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Rational Radio

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Since the dawn of the internet and instant global communication, slow news days have become a thing of the past. There is new news all the time. Welcome to Rational Radio, home to rational discussions about current events and politics in the world we live in. LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE AT WHIP ON IHEARTRADIO, TUNEIN, OR RADIOFX | M/W/F 4-5PM
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Episodes

Impeachment and Suspending Parliament | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST A formal impeachment investigation into Trump’s phone call to Ukraine! And Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament declared unlawful! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Emely and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 03:50 - Nancy Pelosi Announced A Formal Impeachment Investigation Into President Donald...

Sep 27, 201947 min

Iran & The Climate Crisis | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Iran’s foreign minister won’t succumb to President Trump’s pressure! Trump implied he mentioned Joe Biden to the Ukrainian president! And a sixteen-year-old called out the U.N. for their lack of government action on the climate crisis ! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join [hosts] for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURC...

Sep 24, 201946 min

Gun Control, John Bolton, and GOP Primaries | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST House Democrats call for major gun control bills following mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton! National security advisor John Bolton is out of the White House! And Republican state parties are cancelling their primaries and caucuses! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES...

Sep 12, 201946 min

Russian Spy & Broken FDA Laws | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Russian spy extracted by U.S. government! FDA warns against Juul Labs’ misleading marketing! And crew found alive on capsized cargo ship! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan, Jennie, and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:34 - US Extracts Russian Spy Over Security Concerns 11:36 - Crew Found Alive ...

Sep 10, 201945 min

Mueller Report Debates & Poway, California Shooting | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Hate crime against a Jewish synagogue in California kills one. William Barr holds up the Mueller investigation by refusing to testify to Congress. And Sri Lanka bans religious garments in wake of tragedy from Easter Sunday. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Jennie, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AN...

Apr 30, 201948 min

War Veteran Faces Deportation and Kim Jong-un in Russia for Putin Summit | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST An Iraq war veteran faces deportation to Mexico after a felony conviction! Kim Jong-un heads to Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin! And the first major drug distribution company is criminally charged in the opioid crisis! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Evan, and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCE...

Apr 25, 201946 min

Breaking Down The Mueller Report | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The redacted Mueller Report was finally released to the public! What did it include? Is Donald Trump completely exonerated? What can Congress do with the evidence? The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 6:00 - Introduction to the Report 17:08 - Mueller’s Legal D...

Apr 20, 201947 min

Raising Funds for Black Churches and a Teen's Infatuation with Columbine | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Attorney General Barr’s ruling reversal could hold asylum seekers in jail indefinitely! The millions of dollars raised for the Notre Dame sparks a conversation about the attention put on rebuilding black churches that were targeted earlier this month! And a Florida teen obsessed with Columbine is found dead after making threats to Colorado schools! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join E...

Apr 18, 201946 min

Cathedral of Notre Dame in Flames & Mueller Report to be Released Thursday | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Lori Loughlin pleads not guilty to a number of charges surrounding the college admission scheme! The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire! And Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has received death threats after video clip surfaces of her simplifying 9/11. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events ...

Apr 16, 201948 min

Julian Assange, Sanctuary Cities, and Michael Avenatti Arrested | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is arrested and could be extradited back to the US for conspiracy charges! Trump is considering releasing migrants detained at the border into Democratic sanctuary cities! And attorney Michael Avenatti could face up to 335 years in prison after being indicted on 36 federal charges! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth, Emely, and Tony for a r...

Apr 14, 201946 min

Secret Service Director on the Way Out & a Potential String of Arson | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Could a series of Louisiana church fires be racially motivated? Cheap antibiotics in Kenya fuel deadly drug-resistant infections. Plus, President Trump declares a trained Iranian military force a terrorist group. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSI...

Apr 09, 201946 min

Allegations Against Joe Biden and Pressure for a Full Mueller Report | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST President Trump threatens to shut down the southern US border, giving Mexico a year to fix the migrant situation! Joe Biden makes jokes about consent following allegations of inappropriate conduct from multiple women! And Democrats continue to demand a full release of the Mueller Report after complaints about Barr’s summary! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony, Amarynth, and Emely...

Apr 05, 201946 min

Replacing "Obamacare" and Subpoena for Mueller Report | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Trump pushes proposals for an ACA replacement back until after the 2020 election! Brunei’s new anti-LGBTQ+ death-by-stoning law sparks international outcry! And the House Judiciary Committee authorizes a subpoena for Robert Mueller’s full report! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DI...

Apr 04, 201946 min

The Supreme Court's Death Penalty Case & Fentanyl Production in China | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST China is set to ban fentanyl production and exports to the United States, allegations of sexual misconduct surface against Joe Biden, and child marriages in the US have been given a spotlight by a California Senator. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff! Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSI...

Apr 02, 201945 min

MPs Reject May’s Brexit Agreement and Updates on Mueller Report’s Public Release | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The United Kingdom’s anticipated withdrawal from the European Union is stalled once again as MPs reject May’s agreement! The Mueller Report will be available to the public by mid-April! And more people are registering to move to New Zealand following their response to the Christchurch attack! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Maya for a rational look at current events ar...

