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11/06/2016

Week of 11/6 - Dakota Pipeline/Debate/AirBnB

On this week's edition, we hold our very own presidential debate, explore whether the Dakota Access Pipeline is the first time the United States government has mistreated Native Americans, and report on New York's war against AirBnB. STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Alex Bartner Malik Marshall Nicole Flippo FEATURING (in order of appearance): Barrett Tamaren-Leddy Paolo Ragusa Isaiah Hazzard A.J. Nickell Joey Goldman John Higgins Stephanie D'Agostini Corinne Britti Sara Ravid Matt Kinsey Mia Berrin Chinara Hill

18 min
10/31/2016

Week of 10/30 - Halloween/Climate Change

This week, America prepares for the scariest day of all, but enough about Election Day. We cover Halloween in 2016 and how the candidates are celebrating. Additionally, we look for the bright side of climate change, a black Trump supporter, and the purpose of VR technology. Listen for that and much more! STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Nicole Flippo Alex Bartner FEATURING (in order of appearance): Isaiah Sheppard Sammy Hooper Robert Jackson Michelle Driscoll Simon Johnson Rebecca Pena Sam Krapels Eduardo Olmos Corinne Britti Aidan Hart Sophie Santos A.J. Nickell Tristan Campbell Claire Greising Alston Watson Solomon Friedman

19 min
10/24/2016

Week Of 10/23 - Debate Recap/Clinton & Trump Campaigns/911 Call Centers

We recap the third presidential debate and follow the two presidential campaigns as we enter the home stretch of the electoral process, answering the important questions: Does Hillary think she is going to win? Does Donald know he is going to lose? Additionally, we investigate 9-1-1 call centers in the United States, and how unhelpful they may be in an emergency. All that, and much more! STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Alex Bartner Nicole Flippo Malik Marshall FEATURING (in order of appearance): Mia Berrin Corinne Britti Alexandra Hoover A.J. Nickell Jon Barr Isabella Pisacane Douglas Hackett Julian Coker Jake Christie Alex Bartner Barrett Tamaren-Leddy Brian Bolles

19 min
10/17/2016

Week of 10/16 Second Debate/Olympic Tax

This week, we replay the explosive second presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, with Donald using the word 'penis' more than you might remember. Additionally, we investigate the creepy clowns phenomenon and report on a new tax break for Olympians. STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Andy Zhang FEATURING (in order of appearance): Megan Tomei Barrett Tamaren-Leddy A.J. Nickell Dilan Dündar Corinne Britti Dan Chamberlain Kevin Christie Simon Johnston John Higgins Austin Pendleton Sammy Hooper Eli Tabacinic Sharon Attia Stephanie D'Agostini Noah Breymeier

26 min
10/09/2016

Week of 10/9 - Trump & Clinton Campaigns

We report from both the Clinton and Trump campaigns amid a week marred by scandal, apology, and Billy Bush. STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Malik Marshall Nicole Flippo FEATURING (in order of appearance): Kelly McAndrew Solomon Friedman Barrett Tamaren-Leddy Simon Johnston A.J. Nickell Margot Perry Connor Hillman Corinne Britti Marcus Guerrier Alex Fortmann Nick Shaerf Jake Christie Sammy Hooper

17 min
10/03/2016

Week of 10/2 - Parenting/Gary Johnson/Gun Owners/Wells Fargo CEO

This week, we investigate parenting in America to hopefully answer why we're all so messed up. Then, we meet some "super-owners" of firearms to determine if only SOME of them are afraid of minorities. Also, we speak to beleaguered Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf about giving up 41 million dollars Governor Gary Johnson to see if he has come up with a foreign leader yet. Listen for all that and more! STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Malik Marshall Alex Bartner FEATURING (in order of appearance): Alison Fraser Allison Boenig Jonathan Young Jake Christie Harrison Moore Simon Johnston Tristan Campbell A.J. Nickell Sammy Sords Stephanie D'Agostini Lars Montanaro Jennifer van Dyck Austin Pendleton

16 min
09/26/2016

Week of 9/25 - Terrorism/Debate Prep/Pick-Up Artists

This week, we answer the question: "Are terrorists stupid?", figure out just how the presidential candidates are preparing for the upcoming debate (one of them involves a monkey), mourn the death of love in the face of Brangelina's divorce, and infiltrate the infamous pick-up artist community. If traditional news is too boring or "nonfictional" for you, check out episode 45 of America News Now! STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Andy Zhang Alex Bartner Malik Marshall FEATURING (in order of appearance): Yves Pasquarelli Rati Choudhary Sammy Hooper Jonathan Young Trevor Hayes A.J. Nickell Margot Perry Jennifer van Dyck Solomon Friedman Simon Johnston Jonathan Walker Sam Richardson Nick Shaerf Aidan Hart Andrew Gonzalez Jenny Jaffe

19 min
09/19/2016

Week of 9/18 - Trump's Tax Returns/Prescription Drugs/Food Service for Acting Students

This week on America News Now, Donald Trump most definitely has something to hide in his tax returns, actors learn how to wait tables, and the prescription drug abuse problem in the United States doesn't seem to be improving. Also, we ask hard-hitting questions about the future of robotics, the rise in median incomes, and the nature of tortoise mating rituals. STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Nicole Flippo Alex Bartner Andy Zhang FEATURING (in order of appearance): Paolo Ragusa Gabby Ragland Mia Berrin Julia Lennon Connor Hillman A.J. Nickell Alex Bartner Dan Foster Mallory Mullins Alston Watson Andrew Gonzalez Alfonzo Khalil Sam Downey Jake Christie

16 min
09/13/2016

Week of 9/12 - Obama Abroad/New iPhone/Mother Teresa

This week, Obama gets disrespected, Mother Teresa has a hater, and much, much more! STARRING: Marcus Guerrier Malik Marshall Alex Bartner Nicole Flippo FEATURING (in order of appearance): Simon Johnston Courtney Perkins Andy Zhang Alfonzo Khalil Tristan Campbell Jennifer van Dyck Jon Barr Christian Roach Grayce Toon Mallory Mullins A.J. Nickell Rohan Gurbaxani Claire Greising Kevin Christie

15 min

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