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Summary

In this episode, Selene Castrovilla and Pascale Laforest
discuss the transition to video format for their podcast, share personal
anecdotes, and delve into the significance of Hanukkah. They explore the
origins of the holiday, the miracle of the oil, and various traditions
associated with Hanukkah, including fun facts and cultural practices. The
conversation highlights the importance of understanding the historical context
of Hanukkah and its celebration in modern times. In this conversation, Selene
Castrovilla discusses the transformation of leadership through historical
examples, particularly focusing on Truman's evolution from a bigot to a caring
leader. The dialogue shifts to the controversial nomination of Linda McMahon to
head the Department of Education, exploring the implications of entertainment
on education and the negative effects of wrestling on youth behavior. The
conversation also delves into the dark marketing tactics of the tobacco
industry targeting children and the ongoing Ring Boy scandal within WWE,
highlighting the need for accountability and integrity in leadership roles. The
discussion concludes with reflections on the importance of education and the
responsibility to protect young people from exploitation

References:

First Segment

MyJewishLearning.com

Why is Hanukkah Called the Festival of Lights?

https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/why-is-hanukkah-called-the-festival-of-lights/

The Hasmonean Dynasty

https://www.jewishhistory.org/the-hasmoneans/

Israel21c.org

EIGHT FUN FACTS ABOUT HANUKKAH

https://www.israel21c.org/eight-fun-facts-about-hanukkah/

Good Housekeeping

18 Interesting Hanukkah Facts About Celebrating the
Festival of Lights

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/g23725611/what-is-hanukkah/

Town & Country

17 Facts About Hanukkah You Probably Didn't Know

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g13787924/hanukkah-facts-history-story/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_toc_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_17942344289&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACq-LPnmTRDCetMHeFRXE5eGK1c_B&gclid=CjwKCAiA9bq6BhAKEiwAH6bqoOrHm3vnqRngaJOkCqhYHCmw6-Vgzi64Sa7oTE7jpjgBoguU9xi_ARoC_-gQAvD_BwE

Second Segment:

Rolling Stone Article:

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/wwe-vince-linda-mcmahon-sex-abuse-lawsuit-1235140067/

Interview with Tom Cole:

http://wrestlingperspective.com/issue/78/cole1.html

The Sports Journal

“How Viewing Professional Wrestling May Affect Children”

https://thesportjournal.org/article/how-viewing-professional-wrestling-may-affect-children/

Wikipedia “PG Era”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PG_Era

Wikipedia “Linda McMahon”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_McMahon

American Lung Association

“10 Really Bad Things the Tobacco Industry Has Done – and
Is Doing – to Entice Kids to Start Smoking”

https://www.lung.org/research/sotc/by-the-numbers/10-bad-things-to-entice-kids

Thanks so much for your support! We love you oh so much!! XO

Keywords:

Hanukkah, Festival of Lights, Maccabees, Jewish traditions,
holiday celebrations, menorah, dreidel, cultural significance, history, fun
facts, Truman, education, WWE, Linda McMahon, tobacco marketing, youth,
scandal, accountability, leadership, transformation

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