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Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they’re not. They’re just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stacey Abrams. Stacey knows better than anyone that societal shifts happen when a group of ordinary people decide that a problem is solvable, and are w ...
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Join Torben Ruddock as he shows you to build to fun and interesting things that engineers will appreciate.
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We started as a challenge - 22 films in 26 days: Iron Man to Endgame and everything in between. Now, as the MCU makes its way back from a pandemic 'snap' we are following along on its journey!
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Welcome to "Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective!" Join four friends as they take a look back at maybe the most significant film series of the 21st century so far.
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A weekly adventure into the annals of Earth's mightiest heroes, The Avengers! Taking an issue by issue look into one of the greatest Marvel comics ever written.
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How We Can Fix Hunger, Food Deserts, and a Broken System (with Chef Tom Colicchio)
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Stacey talks to renowned chef, activist, and Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio about why the United States has a food insecurity crisis despite being the richest country in the world — and why this issue is especially pressing with an incoming Trump administration. They discuss what can be done to address the problem head on, including what Colicchio ha…
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Plotting Our Way Forward by Looking Back at History (with Heather Cox Richardson)
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Stacey speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson to see what history can teach us about moving forward after Trump’s reelection. They discuss strategies for countering disinformation, how Democratic leaders are preparing to use states’ rights to their advantage to challenge Trump’s federal overreach, and how the era following William McKinley’s …
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Stacey’s Post-Election Message and The Power of Music
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Stacey offers a reflection and a call to action to move beyond resistance and into insistence after the re-election of Donald Trump. Then she speaks with Grammy, Pulitzer, and MacArthur Genius Grant winning musician Rhiannon Giddens about the connection between politics and art. Giddens dives into the way categorization divides the music industry, …
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How Your Vote Can Combat Extreme Weather and Save the Planet
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Stacey talks with meteorologist and veteran hurricane expert, John Morales, who describes how growing up in Puerto Rico led him to his career and how important it is to talk about extreme weather effects. He explains the science of why storms are getting stronger, heatwaves are getting hotter, and droughts are becoming more frequent. Plus they disc…
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How To Fix America’s Maternal Health Crisis and Fight For Reproductive Freedom
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Giving birth in the United States can be dangerous – but it doesn’t have to be. Stacey talks to Representative Jennifer McClellan of Virginia about the disparities in maternal health outcomes in the U.S. and policies to expand access to reproductive healthcare and affordable childcare. Then, Stacey welcomes ProPublica reporter Kavitha Surana to dis…
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How Technology Is Transforming Art & Why We Should Care
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Stacey sits down with artist KNA to discuss how artists are impacted by AI and other evolving technologies, how they can use them to fuel their creativity, as well as what next steps need to be taken to secure resources and protection for the arts in an increasingly digital world. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a tr…
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The Future of Hollywood with Bryan Cranston
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Stacey sits down with award-winning actor, producer and activist Bryan Cranston to talk about how the entertainment industry is evolving one year on since the writers’ and actors’ strikes, how Hollywood can sustain our thirst for content, as well as the livelihoods of the artists who make it. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click he…
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The Fight for Voting Rights Across the Country
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Stacey is joined by Mother Jones’ national voting rights correspondent and author, Ari Berman, to untangle threats to voting rights ahead of November’s election, what’s changed since the last presidential election, and how to push back to protect access this year and beyond. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcri…
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The Right to Read and Fighting Book Bans with LeVar Burton
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In honor of Banned Books Week, Stacey is joined by two guests: Her mom and former librarian, Reverend Carolyn Abrams, and actor, director, and literacy advocate, LeVar Burton. The trio discuss the transformative power of story and strategies to combat book banning. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this…
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The Rent is Too Damn High, But Renters Are Even More Powerful
