Comic Adam Ferrara Episode 1141

Zachary D. Carter, author of “The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy and the Life of John Maynard Keynes;” Adam Ferrara, actor and comedian known for playing the role of Chief “Needles” Nelson on the FX series Rescue Me. He was co-host on the U.S. version of Top Gear and played NYPD Sgt. Frank Verelli opposite Edie Falco on the Showtime series Nurse Jackie; Professor Ben Burgisis a columnist for Jacobin, his latest book is “Myth & Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson;” Colleen Werthmann has written for the Daily Show, Nightly Show, Steve Martin, Oscars, Comedy Central Roasts, Mark Twain Prize, and Michael Moore; Frank Conniff has written five books and is best known for his work on Mystery Science Theater; Comedian Joe DeVito has appeared on all the late night talk shows; Screenwriter Dave Sirus’s new film directed by Judd Apatow starring Pete Davidson premieres next month; Comic Laura House is head writer of the BBC series “The Secret Life of Boys;” Dr. Jennifer Verdolin is an animal behaviorist; The Rev. Barry W. Lynn; PETA Podcast’s Emil Guillermo.

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We Need A Vaccine For Capitalism Episode 1140

Washington Post’s Helaine Olen, Congressman Alan Grayson, Dr. Harriet Fraad, The Irritable Immunologist, Down With Tyranny’s Howie Klein, Progressive Democrat running for Congress in Indiana’s first district Jim Harper, Professor Harvey J. Kaye, Comic Aaron Berg, Yuk Yuk’s Mark Breslin, Zack FordJackie “The Joke Man” MartlingHenry Hakamäki, Emilio Fox, David takes your calls.

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Why You Knead To Bake Bread, Episode 1139

During lockdown, our entire world has rediscovered the joys of breadmaking. But what is the supernatural phenomenon, indeed the Christian miracle, behind your sourdough starter? Why is baking bread a life lesson in death and resurrection?  And how does it celebrate bacteria, pathogens, and all those other disgusting microbes floating around us? Professor Eric Pallant, one of the world’s leading experts on the history and science of bread, joins us. Eric Pallant is Chairman of the Department of Environmental Science and Sustainability at Allegheny College. He is the author of the forthcoming book (2021), “The Culture of Sourdough: The History and Science of Sourdough.”

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Judah Friedlander World Champion Episode 1138

Lizz Winstead, creator of The Daily Show and Air America Radio; Judah Friedlander from 30 Rock and countless comedy specials; Rolling Stone Magazine’s David Wild remembers Little Richard; Dr. Harriet Fraad host of “Capitalism Hits Home;” Down With Tyranny’s Howie Klein; Founder of Yuk Yuk’s Mark Breslin; Congressional Candidate Mayor Mark Gamba; Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling; David takes your calls.

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20 States Move To Reopen Pandemic Episode 1137

Karie Fugett from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project;
Vijay Das, senior fellow at Data Progress; Eva Putzova, Democratic candidate for Arizona’s First Congressional District; The Irritable Immunologist and Henry Hakamaki answer your Covid-19 questions; Animal Behaviorist Dr. Jennifer Verdolin; Professor Ben Burgis, columnist for Jacobin and author of “Myth and Mayhem: A Leftist Critique of Jordan Peterson;” The Rev. Barry W. Lynn; Comic Laura House and David answer listener questions. 

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America Social Distances From Science Episode 1136

The Irritable Immunologist brings us up to speed on the latest COVID-19 developments; PBS & NPR Journalist Ray Suarez on the future of journalism; Down With Tyranny’s Howie Klein talks Ramones, Lou Reed and Biden; Washington Post’s Helaine Olen answers your questions on how to survive an economic implosion; Professor Harvey J. Kaye takes your questions; Yuk Yuk’s Mark Breslin on Mr. Methane.

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