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"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito discuss the failing attempts of President Trump to overthrow the results of the election as President-Elect Biden’s transition officially begins, along with announcement of some of his first cabinet picks. Also, we’ll hear a few installments from our ‘1st Person’ storytelling series, focused on learning or growing. And we’ll also hear a live performance from Dolly Valentine, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/cRVG2SxGpIQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/kNmlRf65uA8[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/n8xRNmkS0DE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/zedx7xcJbY8[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - START /// The Biden Transition Begins (but Trump still hasn’t conceded) 14:00 - Antony Blinken >>> Secretary of State 22:00 - John Kerry >>> Special Presidential Envoy for Climate 25:30 - Avril Haines >>> Director of National Intelligence 30:45 - Janet Yellen >>> Treasury Secretary 36:45 - Alejandro Mayorkas >>> Secretary of Homeland Security 41:25 - Ron Klain >>> Chief of Staff / Linda Thomas Greenfield >>> UN Ambassador / Jake Sullivan >>> National Security Advisor / Brian Deese >>> National Economic Council / Michelle Flournoy >>> Defense Secretary /// END 46:00 - 1st Person: Livia // Learning From Getting Married Young 56:13 - "Love Is Love" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Dolly Valentine 60:30 - 1st Person: Antonina // Attending College In Her Own Time 64:00 - 1st Person: Enzo // Maintaining Sobriety After Losing His Support System 74:10 - Outro/credits 74:50 - Finish. "

"We continue our film retro series, looking back 20 years to ‘Gladiator,’ winner of the Best Picture Academy Award for 2000. And we also hear a live performance from Fetching Pails, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/bceSkOernuw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - START /// 20yr Film Retro: ‘Gladiator’ 05:05 - Did you see this when it came out or had you seen it before watching it this time? 06:25 - What was your take on it at the time? 08:52 - What’s your take on it now? How does it hold up 20 years later? Has it been influential? 12:48 - Things that stood out then or stand out now / Performances 27:58 - Have the people involved in the film been successful since then? 35:15 - Do you think the movie will continue to stand the test of time? 37:25 - Favorite Scenes (or elements)? 45:15 - Favorite movies from 2000? /// END 55:08 - “Shearer” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Fetching Pails 58:40 - Outro/credits 59:20 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito review what’s known so far about the results of the election. And we also hear live performances from Sam Burton and Ganga Lee, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Vwcxiy6t9Ko[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/N0YrFuh-MUs[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - START /// Election Roundup 02:45 - The coverage we’ve been following 05:55 - Record turnout 09:10 - 1st time Trump voters 15:48 - Misleading polls 29:15 - Texas and other state governments didn’t flip as hoped / redistricting 33:55 - The Senate / prospect of a divided government 44:50 - Biden would offer baseline relief to vulnerable people targeted by Trump 51:55 - Media’s response to Trump’s lying and subversion of electoral process 55:45 - “Stop the count” or “count the vote?” 57:25 - Progressive propositions win across the country (incl. red states) 65:10 - Biggest surprises / final thoughts /// END 72:30 - “I Can Go With You,” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Sam Burton 76:50 - “Morning Sun” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Ganga Lee 80:30 - Outro/credits 81:18 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito round out their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks: Polling and high turnout in early/mail in balloting SCOTUS’ decision to disallow counting of votes in Wisconsin that come in after election day and Kavanaugh’s hackish opinion Judge Amy Coney Barrett is now Justice Amy Coney Barrett As the pandemic worsens, Pence’s team has an outbreak and he doesn’t care Trumpworld thinks crowd size = winning Trump may fire FBI Director Wray for not meddling in the election 545 migrant children are still separated from parents who cannot be found Stephen Miller wants to ramp up his assault on immigration in a potential 2nd Trump term This election is about one question: Does the person you’re voting for care if you or anyone else lives or dies? One candidate clearly doesn’t while the other does. And we also hear live performances from Vanessa Silberman and Pine Barons, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Wb-AuPG3PHI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/G4CapexFy4I[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline and polling) 11:52 - Polling and high early/mail turnout 22:20 - SCOTUS rules Wisconsin mail in ballots arriving after election day don’t count 31:45 - Amy Coney Barrett confirmed / court expansion vs. impeachment of 35:12 - The pandemic is worsening / Pence aides test positive for COVID - 19 / Trump leaves rally goers stranded in the cold in Omaha / Trump team claims crowd sizes means polls are wrong 47:35 - Trump may fire FBI Director Christopher Wray after election 51:25 - 545 migrant children are still separated from parents who can’t be found 55:43 - Stephen Miller’s drawer full of atrocious immigrtion policies he’s saving for a 2nd term 57:14 - Does the person you’re voting for care if you or anyone else lives or dies? 59:35 - Predictions / wrapping up /// END 64:48 - “Down” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Vanessa Silberman 67:57 - “Clique Bait” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Pine Barons 72:58 - Outro/credits 73:37 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito continue their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the president seeming to endorse the extra-judicial killing of a suspect by US Marshalls and Giuliani’s daughter endorsing Biden to some Republicans beginning to distance themselves from Trump while others are supposedly being vetted for a potential Biden cabinet. Also, turnout is high in early and mail in voting, Barrett’s SCOTUS nomination has gained popularity, and Rudy Giuliani got caught by Borat with his hand in his pants. And we also hear live performances from Raye Zaragoza and Mock Suns, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/HPd_msJbHUg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/g5ugIwEl37g[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline) 07:50 - Trump endorses extra - judicial killing 16:17 - Caroline Rose Giuliani endorses Biden/Harris 21:03 - Ben Sasse & John Cornyn attempt to distance themselves from Trump 27:55 - Republicans supposedly being vetted for potential Biden cabinet 35:19 - High turnout in early and mail in voting / Election forecast looks good for Dems 43:54 - Polling improves for Amy Coney Barrett SCOTUS nomination 49:30 - Rudy Giuliani is in the new Borat movie and it doesn’t look good /// END 59:09 - “The It Girl” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Raye Zaragoza 62:58 - “More” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Mock Suns 67:30 - Outro/credits 68:10 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito continue their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the Vice Presidential debate and record fundraising by Dem. Jaime Harrison in a usual GOP Stronghold to plots to kidnap governors, SCOTUS rulings and confirmation hearings, and BS attempts by Trumpworld to smear Biden. And we also hear a live performance from Sad13, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/OnTmXfYlOtc[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline) 07:25 - The VP debate 16:30 - Jaime Harrison’s record fundraising in NC Senate race 21:30 - Plots to kidnap Governors Whitmer and Northam 30:50 - Donald Trump asks SCOTUS to stop Manhattan DA from getting his tax/financial records 32:32 - SCOTUS stops 2020 Census 36:43 - Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS nomination hearings 48:15 - Trump campaign attempts to smear Biden w/ BS allegations 61:20 - Early voting / Trump back to campaigning / dueling town halls /// END 65:05 - “With Baby” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Sad13 69:23 - Outro/credits 70:04 - Finish. "

