us guys riffin around about life and the state of music and how we remember stuff. We recorded three episodes this session and they are meant to come out weekly as a comp…
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Joe Manchin. On Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced he would not seek re-election in 2024, a decision that will reshape the fight for the Senate in 2024 and has set off rumors Manchin is considering an independent run for president. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story …
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A fiery debate on Israel & Palestine
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On Monday, I interviewed Hussein Aboubakr Mansour and Dan Cohen about the Israel and Palestine conflict. Mansour, an Egyptian-born Muslim who grew up hating Israel, is now pretty staunchly in the pro-Israel camp. Cohen, an American Jew who grew up being told Israel was his homeland, is one of the most followed anti-Israel and anti-Zionist journalis…
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SPECIAL EDITION: The third Republican debate.
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The third Republican debate. On Wednesday night, five Republican candidates took the stage in Miami, Florida, to debate foreign policy, abortion, former President Donald Trump's record, and the economy. To qualify for the third debate, candidates needed to poll above 4% in either two national surveys or in one national survey and two surveys from e…
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Tuesday's election results. Yesterday, voters across the U.S. cast ballots in gubernatorial races, state House races, state Supreme Court races, and on ballot measures related to abortion and marijuana. In most of the contested and closely watched elections, Democrats and abortion rights activists prevailed. You can read today's podcast here an…
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S5. Ep. 6: Not Too Late for the Climate with Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua
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Is climate discourse doomerism based on the right facts and frameworks? Are we not giving the potential of change enough credence? And where does the climate movement go from here? Today, we hear from the authors of "Not Too Late," Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, whose climate activism is deliberately removed from despair. What Could G…
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Trump polling ahead of Biden in swing states.
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The latest 2024 polls. One year out from the 2024 presidential election, former President Donald Trump is polling ahead of President Joe Biden in five of the six swing states expected to determine the election outcome. The numbers come from the latest New York Times and Siena College poll released over the weekend, which showed Trump with a lead in…
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Morgan Jay | The Isaac Abrams Show Episode 121
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Comedian and Musician Morgan Jay joins us this week to talk about his new found love for Vegas, attending Sex parties with his former girlfriend, and of course FOOD! Morgan is one of the best live performers on the planet, his shows are high energy and very interactive. Check out www.Morganjay.com for tickets - Follow him on social media @morganjay…
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Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction. On Thursday, the FTX founder was convicted of stealing billions of dollars from customers of his crypto exchange, marking one of the largest financial fraud convictions in U.S. history. After a short deliberation, a New York federal jury convicted Bankman-Fried on all seven counts he faced. He was also found guilty o…
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The mass shooting in Maine. On Wednesday, October 25, an Army reservist killed 18 people and injured 13 others at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston, Maine. After a two-day manhunt, the shooter was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His body was found at the recycling facility where he worked. Editor's note: Tangle does not name mass …
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Strike ends, United Auto Workers get a deal.
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The United Auto Workers deal. On Monday, General Motors and United Auto Workers struck a deal that ended the union's six-week series of strikes aimed at Detroit’s Big Three automakers. The deal with GM came after Ford reached a deal last Wednesday and Chrysler-owned Stellantis struck a deal with workers over the weekend. You can read our previous c…
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S5. Ep. 5: Progress Check: Climate Dads, Cell Phone Bans, and Asteroid Sampling with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas
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Who is going to work these days and who is staying home? How should schools handle cell phones on their grounds, and what is the UK doing about them in particular? And what did NASA scientists find in their latest asteroid sample? Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas are back to discuss the latest news stories we might have missed. What Could Go R…
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Mike Pence drops out of presidential race.
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Mike Pence. On Saturday, Mike Pence announced the end of his 2024 presidential campaign during a speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. The announcement drew audible gasps from the crowd, which had gathered to hear a campaign speech, and was followed by a standing ovation. You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar…
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SPECIAL EDITION: Dean Phillips is running for president.
