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Long before we asked our white audience members to “come get your boy” (keep tweeting!: #WhitesAgainstTrump), activist and entrepreneur Michael Skolnik was using his privilege to support social justice movements and reform the criminal justice system all over the country. Whether it’s getting “I can’t breathe” t-shirts to LeBron James, advising celebrities making their first foray into political activism, or supporting grassroots organizers, Skolnik is all about listening to and building up others. So tune into this episode to learn about the work he’s done and the work still left to do – oh, and about that one time he talked to Trump about running for president... Follow Michael Skolnik on Twitter at @MichaelSkolnik and check out the news/politics/entertainment site he built with Russell Simmons: https://globalgrind.com/. And Kamau and Hari want to make you laugh! In person! Find tour dates and albums from your favorite hosts at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com. As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

Comedian Paul Scheer joins Emily and Deanna this week to probe the dark recesses of Instagram. They discuss the quiet war between the ‘Gram and Snapchat, what it’s like to be too ahead of the curve in technology, and Paul’s favorite new gadgets. Plus, Paul assesses how social media has changed the dynamic of the stand-up scene, and the girls quiz Paul to find out how old he is inside.

Sean and Hayes discuss helpful tricks. Then CARL TART joins them in studio to talk about some other famous jokers and to help teach the boys.

Comedians Dan St. Germain and Baron Vaughn join the Sklars this week to talk all things NCAA! They recap the recent tournament as well as cover the Celtics’ visible synergy, share their feelings on roast culture, and find out why Randy is looking for a rickshaw. Plus, Quick Hits brings the reincarnation of Lou Gehrig and a pregnant swimming star, and the bros call up “Making a Murderer” subject Steven Avery to hear his complaints regarding the NCAA.

In 1964, 19-year-old Mary Sullivan was strangled to death in her apartment, the 13th victim of a killing spree that had terrorized Boston for 18 months. Her death remained unsolved for nearly 50 years. The same is true for a dozen more deaths attributed to the Boston Strangler. In our first episode, we meet Mary, as well as the killer’s first victims, and begin to explore the many unanswered questions that continue to haunt the victims’ families, the police who worked on the case, and the reporters who turned it into a national story.

Comedian Nick Thune returns to Who Charted this week to share his greatest memories of Dane Cook! Nick talks about his new special “Good Guy” and identifies his favorite Mariner while the gang counts down the Top 5 Songs of Billboard 100. Then, he shares details of his upcoming tour and why red-eyes and Ambien don’t mix during the Video Game Chart, and Stard helps Kulap and Howard count down Kevin’s Hot Picks while they break down family communications on Two Charted.

It’s been six years of the devastating civil war in Syria – more than 11 million people have been displaced, and last week’s horrifying chemical attack on Syrian citizens by their own president Bashar al-Assad has been yet another reminder of the human cost of the conflict. On this episode of Politically Re-Active, journalist and author Alia Malek helps contextualize the war and shares her own experiences of living in Damascus during the start of the conflict. Alia recommends following these outlets and journalists to stay engaged with news from Syria: independent journalist Rania Abouzeid (@Raniaab), Kareem Shaheen of The Guardian (@kshaheen), and the website http://syria.jadaliyya.com/. And if you have money to spare, donate to the following organizations: INARA, which focuses on providing medical assistance to children from Syria, and Chicago-based Karam, which seeks to “restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict.” Learn more about Alia and her book, The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria, at www.aliamalek.com/. Find tour dates and albums from your favorite hosts at www.harikondabolu.com and www.wkamaubell.com. As always, send us your thoughts and suggestions on Twitter and over email: @politicreactive or politicallyreactive@firstlook.org.

Please enjoy the fifth Earmovie of Season 3, “Selznick’s Folly” written by Gesha-Marie Bland. It stars Yvette Nicole Brown (Hattie McDaniel), Ryan Mulkay (David O. Selznick), M.C. Gainey (LB Mayer), Sam Page (Clark Gable), Franklin Leonard (Walter White), Lyndon Smith (Marcela), Judith Hoag (Susan Myrick), Sharon Leal (Ruby Goodwin), Terri Abney (Butterfly McQueen), and Cooper Thornton (Narrator).

Comedian Myq Kaplan joins Kevin this week to discuss the 2006 Spike Lee joint “Inside Man.” Myq offers up tips on how to know when to get married as well as his rundown of what makes a solid heist movie before listing his Top 5 Denzel Films. Then, they dive into a dissection of “Inside Man,” touching on the importance of the film’s twist, the craziness Clive Owen brings to the project, and the thrill of being able to trust no one. Lastly, Myq and Kevin give “Inside Man” its official Denzel rating.

A special announcement from Amy. New episodes of The Canon begin Monday April 17th!