"We begin a series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the fight over a seat on the Supreme Court left open by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and new information on President Trump’s taxes to the worst presidential debate in history and the President of the United States being diagnosed with COVID-19. And we also hear a live performance from Cartalk, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/RTWtwzUjMYw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown 04:56 - The death of Justice Ginsberg 11:40 - The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett 17:57 - The NY Times’ exposé on Trump's taxes 27:40 - The worst presidential debate ever 38:00 - POTUS has COVID - 19 48:55 - VP debate 56:20 - Polls show Biden ahead (even with seniors) /// END 66:00 - “Las Manos” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Cartalk 71:53 - Outro/credits 72:34 - Finish. "

"We begin a new film retro series, looking back 10 years to ‘The King’s Speech,’ winner of the Best Picture Academy Award for 2010. And we also hear a live performance from Nasimiyu, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/8yDtHOocANc[/youtube]   00:00 - Intro 01:03 - START /// 10yr Film Retro: ‘The King’s Speech’ 04:05 - Did you see this when it came out or had you seen it before watching it this time? 05:17 - What was your take on it at the time? 08:07 - What’s your take on it now? How does it hold up 10 years later? Has it been influential over the years? 19:15 - What, if anything, stands out to you watching it now that didn't stand out to you then (and vice versa: what stood out then, but doesn't now)? 24:35 - Have the people involved in the film been successful since then? 31:00 - Do you think the movie will continue to stand the test of time? Or, if you don't think it has until now, do you think it might find an audience again in the future? 34:36 - Favorite Scenes (or elements)? 42:32 - Favorite movies from 2010? 50:43 - Stephanie // Learning The Importance Of Second Chances 58:50 - "Practice" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Nasimiyu 64:16 - Outro/credits 64:57 - Finish. "

