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#### Episode 646
\-## How to Write a Joke

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Have you agreed to give a speech at your best friend’s wedding? Are people expecting this speech to be funny? Are you realizing that... \[Read More\]

#### Episode 645
\-### Gear (Articles of Interest)

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11.04.25

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#### Episode CL 03
\-### Constitution Breakdown #3: Sen. Elizabeth Warren

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10.31.25

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#### Episode 644
\-### Your Call Is Important to Us

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10.28.25

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#### Episode HL 06
\-### Hidden Levels #6: Segagaga

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10.24.25

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#### Episode HL 05
\-### Hidden Levels #5: Press B to Touch Grass

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10.21.25

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#### Episode HL 04
\-### Hidden Levels #4: Machinima

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10.17.25

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#### Episode HL 03
\-### Hidden Levels #3: This Game Wants YOU

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10.14.25

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\-### Hidden Levels #2: Stick It to ‘Em

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10.10.25

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#### Episode HL 01
\-### Hidden Levels #1: Mr. Boomshakalaka

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10.07.25

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#### Episode PB 13
\-### The Power Broker #13: Drop Dead City

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09.30.25

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\-### Constitution Breakdown #2: Rep. Sharice Davids

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09.26.25

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#### Episode 643
\-### The New Jungle

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09.23.25

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