Best Andres Alvarez Podcasts (2024)

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Boycott PEN America - Ft. Daniel José Older 59:52

2h ago59:52

59:52

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now that our Acolyte reviews are over, we have special guest and Luminous author Daniel José Older on to discuss the organically created boycott of PEN America. We talk about the importance of organizations in creating change, why speaking up matters, and how organizing is a creative process. Come for the Acolyte though…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Finale Ft. Arezou Amin 1:07:33

8h ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week marks the end of our Acolyte coverage with friend of the pod Arezou Amin! We've come a long way with such a nuanced show and the finale does not disappoint as a critque on the Jedi and the ways in which their rigidity informs their downfall. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @arezoudeetoo Instagram: @Paula…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 7 with Jessica McNair 1:07:59

17h ago1:07:59

1:07:59

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance …

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The Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 6 with Jeff Cagle 1:04:55

4d ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is joined by the Imperial Talker, Jeff Cagle, and the two sit down to talk about the incredible aftermath of an eventful lightsaber battle that is Episode 6. We talk about Vernestra's intimate call with a Senator, Qimir's unreliable seduction, and how structuring a relationship off of Reylo could be th…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 5 with Peter 1:00:06

25d ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hang out with Peter of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons - A Creative Writing Podcast to discuss Episode 5 of The Acolyte, Night. We learn who the Dark Sider is, and pour one out for the Jedi lost on Khofar. Come for the TV review, stay for the Trooper Trouble Trivia! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Min…

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Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire - Dr. Chris Kempshall 1:09:26

20d ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a step back from our Acolyte reviews to discuss Beaumont Kin's historical and sociopolitical analysis of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Come for the recognition of Alderaan as a genocide, stay for the horrendous PR conversation that ensues. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ChrisKempshall Instagram…

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Defy The Storm Review - Ft. Arezou Amin 1:08:50

26d ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now at the midpoint of our Acolyte reviews, we wanted to take a step back and look at how Vernestra got where she did in the show by reviewing Defy the Storm which means Arezou is back on board to share insight, theories, and generally freak out about the Ro family. Come for the High Republic, stay for the most unhinged…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 4 with Stephen Cannon 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Our Acolyte reviews continue and we have actor and Moisture Farmer Stephen Canon on the podcast to share his Dark Side user theories, weep for Kelnacca, and share his love of Star Wars with Andrés! Come for the Acolyte theories, stay for the Rebels discussion! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 …

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Acolytes of Sithty - Hyde Fanale Pt. 2 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 2 covers episode 3 and the inciting incident on Brendok...from a certain point of view Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @Red_Arsenal42 I…

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Acolytes of Sithty - Hyde Fanale 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 1 covers the two episode premiere, so we talk a lot about the era as a whole alongside the start of the series! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty…

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A New Legislator - Rep. Ortiz and Disability Justice 59:33

2M ago59:33

59:33

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés talks with Rep. David Ortiz about Disability Justice, Historical Buildings, and the most dangerous Star Wars Villians! Come for the Jet Ski acronym, stay for protest history! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. Ortiz: Davidortizco…

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The Celtics are Good? 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

Dre and Brian are back to recap the 2024 NBA Finals. How do the 2024 Celtics rack up all time?By The Boxscore Geeks

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Office Hours with Professor David Berri: Slaying the Trolls 56:20

2M ago56:20

56:20

Professor David Berri returns to talk "Slaying the Trolls" the book he wrote with UMass' Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion Nefertiti Walker. It deconstructs many of the myths in women sports, and touches on a lot of NBA and WNBA, which we love!