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Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN). The third-term Minnesota congressman announced that he will be running in the Democratic primary, issuing an unusual challenge to a sitting president of his own party. We were able to get an exclusive interview with Rep. Phillips just hours after his announcement, which we've shared a preview of after "My take" in today's…
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Republicans elect Mike Johnson as Speaker.
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Mike Johnson (R-LA). Yesterday, Republicans in the House of Representatives elected Johnson their new Speaker. His election ended three weeks without a Speaker, and came after Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) all failed to win a full floor vote after being nominated by the party. Johnson unified the party, winning …
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Matt Lockwood | The Isaac Abrams Show 119
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Matt Lockwood joins me in studio this week. It was our first meeting but I have been aware of his comedy for quite some time. He is the co-Creator of Culture Court with Keith Johnson (episode 103) He has a podcast called "The Big Humble" @TheBigHumble You can follow him on social media @mattdaddylockwood - We had a great chat and Matt shares some v…
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Trump's associates plead guilty in Georgia.
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The guilty pleas in Georgia. In less than a week, three of Trump’s former associates have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case and pleaded guilty to charges brought by District Attorney Fani Willis. You can read today's podcast here, today’s Under the Radar story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” …
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S5. Ep. 4: Navigating Israel-Palestine with Ian Bremmer
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Will there be peace in the Middle East, or will the current conflict escalate? How can we understand the situation with moral nuance? And how do we parse information in the "fog of war"? On today's episode, we talk with Ian Bremmer, foreign affairs analyst and president and founder of Eurasia Group, to examine the complicated crisis of Israel-Pales…
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The U.S. deficit. In the current fiscal year, the U.S. deficit has effectively doubled from $1 trillion to $2 trillion. You can read today's podcast here, today’s Under the Radar story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest YouTube videos, a recording of the “My Take” from Tuesday’s Israel piec…
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Darius Bennett | The Isaac Abrams Show 118
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Comedian Darius Bennett joins me this week. We talk about his journey from Detroit to LA, his favorite cigars and whats next for him. I had a great time getting to know Darius and I hope you enjoy our chat. Please follow him on social media at @Mrdariusbennett Thank you for watching and as always, "LOOK OUT FOR SNAKES" Check us out on Youtube: http…
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Donald Trump's gag orders. Former President Trump has been put under gag orders in two separate trials where he is a defendant. In a civil fraud trial on Friday, Judge Arthur Engoron fined Trump $5,000 and floated the idea of jailing him for defying a partial gag order that required him to remove a social media post criticizing the judge's law cler…
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I recently had the pleasure of discussing 27 must-read classic literature books on the Become a Writer Today podcast. These books have stood the test of time and offer timeless wisdom and insights into the human condition. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey, these classics are an essential addition to your books…
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The Gaza hospital explosion. On Tuesday, reports broke that the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, founded in 1882 by the Anglican church, had been the site of a major explosion. The hospital has about 80 beds, but was being used to house civilians during Israel's aerial bombardment of Gaza. Video footage reviewed by The New York Times showed “scores of bodies…
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Jim Jordan. The Ohio Republican failed to win the requisite votes to become Speaker on Tuesday, leaving his future in doubt and the House of Representatives in a state of paralysis. Jordan’s nomination for House Speaker began after a handful of Republicans ousted Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) earlier this month, citing broken promises on spending and …
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I invited the hilarious Lara Beitz on the show and offered her a beverage from the local coffee shop, this is what happens when we both drank too much coffee and tried to hold a conversation. Lara is a very very funny stand up comedian and travels the world performing for massive crowds. She is the host of "Unsound Advice with Lara Beitz" you can f…
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S5. Ep. 3: The Great Awokening's Great Mistakes with Yascha Mounk
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Are identity politics getting in the way of real progress? How did these marginal academic ideas go mainstream? And is it possible to make progress without diminishing the progress we have already made? Yascha Mounk, contributing editor at The Atlantic, host of The Good Fight podcast, and author of "The Identity Trap," offers his ideas on the pitfa…
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Biden tries again on student debt cancellation.