Mar 30, 201945 min

Measles in NY, Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped, and Brexit Updates | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST A New York county bans unvaccinated children from public spaces following a measles outbreak! Chicago prosecutors drop the charges on Jussie Smollett, immediately sparking criticism! And Theresa May promises to step down if her party backs her Brexit deal! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio...

Mar 28, 201946 min

Barr's Muller Report Summary & Conflict in Hamas

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Attorney General William Barr presents his summary of the Mueller investigation before Congress! Attempts to legalize marijuana fail in New Jersey. And two survivors of Parkland’s MSD school shooting open the conversation about mental health in schools. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the...

Mar 26, 201945 min

Crackdown Updates, Charlottesville Threats, and Active Shooter Training | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WHIP’s News Department is rolling out some updates to its Crackdown, featuring a fact-checking group to bring you the best, most accurate content! Racial tensions in Charlottesville continue after a threat is posted online targeting minority groups at the high school! And some Indiana teachers are calling for changes to state legislation after being shot with an airsoft gun in a training simulation! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to t...

Mar 23, 201949 min

Disney Acquires Fox, Capping Student Loans, and WV Sues Bishop | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Disney closes a deal to acquire Fox in one of the biggest mergers in media history! The Trump administration proposes changes to the Higher Education Act to cap student loans! West Virginia accuses a former bishop and church leaders of violating consumer protection laws! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - o...

Mar 21, 201945 min

#NunsToo Speak Out & New Zealand Gun Control

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The United States Supreme Court rejects a prominent LGBT case appeal. #NunsToo speak out against abuse. New Zealand begins its inquiry into the gunman behind Friday's terrorist attacks. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:05 ...

Mar 18, 201945 min

Christchurch, Radicalization, and Calling for Action on Climate Change | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The attack on two mosques in New Zealand prompts a conversation on radicalization and the fundamental similarities and differences between extremist groups. President Trump is planning to veto the legislation created to block his national emergency, and students around the globe skip class to call for action on stopping climate change. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony and Emely...

Mar 16, 201948 min

Manafort, College Admissions Fraud, and George Pell Jailed | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The biggest college admissions fraud EVER involves wealthy parents and well known celebrities! Paul Manafort gets sentenced to three and a half more years in prison - with more on the horizon! And Brexit looms ever closer!The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join hosts Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:39 - Paul Man...

Mar 14, 201946 min

Venezuelan Blackout & President Trump's Budget | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST An unprecedented blackout in Venezuela! President Trump proposes a budget! And controversy around Fox News' Tucker Carlson! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:36 - Fox News Host Controversy 15:12 - Trump Budget Proposal 30:2...

Mar 12, 201945 min

Vaccinations and Jared Kushner’s Security Clearance | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST States are beginning to refuse exemptions for vaccinations following outbreaks across the country! Virginia’s administration sees another racist scandal after the First Lady hands cotton to young black students! And Trump ordered White House officials to grant his son-in-law a top-level security clearance! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at cu...

Mar 02, 201945 min

Nullifying Trump’s National Emergency and Michael Cohen’s Testimony | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The House of Representatives passes a resolution to end Trump’s national emergency for border wall funding! Michael Cohen testifies and calls Trump a ‘con man’! And tensions between India and Pakistan are rising as the airstrikes for power over Kashmir continue! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Evan, Sam, and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Ra...

Feb 28, 201946 min

Paul Manafort & North Korea | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Trump continues his talks with Kim Jong Un, and Paul Manafort continues to find himself in more and more trouble! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amelia Winger, Jennie Sheffer, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:03 - Paul Manafort Trial 15:31 - Trump & North Korea Summit 30:37 - Tru...

Feb 26, 201945 min

Lawsuits Regarding National Emergency and Labour Party Protests | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Lawsuits to stop the national emergency! Refusing to stand for the Pledge! And protests within the UK’s Labour Party! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amelia, and Valerie for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:56 - States Prepare Lawsuits Regarding National Emergency 16:00 - 11 Year Old Arrested After...

Feb 23, 201946 min

National Emergency and 2020 Presidential Candidates | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Trump declares a national emergency! Some information on 2020 presidential candidates! And students protest climate change The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Amarynth and Emely for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:45 - Trump Declares National Emergency to Build Border Wall 16:42 - The 2020 U.S. Presidential R...

Feb 16, 201948 min

El Chapo, North Korea’s Nuclear Program, and A Year Since Parkland | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST El Chapo found guilty! North Korea hasn’t slowed down its nuclear program! And it’s the one year anniversary of Parkland. The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Amelia for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:28 - El Chapo Found Guilty 16:40 - US Commander Says North Korea Has Not Slowed Down Nuclear Progr...

Feb 14, 201947 min

Government Shutdown & Philadelphia Corruption | Rational Radio

LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The government may shut down again! Ilhan Omar receives criticism from her own party! And Philadelphia politics! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius Toth, Amelia Winger, and Valerie Dowret for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:40 - Government Shutdown 17:44 - Pelosi & Democrats 35:25 - Philadelphia Co...

Feb 12, 201950 min
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