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GAR Week 8: Making Chicken Salad with Linda McMahon
The article discusses the challenges faced by educators, comparing their efforts to make the best of inadequate resources to the phrase “you can’t make chicken salad out of chicken shit.” It critiques Linda McMahon’s policies affecting education while highlighting the importance of legislation like IDEA in supporting students with disabilities,… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 7: Benjamin Franklette
The author humorously celebrates a perceived golden age sparked by recent drops in prices for milk, gas, and eggs under the current administration. With various savings credited to the president’s economic handling, the writer expresses optimism about the future, awarding a quirky three Franklettes for this newfound prosperity, likening it… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 5-6: Gaslighting Accordion to Sycophants
In this rollercoaster of U.S. diplomacy, the author humorously laments that they’d rather not be American than witness a tangerine-tinted tyrant bully a wartime leader. From ridiculous ratings of the “golden age” to a bee’s lack of chromosomes, it’s a snarky take on leadership, empathy, and the sheer absurdity of… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 4: “Golden Age” Defined
I think a mistake has been made. Four weeks ago, I was promised a golden age. However, my experience has been far from golden. To be sure, I’ve had gleaming encounters that showed promise. Such as – – An afternoon with my 17-year-old daughter where – 1. she wasn’t compelled… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 3: The Value of Adding Value to Others
This content discusses the importance of social capital and investments in education, health, and community development. The author, a teacher, emphasizes how programs like USAID contribute to global stability and well-being. Highlighting the low costs of such programs, the piece argues for their significance in fostering understanding and preventing conflict… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 2: Cupholders and DEI
The post reflects a mix of personal anecdotes and current events. It highlights the author’s excitement over a new loveseat while discussing stable grocery prices, especially milk. Gas prices are fluctuating unpredictably, and the author comments on political issues surrounding Trump, DEI, and Project 2025, offering mixed ratings on these… Listen ⇢
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GAR Week 1: A Utopia of Milk and Gas
The author’s reflection on the first week of Trump’s “golden age” reveals disappointment regarding grocery prices, which remain virtually unchanged. Despite high hopes for lowered costs, items like bananas, yogurt, and eggs show no significant reduction. The author humorously critiques perceived improvements, pointing out minimal price variations and highlighting ongoing… Listen ⇢
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