327: Tony Ortega Doesn't Like Bullies Either
Substack journalist Tony Ortega has been covering Scientology for decades, and he weighs in on what the Danny Masterson double conviction means for the future of the "church." Subscribe to Tony's newsletter at tonyortega.substack.com Read his Rolling Stone Article about the trial here
20 Juni 20231h 15min
326: NEW STORY—The Class of '23
America's most exclusive graduate school is at it again.
16 Juni 20239min
325: Bob Crawford—America's Founding Son
The Avett Brothers' standup bassist is not only a great musician but also an avid historian. Bob talks about music, family, slavery, abolitionism, and the amazing legacy of John Quincey Adams as chronicled in his podcast, Founding Son: John Quincey's America. Oh yeah, and there will be some mandolin playing. Book mentioned: The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln by Sean Wilentz
13 Juni 20231h 27min
324: Jedidiah Thurner— Bonus Day
The disrupter and co-founder of Love Has No Limits talks about how the organization engages communities to tackle society's problems of families in crisis, foster care, and medical debt. He also reveals what he learned from his near-death experience and the incredible power of hope. Learn more about Love Has No Limits at lovehasnolimits.com
6 Juni 20231h 31min
323: Akash Chougule—Reguflation and the Right to Try
Americans For Prosperity's vice president of government affairs, Akash Chougule, discusses how CA-AB5 and Congress' Pro Act are deleterious to independent contractors and why the use of mutual benefit and bottom-up solutions work best, and Mike makes up a new word. Contact your representatives here www.prosperityispossible.com
30 Maj 20231h 4min
322: Coffee with Mom—We're Gonna Need Both Bibles with Peggy Rowe
King James vs. NIV, Pentateuch vs. Septuagint, nonagenarian vs. ear-hair poetry, beaned vs. bean-less chili, Schmigadoon vs. Cockeysville, sponsors vs. sphincters, a centenarian luncheon, some loud nail-filing, and a gruesome story over lunch... Otherwise known as coffee with mom.
26 Maj 202348min
321: "Smokin'" Ed Currie—The Ring of Sting
The Dirty Jobber, Guinness World Record-holding pepper breeder, and CEO of the PuckerButt Pepper Company, explains how he replaced drinks and drugs with dopamine-inducing capsaicin. Spoiler Alert: It involves a literal angel. Ed's company www.puckerbuttpeppercompany.com
23 Maj 20231h 28min
320: NEW STORY—Braving the Elements
It might not be as bad as you think.
19 Maj 202310min
