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: In this episode, Fred Bodimer breaks down the 2020 U.S. presidential election results, focusing on how different religious groups voted. Despite Catholics making up 23% of the electorate, they supported President Trump by a 58% to 40% margin, a significant shift from 2016. The discussion also highlights the overwhelming support from white evangelical Christians for Trump, while Vice President Harris garnered strong backing from black Protestant and Jewish voters.

Debbie Monterrey is joined by Matt Roush from TV Guide to discuss the highly anticipated return of Yellowstone for its fifth and final season, following a long hiatus caused by strikes and the ongoing rift between creator Taylor Sheridan and star Kevin Costner. Despite Costner’s absence, Kelly Reilly’s character, Beth Dutton, remains a central figure in the story. Roush also speculates on the potential Yellowstone spin-off with Matthew McConaughey and reflects on the resurgence of laugh tracks in modern comedies, such as shows starring Reba McEntire and Damon Wayans, while examining varying audience reactions.

Megan Lynch sits down with Dr. Jeffrey P. Punske, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies at SIU Carbondale's School of Languages and Linguistics, to discuss the upcoming Exploring Xenolinguistics conference. Dr. Punske delves into this fascinating field, which explores the potential for communication with extraterrestrial life. The conversation touches on human and animal communication methods, non-verbal cues, and the challenges of cultural differences in understanding.

In this episode, Megan Lynch sits down with Diana B. Carlin, Professor Emerita of Communication at Saint Louis University and author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women. Together, they explore the unique challenges women face on the path to political leadership, including the role of societal biases and gender expectations that often shape public perception. The discussion covers Kamala Harris’s campaign, the historical struggles of women in politics, and international perspectives on gender equity in leadership.

Scott Jagow sits down with guest Stuart McMillian to dive into the beloved traditions of Thanksgiving. They explore the charm of Thanksgiving decorations, often overshadowed by Christmas, and share favorite dishes like turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing that bring people together around the table. The conversation also touches on Thanksgiving-themed movies like Planes, Trains and Automobiles and the timeless Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, as well as the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Join Scott and Stuart for a celebration of the food, family time, and traditions that make Thanksgiving special.