LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos accuses American Media Inc. of blackmail! Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker testifies in front of a Congressional commission! And the Supreme Court blocks a Louisiana abortion law! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson and Amarynth Ruch for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: ...
Feb 09, 2019•45 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The State of the Union Address! Secret files between Trump and Russia! And the Pope acknowledges sexual abuse within the Catholic Church! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Sam, and Evan for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:20 - Summary Of The State Of The Union Address 15:50 - Secret Files Demonstrat...
Feb 07, 2019•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Virginia Capitol Thrown into Chaos! Saudi Arabian Ministry Misogynistic App! And Life saving Medicine Price Hikes! 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: 02:00 - Virginia Capitol Thrown Into Chaos as Pressure on Northam Intensifies 16:32 - SAUDI ARABIA...
Feb 05, 2019•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST The U.S. suspends its nuclear arms treaty with Russia! McConnell calls Election Day reforms a “power grab”! And U.K. businesses are preparing for Brexit! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Amarynth, and Tony for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:53 - U.S. Suspends Nuclear Arms Control Treaty With Russi...
Feb 02, 2019•48 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Trump disagrees with the intelligence community! Why are insulin prices going up? And the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect faces more charges! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:30 - Trump Disagrees With Intelligence Community on Iran and North Korea 17:...
Jan 30, 2019•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Possible future shutdown! US and Taliban Peace! And Northern Ireland and Brexit! 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: 02:00 - Trump Doubtful Over Border Deal, Says Another Shutdown “Certainly an Option” 15:20 - U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to P...
Jan 29, 2019•45 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST A key Trump advisor is arrested! Angela Merkel steps down from CDU! And what’s happening in Venezuela? The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Tony, and Amarynth for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 02:20 - Venezuela is in a Pickle 18:20 - FBI Arrests Roger Stone, Key Trump Advisor 38:25 - Merkel Steps Down F...
Jan 26, 2019•45 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST Government shutdown updates! The LA Teacher’s Strike finally ends! And Jack Ma! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Julius, Evan, and Sam for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 01:53 - Virginia Pilot Updates on the Government Shutdown https://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/nation/article_323b9306-7fa1-510...
Jan 24, 2019•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 1/21 | GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31 ! HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES ! And ALTERCATION AT THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL ! The world’s a busy place, and thanks to the internet, we witness a whole lotta’ stuff. Join Tony Pearson, Julius Toth and Amelia Winger for a rational look at current events around the world - only on Rational Radio. 01:35 - GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN - DAY 31 01:35 - According to Time 15:31 - HOUSE GOP REVIVES FBI, DOJ PROBES...
Jan 23, 2019•47 min
FRIDAY 1/18 | Join hosts Tony and Amarynth as they discuss the news department’s plan for the spring semester, bias in the media and news selection, and Buzzfeed’s latest report on the Russia investigation on this episode of Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 1:15 - WHIP News Department’s Semester Plan 20:52 - Bias in the Media and News Selection 36:22 - This May Be the Smoking Gun in the Russia Investigation NOTE: The contents of this Buzzfeed News report have since been partially disputed by the...
Jan 21, 2019•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 12/07 | Two students in New Hampshire sing a song about the KKK to the tune of 'Jingle Bells', an Ohio dad makes his daughter walk five miles to school after bullying a student on the bus, and PETA suggests new idioms to prevent 'anti-animal language'. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a look at current events around the world on Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 2:48 - Recording: Students sing song about KKK to ‘Jingle Bells’ https...
Dec 09, 2018•43 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST DATE 12/05 | Join hosts Julius, Alesia, and Evan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss George H.W. Bush's funeral and legacy, updates on the US-China trade war, and the cancelled G20 Summit meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Skip to a topic: 1:52 - George Herbert Walker Bush's Funeral https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-state-funeral-for-george-hw-bush-mourners-to-include-all-living-us-presidents/2018/12...
Dec 06, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 12/03 | Russian tanks begin lining up on Ukraine's border, the International Climate Conference kicks off in Poland, and a groundbreaking coral reef method is accidentally discovered. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Russia, climate change, and coral reef recovery. Skip to a topic: 05:41 - Russian Tanks Massing On Ukraine's Border https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-accuses-russia-of-putting-tanks-on-border-11567237?...
Dec 04, 2018•50 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 11/30 | A Dallas police officer is indicted for murder charges after killing a man in his own apartment, a man is convicted of obstruction after refusing to open the door for police, and a patient describes his journey following a face transplant. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 2:11 - Dallas Police Officer Who Shot Man In His Own Apartment Ind...
Dec 01, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 11/28 | The White House holds a press briefing after again trying to revoke CNN's Jim Acosta's press pass, Dr. Ford is still receiving death threats after her testimony, and President Trump retweets a post accusing prominent Democrats of treason. Join Julius, Evan, and Alecia for a rational look at current events around the world on Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 1:18 - CNN’s Jim Acosta Back In White House Briefings https://www....
Nov 29, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 11/26 | U.S. agents fire tear gas at a group of migrants as they try to cross the border into the United States, while NASA's InSight lander reaches Mars. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for discussions on immigration policy and space exploration on this episode of Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 6:36 - U.S. Agents Spray Tear Gas At Migrants, Briefly Close Tijuana Border Entry https://www.npr.org/2018/11/25/670687806/u-s-agents-spra...
Nov 27, 2018•48 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 11/16 | A judge orders the White House to restore Jim Acosta's press credentials, Betsy DeVos announces enhanced protections for students accused of sexual assault, and an NJ couple is arrested for lying about their GoFundMe campaign. Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world. Skip to a topic: 3:35 - Judge Rules In Favor Of CNN, Temporarily Restores Correspondent's Credential ...
