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Van Lathan Jr. - "Fat, Crazy, and Tired"

Season 27 E 106 • 06/29/2022

Writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. talks about society's stigmatization of overweight people, the pro-Trump politics he encountered working at TMZ and his memoir "Fat, Crazy, and Tired."

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Elliot Page - "The Umbrella Academy"
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Actor Elliot Page discusses how his real-life gender transition was worked into the third season of "The Umbrella Academy," what superpower he'd choose and his VR workout routine.
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SCOTUS Gun Ruling, Police Chase Ban & U.K. Train Strike
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The Supreme Court strikes down New York's ban on concealed guns, Chicago police face new restrictions on foot chases, and a railway worker strike causes an uproar in the U.K.
06/23/2022
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Vasectomies in a Post-Roe v. Wade World
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Michael Kosta sits down with Dr. Guarin, a family physician who advocates for more men to get vasectomies, and Travis Meyer, who explains why he decided to have the procedure done.
06/27/2022
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Draymond Green - Winning NBA Championships and Podcasting
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Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green talks about winning his fourth NBA championship, staying motivated on the court and keeping things honest on his podcast "The Draymond Green Show."
06/27/2022
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15:14

The Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe v. Wade
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The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ignites massive protests throughout the U.S., Democratic lawmakers deliver an underwhelming response, and Desi Lydic weighs in.
06/27/2022
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15:34

Rudy Giuliani's Slap Drama & Shocking January 6 Bombshells
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Rudy Giuliani exaggerates his experience of getting slapped on the back at a grocery store, and the January 6 Committee hears explosive testimony from surprise witness Cassidy Hutchinson.
06/28/2022
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07:52

Eric Adams - Running NYC, Pt. 1 - Extended Interview
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New York Mayor Eric Adams discusses his first six months in office, racial disparities in the city's public schools and the gentrification of historically Black and brown neighborhoods.
06/28/2022
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21:44

Eric Adams - Running NYC, Pt. 2 - Extended Interview
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New York Mayor Eric Adams defends his controversial approaches to policing and homelessness, lays out a plan for fighting the city's skyrocketing rents, and addresses his public image.
06/28/2022
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19:07

NATO Expansion, Abortion Data Traps & Flight Cancellations
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Finland and Sweden are poised to join NATO, women delete their period tracking apps in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and airlines are woefully unprepared for summer travelers.
06/29/2022
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04:32

The History of Pride Month
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Desi Lydic examines how June became Pride Month, from its roots in LGBTQ+ activism in the 1960s to its official recognition by U.S. presidents and to its evolution into a global phenomenon.
06/29/2022
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07:42

Van Lathan Jr. - "Fat, Crazy, and Tired"
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Writer and podcaster Van Lathan Jr. talks about society's stigmatization of overweight people, the pro-Trump politics he encountered working at TMZ and his memoir "Fat, Crazy, and Tired."
06/29/2022
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16:12

SCOTUS Guts EPA, Sex Offenders Sentenced & Royal Donations
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The Supreme Court deals a major blow to the EPA, R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell receive lengthy prison sentences, and Prince Charles comes under fire for accepting shady charity donations.
06/30/2022
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13:30

Veronica Ivy - Trans Athlete Rights - Extended Interview
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Veronica Ivy, the first out trans woman to win a track cycling world championship, discusses transphobic bigotry in sports and the fundamental importance of accepting trans women as women.
06/30/2022
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Moses Ingram - "Obi-Wan Kenobi"
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Actor Moses Ingram talks about dealing with audition anxiety, never having seen "Star Wars" before getting cast on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and influencing her character's hairstyle.
06/30/2022
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05:24

Can I Make You Late for Work? - Killing Time in Union Square
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Dulcé Sloan visits New York City's Union Square to ask passersby distracting questions in the hopes of making them show up late to their jobs.
07/18/2022
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06:51

Terri Jackson - Russia's Detainment of Brittney Griner
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Terri Jackson, executive director of the WNBA players' union, discusses the case of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who has been held in Russia for five months as a "political pawn."
07/18/2022
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16:35

Europe's Heat Wave, Biden-MBS Fist Bump & Manchin Kills Bill
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A devastating heat wave plagues Europe, President Biden fist bumps Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Senator Joe Manchin sabotages Democrats' climate change agenda.
07/18/2022
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04:59

Project: Conspiracy - Spy Fruit
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Kevin Matthew Kelp (Michael Kosta) uses his amateur investigative skills to uncover a nefarious government conspiracy behind the stickers found on fruit at grocery stores.
07/19/2022
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09:32

Gregory Robinson - Leading NASA's James Webb Space Telescope
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NASA Program Director Gregory Robinson discusses the James Webb Space Telescope, explains why it can see deeper into space than ever before and talks about how he came to lead the project.
07/19/2022
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14:00

Shrinkflation, Clear Backpacks & Secret Service Texts
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Companies shrink their products to deal with inflation, a Texas school district requires clear backpacks to curb shootings, and the Secret Service deletes text messages from January 6, 2021.
07/19/2022
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Jenny Slate - "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On"
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Actor and comedian Jenny Slate discusses the origin of her Marcel the Shell voice, the process of trying to get an unconventional film made and her movie "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On."
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