Over 55,000 dogs are used in biomedical and chemical experiments in the United States each year. Join host Ellie Hansen, author of Laboratory Dogs Rescued, as she continues her eye-opening interviews about how we can work together to end the cruel and unnecessary use of dogs in research. Dogs–sentient beings like you and I–suffer greatly in research laboratories, and few (if any) of the experiments they are used for actually benefit human health. Truthful, inspiring, and educational…real dia ...
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Upside Swings is a weekly podcast hosted by Bryce Hendricks, Cooper Klein, and Stone Hansen that is centered around all things NBA draft. We aim to bring you top notch analysis of prospects from every possible angle and discuss how they may impact and fit into teams at the next level.
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America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. We are not up against individual candidates. We are up against organized, well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. It’s time for a countermovement. It’s time for ”The Counter”. On February 1, 1960, four black college students sat at a lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, and politely asked for service. Despite being refused and threatened, they remained seated. Thei ...
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Laboratory experimentation on dogs has a long history, dating back to the 1800s, and beagles have become the predominant breed used due to their size and gentle temperament. As methods for scientific research developed and improved, it became clear that dog experimentation is no longer necessary for human life, as animals and humans are genetically…
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Diversity of perspectives and voices is essential for a healthy democracy and learning. However, when it comes to media, do we choose a diversity of perspectives, or do we choose to feed our biases? As technology advances, our choices for news and information increase, but does our intake of differing voices and sources of information also increase…
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Is Louisiana The Test State For Project 2025? with Dustin Granger
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Louisiana has shifted to become a deeply red state due to factors such as the use of divide-and-conquer politics by the Republican Party. In this episode, Louisiana State Democratic Party leader, Dustin Granger, talks about the need for the Democratic Party to stand firm in its values and not shift to the right to make a meaningful impact. He also …
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Protecting Public Libraries with Patrick Sweeney
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Public libraries and librarians are currently experiencing a significant increase in book bans and attacks. There are legislative efforts to eliminate books from entire states and even to arrest librarians. These attacks are largely motivated by political organizations aiming to utilize them as a means of fundraising and as a way to gain political …
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In their thought-provoking discussion, Penny Ronning and Jon Lawrence Rivera delve into the significance of the arts, particularly live theater, in today's socio-political environment. They shed light on how artists harness their work as a form of activism and response to pressing social issues. Emphasizing the pivotal role of diversity in the arts…
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FDA Modernization Act 3.0: Why Every American Should Care & Speak Up
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On December 29, 2022 President Biden signed the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 into law which removed the 1938 requirement to use dogs and other animals as part of the process to obtain a license for new human drugs. While this law does not ban the use of animals in scientific research, it allows researchers to employ Novel Approach Methods (NAMs)--huma…
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America is in trouble. Our democracy is being threatened. We are not up against individual candidates. We are up against organized and well-funded far-right movements to replace our nation’s democracy with their authoritarian government. It’s time for a countermovement. It’s time for The Counter. On February 1, 1960, four black college students sat…
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The guys break from the formula and draft all 58 picks in the upcoming draft For thoughts on almost all players taken, listen back to these breakdowns! The top pick - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-gli-part-1-ron-holland-matas-buzelis-izan-almansa/id1561566975?i=1000652522500 2 & 3 - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scouting-co…
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Scouting International Upside Swings: Pacome Dadiet, Melvin Ajinca, Nikola Djurisic, AJ Johnson, & Ulrich Chomche
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The guys scout some funky wings and bigs from overseas