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If there’s power in numbers, then there are arguably few groups as powerful American tenants. Stacey is joined by founding director of the KC Tenants Union, Tara Raghuveer, to highlight the vast political potential they’re building through their organization in Kansas City and beyond. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For …
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New Media and How Emerging Voices Are Shaping What We Know
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Stacey is joined by journalist and author, Paola Ramos, and Washington Post TikTok host and producer, Joseph Ferguson, to explore how journalists and news organizations are meeting a dramatically altered landscape and the best way to navigate new media and the information maelstrom. We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequir…
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College sports is a huge business. How can we make it more fair for the athletes themselves? Stacey is joined by WNBA forward Brianna Turner and former NFL defensive back Domonique Foxworth to talk about student athlete compensation, unionizing college teams, and the future of the NCAA. We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyre…
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Deepfakes, Lies, and How to Fight Disinformation
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Disinformation touches all of us, and more often than we think. Stacey is joined by Esosa Osa, founder of Onyx Impact, to talk about how acute the issue is and how to stop bad information from spreading—online and even in your family’s group chat. We want to hear your questions. Send us an email at assemblyrequired@crooked.com or leave us a voicema…
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This election is in the hands of Gen Z, a cohort of young Americans that’s diverse, creative, and—often—skeptical. At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Stacey is joined by Rep. Maxwell Frost, the first member of Gen Z to be elected to Congress, and influencer Haley Lickstein, a leading voice on civic engagement among young people, to t…
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Down with the Electoral College, Voting Alternatives Rise Up
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In the debut episode of Assembly Required, Stacey takes on one of the most intractable problems in American politics: the unequal distribution of power created by the Electoral College. Could ranked choice voting help give all Americans a more meaningful vote? Cynthia Richie Terrell, Executive Director of RepresentWomen and co-founder of FairVote, …
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Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams: Coming August 15th
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Let's face it, sometimes the world feels broken. We can see what needs fixing, yet more and more, it feels like the problems are too big and the bad guys are winning. But the truth is, they’re not. They’re just hoping we stop fighting. Welcome to Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams, a new podcast from Crooked Media and Democratic changemaker Stace…
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Some Assembly Required is an audio art show focused on works of audio appropriation. "Tape manipulations, digital deconstructions and turntable creations." www.some-assembly-required.net
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Some Assembly Required is an audio art show focused on works of audio appropriation. "Tape manipulations, digital deconstructions and turntable creations." www.some-assembly-required.net
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Some Assembly Required is an audio art show focused on works of audio appropriation. "Tape manipulations, digital deconstructions and turntable creations." www.some-assembly-required.net
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Traditions never die on this episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective, as the squad can't help but argue over their feelings about Marvel's GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris in reviewing what turned out to be a pretty divisive film that causes the whole gang to get riled up and maybe a little bit bullied, de…
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In spirit of gifting (and forgiveness) we sincerely hope you forgive us for skipping over this classic and festive MCU title. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie as they discuss the oldest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, THE SANTA CLAUSE. Happy holidays! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
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Time to get shrinky with it as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris discuss ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA! Does Marvel Studios succeed in making a large-scale movie about its smallest-scale heroes, or is it all setup and no payoff for an Avengers movie that may or may not even happen due to offscreen complications? MODOK: yay or nay? Was it a good movie…
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Loki - Season 2, Episode 6, "Glorious Purpose"
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We have finally arrived at the end of Loki. Does the finally do justice to the incredible show that we've come to love? Find out on this episode of Assembly Required! This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-day trial today! Assembly Requi…
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Loki - Season 2, Episode 5, "Science/Fiction"
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We've already arrived at the penultimate episode of season two of the Disney+ series, LOKI, and The Assembly Required crew has a lot to say about the episode and...a bunch of other semi-related things. Weird, right?. Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris as they ponder how season two may conclude while also being confused about Loki's new powers. Chris …
