Breakthru Radio Weekly

"J. McVay and Joe Virgillito continue their series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the Vice Presidential debate and record fundraising by Dem. Jaime Harrison in a usual GOP Stronghold to plots to kidnap governors, SCOTUS rulings and confirmation hearings, and BS attempts by Trumpworld to smear Biden. And we also hear a live performance from Sad13, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/OnTmXfYlOtc[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown (including timeline) 07:25 - The VP debate 16:30 - Jaime Harrison’s record fundraising in NC Senate race 21:30 - Plots to kidnap Governors Whitmer and Northam 30:50 - Donald Trump asks SCOTUS to stop Manhattan DA from getting his tax/financial records 32:32 - SCOTUS stops 2020 Census 36:43 - Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s

"We begin a series of episodes counting down to the end of the already-in-progress election, discussing the major events of the last couple of weeks, from the fight over a seat on the Supreme Court left open by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg and new information on President Trump’s taxes to the worst presidential debate in history and the President of the United States being diagnosed with COVID-19. And we also hear a live performance from Cartalk, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/RTWtwzUjMYw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - START /// Election Countdown 04:56 - The death of Justice Ginsberg 11:40 - The nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett 17:57 - The NY Times’ exposé on Trump's taxes 27:40 - The worst presidential debate ever 38:00 - POTUS has COVID - 19 48:55 - VP debate 56:20 - Polls show Biden ahead (even with seniors) /// END 66:00 - “Las Manos” (BTR Li

"We begin a new film retro series, looking back 10 years to ‘The King’s Speech,’ winner of the Best Picture Academy Award for 2010. And we also hear a live performance from Nasimiyu, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/8yDtHOocANc[/youtube]   00:00 - Intro 01:03 - START /// 10yr Film Retro: ‘The King’s Speech’ 04:05 - Did you see this when it came out or had you seen it before watching it this time? 05:17 - What was your take on it at the time? 08:07 - What’s your take on it now? How does it hold up 10 years later? Has it been influential over the years? 19:15 - What, if anything, stands out to you watching it now that didn't stand out to you then (and vice versa: what stood out then, but doesn't now)? 24:35 - Have the people involved in the film been successful since then? 31:00 - Do you think the movie will continue to stand the tes

"J. McVay is joined by Nikkiesha McLeod, as we return to our series of recurring segments in which we meet the people behind what we do here at BTRtoday. Nikkiesha recently joined us here at BTR, as host of our newest podcast, ‘When We See Each Other.’ Follow Nikkiesha on Twitter and Instagram. Also, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay ill discuss the recently released movie, ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things,’ written and directed by Charlie Kaufman and starring Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley–available on Netflix. And we hear a live performance from Photo Ops, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/Qsu3ToWKhho[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/yl1klFOs3rg[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/cDTg62vsV4U[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Meet BTR: Nikkiesha McLeod / about ‘When We See Each Other’ podcast 10:20 - Earliest musical memories: MJ and running away to the st

"Life During Quarantine: Covid-19 Live Updates: Trump Says He ‘Up-Played’ the Virus, Then Downplays It // NY Times There's Still An Election: Catching up: The RNC, DNC, and Kamala Harris is Biden's running mate Is This the Secret to Selling Joe Biden? // The Atlantic How much of the country may view the election results as illegitimate... and then what? What else? The Oscars’ new rules for Best Picture nominees, explained // Vox Our Week in Media: The Ridiculous War-Gaming of the 2020 Election // The New Republic BTR Live Studio: [youtube]https://youtu.be/D5ZUfKPk0w4[/youtube] Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Life During Quarantine: Trump doesn’t care about people dying and lies about his response to the pandemic 15:30 - There’s Still An Election: Remember the conventions? / The Biden campaign is wooing younger voters with hints at progressiveness, but no specifics / A large percen

"Contributor Matt Ruby speaks with Paul Ollinger. Paul is a comedian, used to work at Facebook, and now hosts a podcast that explores the psychology of money, called ‘Crazy Money.’ Also, J. McVay and Jacqueline Soller discuss the new movie, ‘Buoyancy’ which is available now via Kino Lorber’s virtual cinema, Kino Marquee. And we also hear live performances from Oginalii and HaStyle Rhymes, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics and Culture: Matt Ruby Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/mb43Raj44BQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/dml3P5Wqbmw[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/xIIw_nJlVf4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - START /// Matt Ruby chats with Paul Ollinger / beginning the ‘Crazy Money’ podcast / why people are reluctant to discuss money 03:20 - Personal relationship with money and finances as a comedian, then working at Facebook 11:10 - Comedians and finances 14:3

"J. McVay, Jacqueline Soller and Charles Hinshaw discuss the new movie, ‘Bill & Ted Face the Music,’ as well as the first two movies in the series from around 30 years ago. And we also hear a live performance from BRNDA, recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributors on Movies: Jacqueline Soller & Charles Hinshaw Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/qwPdchQupv4[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ 26:00 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey’ 38:30 - Movie Chat: ‘Bill & Ted Face The Music’ 63:57 - “Jackie’s Bone Tired” (BTR Live Studio, 2020) - BRNDA 67:35 - Outro/credits 68:18 - Finish. "

"Contributor Matt Ruby speaks with Doctors Tamatha Fenster and Marc Schiffman, of the VoiceLove Project, about their development of a low-cost method of putting isolated COVID-19 patients in better touch with their loved ones using walkie-talkies made for kids. If you’d like to support VoiceLove, find the campaign on GoFundMe. Also, Jacqueline Soller and J. McVay discuss the new movie, ‘Mr. Jones,’ directed by Agnieszka Holland and starring James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, and Peter Sarsgaard–out now from Samuel Goldwyn Films. And we also hear live performances from Shamir and Space Sluts, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Contributor on Politics & Culture: Matt Ruby Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/lgYZ3zB0qGI[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/3vhXJDpaAAA[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - START /// Matt Ruby chats w/ Doctors Tamatha Fenster & Marc Schiffman of the VoiceLove Projec

"Associate Producer Joe Virgillito speaks with economist and author L. Randall Wray, a leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory, about the kind of bold economic action that may be needed to deal with the economic consequences of the pandemic. Later in the episode, J. McVay and Jacqueline Sollerdiscuss the new movie, ‘She Dies Tomorrow,’ directed by Amy Seimetz–out now from Neon. And we also hear live performances from Nejma Nefertiti and Carriers, both recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Mentioned: 'Heterodox Economic Policy for the 21st Century’ "The Economic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic” Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Contributor on Movies: Jacqueline Soller Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/2rhKCPihwO4[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/NdvqbajRz-4[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/lzImiYEeEu0[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Joe Virgilitto chats w/ L. Randall Wray about economic action that cou

"Associate Producer Joe Virgillito speaks with journalist David Moore about the role corporate lobbyists play in the Democratic National Committee and how they influence the direction of the Democratic party. Moore is co-founder of Sludge, a website that features investigative journalism specifically on lobbying and money in politics. We also hear live performances from Mazzi & S.O.U.L. Purpose, Lotion Princess, Forever Honey, and Looms–all recorded exclusively for BTRtoday. Episode Credits: Producer/Host: J. McVay Associate Producer/Contributor: Joe Virgillito Composer/Editor: Hansdale Hsu [youtube]https://youtu.be/A0deBQjTR7c[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/b7wwclaDlVU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/3ysyHdJ7XyU[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/aubgIhQ54cc[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/TQQZE9LT71s[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/WImE3lSogqQ[/youtube] [youtube]https://youtu.be/-5_4lkDvwuw[/youtube] 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - START /// Joe Virgillito chats w/ David Moore a