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Mini-Sode - Scouting Funky Forwards Swings: Bobi Klintman, Trentyn Flowers, Jaylin Williams, Jacky Cui, Malevy Leons, & Michael Caicedo
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The guys, in their last mini-sode of the cycle, discuss some fun forward bets who mostly project late in the class
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Mini-Sode - Scouting Old Guards: KJ Simpson, Tyler Kolek, Jamal Shead, Ajay Mitchell, Reece Beekman, Boogie Ellis, Tristen Newton, & Juan Nunez
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The guys discuss a frankly insane amount of old guard prospects
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Scouting Older Wing Bets: Ryan Dunn, Dillon Jones, Tristan Da Silva, Isaiah Crawford, & Kevin McCullar
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The guys discuss some potential immediate impact wings in this year's draft
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Mini-Sode - Funky Forwards: Harrison Ingram, Anton Watson, Justin Edwards, Keshad Johnson, Isaac Jones, and Jalen Bridges
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The guys break down an enigmatic group of forwards who scatter mocks from the early second to lower rungs of the UDFA pool
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Scouting Funky Bigs: Yves Missi, Kyle Filipowski, Jonathan Mogbo, Adem Bona, & Oso Ighodaro
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The huys break down a group of interesting bugs who bring something fascinating to one or both ends of the floor
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Mini-Sode: Shooting Wings - Jaylen Wells, Baylor Scheierman, Antonio Reeves, Cam Spencer, & Riley Minix
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The guys do something a little shorter (and a bit more digestible) on the first iteration of the mini-sode The guys draft shooters and discuss the pros and cons of each prospect in bite-sized, broad strokes
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Scouting Upside Wings: Stephon Castle, Johnny Furphy, Bronny James, Kyshawn George, Ja'Kobe Walter, & Cam Christie
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The discuss an assortment of wings who all project to be drafted in the top 45
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Scouting Combo Guards: Reed Sheppard, Isaiah Collier, Rob Dillingham, Jared McCain, & Bub Carrington
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The guys discuss their favorite archetype, combo guards, and the complexity of fitting their varied skillsets into an NBA team
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Scouting Cool Wings: Cody Williams, Dalton Knecht, Jaylon Tyson, Devin Carter, and Tidjane Salaun
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The guys scout some projected first-rounders and some guys they are extraordinarily high on
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Scouting Top-End Bigs: Donovan Clingan, Zach Edey, Kel'el Ware, and DaRon Holmes
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The guys talk about top bigs including a projected top 5 pick, the most dominant college scorer of the last decade, a redemption story for the ages, and the metronome for consistency at the college level Hot Takes! Scheme Discussions! Nitpicks about dunking footwork! Oh My!
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Rescuing the Beagles of Envigo: A Two-Year Anniversary Tribute
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History was made during the summer of 2022. The massive research beagle breeding facility in Virginia called Envigo was officially shut down due to the large amount of animal welfare violations uncovered from inside. In this episode we get an in-depth look at how the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) carried out the Envigo rescue operation…
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2024 Draft: G-League Ignite Part 2 - Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, London Johnson, and a Post-Mortem
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The guys discuss three other currently eligible Ignite players in Tyler Smith, Babacar Sane, and London Johnson as well as giving a brief retrospective on the G-League as a whole
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Scouting GLI Part 1: Ron Holland, Matas Buzelis, & Izan Almansa
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The guys breakdown former top high-school prospects and a Spanish U18 legend who had rocky seasons for the G-League Ignite
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Scouting 2024 Internationals: Alexandre Sarr, Nikola Topic, & Zaccharie Risacher
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The guys are (finally) back and talking about the top of the 2024 draft. The three internationals at the top - Sarr, Topic, & Risacher - are all projected top 10 picks and they all have a lot intrigue and stuff to break down The guys get into it and work through the intrigue and the drawbacks of each…
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Ridglan Beagle Rescue Trial with Dane4Dogs