"J. McVay is joined by Nikkiesha McLeod, as we return to our series of recurring segments in which we meet the people behind what we do here at BTRtoday. Nikkiesha recently joined us here at BTR, as host of our newest podcast, ‘When We See Each Other.’ Follow Nikkiesha on Twitter and Instagram. Also, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay ill discuss the recently released movie, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ written and directed by Charlie Kaufman and starring Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley–available on Netflix. And we hear a live performance from Photo Ops, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Qsu3ToWKhho[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/yl1klFOs3rg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/cDTg62vsV4U[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Meet BTR: Nikkiesha McLeod / about ‘When We See Each Other’ podcast 10:20 - Earliest musical memories: MJ and running away to the steelpan yard 15:33 - Moving from steelpan to other drums and percussion / college punk band 18:19 - First NYC band: Telenovela Star (via a Craigslist ad) 21:08 - Post-Telenovela Star to solo project / becoming a lead singer, etc. 26:14 - Any plans for more music? 29:00 - Poetry: “a poem is a song and a song is a poem” 34:36 - Wrapping up /// END 36:48 - Megan // Losing Her Mother To Alcoholism 43:17 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ 44:37 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller + J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 63:25 - "Play On" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Photo Ops 67:16 - Outro/credits 67:57 - Finish. "

"Life During Quarantine: Covid-19 Live Updates: Trump Says He ‘Up-Played’ the Virus, Then Downplays It // NY Times There's Still An Election: Catching up: The RNC, DNC, and Kamala Harris is Biden's running mate Is This the Secret to Selling Joe Biden? // The Atlantic How much of the country may view the election results as illegitimate... and then what? What else? The Oscars’ new rules for Best Picture nominees, explained // Vox Our Week in Media: The Ridiculous War-Gaming of the 2020 Election // The New Republic BTR Live Studio: [youtube]https://youtu.be/D5ZUfKPk0w4[/youtube] Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Life During Quarantine: Trump doesn’t care about people dying and lies about his response to the pandemic 15:30 - There’s Still An Election: Remember the conventions? / The Biden campaign is wooing younger voters with hints at progressiveness, but no specifics / A large percentage of the country may not accept election results 49:15 - Other News: The Oscars will require better representation for Best Picture nominees 60:55 - Our Week in Media: “The Ridiculous War-Gaming of the 2020 Election” by Osita Nwanevu (The New Republic) 67:44 - "The Offering" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Xanthe Alexis 71:18 - Outro/credits 71:58 - Finish. "

"Contributor Matt Ruby speaks with Paul Ollinger. Paul is a comedian, used to work at Facebook, and now hosts a podcast that explores the psychology of money, called ‘Crazy Money.’ Also, J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss the new movie, ‘Buoyancy’ which is available now via Kino Lorber’s virtual cinema, Kino Marquee. And we also hear live performances from Oginalii and HaStyle Rhymes, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics and Culture: Matt Ruby Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/mb43Raj44BQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/dml3P5Wqbmw[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/xIIw_nJlVf4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - START /// Matt Ruby chats with Paul Ollinger / beginning the ‘Crazy Money’ podcast / why people are reluctant to discuss money 03:20 - Personal relationship with money and finances as a comedian, then working at Facebook 11:10 - Comedians and finances 14:35 - Money buys happiness only to a point: about $75k 19:00 - ‘Friends,’ Hootie and the Blowfish, and lessons learned 21:30 - Happiness in people who win the lottery vs. people who are paralyzed 24:40 - Philosopher Peter Singer and effective altruism 28:15 - Questioning capitalism 31:10 - Lessons Paul has learned from producing ‘Crazy Money’ / happiness curve 33:50 - Lessons for the pandemic / wrapping up /// END 36:30 - “Pillars” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Oginalii 41:47 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Buoyancy’ 43:23 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller + J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 57:30 - “The Gospel" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - HaStyle Rhymes 60:05 - Outro/credits 60:54 - Finish. "

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller and Charles Hinshaw discuss the new movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ as well as the first two movies in the series from around 30 years ago. And we also hear a live performance from BRNDA, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/qwPdchQupv4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ 26:00 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ 38:30 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ 63:57 - “Jackie’s Bone Tired” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - BRNDA 67:35 - Outro/credits 68:18 - Finish. "

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller and Charles Hinshaw discuss the new movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ as well as the first two movies in the series from around 30 years ago. And we also hear a live performance from BRNDA, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/qwPdchQupv4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ 26:00 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ 38:30 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ 63:57 - “Jackie’s Bone Tired” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - BRNDA 67:35 - Outro/credits 68:18 - Finish. "

