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Listen to This Article: A Pause to Chuckle at the Democrats' Tortured Mamdani Wigout

Narrated Version | The victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral primary swiftly moved Democrats to Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression…

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Note to Readers: No Livestream Tonight

Recorded version to follow tomorrow

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15:16

Listen to This Article: Socialism Wins Its American Normandy

Narrated Version | Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary opens a new era in American crazy

Jun 30 •

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ATW Bookclub: "Catch-22" Part 3

Walter and Matt discuss Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (Day 3/5). Excerpt from ATW episode 139

Jun 29 •

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Timeline: Trump's Latest Travel Restrictions, AKA "Travel Ban"

The Trump 2.0 incarnation of the policy affects 19 countries

Jun 8 •

Timeline: Beaglegate

Bhattacharya puts an end to NIH beagle labs. Here's a timeline of the last decade of controversy over their operation

May 9 •

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Timeline: U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty and Disputes

The two countries have reached a compromise in dispute over a 1944 treaty, but the amount of water Mexico can release in 2025 remains unclear

May 7 •

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Do Your Own Research: Liber-net's Misinfo Grant Database

A conversation with Andrew Lowenthal about what the database shows and its limitations. Plus, one bizarre grant for barbers and hairstylists

May 5 •

Timeline: The Path to Real ID Implementation

It's been two decades since passage of the Real ID Act. It finally takes effect May 7

May 1 •

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8:48

Listen to This Article: A Pause to Chuckle at the Democrats' Tortured Mamdani Wigout

Narrated Version | The victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral primary swiftly moved Democrats to Denial, Anger, Bargaining, and Depression…

Jul 1 •

and

Listen to This Article: Socialism Wins Its American Normandy

Narrated Version | Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral primary opens a new era in American crazy

Jun 30 •

and

15:16

Listen to This Article: Divided America is Vulnerable in War

Narrated Version | Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran has triggered a maelstrom of destabilizing political pressures. Can we fight and fracture at the…

Jun 26 •

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11:13

Listen to This Article: The Great Disappearing Trans Freakout

Narrated Version | The Supreme Court drives a stake in the transgender controversy, and neither party says much. Is this chapter in American politics…

Jun 25 •

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12:42

Listen to This Article: Optimism, The Last Taboo

Narrated Version

Jun 25 •

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