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Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. Each season, we pick a new banned book, read it chapter by chapter out loud, and then talk about what might have gotten that chapter banned. In our sixth season, one thing that has stood out to us is that it seems like the people who want to ban books have never read them. Although we can find specific things here and there, nothing ever comes to the point where we would ...
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Just One Good Thing is a daily podcast where we spotlight one good thing the Democrats have done to make our lives better, our future brighter, and our country stronger. This show answers the common Republican question: "Can you tell me just one good thing the Democrats have done to make America better?" Why stop at one? This limited series podcast debuted exactly 100 days before the 2024 election. Every day, seven days a week, we're going to share one awesome thing the Democrats have done t ...
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In this episode of One Good Thing, hosts Jennifer Davis and Dan Schultz discuss the Democrats' initiatives to enhance affordable housing availability in the United States. Highlighting key actions taken by the Biden administration and Congressional Democrats, they explore substantial funding allocations from the American Rescue Plan, including emer…
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In this episode of Just One Good Thing, Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz discuss the significant impact of the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill. Signed by President Biden in March 2021, the plan aimed to provide direct relief to Americans affected by COVID-19, including stimulus checks, extended unemployment benefits, a…
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In this episode of 'Just One Good Thing,' hosts Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz discuss the largest investment in clean energy and climate initiatives in U.S. history, brought about by the Biden administration through the Inflation Reduction Act. This landmark act allocates billions of dollars to renewable energy projects and climate resilience. The …
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Welcome to One Good Thing, the daily podcast where we spotlight one good thing the Democrats have done to make your life better, our future brighter, and our country stronger. Today, we’re talking about the Biden administration’s economic recovery efforts that have contributed to significant job growth and a decrease in the unemployment rate. Imagi…
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Welcome to One Good Thing, the daily podcast where we spotlight one good thing the Democrats have done to make your life better, our future brighter, and our country stronger. Today, we’re talking about the Biden administration's aggressive COVID-19 vaccination efforts that significantly increased vaccination rates and helped our nation recover. Im…
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Welcome to One Good Thing, the daily podcast where we spotlight one good thing the Democrats have done to make your life better, our future brighter, and our country stronger. Today, we’re talking about the expanded Child Tax Credit, a major achievement of the Biden administration and the Democratic Party that has provided significant financial sup…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 4 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari navigates the first day of school with the usual teenage angst, complicated friendships, and unexpected encounters. The hosts share their humorous insights into Ari's…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 6 through 11 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari navigates through a tumultuous emotional landscape as he grapples with his injuries, deepens his bond with Dante, and confronts his feelings and identity.…
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Send us a Text Message. Jennifer and Dan read chapters 3 to 5 of part three of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, where Ari's hospital recovery is fraught with emotional and physical challenges. For someone who is a total lightweight and who has never taken an illicit drug in his life, Dan really doe…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Part 3, Chapter 2 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Join them as they explore Ari’s funny and heartfelt hospital stay, his strange green-eyed doctor, and the growing bond between Ari and Dante. Jennifer and Dan sha…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Part 3, Chapter 1 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. The chapter begins with Ari waking up in a hospital after a dramatic car accident. As he navigates the pain and confusion of his injuries, the tension and humor u…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 12 of Part two of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari and Dante navigate their teenage years, the episode explores themes of friendship, identity, and the struggles of growing up. Highlights include a hea…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into chapters 10 and 11 of part 2 in "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari reflects on his relationship with his mother, the weight of family expectations, and the hidden history of his brother. As the duo…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 8 and 9 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. The discussion centers around Ari’s feverish dreams, poignant family moments, and his complex relationship with his parents. From Ari’s introspect…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 5 though 7 of Part 2 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari battles a persistent fever, his dreams become a poignant exploration of family ties and emotional distances. From surreal dreams fe…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 3 and 4 of part two of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari reflects on his aversion to television, his mother's teaching philosophy, and the complexities of their relationship. The episode also …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle battles a fierce fever, leading to surreal nightmares and tender moments with his family. Jennifer makes fun of the time paramedics…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapter 12 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari and Dante's friendship deepens through heartfelt conversations and tense encounters. From discussing the oddities of body awareness to a dramatic co…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan dive into Chapters 9-11 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe." The discussion touches on Ari and Dante's unique perspectives on identity, culture, and the peculiarities of Dante's aversion to shoes. Jennifer and Dan navigate through hum…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read chapters 5 to 8 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. As Ari and Dante's friendship blossoms, they navigate the ups and downs of teenage life, meeting Dante's dad, and debating the merits of vinyl records. …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan delve into Chapter 4 of "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Ari faces the discomfort of locker room showers, while Jennifer and Dan hilariously dissect modern masculinity, ball tanning trends, and teenage angst. …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan embark on their new season with Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. They read chapters 1 through 3, where we meet Ari, a Mexican-American teenager navigating life in El Paso during the summer of 1987. As Ari contemp…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this dramatic finale of Banned Camp's season 5 exploring A Wrinkle in Time, Dan and Jennifer dive into the climactic chapter where Meg faces IT in a battle of wills. As Meg channels the power of love to save Charles Wallace, our hosts dissect the profound themes of love, courage, and individuality that ri…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this gripping installment of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer navigate through Chapter 11 of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Amidst the chilling vastness of a strange planet, Meg confronts not only the eerie plant-like creatures but also her mounting fears and frustrations. Our hosts deftly capture th…
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Send us a Text Message. Hey Scary Book People (that's what we call our AWESOME listeners)! Ready to dive into a chilly adventure? In today’s episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan explore Chapter 10 of "A Wrinkle in Time." From tessering dangers to icy receptions, Meg’s journey continues to unfold with suspense and a hint of the supernatural. But…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this gripping episode of "Banned Camp," Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 9 of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. As Meg confronts the chilling entity known only as IT, the stakes are higher than ever. Jennifer and dan unravel the tense moments when Meg, armed with only her willpower and Mrs. Who's spe…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Banned Camp, where we're diving deep into the eerie world of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. In this episode, Jennifer and Dan read chapter 8, taking us through a thrilling exploration of Camazotz. On this planet, conformity reigns, and individuality is crushed under the weight of a singular, controll…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this gripping episode, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 7 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace confront the daunting Central Central Intelligence on Kamazots. As the trio ventures deeper into this eerie world, they encounter psychological and physical challenges that test their…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary In this engaging episode, Jennifer and Dan navigate through the eerily synchronized world of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeline L'Engle. Dive into their journey as they dissect the mechanical monotony of Camazotz and the unsettling uniformity that pervades the town. The duo discusses the peculiarities of a socie…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: Join Jennifer and Dan as they read the first half of Chapter 6 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where the narrative deeply explores the ongoing battle between light and darkness. This episode profoundly analyzes how Madeleine L’Engle's portrayal of cosmic conflicts mirrors the real-world challenges against literary c…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary This week on Banned Camp, Jennifer, Dan, and our occasionally sassy robot dive into the peculiar world of banned books without reading a single page! Instead, we're opening up the mailbag to see what you, our fellow scary book people, have been wondering about. From the digital frontlines of book bans to the …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode of Banned Camp, Jen and Dan read Chapter 5 of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. Our journey through the tesseract takes us beyond the confines of our universe, revealing not just the cosmic battles between light and darkness but also the rich tapestry of characters who navigate these …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: Welcome back, scary book people! In this episode, we're on a cosmic voyage with Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace, exploring the universe's eerie unknown and breathtaking beauty in Chapter 4 of "A Wrinkle in Time." From the depths of a terrifying void to the serene landscapes of Uriel and a nerve-wracking enc…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this captivating episode, Jen and Dan explore Chapter 3 of "A Wrinkle in Time," where Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace's adventure turns into the unknown. The chapter weaves a tale of cosmic intrigue, youthful romance, and the enduring quest for understanding. As the trio embarks on a journey led by a mys…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this chapter of "A Wrinkle in Time," Meg and Charles Wallace find themselves wrapped in the enigmatic folds of Mrs. Whatsit's secrets. As they navigate through the aftermath of a stormy night, questions about their father's mysterious disappearance and Mrs. Whatsit's true identity begin to surface. With t…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this kickoff to Season 5, Jennifer, Dan and Robot dive headfirst into the stormy world of "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle. The chapter sets the stage with Meg Murray, a young girl grappling with self-doubt, a mysterious tramp, and the unsettling arrival of Mrs. Whatsit during a tempestuous night.