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Student loans. Earlier this month, student loan repayment restarted for the first time in three years. Shortly thereafter, President Biden announced an additional $9 billion in student debt cancellation, a move that impacted roughly 125,000 borrowers. The administration says approximately 3.6 million Americans have now received $127 billion of stud…
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The Israel-Palestine protests in the U.S.
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The protests in the United States. All across the U.S., pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protests have been roiling college campuses and cities, with high tension leading to political fallout and occasional violence. You can read the pieces by Jonathan Katz here and here. You can read today's podcast here, today’s Under the Radar story here, an…
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RFK Jr. Earlier this week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he will be running for president as an independent and is no longer seeking the Democratic nomination. The 69-year-old longtime environmental lawyer and activist has spent much of his career fighting pollution and pushing to rein in the power of corporations. More recently, he has sparked c…
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Biden's border wall. Last week, the Biden administration said that it was waiving 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow new border wall construction. The move is Biden’s first use of executive power to pave the way for more barriers along the border, something that was a common tactic during the Trump administration. You can read today's podcast …
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S5. Ep. 2: A System Under Stress: Lincoln and Today with Steve Inskeep
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What does it take to create great compromise? Can Abraham Lincoln's method of talking to people with opposing views work today? And is it possible to find hope through looking at history? Steve Inskeep, host of Morning Edition and Up Next on NPR, and author of Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, joins the show to break down …
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The attack on Israel. Over the weekend, Hamas militants executed a surprise attack on Israel from Gaza, killing over 900 people and wounding more than 2,500. Over 250 people were found dead at a music festival in southern Israel near Gaza, with witnesses saying they fled for their lives as gunmen opened fire on them Saturday morning. Israel says mo…
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Dan Donohue | The Isaac Abrams Show 116
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Comedian Dan Donohue joins me this week to discuss Micheal McDonald, trains in LA vs New York, and how he came up with his dishwashing videos. We had a really insightful chat and I really enjoyed getting to know Dan. Please follow him on social media for a daily dose of comedy wisdom @notbaddan Thank you for listening and as always "LOOK OUT FOR SN…
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Skyrocket Your Email List Using Copywriting Game With Eddie Shleyner
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My guest today is Eddie Shleyner. He is the Founder of VeryGoodCopy, a popular newsletter I subscribe to. He's also the former Copy Chief at G2.com, an excellent resource for finding software and other services. In this episode, we discuss the following: How Eddie got into copywriting Social media management The role of AI in copywriting Direct res…
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I'd like to tell you a quick, remarkable story
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Today's Friday edition is a personal essay about something that happened to me last week. If you're a new subscriber, please note we'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday (we’re off Monday for the federal holiday) with our typical edition. You can read more about the great Lew Irwin here and you can buy his book, Deadly Times, here and here. You can …
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The Amazon and Google lawsuits. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of monopolizing the online retail space. The FTC alleges that Amazon, worth $1.3 trillion, prevents its sellers from offering their products more cheaply on other platforms, forces sellers to use its wareho…
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Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to remove McCarthy as Speaker, marking the first time in American history that a sitting Speaker of the House has been removed. McCarthy said on Tuesday night he will not run for Speaker again. The interim Speaker of the House, also called the speaker pro tempore, is Patrick McHen…
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Are You Serious? (About Dogs) | The Isaac Abrams Show 115
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Are you serious? (About Dogs) | The Isaac Abrams Show 115 In this episode, the guys discuss the pros and cons of owning a dog and if people should be allowed to own them in the first place. Turns out Nick is allergic so his points are invalid. Can you eat dogs? Why not? Tune in to find out. Thanks for listening and as always "LOOK OUT FOR SNAKES" C…
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