Unsolicited News
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsJoin long-time friends Audrey and Julia every other Monday as they explore one prevalent topic from current events, politics or American history. With a hint of comedy the girls will review the topic from bottom to top. You can leave your textbooks at home, your hosts will be covering all the most basic need-to-know information. Be sure to listen with headphones, this isn’t your parents evening news. :)
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Episodes
National Debt is Hot
August 09, 2021 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThe girls cover national debt and how to tell if you're attractive. Resources coming soon to a description near you:
Pugs not Drugs
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBIn this episode the girls cover the relationship between the US government and drug regulation. Resources for this episode: https://www.justcriminallaw.com/drug-charges/2018/05/23/differences-state-federal-drug-crimes/ https://dualdiagnosis.org/drug-policy-america/ https://www.justcriminallaw.com/drug-charges/2018/05/23/differences-state-federal-drug-crimes/ https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/why-not-legalize-all-drugs https://www.ncb...
Seeking a Friend for Retirement
July 13, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this week's episode the girls discuss social security, sauces and some social apps! https://www.investopedia.com/terms/o/oasdi.asp https://www.fool.com/retirement/social-security/ https://www.usa.gov/about-social-security https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrae/2020/07/28/will-coronavirus-or-politics-kill-social-security/?sh=4347ee2c15bb https://www.usa.gov/about-social-security https://www.fool.com/retirement/2019/10/26/what-are-social-security-credits-how-can-earn-them.aspx https:...
Incomprehensible
June 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBIn today's episode the girls discuss Cryptocurrency, Ransomeware and the Enneagram. Investopedia - Cryptocurrency https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptocurrency.asp Investopedia - Blockchain https://www.investopedia.com/terms/b/blockchain.asp Money crashers - hx of bitcoin https://www.moneycrashers.com/cryptocurrency-history-bitcoin-alternatives/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strong_cryptography
The CDC and Botox
June 07, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn today's episode the girls discuss the CDC, ghosting post-relationship (?!?!) and more summer fun. Resources Some helpful YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO2r7bFwjhU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5kAz4QdtRA Articles about the cdc https://www.cdc.gov/program/performance/fy2000plan/2000ii.htm https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention CDC F-ups https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation...
Executive Order Me a Marg
May 18, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBThis episode the girls cover executive orders, the perception of time and how they're going to make the most of this summer! Be sure to listen to previous episodes first ;) Resources for executive orders: Branches of government (federal/simple): https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government Branches of government (state): https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/1600/state-and-local-government American Bar: what is an executive order https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/publ...
Lots of "icky" Feelings
May 03, 2021 18:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode the girls cover qualified immunity and the "ick" factor. Qualified Immunity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIKab8Ea2Us https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/investigations/police-shootings-database/ https://www.odmp.org/search/year/2020 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qualified_immunity https://monseesmayer.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-civil-and-a-criminal-case/ https://definitions.uslegal.com/s/statutory-right/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierson_v._Ray https://...
Free Speech and Unsolicited NUDES
April 21, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBThis episode covers the First Amendment right to free speech and Unsolicited NUDES. All the references for this episode are linked below along with some of the essential related court cases. Sensitive topics around the following moments: CSAM - 14:20 - 16:30 H8 SPEECH - 37:00-40:00 UNUDES- 40:00 - end COURT CASES: Political speech: W. Va. State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943) Commercial Speech: Virginia State Board of Pharmacy v. Virginia Citizens (1976), Central Hudson Gas a...
Episode ZERO - TaXXX SZN
April 16, 2021 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIf there are two things you can't avoid in life its taxes and dating. Err... it's taxes and death??? But that's SO morbid! In episode "zero" the girls cover taxation. You'll hear about the history of federal income tax in the United States, some perspectives on taxation and a little bit about the Biden administration's recovery plan and corresponding corporate tax plan. You'll also get a sneak-peek into Julia's dating life (or current lack thereof). P.S. Enjoy the vocal fry :) You c...
Trailer
April 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.3 MBWelcome to Unsolicited News! The news podcast you didn’t ask for but got anyway ;) Join long-time friends Audrey and Julia as they talk and learn about the issues facing the US today. Each week the girls will converse about one topic related to US government or politics. They'll talk basic definitions, key historical moments, and popular opinions. Hopefully by the end of the episode you'll have enough information to form your own opinion (or at least keep up at the dinner table). If yo...