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On March 18, three activists go on trial for rescuing three dogs from Ridglan Farms. Ridglan Farms—located in Dane County, Wisconsin—is a research puppy mill that keeps hundreds of dogs stacked in cages in windowless sheds and sells their puppies for experimentation. Find out how you can get involved and help the beagles trapped inside Ridglan Farm…
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Ridglan Farms Beagle Rescue with Direct Action Everywhere (DxE)
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On the night of April 17, 2017, three courageous people representing the animal rights group Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) rescued three beagles from inside Ridglan Farms—an enormous factory farm breeding beagles for cruel research experiments in Wisconsin. The beagles—Julie, Anna, and Lucy—are now safe in loving homes. However, the three activist…
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Negative Social Impact of Animal Abuse in Research Labs
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How can someone work in a research laboratory where their job entails experimenting on dogs? While the abuse of dogs is criminalized outside the walls of the laboratory, inside the laboratory it’s accepted and lawful. Why is there such a disconnect in how we define animal abuse? Furthermore, if people’s jobs include harming and killing dogs and oth…
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Rescue Has No Boundaries: Beagle Freedom Project
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Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) founder and president Shannon Keith joins us once again to reveal BFP’s most recent, ground-breaking efforts to help dogs in research laboratories. As one of the most well-known activists in the fight against animal testing, Shannon is always ready to jump in to help wherever she is needed—even if the need is an ocean a…
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Cracking the Code of Envigo Beagle Tattoos
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When the massive research dog breeding facility Envigo in Virginia was shut down in 2022 due to numerous animal welfare violations, over 4,000 beagles were set free and adopted out in what has become the largest dog rescue in U.S. history. Sadly, these beagles were not given names in Envigo—they were given ear tattoos as puppies to identify them—mu…
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The guys discuss the best and most interesting prospects from this year's FIBA u20 tournament
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G-League Ignite vs Perth Wildcats Recap & Mailbag
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The guys breakdown the new official start to draft season as well as answer your viewer questions
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Undercover with PETA: Views from the Inside
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Undercover investigators in the field of animal cruelty work in absolute secrecy in research laboratories, factory farms, and other places where animal abuse is conducted on a daily basis as part of the job. Their mission? To expose this cruelty and present footage to lawmakers, the media, and members of the public who have the power to stop it. Ge…
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Discovering the Modern Big Part 1: 2014 Draft Retrospective
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The guys begin their trek through historical drafts to discover the roots of the modern big-man and what defines the modern NBA thought process when drafting bigs The 2014 draft is a perfect place to start that dive, as the two greatest bigs in the modern era were drafted: Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid The draft also included interesting case-studie…
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Underrated Returners Part 2: Returning Bigs w/ @halfawaketakes
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The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes) to discuss the likes of Donovan Clingan, Kel'el Ware, Vince Iwuchukwu, and more Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/halfawaketakes
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Underrated Returners Part 1: Guards & Wings w/ Garrett Johnson (@halfawaketakes)
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The guys are joined by the great Garrett Johnson to discuss some under-the-radar college returners Players Discussed: Terrance Arceneaux, Reece Beekman, Josh Dix, Payton Sandfort, Matthew Cleveland, Ajay Mitchell, Will Richard, Mike Sharavjamts, Wooga Poplar, Kymany Houinsou, Judah Mintz, Tyler Kolek, Jordan Pope, Aidan Mahaney, Tre White, Tristan …
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Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team Predictions, Draft Superlatives, and a Farewell
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The guys discuss a whole helluva lot
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Lori Cohen’s life changed forever when she got her first beagle and discovered the painful truth that dogs are still used in large numbers for experimental research globally—including her home country of Canada. She was so moved to help research dogs and help change the paradigm of animal testing that she founded her own rescue organization called …
