503: Judge, with Ryan LaPlante

EPISODE · Jun 28, 2023 · 16 MIN

503: Judge, with Ryan LaPlante

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The trial is on – and the participants are having trouble staying cool.Starring: Tyra Banda, Kristi Boulton, Michael Divinski, Phil Johnston and Sean Howard.Special guest: Ryan LaPlanteSound design and music: Eli Hamada McIlveenCover art: David DemaretAnnouncers: Marisa King and Michael HowieContent warning: Murder, subterfuge, and body horror.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fourth Dimension Simply Explained by Henry Parker Manning Loyal Books In January 1909 a friend of the Scientific American paid the sum of 500$ which was to be awarded as a prize for the best popular explanation of the Fourth Dimension. The object being to set forth in an essay not longer than 2500 words the meaning of the term so that the lay reader could understand it. 245 essays were submitted, the 500$ prize was awarded to Lieut.-Col. Graham Denby Fitch, Corps of Engineers, USA, and the essay was published in the Scientific American of July 3rd 1909. Despite the character of the subject, extraordinary interest was manifested in the contest. Competitive essays were received from almost every civilized country. Because of this unexpected interest in the subject, it has seemed advisable to preserve a few of the essays which were submitted. Prof. Henry P. Manning has chosen essays which lend themselves best for the purpose of a popular book on the Fourth Dimension, in other words, those which present the subject from as many different points of view as Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Mentor New York IIn The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain presents a lively portrait of 19th-century Middle America, centered on a raft drifting down the Mississippi River. Huck fakes his own death to escape a stifling, “civilized” existence, reverting to his backwoods roots and helping Jim—a runaway slave—gain his freedom. As they float south, the pair encounters a patchwork of small towns, each providing fresh trouble that Huck dodges with his knack for spinning tall tales. While critics often focus on Twain’s commentary on slavery, it underpins rather than dominates the story, highlighting Huck and Jim’s freewheeling life of coffee, fish, and resourceful improvisation. They face desperadoes, family feuds, and even a steamboat collision. The excitement spikes when two con men, styling themselves as a “duke” and a “king,” join the raft and devise schemes to swindle unsuspecting townsfolk. Ultimately, when Jim is captured and threatened with a return to bondage, Huck teams up with his old pal Michael & Michael Knowles Take a break from mainstream politics with Michael Knowles as he journeys with you into the world of fascinating people with extraordinary testimonies. ‘Michael &’ is a long-form conversation series where discussions can lead anywhere, allowing guests to share their shocking stories and engage in civilized debates. Sense and Sensibility Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility is the story of the two Dashwood sisters, who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of “civilized” society and the human desire for romantic passion. Elinor is cautious and unassuming about sentimental matters, while Marianne is wild and passionate, falling hopelessly in love with Mr Willoughby. But the lessons in life and romance see the two characters develop and change, with sense and sensibility needing to be compromised as a matter of survival.Austen’s first published work, the novel has been read as an autobiographical reflection of her relationship with her own sister Cassandra. Against the backdrop of a fragile social context, Jane Austen creates a romantic masterpiece of raw and intense quality.
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