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Loki - Season 2, Episodes 3 and 4, "1893" and "Heart of the TVA"
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It's a double-whammy as Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris reconvene to discuss "1893" and "Heart of the TVA," the third and fourth episodes of season two of Marvel Studios' Disney+ series LOKI! Tune in to hear them praise Natalie Holt, curse synopsis writers, and thirst for hot cocoa! Will there be an episode five for them to discuss? Guess we'll find ou…
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Loki - Season 2, Episode 2, "Breaking Brad"
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We are back to keep talking all about Loki Season 2! Are Peach, Chris, and Eduardo Varients in this episode? Their opinions might have you believing that! This is cryptic on purpose, just go listen to the episode! This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequire…
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Loki - Season 2, Episode 1, "Ouroboros"
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It's about time! The Assembly Required gang is back to talk about season two of the Disney+ series, LOKI (it's also about time)! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and (Patron) Danny in celebrating the return of one of the AR crew's most beloved shows. Featuring tangents such as: 90s fast food restaurant interiors, why the Eagles can't just fly The One …
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Eduardo and the Regular Boyz (Peach3z and Chris) are joined by Angela to discuss the film BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! Join them as they try not to get too emotional as they discuss the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, the powerful performances throughout the film, and more. This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought t…
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Secret Invasion - Episode 5, "Harvest" and Episode 6, "Home"
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It's finally time. The gang is back to give their final thoughts on Secret Invasion! Did the show end up being a winner or was it a skrull in disguise? Find out in this episode of Assembly Required: an MCU Retrospective! This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assembly…
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Secret Invasion - Episode 4, "Beloved"
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You know the expression, "would you like some coffee with your cream?" The Assembly Required gang (Eduardo, Peach, Chris) have manifested that expression throughout their recording of the fourth episode of SECRET INVASION! Enjoy a passionate discussion about the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strike, whether streaming services are a profitable service model, with…
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Secret Invasion - Episode 3, "Betrayed"
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The SECRET INVASION continues as Assembly Required is back to discuss "Betrayed," the third episode of the new Marvel Studios Disney+ show! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Chris for discussion of the famous literary technique "Dreykov's Gun," hot 'zpacho, a lecture about lectures, and a running joke that won't make sense unless you listen to the very en…
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Secret Invasion - Episode 2, "Promises"
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The gang is back....or are they? They could be Skrulls in disguise! IDK, I'm doing my best here. Join Eduardo, Peach3z and Chris as they discuss what is a much better episode 2 of Secret Invasion. This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-d…
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Secret Invasion - Episode 1, "Resurrection"
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Hello there...and long time, no see! The Assembly Required crew is back (baby) and excited to enjoy(?) another Disney+ series with you. In the spirit of our lengthy AI discussion, we've asked ChatGPT to write the following show notes: In the thrilling premiere episode of "Secret Invasion," the Assembly Required podcast hosts Eduardo, Peach3z, and C…
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What do you get when you combine a few podcast hosts, the world's cartooniest claws, and the merc without a mouth? We're not sure, but it's probably more entertaining than watching the movie! Join Eduardo, Peach3z, and Robbie as they struggle to decide if Marvel's X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE is better or worse than its predecessor. This episode of Ass…
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Warning: If you are a fan of this movie do not listen to Eduardo, Robbie, and Peach3z on this episode. They do not have anything nice to say about it. It's still a fun time though! This episode of Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective is brought to you by Audible. Go to https://www.audibletrial.com/assemblyrequired for a free 30-day trial today! …
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SNEAK PREVIEW: The Santa Clause (Patreon Episode)
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Check out a preview of this month's Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, THE SANTA CLAUSE, available now! To get monthly bonus episodes, head to https://www.patreon.com/assemblyrequired and join at the Hero or Avenger level!Por Assembly Required: An MCU Retrospective
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
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Time to get your zargnuts roasting on an open fire, because Eduardo, Peach3z, Chris, and Robbie are getting in the spirit of the season to talk about Marvel Studios' new Disney+ Special Presentation, THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL! And by "spirit of the season," we might mean "a surprising amount of arguing!" Join us as we gather aroun…
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