The “I Know a Predator When I See One” Edition
Democrats’ virtual convention, the U.S. Postal Service, and the bipartisan Senate report exposing more Trump ties to Russia.
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Here are this week’s cocktail chatters:
John: Keith Johnston for Independent Voter News: “The 18th-Century Reason Biden’s VP Pick Should Be a Night Owl”
Emily: Claire Cain Miller for the New York Times: “‘I’m Only One Human Being’: Parents Brace for a Go-It-Alone School Year”
David: Shtisel
Listener Rich Bravo: “Hieronymus Bosch Butt Music”
For this week’s Slate Plus bonus segment Emily, David, and John talk about the first concerts they attended.
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Podcast production by Jocelyn Frank.
Research and show notes by Bridgette Dunlap.