Nikolaj Coster-Waldau shares optimistic news on climate change and his bone structure. Ify Nwadiwe discusses beloved Moments In Black Nerd History. Andrew Farmer joins for Gay News. The podcast covers Marianne Williamson suspending her campaign, Nikki Haley's comments about Trump, and a federal appeals court rejecting Trump's immunity argument. Other topics include legal questions surrounding Trump, therapy, and Valentine's Day plans.
Conservatives online criticize portrayal of Alexander the Great as bisexual on Netflix show.
Oklahoma Republicans propose banning pride celebrations and display of rainbow flags on state property.
Pope Francis calls out conservatives for hypocritical opposition to his sanctioning of blessings for same-sex couples.
Deep dives
Netflix show receives backlash for bisexual depiction of Alexander the Great
Conservatives online criticize Netflix show for portraying Alexander the Great as bisexual, despite historical evidence supporting his relationships with both men and women.
Ver said Republican bill aims to ban pride celebrations on state property
Oklahoma Republicans propose a bill to ban pride celebrations and display of rainbow flags on state property throughout the year.
Pope Francis criticizes conservatives opposing same-sex blessings
Pope Francis calls out conservatives who express anger over his sanctioning of blessings for same-sex couples, labeling the opposition as hypocrisy.
Renewable Energy and Storage: The Solution to Climate Change
The podcast episode explores the importance of renewable energy and the challenge of energy storage. It highlights the example of a hydropower plant in Switzerland that uses a system of two lakes to store excess power. This innovative approach demonstrates a way to address the issue of energy storage and create a self-sustaining loop. The episode emphasizes the need for more investment and development in renewable energy and storage technologies to combat climate change effectively.
Nature's Solutions for Climate Change
The podcast touches on various examples of how nature can provide solutions to climate change. It mentions an architect in Vietnam who designed a building using bamboo and other natural elements to regulate temperature without relying on air conditioning. The episode also points out the benefits of incorporating green spaces and trees in cities to mitigate rising temperatures. It emphasizes the availability of solutions in nature and the importance of implementing them to combat the effects of climate change.
Trump loses his immunity case and Haley loses to "none of the above." Marianne ends her presidential campaign to "spend more time in her dimension." And Biden is cleared by DOJ for mishandling classified documents, which we're calling a win! Nikolaj Coster-Waldau joins for some optimistic news on climate change (and his bone structure). Ify Nwadiwe shares his most beloved Moments In Black Nerd History. Andrew Farmer joins for Gay News. And Lovett and his guests send out a round of Valentine’s. Maybe one of them… is for you. It’s probably not, but look, we won’t know if you pretend. No one will. That’s the beauty of the podcast experience!
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