…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In our season finale, Dan and Jennifer delve into the last chapter of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, exploring the complex themes of freedom, morality, and identity that culminate in this closing segment. They unpack the revelations about Jim's freedom, Huck's future, and the moral quand…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Dan tackle Chapter 42 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", where Huck's lies and Tom's elaborate plans come to a head. As the trio's escape plan unfolds, the episode explores themes of freedom, morality, and the absurd lengths to which Tom goes for the sake of adventure. Through …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In the latest dive into "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Dan and Jennifer navigate the complexities of Chapter 41, where Huck, Jim, and Tom's adventure spirals into an intense blend of suspense and moral dilemmas. As the plot thickens with Tom's injury and the trio's desperate attempts to maintain their…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode takes us through the twists and turns of Mark Twain's world, where Huck, Jim, and Tom's escape plan unfolds with more hiccups than a soda-drinking contest. Picture this: a plan so slippery that even the butter wants in on the action, melting down Huck's neck in the heat of the moment. The chapter gives us a mix …
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Send us a Text Message. In Chapter 39 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," the plot thickens with Tom Sawyer's convoluted escape plan. From acquiring a rat trap leading to unexpected chaos under Aunt Sally's bed to the whimsical collection of snakes, spiders, and other critters, the chapter unfolds into a series of misadventures. The narrative …
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan read Chapter 38 of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." The chapter unfolds with Tom Sawyer's complex plan to free Jim, involving everything from wall inscriptions to a proposed coat of arms. Once again, we unravel Tom's logic and explore why Huck…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Dan and Jennifer dive into Chapter 37 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, where Tom Sawyer's elaborate escape plans for Jim turn Aunt Sally's household upside down. From sneaking shingle nails into apron pockets to a ludicrous attempt at baking a "rope ladder" pie, the duo u…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: This episode delves into Chapter 36 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," where Tom Sawyer's intricate escape plan for Jim unfolds. Dan and Jennifer examine the chapter's events, analyzing Tom's elaborate methods and Huck's response to these strategies. The discussion also covers themes of freedom, loyalt…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Dan tackle Chapter 35 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." They dive into the quirky world of Tom Sawyer's escape plans for Jim, which range from digging with case knives to sending secret messages on tin plates. The pair sift through Tom's wild ideas, balancing his love for adve…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Banned Camp, Jen, and Dan read Chapter 34 of Mark Twain’s “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” unfolding a chapter filled with schemes, mistaken identities, and the lengths friends go to for each other. Huck and Tom's plans to free Jim take center stage, showcasing their cleverness, if not outright mischi…
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Send us a Text Message. In this riveting chapter of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Jen and Dan dive into the complexities of mistaken identities, ghostly assumptions, and the unexpected camaraderie between Huck and Tom Sawyer. Jen and Dan continue to unravel the layers of Mark Twain's satire and social commentary while trying to pinpoint exa…
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Send us a Text Message. In our latest episode, we dive into Chapter 32 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" where Huck finds himself in a mix-up, mistaken for somebody else. It's a situation that unfolds with unexpected twists, much like arriving at a new place and being welcomed as someone you're not. We talk about Huck's quick thinking, the pe…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode Summary In this episode of Banned Camp, we dive into Chapter 31 of Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Jennifer and Dan unravel Huck's intense moral conflict as he grapples with the implications of Jim's capture and contemplates his own values. Jen and Dan dissect Huck's inner turmoil and the laughably…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jen and Dan dive into Chapter 30 of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Phil Vecchio from the Mandarian Orange podcast joins in, offering his unique perspective on the book's themes and the journey so far. Huck cleverly navigates a web of lies and deceit, with the King and Duke's antics escalating to new h…
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