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Gideon mentioned it as a successful example of a Muppet-fied classic book, suggesting that a similar treatment could work well for other adventure stories.
Like I'm thinking of there's a Treasure Island, right? And that's a Christmas Carol. Those both those both rocked.
— Episode: Glory Be To Georgia
Gideon mentioned it as a successful example of a Muppet-fied classic book, suggesting that a similar treatment could work well for other adventure stories.
Like I'm thinking of there's a Treasure Island, right? And that's a Christmas Carol. Those both those both rocked.
When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It
The book was mentioned in relation to former Representative Adam Kinzinger's description of Kevin McCarthy's alleged habit of bumping colleagues, described as an attempt to assert power and control over House Republicans. The anecdote was used to illustrate McCarthy's behavior.
According to former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger's book this stiff shoulder bump approach is common practice for McCarthy as he attempts to exert power and control over other House Republi...
— Episode: GOP Goes WWE
The book was mentioned in relation to former Representative Adam Kinzinger's description of Kevin McCarthy's alleged habit of bumping colleagues, described as an attempt to assert power and control over House Republicans. The anecdote was used to illustrate McCarthy's behavior.
According to former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger's book this stiff shoulder bump approach is common practice for McCarthy as he attempts to exert power and control over other House Republicans.
This children's book was brought up during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing; Senator Ted Cruz questioned her about it, and she stated that she had not reviewed it and that such topics do not come up in her work as a judge.
Senator, I have not reviewed any of those books, any of those ideas. They don't come up in my work as a judge, which I'm respectfully here to address.
— Episode: Healthcare Is Under Attack In Ukraine
This children's book was brought up during Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation hearing; Senator Ted Cruz questioned her about it, and she stated that she had not reviewed it and that such topics do not come up in her work as a judge.
Senator, I have not reviewed any of those books, any of those ideas. They don't come up in my work as a judge, which I'm respectfully here to address.
critical race theory quote doesn't come up in my work as it's never something that I've studied or relied on and it wouldn't be something that I would rely on if I was on the Supreme Court.
The False Promise of Regime Change in the Middle East
Gordon wrote this book in 2020, arguing against military interventionism and the false promise of regime change in the Middle East, drawing from his experiences in the Obama White House and the failings of the interventions in Iraq and Libya.
We went into Iraq with an enormous footprint and it was a catastrophe. We went into Libya with a light footprint and it was a catastrophe. And we didn't go into Syria and it was a catastrophe.
— Episode: Here's The Best Clue We Have on Kamala H...
Gordon wrote this book in 2020, arguing against military interventionism and the false promise of regime change in the Middle East, drawing from his experiences in the Obama White House and the failings of the interventions in Iraq and Libya.
We went into Iraq with an enormous footprint and it was a catastrophe. We went into Libya with a light footprint and it was a catastrophe. And we didn't go into Syria and it was a catastrophe.
The idea that the U.S. could engineer events and politics inside of these countries, pull a lever and oust a leader and put another group of people in there, we had to realize that that was beyond our control.
A Career Prosecutor's Plan to Make Us Safer by Kamala Harris (October 01,2009)
Harris wrote the book in 2009 while she was DA of San Francisco. It outlined her vision for a "smart on crime" approach to criminal justice and included information about a San Francisco neighborhood program that Harris said was based on the principle of immediacy of consequences and services.
Many people who are living on the streets there are suffering from addiction and mental illness but are receiving no treatment, turning a blind-eyed dooms a lot of individuals and turns the neighborho...
— Episode: Kamala Harris' Time As DA: Cop or Progre...
Harris wrote the book in 2009 while she was DA of San Francisco. It outlined her vision for a "smart on crime" approach to criminal justice and included information about a San Francisco neighborhood program that Harris said was based on the principle of immediacy of consequences and services.
Many people who are living on the streets there are suffering from addiction and mental illness but are receiving no treatment, turning a blind-eyed dooms a lot of individuals and turns the neighborhood into a dangerous, dirty, crime-ridden zone.
Our Community Justice Center is a collaborative problem-solving center with a court on site designed to provide accountability for lower-level criminal behavior and at the same time to address the root issues associated with this behavior such as substance abuse, mental illness, and lack of shelter.
The center is based on the principle of immediacy, immediacy of consequences, and immediacy of services. Key is having everything under one roof, criminal justice agencies, service providers, members of the bench. It's simple but effective model.
The Masculine Virtues America Needs
Hawley's book, titled "Manhood," focuses on the downfall of masculinity and is scheduled to be released in May. It was mentioned in relation to his attempts to change the narrative surrounding his actions during the January 6th insurrection.
Hawley's book titled Manhood will hit shelves next May, a few weeks after he is slated to speak at the, quote, Stronger Men's Conference, where men go to relearn how to be masculine,...
— Episode: One Small Step For Manchin, One Giant Le...
