Best Mousin Podcasts (2024)

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McDonald, Bruen, Gun rights, and A Dismissal by Judge Cannon 46:22

2h ago46:22

46:22

We contiune our second ammendment discussion in light of the recent attempt on the life of the former president. We also talk about the dismissal of the documents case. New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct.2111 (2022): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/21pdf/20-843_new_m648.pdf To review Justice Breyer's list of …

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The Bedrock of Second Amendment Cases: DC vs. Heller (2008) 36:34

5d ago36:34

36:34

Today is the first part of a series on recenct Supreme Court cases on the Second Ammendment. Today we talk about the District of Columbia vs Heller District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008): https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/boundvolumes/554bv.pdf Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence: https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/lit…

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Presidential Immunity 47:37

10d ago47:37

47:37

We are releasing a little early this week because this is an important episode and much of the week is a holiday. Trump v. United States: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/23-939_e2pg.pdf "The Man for All Seasons" (Final Scene): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODejZPHC9vU&t=2s Dr. Susan Thistlethwaite "Fight On" on Substack: https://susan…

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Emergency Abortions in Idaho, Ten Commandments in Louisiana 37:01

16d ago37:01

37:01

Today we talk about the Supreme Court case in Idaho and the Ten Commandments in classrooms in Louisiana. Sister Helen Prejean, Dead Man Walking, The Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty That Sparked a National Debate,(Vintage Books, 2013), 218-219. Michael L. Radelet, Hugo A. Bedau, Constance Putnam, In Spite of Innocence: Erroneous Convictions …

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Recent Supreme Court Rulings 36:01

24d ago36:01

36:01

We recorded on Juneteenth so we talk about the history briefly. We also discuss the recent supreme court rulings. "The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth:" https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth Biden Executive Orders: Links: White House Fact Sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/06/18/fac…

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Legal Briefs: Justice Alito's OTHER Flag, Biden Executive Order on Immigration 31:09

1M ago31:09

31:09

We talk about the Appeal To Heaven flag on Justice Alito's vacation home and the new executive order on immigration. Craig's op-ed in the ACCU Update (Summer 2012), “The Messenger Matters” can be found at: https://works.bepress.com/craig_mousin/36/ Dina Nayeri's quote can be found in The Ungrateful Refugee, What Immigrants Never Tell You, (NY: Cata…

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Trump Guilty on 34 Counts of Election Interference 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

Today we talk about the election Interference / hush money case and the 34 felony counts against a former president. Here are the articles referenced: Trump Guilty on All Counts in Hush-Money Case - The New York Times May 31, 2024 - by Heather Cox Richardson This obscure N.Y. election law is at the heart of Trump's hush money trial Posts misreprese…

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Alito's Flag Controversy, the 10 Commandments, and Courtroom Decorum. 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

We cover multiple stories this week here are the articles: Samuel Alito's snide denial of his Jan. 6 flag is just as ugly as flying it in the first place Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin Calls On Samuel Alito To Recuse From Jan. 6 Cases Key Senate Democrat doesn't plan to probe Justice Alito over upside-down flag Louisiana becomes 1st state to require t…

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Reflections on Civil Disobedience 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

Today we talk about the protests on college campuses and Craig tells a story similar to today, when he protested the Vietnam War. Articles used: Report on some of the agreements negotiated on college campuses in Spring 2024. Report on all universities destroyed in Gaza during this war. MLK, Jr. "Beyond Vietnam" speech. NPR story on Dr. Orest Ranum'…

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Restrictions To An Already Compromised Asylum System 34:18

2M ago34:18

34:18

This week we talk about a proposed rule from the Biden Administration that may change asylum proceedures and allow adjudicators to turn away people without proper research on their background. Read the proposed rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/13/2024-10390/application-of-certain-mandatory-bars-in-fear-screenings Read the NIJ…

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Is the Presidency Immune from Prosecution? Pt. 2 50:48

2M ago50:48

50:48

We contiune to listen to the oral arguments from the supreme court on April 25th where they argued that the president is immune to prosecution for public acts. Craig reads some amicus curiae briefs to help us understand the arguments. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-939/307029/20240408130715170_No.%2023-939bsacRetiredFour-StarAdmiralsA…

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Is the Presidency Immune from Prosecution? Pt. 1 40:40