Nov 17, 2018•41 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 11/14 | Join hosts Tony and Julius on this episode of Rational Radio as they interview special guest Frank Cervone from Child Advocates and discuss the school to prison pipeline and its effects on school systems, nationally and in Philadelphia. Philly Tribune article discussing the problem: http://www.phillytrib.com/news/addressing-racial-bias-and-school-to-prison-pipeline/article_d0c334b3-0d9f-52f9-bc80-206edbcb19fc.html An acade...
Nov 15, 2018•48 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 11/12 | Trump urges Florida officials to end the recount efforts, the California wildfires continue to spread, and Chinese authorities deploy a surveillance tool that could ID people based on how they walk. Join hosts Tony and Dan for discussions on recounts, wildfires, and gait recognition on this episode of Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 7:51 - Trump Urges End To Florida Recount, Democrats Seek Extension https://www.reuters.com/a...
Nov 13, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 11/09 | Join hosts Irish, Maya, and Dan on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss Wednesday night's shooting in Thousand Oaks and what can be done to address mental health and gun control in the United States. Skip to a topic: 4:25 - Thousand Oaks Gunman Went from Marine Vet to Mass Shooter https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/09/us/thousand-oaks-shooting/index.html 17:47 - Focusing on Mental Health and Gun Reform 31:20 - How Can the ...
Nov 10, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 11/7 | Join hosts Tony, Julius, Evan, and Alesia on this episode of Rational Radio as they discuss the results of the recent midterm elections, how the Trump administration is handling the migrant caravan and Mueller investigation, and the recent demands for accountability following the election. Skip to a topic: 1:15 - Midterm Recap - What Happened in Pennsylvania? 16:48 - The Trump Administration on the Caravan, Jeff Sessions’ R...
Nov 08, 2018•48 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 11/5 | Julie from Temple News stops by to discuss Temple News' voting guide for Pennsylvania voters, media outlets pull President Trump's controversial immigration ad, and a mystery asteroid traveling through our solar system could be looking for signs of life. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at politics and current events around the world. Skip to a topic: 0:25 - Interview with Julie from Temple News https://long...
Nov 06, 2018•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 11/02 | Google employees stage a walkout protesting the company's handling of sexual harassment, the use of SNAP to purchase sugary drinks sparks a debate, and a new study shows climate change, gun violence, and mental health as the main causes of stress amongst Generation Z. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for discussions on Google, soda, and mental health on this episode of Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 3:00 - Google Walkout: Em...
Nov 02, 2018•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 10/31 | Federal officials threaten to crack down on Philadelphia's plans to establish safe injection sites in the city, President Trump reignites the debate over ending birthright citizenship, and the chief Brexit negotiator expects a deal by November 21st. Join hosts Julius, Evan, and Alesia for a rational look at current events and politics around the world. Skip to a topic: 1:25 - Feds Threaten to Crack Down on Safe Injection S...
Nov 01, 2018•44 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 10/29 | Around 250 organizations promised that 100% of their plastic packaging would be reused, recycled, or composted within seven years, and eleven people were killed in a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world. Skip to a topic: 8:29 - Plastic Waste Elimination Pledge by 2025 Attracts More Big Firms https://www.bbc.com/news/business-...
Oct 30, 2018•45 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 10/26 | A Florida man is arrested in connection with the mail bomb campaign targeting critics of President Trump, while a 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges. The European Parliament approves a ban on single-use plastic, and Megyn Kelly's show is cancelled. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country and world on Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 4:25 - US Mail Bombs: Man Held After Campai...
Oct 26, 2018•46 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 10/24 | Explosive devices were sent to prominent Democratic leaders, Georgia's Republican gubernatorial nominee expresses concern over the right to vote, and the BBC details hidden prison camps in China. Join hosts Tony, Evan, and Julius for a look at current events and politics around the country and world. Skip to a topic: 3:42 - ‘Explosive Device’ Sent to Clinton and Obama https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45969100 18:13...
Oct 25, 2018•47 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST MONDAY 10/22 | Journalist Carl Bernstein says that President Trump is ready to challenge the results of the midterm elections if Republicans lose, while the President also states that the US will withdraw from an arms control treaty with Russia. Finally, posthumous essays by Stephen Hawking advise humans to leave Earth. Join hosts Tony, Irish, and Dan for a look at current events and politics around the country and world. Skip to a topic: 4...
Oct 23, 2018•48 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST FRIDAY 10/19 | Turkish officials reveal the details of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. A 9-year old boy is wrongly accused of sexual assault at a corner store, and an Adolf Hitler costume draws outrage in Nevada. Join hosts Maya, Irish, and Dan for a rational look at current events around the country on Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 3:40 - Audio Reveals Gruesome Details about Jamal Khashoggi Killing https://www.nytimes.co...
Oct 20, 2018•45 min
LISTEN TO RATIONAL RADIO LIVE ON WHIP | M/W/F 4-5PM EST WEDNESDAY 10/17 | Findings on Mueller's Russia probe are expected to be released after the midterm elections. The Texas Senate race heats up between Beto O'Rourke and Ted Cruz, while New York City passes a significant birth certificate law. Join hosts Dan, Evan, and Alecia for a look at current events and politics around the country and world on this episode of Rational Radio. Skip to a topic: 01:05 - Mueller Ready to Deliver Findings in Hi...
Oct 18, 2018•33 min