"Contributor Matt Ruby speaks with Doctors Tamatha Fenster and Marc Schiffman, of the VoiceLove Project, about their development of a low-cost method of putting isolated COVID-19 patients in better touch with their loved ones using walkie-talkies made for kids. If you’d like to support VoiceLove, find the campaign on GoFundMe. Also, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay discuss the new movie, ‘Mr. Jones,’ directed by Agnieszka Holland and starring James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, and Peter Sarsgaard–out now from Samuel Goldwyn Films. And we also hear live performances from Shamir and Space Sluts, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics & Culture: Matt Ruby Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/lgYZ3zB0qGI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/3vhXJDpaAAA[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Matt Ruby chats w/ Doctors Tamatha Fenster & Marc Schiffman of the VoiceLove Project / background on their work at beginning of pandemic 09:30 - How the “walkie-talkie” works to allow COVID-19 patients to be in better touch w/ loved ones 15:07 - Benefits of this communication method for patients, loved ones, and health workers 19:30 - Overarching issues around connecting patients to others during “fragile moments” 22:00 - VoiceLove’s potential ongoing relevance after pandemic 27:06 - The experience of being a doctor during the pandemic 29:35 - The politics of healthcare 35:20 - How to approach anti-science/anti-vaccine opinions 37:10 - Wrapping up + how to learn more and support VoiceLove /// END 37:35 - “On My Own” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Shamir 42:50 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Mr. Jones’ 44:05 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 73:00 - "Touch Me (COVID)" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Space Sluts 78:00 - Outro/credits 78:46 - Finish. "

"Associate Producer Joe Virgillito speaks with economist and author L. Randall Wray, a leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory, about the kind of bold economic action that may be needed to deal with the economic consequences of the pandemic. Later in the episode, J. McVay and Jacqueline Sollerdiscuss the new movie, ‘She Dies Tomorrow,’ directed by Amy Seimetz–out now from Neon. And we also hear live performances from Nejma Nefertiti and Carriers, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Mentioned: 'Heterodox Economic Policy for the 21st Century’ "The Economic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic” Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/2rhKCPihwO4[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/NdvqbajRz-4[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/lzImiYEeEu0[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Joe Virgilitto chats w/ L. Randall Wray about economic action that could help deal with the economic consequences of the pandemic. 24:42 - 1st Person: Gabriele // Quitting During The Pandemic To Pursue Pro Gaming 29:40 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘She Dies Tomorrow’ 30:55 - Movie Chat: Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay [SPOILER ALERT] 57:16 - "Ya Habibi" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Nejma Nefertiti 60:37 - "Without You" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Carriers 65:46 - Outro/credits 66:31 - Finish. "

"Associate Producer Joe Virgillito speaks with journalist David Moore about the role corporate lobbyists play in the Democratic National Committee and how they influence the direction of the Democratic party. Moore is co-founder of Sludge, a website that features investigative journalism specifically on lobbying and money in politics. We also hear live performances from Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose, Lotion Princess, Forever Honey, and Looms–all recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/A0deBQjTR7c[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/b7wwclaDlVU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/3ysyHdJ7XyU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/aubgIhQ54cc[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/TQQZE9LT71s[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/WImE3lSogqQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/-5_4lkDvwuw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - START /// Joe Virgillito chats w/ David Moore about lobbyist influence on the DNC 20:55 - 1st Person: Ellis // Looking For Enlightenment 27:20 - "Piece" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose 30:42 - "In The Summer" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Lotion Princess 35:13 - 1st Person: Lisa // Learning Not To Make Superficial Judgments 38:57 - "Christian" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Forever Honey 42:54 - "My Stupid Life" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Looms 48:36 - 1st Person: Simon // Founding A VR Business 52:35 - Outro/credits 53:19 - Finish. "

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller, and Charles Hinshaw discuss their favorite films of the year so far: Bad Boys For Life House Of Hummingbird The Invisible Man John Lewis: Good Trouble Never Rarely Sometimes Always Shirley Slay The Dragon The Wild Goose Lake And also, the things they’ve watched for the first time during the pandemic that they enjoyed most: Coin Locker Girl (2015) Get On The Bus (1996) The Karate Kid (1984) LA 92 (2017) Mystic Pizza (1988) Mother (2009) Philadelphia (1993) Watchmen (2019/HBO) Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Favorite movies of 2020 so far… and thoughts on “moviegoing” during the pandemic 08:45 - Chuck’s 1st pick 12:00 - Jackie’s 1st pick 14:27 - J’s 1st pick 17:30 - Chuck’s 2nd pick 20:50 - Jackie’s 2nd pick 22:55 - J’s 2nd pick 25:00 - Chuck’s 3rd pick 27:38 - Jackie’s 3rd pick 29:15 - J’s 3rd pick 31:25 - Favorite 1st watches of things that came out before 2020 32:10 - Chuck’s 1st pick 35:22 - Jackie’s 1st pick 39:38 - J’s 1st pick 42:38 - Chuck’s 2nd pick 44:20 - Jackie’s 2nd pick 45:46 - J’s 2nd pick 47:35 - Chuck’s 3rd pick 50:48 - Jackie’s 3rd pick 54:15 - J’s 3rd pick 55:47 - Wrapping up 58:14 - Outro/credits 58:51 - Finish. "