Veteran Redditor Jack Delray joins Emily and Deanna this week to give them a crash course in using the front page of the internet, the mighty Reddit itself. Jack enlightens the girls about the power of upvoting, the appeal of the niche communities, and how to navigate the overwhelming interface. Plus, Jack shares tips on how to sniff out a corporate plant before they attempt to figure out just what a “gilding” really is.

Big business has intervened in Sean and Hayes being able to do the show the way they want to so they get MIKAL CRONIN to join them and fight corporations with music.

Musical guest Lucero joins Mookie Blaiklock, Gil Ozeri, Chad Carter, and Matt Besser for this week’s improv4humans! Lucero performs a selection of songs that inspire scenes about a family taking up too much of the prayer quota, the stress of short-distance relationships, and hiking the entire Appalachian trail to break up with your boyfriend. Plus, a magician freaks out the local children, and a new inductee into hell manages to annoy Satan himself.

Stars of “Dropping the Soap” Jane Lynch, Kate Mines, and Paul Witten join Scott to talk about typical soap opera stuff and how they forged their friendships at a beauty supply store. Then, new daddy Curtis stops by to share the lessons he’s learning about babies (as well as his nastiest habits) and entrepreneur Wanda Dumps explains how to make jewelry out of your children’s old body bits.

Comedian Al Madrigal (The Daily Show) joins the Sklars this week to talk about his new series “I’m Dying Up Here” and the golden era of stand-up comedy. Al and the boys discuss how the scene has changed since the 70s, why Al was called out for wearing a “bitch jacket,” and whether the 49ers will ever be good again. Plus, we hear about Trevone Boykin’s unfortunate parking job and Pacman Jones’s casino ejection, and later, Doug Buffone calls from beyond the grave to assess Jay Cutler’s prospects after being released from the Bears.

Comic Santina Muha joins Ronna & Beverly this week to shed light on her wide berth of comedic pursuits, from improv to storytelling. The girls make Santina prove she speaks Italian before they get into various studio complaints, their favorite beaches in Sicily, and finally, Santina shares the childhood incident that made her swear off singing forever.

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Improviser, comedian, and actress Andrée Vermeulen (Angie Tribeca) joins Howard and Kulap for this week’s Who Charted! They count down the Top 5 Spotify Songs in the US as Andrée shows off her freestyling skills, and they get into Scarlett Johansson’s sci-fi credentials and the Disney nostalgia boom during the Movie Chart. Later, we hear about Howard’s alternate identity Horse Pestrasnik and polygamist foodies during Two Charted.

Chris Chalk (Gotham) returns this week to join Kevin in discussions about everything from big problems with “Iron Fist” to the wealth of strong performances in “Get Out.” Then they dive into the latest black people homework film “I Am Not Your Negro” and Chris shares details of his upcoming wedding. Finally, the pair performs a series of scenes from “Fences.”

Chris Chalk (Gotham) returns this week to join Kevin in discussions about everything from big problems with “Iron Fist” to the wealth of strong performances in “Get Out.” Then they dive into the latest black people homework film “I Am Not Your Negro” and Chris shares details of his upcoming wedding. Finally, the pair performs a series of scenes from “Fences.”

Our guest this week is Akilah… obviously! Akilah Hughes – otherwise known as Akilah Obviously – is a writer, comedian, and YouTuber who talks as easily about race, feminism, and intersectionality as she does pizza, hair, and punching Nazis. In this conversation, our hosts chat with Akilah about her life as a creator and the videos she’s most proud of (like the fantastic series, “This Shouldn’t Be News”). We also dive into what it’s like to be a black woman in media in the time of #blackwomenatwork and share the smart and hilarious content you ought to add to your queue. So hit play – obviously! Watch Akilah’s videos on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/smoothiefreak! And follow Akilah on Twitter: @akilahobviously.

Co-founder of the online magazine “Whilst” Devon Johnson sits down with Emily and Deanna this week to analyze how millennials get their news. Devon shares the story of how she founded her website, which focuses on sharing personal narratives of change, as well as her thoughts on carbonated beverages and the joy of mail-ordered glasses.

The boys Sean and Hayes are rejoined by Alison Rich to talk about possible jobs.

Director Richie Keen (Fist Fight) joins Howard and Kulap this week to count down the latest in chart trends! They talk mind-slimming and debate what music suits ramming best while counting down the Top 5 Songs on iTunes, and Richie gives the inside scoop on his upcoming directorial projects during the Movie Chart. Finally, Stard joins the gang for Two Charted to talk about ear protection essentials and to check out Kevin’s Hot Picks.

Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn joins Kevin and newly-returned Kamau this week to discuss Denzel’s recent film “Fences.” They chat about the best way to deal with recording snafus and swap Denzel Top Fives before diving into a discussion on the film, noting the changes from stage to screen and praising Viola Davis’s powerhouse performance. All this and more before “Fences” receives an official Denzel rating.