Hawley's book, titled "Manhood," focuses on the downfall of masculinity and is scheduled to be released in May. It was mentioned in relation to his attempts to change the narrative surrounding his actions during the January 6th insurrection.
Hawley's book titled Manhood will hit shelves next May, a few weeks after he is slated to speak at the, quote, Stronger Men's Conference, where men go to relearn how to be masculine, complete with bull riding and monster trucks.
It was discussed in the context of Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign, mentioning that the book covers Carter's presidency and his rise to prominence from relative obscurity.
He didn't have much of a national profile at all. You know, Jimmy Carter sort of came from nowhere.
— Episode: When a Presidential Convention Turns The...
It was discussed in the context of Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign, mentioning that the book covers Carter's presidency and his rise to prominence from relative obscurity.
He didn't have much of a national profile at all. You know, Jimmy Carter sort of came from nowhere.
He ran on himself, on the fact of who he was, a decent born again Christian who was a Southern liberal.
Carter was less known as a national politician than any of his predecessors. And so he comes to this convention and it was well managed and he got his bounce and he had got a chance to introduce himself to a lot of voters who didn't really know who this guy was.
A passage from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's book, "Peril," was read aloud during the podcast. The passage detailed a conversation between Trump and Pence regarding the certification of election results.
Vice President is reported to have said, no, look, I've read this and I don't see a way to do it. We've exhausted every option. I've done everything I could and then some to find a way around this. It...
— Episode: Some VP That I Used To Know
A passage from Bob Woodward and Robert Costa's book, "Peril," was read aloud during the podcast. The passage detailed a conversation between Trump and Pence regarding the certification of election results.
Vice President is reported to have said, no, look, I've read this and I don't see a way to do it. We've exhausted every option. I've done everything I could and then some to find a way around this. It's simply not possible. To which the president says, no, no, no, you don't understand, Mike. You can do this. I don't want to be your friend anymore if you don't do this.
A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business
The podcast hosts mentioned an upcoming event where they would be interviewing Roxane Gay about her new book, "Opinions."
And be sure to pencil in me and author Roxane Gay for a fancy chat about her new book, Opinions, on Thursday, October 12th at 7 p.m. Eastern.
— Episode: Kevin Knows I'm Miserable Now
The podcast hosts mentioned an upcoming event where they would be interviewing Roxane Gay about her new book, "Opinions."
And be sure to pencil in me and author Roxane Gay for a fancy chat about her new book, Opinions, on Thursday, October 12th at 7 p.m. Eastern.
A Memoir-Manifesto
It recounts the author's lived experience growing up as a queer Black person; it was targeted for removal in at least 14 states, deemed inappropriate for children by conservatives. The author initially laughed at the bans, but as more states banned it, they spoke publicly, leading to a criminal complaint in Florida which was later thrown out.
When I found out about the first band which was in like Kansas City, I laughed because I thought it was funny because the book had already been out for 17 months.
— Episode: Get Your Bans Off My Books with George M...
It recounts the author's lived experience growing up as a queer Black person; it was targeted for removal in at least 14 states, deemed inappropriate for children by conservatives. The author initially laughed at the bans, but as more states banned it, they spoke publicly, leading to a criminal complaint in Florida which was later thrown out.
When I found out about the first band which was in like Kansas City, I laughed because I thought it was funny because the book had already been out for 17 months.
But within about four to six weeks, it had got up to eight states. And that's when I finally said something publicly about it.
And then that following week was when the first criminal complaint was filed against me and the book in Florida.
It's just actually been a pretty wild journey to witness this happening.
apparently there are obscenity laws in there trying to sweep our books into being seen as obscene titles that teens should not be allowed to read.
Evolution of a Game
Michael Oher, the real-life subject of the book and movie, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents; he alleged that he didn't receive any money from the movie, which earned over \$300 million, while the Tooheys and their children received \$225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's net proceeds.
Michael Oher, the real life subject of the book and movie The Blind Side, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents.
— Episode: The Future Of Tribes with Cherokee Chief...
Michael Oher, the real-life subject of the book and movie, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents; he alleged that he didn't receive any money from the movie, which earned over \$300 million, while the Tooheys and their children received \$225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's net proceeds.
Michael Oher, the real life subject of the book and movie The Blind Side, claimed that much of the film adaptation was based on a lie created by his supposed adoptive parents.
For those who might not remember, the film follows Oher as he is adopted out of poverty by the Tooheys, a wealthy white family, and takes his football career to the NFL.
Oher said that he didn't make any money from the movie based on his life, which earned more than $300 million.
But he alleges that the Tooheys and their two children were paid $225,000 plus 2.5% of the film's defined net proceeds.
In response to the petition, the Tooheys claimed that they made less than $15,000 from the movie and that they were quote, insulted by the allegations, which is so far beside the point that like, I, what?
The podcast discussed the environmental impact of a memorial to Dobby, a house elf character who dies in this book, where fans leave painted pebbles and socks at a filming location, raising concerns about pollution and the absurdity of the memorial to a fictional character. The hosts emphasized the message of the book regarding the house elf system and slavery.