3M ago40:40

40:40

We listen to the oral arguments from the supreme court on April 25th where they argued that the president is immune to prosecution for public acts. Craig reads some amicus curiae briefs to help us understand the arguments. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-939/307029/20240408130715170_No.%2023-939bsacRetiredFour-StarAdmiralsAndGenerals.p…

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Mediation and Negotiation Techniques for Approaching Difficult Conversations 44:45

3M ago44:45

44:45

Here is Craig's opening paragraph framework: Although this unscripted podcast began as a discussion of difficult conversations, it soon veered into how to engage in conversations about racism and war. We soon realized that the tools needed to engage fully may differ when conversations occur with friends, within a family, a community, a library boar…

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Judge Cannon and Trump's Classified Documents Case 38:46

3M ago38:46

38:46

Today we talk about the documents case and the judge overseeing it, and the judge appointed by Donald Trump in 2019, Judge Cannon. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/us/politics/trump-trial-documents-cannon.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/trump-documents-witnesses.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/04/us/politics/judge-trump-d…

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States Rights vs Federal Power 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

We talk about the tension between states rights and federal power. How does a court decide which to lean more heavily on? Articles referenced: Valor The myth of ‘open borders’ For additional description of how state laws impacted the travel and work of African-Americans or freed slaves in the years before the Civil War, see e.g., Kate Masur, Until …

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Listener Questions 37:23

4M ago37:23

37:23

We answer several listener questions this week. We talk about a lot of different issues and here are some of the links we suggested in the episode: https://immigrantjustice.org/ https://cmsny.org/ https://trac.syr.edu/immigration/ https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/By Citation Needed Media

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Lying, Disinformation and our U.S. Political Landscape 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Today we talk about lying in the political discourse. We used the following news articles for reference “Can’t make it up”: Experts say transcript shows special counsel Robert Hur “lied” about Biden | Salon.com Biden special counsel Robert Hur’s resignation from DOJ makes his testimony “even more problematic” | Salon.com Anti-sex trafficking advoca…

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Injunction Junction - What's your Function? 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

For more information on antebellum state migration laws, see, "The myth of ‘open borders.’ Even before the U.S. government regulated migration, states did. Here’s why" by Anna O. Law, the Herbert Kurz Chair in Constitutional Rights and associate professor of political science at CUNY Brooklyn College. (September 21, 2021), The Washington Post Heidi…

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The Bump Stock Ban 42:07

4M ago42:07

42:07

The supreme court listened to oral arguments on the bump stock ban and we talk about those arguments and the briefs submitted to the court. https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/22-976.html https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2023/22-976By Citation Needed Media

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Let's Reshape Immigration Policy 38:45

4M ago38:45

38:45

Today we talk about 10 points to reshape and improve immigration policy in the USA. We used the National Immigrant Justice Center's 10 points as a backdrop for our discussion: https://immigrantjustice.org/staff/blog/humane-solutions-work-10-ways-biden-administration-should-reshape-immigration-policy https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-02-29/…

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Talking About Religion in the Public Square--a beginning 42:08

5M ago42:08

42:08

Both Craig and Cecil are religious separationists, meaning religion should have no role in government, Here they discuss several topics and cover some groundwork on the subject. Craig directed the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center for six years, the pro bono program that later became the National Immigrant Justice Center: https://immigrantjustice.org…

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Amicus Briefs and Oral Arguments in the Colorado Ballot Case 1:00:34

5M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/299107/20240129171610494_23-719_Amici%20Brief.pdf https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2023/23-719 http://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/295761/20240116095552269_23-719%20tsac%20Lash.pdf http://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23/23-719/298122/20240118165315506_Trump%20v.%20Ander…

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Judicial Appointments and the Controversy over the Honorable Todd E. Edelmann 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

Articles referenced: Judicial Vacancies | United States Courts Opinion | A Republican senator smeared a Biden nominee — and Democrats cowered - The Washington Post Most of Biden’s judge appointees are women, racial or ethnic minorities | Pew Research Center Senate confirms Biden's 150th judge Biden has successfully appointed 166 federal judges thro…

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Quid Pro Quo Justices? 46:52

5M ago46:52

46:52

Trump warns of ‘big trouble’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado ballot case | The Hill “Unprofessional”: Experts blast Trump lawyer for saying Brett Kavanaugh “quid pro quo part out loud” | Salon.com CHICAGO TONIGHT Terrorism Expert on Dangers Facing American DemocracyBy Lawful Assembly Podcast