"Life During Quarantine SHUT IT DOWN, START OVER, DO IT RIGHT: An open letter to America’s decision makers, on behalf of health professionals across the country. // U.S. PIRG ‘Ships don’t feed hungry children’: Democrats blast weapons spending in Senate GOP stimulus // Politico U.S. Republicans seek liability protections as coronavirus aid battle looms // Reuters There’s Still An Election As Trump demurs, an unimaginable question forms: Could the president reach for the military in a disputed election? // WaPo DNC platform committee votes to reject Medicare for All despite overwhelming support from voters // Salon Our Week In Media Homeland Security Was Destined to Become a Secret Police Force // New Yorker Why is Trump’s Campaign Suing a Small Wisconsin TV Station? // Trump, Inc. (podcast) [youtube]https://youtu.be/CW_z6EBG4uI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/z_oEkOdIXdo[/youtube] Episode Credits Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgilliito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu 00:00 - Intro 01:23 - Life During Quarantine: an open letter from health professionals on pandemic response / latest GOP stimulus bill 19:49 - There’s Still An Election: renewed concerns of Trump disputing election results / DNC platform avoids progressive ideals 37:50 - Our Week In Media: Masha Gessen “Homeland Security Was Destined to Become a Secret Police Force” / Trump, Inc. - “Why is Trump’s Campaign Suing a Small Wisconsin TV Station?” 45:12 - Movie Chat: ‘John Lewis: Good Trouble’ 57:10 - "Bring Back That Which Is Kind To You" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Thanya Iyer 61:41 - Outro/credits 62:25 - Finish. "

"Contributor Matt Ruby interviews returning guest, Rabbi Avram Mlotek about how religious leaders are dealing with the ongoing crises in this country around the COVID-19 pandemic and racism. The Rabbi is a co-founder of Base Hillel, a home centered ministry for millennials, now in nine cities. His new book, ‘Why Jews Do That: Or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered’ is out soon. Plus live performances from Worriers and Seán Barna, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics and Culture: Matt Ruby Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/uSlJ64RfbAQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/VbJGYrZkdwY[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/WuIn-v22KbU[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - START /// Matt Ruby chats w/ Rabbi Avram Mlotek / info about Base Hillel 05:09 - On being a Rabbi during the pandemic / engaging online as a Rabbi, and the further reach afforded 13:33 - Lessons from biblical plagues during the pandemic 17:20 - Hassidic gatherings and Texas churches flouting lockdown restrictions 19:23 - Judaism, Black Lives Matter, white supremacy, and systemic racism 32:02 - Tribalism and the path to healing / a spiritual civil war 34:47 - Comparing the plight of Black Americans to that of Palestinians and Apartheid 37:09 - The Book: ‘Why Jews Do That: Or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered’ /// END 43:15 - 1st Person: Becca // Surviving A Car Accident 50:25 - "Terrible Boyfriend" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Worriers 54:08 - “God Save The Scene” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Seán Barna 59:30 - Outro/credits 60:10 - Finish. "

"J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss two movies out now: ‘House of Hummingbird’ - directed by Bora Kim and starring Ji-hu Park -- out now from Well Go USA Entertainment. Palm Springs’ - directed by Max Barbakow and starring Andy Sandberg, Cristin Milioti, and J.K. Simmons -- out now from Neon and available to stream on Hulu. Plus live performances from Napoleon Da Legend and NO ICE’s Jamie Frey, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/uGoLhSSo43I[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/TTZa6FkxROE[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/9XTHHB1Xmpk[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/P1OwDXmdedQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/CpBLtXduh_k[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘House of Hummingbird’ 02:52 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 20:02 - Greg // Earning A Living From His Hobby 24:38 - Movie Review: Jacqueline Soller on ‘Palm Springs’ 25:52 - Movie Chat w/ Jacqueline Soller & J. McVay (Spoiler Alert) 47:39 - "All Night" (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Jamie Frey, NO ICE 52:17 - “Black Privilege” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - Napoleon Da Legend 54:57 - Outro/credits 55:39 - Finish. "