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A Personal Empire - Tales of the Empire Review 45:58

2M ago45:58

45:58

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, join Andrés for a deep dive into the plots explored in Tales of the Empire. Although the Empire is more of a background truth, the series dives into a lot of the internal struggles that people who join the Empire have to deal with. Releasing a series that highlights the horrors of Empire during an active ge…

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Return of the Legislator - Rep. Titone and Right to Repair 1:04:07

3M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we catch up with friend of the pod, Rep. Titone, and her work on the Joint Technology Committee, expanding Right-To-Repair law, and bringing a grassroots idea to policy arena and winning! Come for the Policy, stay for the 2001 references! Follow us: Rep. Brianna Titone Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @BriannaForColo…

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Minnesota Timberwolves - It's Still Good? 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Dre and Brian return to talk the Conference Finals and some of the previous NBA Playoffs. Do the Wolves have a chance? We recorded this before Luka definitively answered no. Also some sad Bill Walton talk and some WNBA talk.

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Imperial Change - Regime Change in Crisis 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés discusses three elections in crucial countries during Tenuous times. While the US election is planned, both Iran and the UK are suddenly on election watch. In each country, the winner of each election will be able to make consequential moves in a complicated time. Come for the Chancellor Palpatine spee…

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Love and Orders - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 2) 1:05:03

3M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés continues his conversation with James Dillon discussing the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. From the comics to the books and Skywalker Saga, this episode has it all! Come for The High Republic, stay for the political and religious analysis! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: …

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Students for Onderon - Palestine Protests 53:02

3M ago53:02

53:02

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés has an update on the protests for a Free Palestine as students have begun taken the fight to power brokers in Higher Education as all universities in Gaza have been leveled and mass graves are being found in the rubble left behind. Come for the Politics, stay for the two sentence review of Tales of the…

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New Era, Old Friends - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 1) 57:54

3M ago57:54

57:54

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés connects with James Dillon to discuss the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. There was too much great conversation to put in one episode, so we're gonna give you two parts! Come for The High Republic, stay for the Crash Landing review and queer love! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Inst…

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We Are All The Republic - Lisi Owen For The People 41:29

4M ago41:29

41:29

Welcome to a special broadcast of Sithty Minutes! Andrés caught up with Lisi Owen and she tells us about the ideas she wants to see in the legal profession to support everybody involved in a way that respects our humanity. Come for the Clone Wars audio, stay for the theory of coercion! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RB…

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Sithty Second - Star Wars in the Modern Era 39:14

4M ago39:14

39:14

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a Sithty Second focused on the very intentional changes Disney has made to the franchise as they get back into making movies for the fans! Come for all the announcements, stay for the analysis of Star Wars' future! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__ph…

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Playoffs! (2024 edition) 1:30:07

4M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

Dre and Brian are back to talk The opening round of the NBA Playoffs Our thoughts on the various award finalists The "rule changes" the NBA has had in regards to fouls The WNBA! Some thoughts on the FIDE Chess Candidates tournament

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Imperial Norms - Republican Infighting 1:00:51

4M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back with more podracing updates before diving deep into how the Imperial narrative encouraged the Republic to turn on itself and give Palpatine more power. Come for the Rogue One audio, stay for Trump's no-good-very-bad-court-cases. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW…

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Breaking Up the Empire - Antitrust in the 21st Century 58:29

5M ago58:29

58:29

Episode Description: Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a look at the ways in which corporations ran the scenes in Star Wars and how corporations today can shape global markets and discourse through their monopolies. Come for the Trade Federation, stay for a very feisty DOJ. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @…

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Shadows of Starlight Review with Arezou Amin 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés and Arezou catch up on the Shadows of Starlight comic series and tie together all the various threads from the Star Wars galaxy from the Sequels to the beginning of Phase 1. Although the series gives more questions than answers, these questions are juicy enough to keep us wanting more. Come for Marchio…

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Imperial Detention - GEO Group and Prisons 56:34

6M ago56:34

56:34

Welcome Back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back to highlight a recent judicial decision limiting oversight in detention facilities and how both Star Wars and the real world rely on prison labor to accomplish the goals of Empire. Come for the Star Wars day Marathon news, stay for the Ronin! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @Paul…

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First Order Security - Israeli Occupation 48:09