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Sidebar: Gov. Abbot, the Supreme Court and the Great Inspiration Theory 36:54

6M ago36:54

36:54

Pro-Trump anti-immigrant ad makes it seem as if Haley coddles ‘criminals’ Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott rebuffed his plea to pause migrant transports to Chicago area during freeze Supreme Court Backs Biden in Dispute With Texas Over Border Barrier - The New York Times Nobody is Protected: How the Border Patrol Became the Most Dange…

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The Legality of Using Police as Border Agents 42:19

6M ago42:19

42:19

Justice Department sues Texas over law that would let police arrest migrants who enter US illegally Here is the lawsuit: https://www.justice.gov/media/1330861/dl?inline=&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Haley had a good point about immigration — but no one wants to hear it right now | Opinion A Clear View from the Prairie: Harold Washington …

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States Grapple With Mr. Trump's Eligibility 46:06

6M ago46:06

46:06

Donald Trump is removed from the ballot in Colorado and other states. Your Questions About the Colorado Trump Ruling, Answered | TIME Takeaways from Colorado’s historic ruling that Trump is ineligible for office based on 14th Amendment’s ‘insurrectionist ban’ | CNN Politics What to Know About the Efforts to Remove Trump From the 2024 Ballot Opening…

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Episode 5: Are We Prepared for a 2024 Trump Immigration Landscape? 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

We discuss the former president's plans for office in 2024 and the possible immigration implications. We used this article: How Trump and His Allies Plan to Wield Power in 2025 - The New York Times Opening music, "Don't Fade Away" from the Voices CD Dare the Untried written by Matt Yanny-Tillar and Chris Inserra and arranged and performed by Voices…

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Episode 4: Rudy Giuliani's Defamation Case 42:09

6M ago42:09

42:09

We discuss Rudy Giuliani's defamation lawsuit, the decision and what it is like to be an election worker. Articles discussed: Giuliani defamation trial live updates: Jury awards election workers nearly $150 million - ABC News ‘How evil’: Ruby Freeman describes violent threats after false Trump, Giuliani attacks - POLITICO Rudy Giuliani concedes he …

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Episode 3: Chicago Welcomes New Arrivals: Challenge or Opportunity? 31:19

6M ago31:19

31:19

We talk about the influx of asylum seekers sent to Chicago via bus from red states. Articles referenced: Chicago struggles to house migrants as winter weather slams the city Illinois warned to prepare for up to 25 buses of migrants a day as state pleads for federal help REVEALED: Texas has bused almost 52,000 migrants to Dem-run cities, including 1…

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Episode 2: An Ethics Code for the Supreme Court? 50:14

6M ago50:14

50:14

We discuss the supreme court and their new ethics code of conduct. Articles referenced: The Supreme Court’s new ethics code is an unenforceable joke - Vox Opinion | The Supreme Court’s New Ethics Code: ‘Worthless’ Clarence Thomas Secretly Accepted Luxury Trips From GOP Donor — ProPublica Clarence Thomas loan report spurs new ethics criticism of US …

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Episode 1: What Are Refugee Restrictionists Up To? 47:58

6M ago47:58

47:58

We review the Proposed Lankford-Cotton Bill and discuss the implications to international law: https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Intl-Law-Analysis-of-Lankford-Cotton_Nov-202312.pdf Take Action: Call Senators to Reject Harmful Immigration Proposals Opening music, "Don't Fade Away" from the Voices CD Dare the Untried written by …

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Just where can you get a banshee of your own? Where is the shady place in Animal Kingdom? And food. 15:12

5y ago15:12

15:12

Enjoy listening to a few of our favorite things throughout the Animal Kingdom Park while we describe what we love in a generalized overall look at AK.

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Brief overview of Hollywood Studios 7:28

5+ y ago7:28

7:28

Just a quick overview of dining and attractions at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

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Episode 2 - WDW Resort Overview 9:33

6y ago9:33

9:33

In this episode, Nat and Rose review Port Orleans Riverside, Beach Club, and Art of Animation from a kids perspective as well as some pointers from an adult.

