The Gulf of Mexico can’t come to the phone right now… why? ‘cause she’s dead. :( But Ben and Abby sure can, and we get on our mics (!!) in this new, auditorily-enhanced ep. This week, we’re covering some of the many immigration policy changes happening under Trump 2, including Guantanamo Bay, ICE targeting Native Americans, and El Salvador’s 40,000-person prison. We also talk the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs (RIP), and our feelings on the three regions of North Carolina. Of COURSE, we end the episode playing Heroes, Weirdos, and Freaks, so don’t you dare try and ditch class early! LISTEN NOW, and share with a friend!
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