5M ago48:09

48:09

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! F1 is back, and so is the news! This week, Andrés tries a new format to blend together Star Wars and Politics. Lessons from the animated series Star Wars: Resistance, applied to expose the Government of Israel’s manipulation of history to create a savage caricature to demonize in the form of Hamas. We end with hope, so …

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Is Brandin Podziemski Rookie of the Year? 1:01:56

5M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

We're back to talk: Super Tuesday! Can the Warriors win with the Rookie of the Year? Gotta keep up the Victor Wembenyama love! A fun stroll down memory lane and why the blogging analytics movement fractured, crashed, and burned, but why analytics still won. Tune in!By The Boxscore Geeks

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Rep. Rutinel - Fighting the Ore Crawler 52:35

6M ago52:35

52:35

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we have Representative Manny Rutinel on to discuss housing, loneliness as a public health crisis, and how to enforce environmental justice. They win by making you think you're alone. You're not alone. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. …

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Test of Courage - Chatting with Clonehub 1:07:28

7M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Clonehub is back and we are finishing out the first wave of Phase 1 of the High Republic with the young reader introduction to the phase, Test of Courage! Clonehub has thoughts, Andrés wants to hear them, and we're just ready for Bad Batch to end. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @Gen…

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Good Riddance Carmelo Anthony 1:35:06

7M ago1:35:06

1:35:06

Recorded 2-13-2024 Superbowl Talk! We talk the Celtics, who are good, have no weaknesses, and may be the best Celtics squad ever. Victor Wembenyama is making his threes, as Vince Carter would say - "It's over!" We talk the All-Star Reserves and ... ugh. We finish talking Melo's revisionist history about his departure from the Nuggets.…

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Into The Dark - Chatting with CloneHub Review 1:04:17

7M ago1:04:17

1:04:17

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week we're celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day, highlighting the first day a Star Wars podcast released the first episode in what has become a major corner of the internet, by reviewing Into the Dark by Claudia Gray! Come for the Geode tease, stay for the horror tropes, colonialism, and those pesky pesky Drengir. Fol…

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Luka Doncic MVP? 1:06:39

7M ago1:06:39

1:06:39

For the first time in awhile we got some promo codes! Paydirt24 over at paydirtdfs.com! A little football talk to start! we check in on the OG Anunoby trade and revisit a segment we call "Brian is Right" We analyze the Kyle Lowry for Terry Rozier deck chairs trade. We talk about NBA All-Star starters and how we're pretty much fine with them. We als…

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Valorum or Bust? - 2024 Political Preview 1:07:43

7M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We're starting a new season with a preview of some of the major political happenings in Florida and Colorado. Between the deep blue and deep red legislatures, listeners can get a sense for what awaits us as both parties turn their attention to the federal election for president. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Insta…

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Victor Wembenyama MVP? 1:16:08

8M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Stat padding, blockbuster trades, the MVP race, and more! Embiid and Stat Padding MVP Race, can a player be an MVP w/ 65 games played? The Detroit Pistons / Washington Wizards "Blockbuster Trade" and if Marvin Bagley should dethrone Same Bowie as the biggest draft bust. A history lesson about how Moneyball is a misleading narrative. We discuss Pasc…

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Can the Warriors Make a 20-Point 4th Quarter Comeback? 1:07:09

7M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Dre and Brian return to talk a whole lotta Warriors as well as the Knicks/Raptors "blockbuster trade", the Rookie of the Year Race and why the Thunder have Rookie of the Year and MVP. Tune in!By The Boxscore Geeks

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Sithty Second - Trump’s Colorado Ballot Ban 38:59

8M ago38:59

38:59

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we bring you a special update on Former Emperor Trump’s latest legal woe as he has been barred from being on the Colorado Ballot for 2024. We’ll discuss the 14th Amendment, Colorado’s Secretary of State, and how this could be more important for both the Republican primaries and the general election than Tru…

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Joel Embiid MVP? 1:22:44

8M ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Dre and Brian return to talk the end of the NBA Cup, if Joel Embiid is MVP, how Harden is doing on the Clippers, a couple of NBA scandals and feuds!By The Boxscore Geeks