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stormalong bay song.mp3 0:49

11y ago0:49

0:49

For Ryan at the Main Street Gazette http://www.mainstgazette.com/2009/06/there-came-sailor.html

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Episode 57 - The Funniest citizen of Hollywood 36:12

12+ y ago36:12

36:12

This episode was recorded December 15, 2008 at the Disney-MGM studios theme park

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - When They Saw the Star They Rejoiced 3:52

12+ y ago3:52

3:52

• This performance Recorded December 10, 2008 in the America Gardens Theater in front of Epcot's American Adventure paviloion . • Photos from this day can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157611637654914/ • if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show • email is ALWAYS appreciated f…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Sleighride 2:40

12+ y ago2:40

2:40

• This performance Recorded December 10, 2009 near the exit of the Theatre in the Wild ( where finding Nemo the Musical is performed )restaurant in the Dinoland area of Disney's Animal kingdom. • Photos from this day can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157623059302201/with/4208712356/ • if you like the show please leave…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Grand Floridian Bell Choir Christmas Concert 21:55

12+ y ago21:55

21:55

This recording of the first united methodist Church of Cocoa Fl was recorded in the lobby of the Grand Floridian on 12-11-2008. this particular handbell choir has played at WDW regularly, each December, over the years. Here's a link to some of their upcoming performances: www.fumc-cocoa.org/bellchoirschdeule.htm Photos from this day can found at ht…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Seeburg Piano Christmas Roll 23:28

12+ y ago23:28

23:28

This recording of the Seeburg Piano was recorded at the Train Station at the head of Main Street USA on 12-14-2008. Photos from this day can found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157611579541157/ Songs are as follows: Santa Claus is coming to Town Here Comes Santa Claus White Christmas excerpt from the Nutcracker Sleighride (roll…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Cinderellas Castle Lighting ceremony 7:22

12+ y ago7:22

7:22

• This Cinderella's Castle lighting ceremony was recorded December 8 2008 on Main StreetUSA less than 10 minutes after the Piano Man jim audio featured on day 9 if the 25 Mousin Days of Christmas in the Magic Kingdom • Photos from this day can found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157623183912882/ • if you like the show please le…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - The First noel 3:12

12+ y ago3:12

3:12

This performance of Nova Era was recorded at the stage in front of Fultons Crab House in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World on December 12 2008. Photos from this day can found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157611581172509/with/3119240962/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show emai…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Blue christmas 3:09

12+ y ago3:09

3:09

This performance of Piano man Mark was recorded at Caseys Corner Main Street USA in Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom on December 7 2006. Photos from this day can found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157622687152933/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show email is ALWAYS appreciated fe…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas Let It Snow / Holly Jolly Christmas 4:32

12+ y ago4:32

4:32

This performance of the Main Street Saxophone Quartet and several Citizens of Main Street was Recorded12-17-2008 in Town Square on Main Street USA in Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom Photos from this day can found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157611637540704/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps other…

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25 Mousin Days Of Christmas - Main Street Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:26

12+ y ago6:26

6:26

This performance of the Main Street Carolers along with Councilman Miller and Shiela Shuffleoff was Recorded in 2006 By Lou of the WDW Memories Podcast on Main Street USA in Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom The WDW memories podcasts VIDEO that includes this performance can be found at http://www.wdw-memories.net/p/videos.html if you like the show p…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Santa Claus is Coming to Town 2:58

12+ y ago2:58

2:58

This performance of the Maiin Street philharmonic was Recorded December 8, 2009 on Main Street USA in walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom Photos from this day can be found at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157623183912882/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show email is ALWAYS appreciated f…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Fife and Drum Christmas Medley 4:53

12+ y ago4:53

4:53

This performance Recorded December 2, 2005 on the World Showcase promenade at the American Adventure in Epcot Photos from this day can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157610826126260/with/3087280903/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show email is ALWAYS appreciated feel feel…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Feliz Navidad 2:42

12+ y ago2:42

2:42

• This performance Recorded December 16, 2009 on the World Showcase promenade at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot • Photos from this day can be found at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157611637813572/ • if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show • email is ALWAYS appreciated feel feel to email B…

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25 Mousin Days of Christmas - Birth of Jesus Medley 2:45

12+ y ago2:45

2:45

This performance of pianist Glen Kelley Recorded December 08, 2009 in the lobby of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa . Photos from this day can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigbrian-nc/sets/72157623183912882/with/4205559473/ if you like the show please leave feedback on itunes, it helps others find the show email is ALWAYS apprec…

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