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Monday, June 15 2015

  • Quirky Girls, Crazy Dads, and Working Women June 15, 2015

    This week's Movie Date podcast has a little something for everyone, especially those who love quirky girls, hate crazy dads, and presume that working women are the root of all evil.&nbsp; (article)

  • Today's Takeaways: Bush III, Trans Acceptance, Protest Music June 15, 2015

    The Takeaway explores Jeb Bush's bid for president, Retro Report looks at the history of the trans rights movement, and we explore a new protest record, "Buy This Fracking Album." (episode)

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    • The Human Cost of America's Energy Boom June 15, 2015

      A new investigation finds that&nbsp;some oil and gas companies may be championing speed over safety, while&nbsp;avoiding responsibility when workers are killed or injured.&nbsp;

    • Another Bush Runs for President June 15, 2015

      Today in Florida, Jeb Bush announced his candidacy for president in the 2016 election.

    • U.S. to Position Heavy Weaponry in Eastern Europe June 15, 2015

      According to some reports, the shipments will include enough hardware to support as many as&nbsp;5,000 U.S.&nbsp;troops.

    • A History of Violence in the Fight for Trans Rights June 15, 2015

      As Caitlyn Jenner's story sparks a new public understanding of the trans community, many trans women -- especially trans women of color -- have experienced a different struggle.

    • The Magna Carta Turns 800 June 15, 2015

      The Magna Carta had a huge influence on founding documents from around the&nbsp;world, including our very own Constitution and Bill of Rights.

    • Fighting Fracking With Music June 15, 2015

      The new record "Buy This Fracking Album" hopes to raise awareness of the dangers of fracking.