The entire point of this book is A, it's made up, and B, giving the elf a sock, it's ridiculous that this is the system. This is bad. The house elf system is like slavery.
— Episode: True Crime Rates
The podcast discussed the environmental impact of a memorial to Dobby, a house elf character who dies in this book, where fans leave painted pebbles and socks at a filming location, raising concerns about pollution and the absurdity of the memorial to a fictional character. The hosts emphasized the message of the book regarding the house elf system and slavery.
The entire point of this book is A, it's made up, and B, giving the elf a sock, it's ridiculous that this is the system. This is bad. The house elf system is like slavery.
If this was like a memorial for somebody real and like you felt a connection to their work and you wanted to leave a little gift, you know, for the ancestors, I could let it pass. But this is a fake character. I don't get it. People take things too far.
Keep your socks on. You know, go say a little speech for Dobby. Put a stone there. Keep your socks on.
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor for President Obama, mentioned his new book, which was a New York Times bestseller. He discussed his work on the book, including interviews with Alexei Navalny.
Ben Rhodes, co-host of Pod Save the World, former deputy national security advisor for President Obama and author of the new book, the new bestselling New York Times bestselling book after the fall, B...
— Episode: Vlad To Meet You, Mr. Biden
Ben Rhodes, former deputy national security advisor for President Obama, mentioned his new book, which was a New York Times bestseller. He discussed his work on the book, including interviews with Alexei Navalny.
Ben Rhodes, co-host of Pod Save the World, former deputy national security advisor for President Obama and author of the new book, the new bestselling New York Times bestselling book after the fall, Being American in the World We've Made.
I spent a bunch of time talking to Alexei Navalny last summer for this this book.
A Novel
Dolly Parton collaborated with James Patterson to release this novel about a young singer with a dark secret, which will also be released as a 12-song album. It draws upon Parton's own experiences in the country music industry.
this dual release will mark the first time a number one best selling author and an entertainment icon who has sold well over 100 million albums worldwide have collaborated on a book and an album.
— Episode: The Trial of R. Kelly
Dolly Parton collaborated with James Patterson to release this novel about a young singer with a dark secret, which will also be released as a 12-song album. It draws upon Parton's own experiences in the country music industry.
this dual release will mark the first time a number one best selling author and an entertainment icon who has sold well over 100 million albums worldwide have collaborated on a book and an album.
Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy's Fight for Survival
A new book by Omid Scobie allegedly identified King Charles and Kate Middleton as the royal family members who made racist remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son; the Dutch translation of the book contained the names, while the English version did not.
There are several conversations about this.
— Episode: Fighting Resumes In Israel-Hamas War
A new book by Omid Scobie allegedly identified King Charles and Kate Middleton as the royal family members who made racist remarks about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son; the Dutch translation of the book contained the names, while the English version did not.
There are several conversations about this.
Potentially and what that would mean or look like.
He also told ITV that he quote never submitted a book that had their names in it.
A Novel
Referred to as the sequel to "Parable of the Sower", it was mentioned as also predicting current events, but less detail was given about this book than its predecessor.
And she certainly never wrote Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, the sequel that predicted all of this, including Donald Trump, including the Make America Great Again sl...
— Episode: The Courts v. Climate (From our friends...
Referred to as the sequel to "Parable of the Sower", it was mentioned as also predicting current events, but less detail was given about this book than its predecessor.
And she certainly never wrote Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents, the sequel that predicted all of this, including Donald Trump, including the Make America Great Again slogan. I mean, uncanny, like uncanny.
In his memoir, Will Smith discussed his teenage years, which included a period of intense sexual activity that resulted in a psychosomatic reaction to orgasm, causing him to gag and vomit.
I had sex with so many women and it was so constitutionally disagreeable to my being that I developed a psychosomatic reaction to having an orgasm. It would literally make me gag and sometimes vomit.
— Episode: Giving Thanks For Antibodies with Dr. As...
In his memoir, Will Smith discussed his teenage years, which included a period of intense sexual activity that resulted in a psychosomatic reaction to orgasm, causing him to gag and vomit.
I had sex with so many women and it was so constitutionally disagreeable to my being that I developed a psychosomatic reaction to having an orgasm. It would literally make me gag and sometimes vomit.
my stomach seemed to know what my mind didn't that only real relationships not meaningless sex would bring me the peace that I needed. But that wasn't easy to explain when I was doubled over at the foot of a stranger's bed
I hope to God this beautiful stranger would be the one who would love me who would make this pain go away. But invariably there I was retching and retching and the look in the eyes of the women even further deepened my agony.
my body's rejection of my lifestyle wasn't limited to sex, even kissing a woman who I was only interested in physically once led my tongue to swell and salivate wildly before giving way to a bout of nausea that had me making excuses to go to the bathroom.
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