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Let the Dog Kiss More Jedi - The Eye of Darkness Review ft. Arezou Amin 1:08:21

8M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Arezou comes back to chat about the first major book in Phase 3 of The High Republic, the Eye of Darkness. We discuss Arezou's latest travel adventure, Chapter 18 (IYKYK), and the beginning of the end for the Jedi Order. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ArezouDeeToo Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @Gen…

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Tyrese Haliburton NBA MVP? 1:10:56

9M ago1:10:56

1:10:56

We're back to talk: The Phoenix Suns How Nikola Jokic and Tyrese Haliburton are generational MVP talents this season. The Minnesota TImberwolves finally being good! The Rookie of the Year race with Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembenyama Our thoughts on the NBA Cup aka the in-season tournament with some design advice from Brian. The Golden State Warrio…

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Illumination Update 2023 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This episode is a reflection on 2023 and the Star Wars and Political stories that dominated the airwaves. Andrés also provides insight for what to expect from Sithty Minutes next year! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Mando S3…

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The New Republic Courts - SCOTUS 2023/24 Court Season 59:05

9M ago59:05

59:05

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés recaps the F1 season, talks about Filoni's promotion, and we review the SCOTUS Court cases that could have the largest impact on how the US functions just in time for the 2024 election! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: …

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Abortion in the New Republic - Ohio, Texas, and Abortion Rights 52:10

9M ago52:10

52:10

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is talking about Las Vegas' sprint to an F1 race, the fight for Abortion Rights in deep Red States, and a fight in the Senate so dumb, you have to hear it to believe it. Come for the Abortion victories, stay for the 5th grade insults! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW30…

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The Immaculate Scott Williams 1:01:37

9M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

We're thrilled to have special guest Scott Williams on the podcast today. Scott is a fifteen year NBA veteran and three time title winner. Scott is on to discuss his book "Through the Fire: A Memoir of Trauma and Loss, Basketball and Triumph." We talk Scott's time at UNC with Dean Smith and how he overcame major tragedy including domestic abuse. Sc…

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Shadow of Starlight Review - Feat. Gus from Triad of the Force 1:06:32

10M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! The High Republic is back in full swing, which means we're back to reviewing the print initiative. Phase 3 takes us to the Skywalker Saga's doorstep, and Shadow of Starlight sets the stage for the fall of the Jedi Order. Gus from Triad of the Force comes by to help review the first issue in the 4-shot run, and Andrés as…

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The Star Wars Diaspora - Marda Ro and Her Personal Storm 56:44

10M ago56:44

56:44

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is solo and talks about diasporas in Star Wars alongside the unique position of being an AfroLatino in 2023. Columbia has a new Star Wars collaboration, and Israel can't stop tripping over their words. It's a jam packed episode, so strap in and lock those S-Foils in attack position! Follow us: Blue S…

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Phase 2 Recap - Arezou Amin and Phase 2 (Reylo's Version) 1:10:40

10M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we bring Friend of the Pod, Arezou Amin to discuss her journey in becoming Wookiepedia official for her Phase 2 Recap before diving into the phase and discussing the phase overall! Everything from the Path of the Open Hand to the Jedi Order and the Republic's approach to the exploration era of the High Repu…

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Can Boston Win it All? 1:23:42

10M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

We're back after three weeks! The NBA started right after we recorded this, so a lot to discuss including: The 76ers and Clippers and if they should pull the trigger for James Harden Has Dre joined the Wembanyama hype train? Is Boston the favorite? The Grizzlies and how fast predictions fall apart. The Warriors look good but do they have weaknesses…

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Dysfunction in the Galactic Congress - US House Speaker 53:11

10M ago53:11

53:11

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a solo episode this week breaking down the dual crisis of the US House of Representative not having a Speaker and what that means in the context of other world crises. It's a heavy episode, but it's an important one to get out in these times. Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Thr…

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