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KKN Episode 109: Boots, Nodosaur, Rings
In this week's episode, we talk about robotic footwear, dino tummies, planet jewelry, and much more.
We also took some time to address the ongoing protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd. It's a heavier topic than we usually get into, but this is way too important to not talk about. Please see below for links to resources as well as organizations that need your support.
New episodes of Knick Knack News are released every Friday. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and more. Follow us on Twitter at @KnickKnackNews and Facebook at https://facebook.com/KnickKnackNews, and buy merch at http://bit.ly/KKNshop.
Alex's Stories This Week:
Rings: https://bit.ly/306YqTL
Boots: https://bit.ly/3gV3EYy
Tigers: https://cnn.it/371MgNn
Anthony's Stories This Week:
Snail: https://bit.ly/36ZIPa3
Nodosaur: https://cnet.co/2XAqEoo
Moon: https://cnet.co/3dvDUA1
Breaking News:
Coaster: https://bit.ly/2Y0Y5iF
Beans: https://bit.ly/2A3dB5K
Resources:
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://bit.ly/3ctBi4o
George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://bit.ly/2XzkwwD
National Bail Fund Network: https://bit.ly/2Xz98AH
Black Lives Matter: https://bit.ly/373OTye
ACLU: https://www.aclu.org
Southern Poverty Law Center: https://www.splcenter.org
#8CantWait (8 Policies to Reduce Police Violence): https://8cantwait.org
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274. Ba da ba ba ba, it's a waking nightmare
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273. Don't worry, this title wasn't written by an AI
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272. Raise your hand if you have Thanksgiving leftovers!
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271. After all this time, this book club has no idea what they read
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