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Episode Highlights:Sports Time: Peter previews the College Football Championship between 10-seed Miami and undefeated Indiana, plus a look at those jaw-dropping ticket prices. Abigail covers FA Cup upsets, including non-league Macclesfield stunning reigning champions Crystal Palace.Silly Current Events: Golden Globes recap (spoiler: kind of boring), Elon Musk custody news, Harry Styles' surprise comeback announcement, and the fascinating world of public domain - Betty Boop and Blondie are now fair game, with horror movies already in the works.Main Topic - The Monroe Doctrine: A deep dive into the 1823 doctrine that shaped US foreign policy in the Western Hemisphere, from its origins through the Roosevelt Corollary, and how it connects to current events in Venezuela.Smile of the Week: A Patriots tailgate survival hack and a heartwarming coffee shop meet-cute.

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Cindy discussed her extensive and unique holiday traditions, which began strictly after Thanksgiving. She detailed her preferences for a real Christmas tree, a mix of traditional and quirky country Christmas music, and a specific viewing order for classic holiday films. The conversation also covered her family's special food and drink traditions, such as "Duck Fart" shots and Ruby Red cake, and activities including a family baking day, game nights, and the long-standing tradition of creating personalized "house calendars."

The rise and fall and maybe rise again of independent truthtelling. From Ken Burns to Woodward and Bernstein to Carol Loennig, getting the full story - whether in documentary film or newswriting - has been the ultimate goal for responsible investigative journalists. This week we discuss whether that art form is dying or being reborn.