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Episode 238Jul 21, 2020

This is the whole ballgame, folks

We’re talking about the country, not baseball. (Although we’re talking a little bit about baseball too.)

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Protestors light candles in front Multnomah County Justice Center after Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty speaking to the crowds in support Portlanders' rights to free speech and assembly at Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
Protestors light candles in front Multnomah County Justice Center after Portland Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty speaking to the crowds in support Portlanders' rights to free speech and assembly at Multnomah County Justice Center on July 17, 2020 in Portland, Oregon.
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Here’s what we’re talking about on the show today:

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