'Everybody is looking at their phones,' says man freed after 30 years in prison

His conviction was overturned, so he’s basically like Andy Dufresne. Setting aside any observations about how terrible it is that he was in jail for 30 years for a crime he apparently didn’t commit.. 1995 to 2025 is the time gap in Back to the Future. So if someone from 1995 suddenly found themselves in the present day, what’s the first thing you think they’d notice

Woman Accused of Elaborate and Deadly Romance Scam

She drugged and robbed at least four men. Maybe dating apps should allow you to post reviews of your dates after the fact. Probably not going to be able to top that, but it’s a good opportunity to hear some good dating horror stories

The Transition from Campaign to Congress

BELEAGUERED STAFFERS W/ KEITH CONRAD, LAURA FINCH & SEAN MAGERS

Winning a congressional election is a massive achievement, but the real work starts the morning after. In this episode of Beleaguered Staffers, Laura Finch and Sean Magers take us behind the scenes of what happens when a campaign ends, and the scramble to set up a congressional office begins. From securing office space to hiring staff (or ensuring your own spot in the new office), the transition is anything but smooth.

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Auditory Anthology

SCI-FI SHORT STORIES - NARRATED BY DARREN MARLAR & PRODUCED BY KEITH CONRAD

This week’s story is The Fastest Draw by Larry Eisenberg. It was first published in Amazing Stories in January of 1964

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Also Worth A Look…

• New Coronavirus Discovered in Chinese Bats Sparks Alarm - What’s the worst that could happen?

• Georgia man who pleaded guilty to bombing woman's home and plotting python attack on her daughter gets 20 years - How much contempt would you have to have for someone to bomb them and release a giant snake in their house?

• Man offers to split winnings after thieves win jackpot with his credit card - I hope he at least gets a 60/40 split of the jackpot

• Teacher to return to class after allegedly trying to sell 'test-enhancing pills' to students - That’s kind of a brilliant idea, actually. I’m surprised no other crooked teachers have done that. It would have been especially funny if they didn’t actually make any effort to change the kids test scores, they just took advantage of their desire for a shortcut. Terrible, but still funny

• Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 have fallen again - It’s back down to 1.5%. Set your 401k back to “Moderate”

• Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices - That’s not a great sign

• Goat rescued from fifth floor window ledge - 🎶🎶 “On the 5th floor was a lonely goat Lay ee odl lay ee odl lay hee hoo” 🎶🎶

• Your Stolen Car May End Up in West Africa - Where it’s being driven by someone wearing a Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Champions t-shirt

• After 50 Years, NY Yankees Drop Rigid Rule From 'the Boss' - Finally, Don Mattingly can grow out his sideburns

• New Upside Down House Opens – Take Fabulous Photos And Walk on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie laughed at those amateurs only walking on the ceiling

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