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To hear author David Bockino tell it, gambling has always been a key ingredient of pro sports in the U.S.—it’s as American as apple pie. Bockino is the author of the new book Over/Under: An Unexpected History of Sports Betting. So what gave rise to this new wave of sports gamblin ...  Show more

The Trump Administration recently announced changes to how would-be immigrants get green cards. And it’s causing a lot of confusion, fear and even panic. Today on the show, we hear firsthand from people navigating green card uncertainty. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next L ...  Show more

With the end of 2024 approaching, Mikayla, Reggie & Kennedy are handing out the IRWSR awards! Join them as they celebrate the best books they've read this year, and awarding books the titles of Longest Audiobook, Biggest Disappointment, Best Plot Twist, and more! Tune in to hear ...  Show more

This episode digs into one of my favorite books of all time: The Big Change by Frederick Lewis Allen. Written in 1952, it's a remarkable look at how quickly the world can change, with so many profound insights that I find relevant today. 

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It's Emmys day! So while the team gets ready by stealing tuxedos off the statues at the wax museum, take a listen to The Daily Show's past coverage of TV's fanciest day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

And the Inkling Award goes to...

This year, for the first of what I hope will be many times, I'm announcing my awards for the best books I read in four categories, with one bonus:

Non-Fiction 
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