Take a look back at the week of July 28th through August 3rd with Rick and Ben. In a world of partisan media follow along as we take a logical look at the headlines of the week. We’re like the Sunday paper, only more opinionated with 99.9% less advertising!

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Stories:

Federal Employees Having Sex With People In Their Custody

                A law is being passed due to an incident where two federal employees in New York were accused of raping an eighteen-year-old woman in their custody and they claimed she consented. A new law would ban the use of consent defense in the case of federal employees and their detainees.

Man Sues Wife’s Lover And Is Awarded 8.8 Million Dollars

A North Carolina law allows people to sue over a broken relationship when another person is involved. Rick and Ben argue over then extent of the damages.

Certificate Of Need Allows North Carolina To Monopolize Hospitals

                Dr. Singh just wanted to open a practice and offer affordable MRIs, but the certificate of need law shut him down. Listen as we explain (briefly) how this drives up our healthcare costs.

Listener Submitted Article: Syracuse University Shuts Down Fraternity Over Roast Video

                SU may have ten foot tall letters spelling out ‘Freedom of Speech’ yet they do not believe in freedom of speech…

Mike Rowe Was On Ben Shapiro; Ben Franke Is Inspired To Talk About Vocational Training

                Why are we so stuck on colleges? Why do we not encourage kids into a trade? Ben doesn’t understand either!

Great News! We’re Still Raising Great Kids!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-A0-cfPxI4