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The guys breakdown the best young players in the NBA
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Dogs are obviously very different from humans, yet dogs and other animals are still being used as models for humans in drug development. Not only is this inhumane, but could this be one of the major reasons we still don’t have cures for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and cancer despite decades of research? In this fascinating episode …
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The guys review the 2023 NBA Draft
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2023 Draft Finale: Mailbag and Predictive Mock
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The guys have a lil fun
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Scouting Wrap-Up: Nadir Hifi, Chris Livingston, Jacob Toppin, Matthew Mayer, Jordan Miller, Leaky Black, Caleb McConnell, Malcolm Cazalon, Matej Rudan, Lovro Gnjidic, Gregor Glas, & Milan Barbitch
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The guys wrap up the 2023 NBA Draft Nadir Hifi- 2:11 Chris Livingston- 20:33 Jacob Toppin- 33:17 Matthew Mayer- 37:30 Jordan Miller- 46:32 Leaky Black- 58:58 Caleb McConnell- 74:28 Malcolm Cazalon- 85:10 Matej Rudan- 95:57 Lovro Gnjidic- 102:55 Gregor Glas- 109:02 Milan Barbitch- 112:05
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Scouting Shooting Guards: Jalen Pickett, Justin Powell, Ben Sheppard, Omari Moore, D'Moi Hodge, Sir'Jabari Rice, & Taevion Kinsey
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The guys discuss a dying breed Jalen Pickett- 4:31 Justin Powell-20:06 Ben Sheppard- 36:37 Omari Moore- 53:14 D'Moi Hodge- 66:56 Sir'Jabari Rice- 79:50 Taevion Kinsey- 91:10
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The guys host a mock draft, with TRADES! For a simple breakdown of each trade and pick, click here: https://upsideswings.com/mock-draft-extravaganza Follow Garrett: @halfawaketakes https://twitter.com/halfawaketakes Follow Bryon: @GMunderstudy22 https://twitter.com/GMunderstudy22 Follow Charlie: @Cparkernba https://twitter.com/Cparkernba…
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Scouting Backup Bigs: Charles Bediako, Azuolas Tubelis, Drew Timme, Oscar Tshiebwe, Toumani Camara, Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu, & Trey Jemison
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The guys discuss some depth bigs in this class Charles Bediako- 3:17 Azuolas Tubelis- 20:57 Drew Timme- 31:47 Toumani Camara- 53:18 Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu- 61:15 Trey Jemison- 68:07
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Scouting Defensive Forwards: Mouhamed Gueye, Julian Phillips, Jordan Walsh, Olivier-Mexence Prosper, & Andre Jackson
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The guys discuss some funky, defense first forwards Mouhamed Gueye- 2:21 Julian Phillips- 33:47 Jordan Walsh- 59:30 Olivier-Maxence Prosper- 74:00 Andre Jackson- 92:55
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2023 Draft Preview: LA Clippers w/ Corban Ford (@corbannba)
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The guys breakdown Stone's least favorite team Clippers' Pick: 30 Follow Corban: @corbannba https://twitter.com/corbannba Read Corban: https://theswishtheory.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ https://sportsethos.com/ Listen to Corban: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roundball-ramble-daily-nba-coverage/id1499447219…
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2023 Draft Preview: Portland Trailblazers w/ Samuel L. Whiteley (@SMcstank)
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The guys discuss the most trade happy team in the draft Blazers' Picks: 3, 23, & 43 Follow Samuel: @SMcstank https://twitter.com/SMcstank
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Scouting Stash Options: Mario Nakic, Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries, Tom Digbeu, Aleksandar Langovic, Nikos Rogkavopoulos, Vinicius Da Silva, & Vincent Valerio-Bodon
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The guys discuss a crop of draft and stash options Mario Nakic- 2:45 Keye Van Der Vuurst De Vries- 16:40 Tom Digbeu- 39:41 Aleksandar Langovic- 59:31 Nikos Ragkavopoulos- 66:04 Vinicius Da Silva- 84:34 Vincent Valerio-Bodon- 100:46
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2023 Draft Preview: New York Knicks w/ Prez (@_prezidente)
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The guys discuss some Knickerbockers Knicks have no picks Follow Prez: @_prezidente https://twitter.com/home Listen to Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/ Read Prez: https://www.thestrick.land/
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2023 Draft Preview: New Orleans Pelicans w/ Chuck (@ChuckingDarts)
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The guys discuss another lottery team with a lot of questions Pelicans' Pick: 14 Follow Chuck: @ChuckingDarts https://twitter.com/ChuckingDarts Listen to Chuck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chucking-darts-nba-podcast/id1538397064 Read Chuck: https://substack.com/@chuckingdarts
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