Becky and Bridget welcome newcomer Sean as they discuss heartening news and some disappointing news from Washington State, and answer a listener’s inquiry on humanity’s specialness.

This week, Dave and Tyson help Sam navigate being a podcaster in a modern context.   Also, we discover that an argument between The Pope and Ronald McDonald is still funny.

Sam, Jeremy, and Josh discuss “alternative facts” from their view under the bus.  Queer dance parties, pagan prison services, and global marches give them hope.

Back in Tacoma, Dan, Meredith, and Wes try to fool Sam with some fake news.  We also discuss what makes fake news fake.

Sam, while in Chicago, talks with Dan Daugherty and Charles Mulvey of Annex Radio about social media, politics, racism, and a little bit of religion.