A Tale of Two Cities: London, England and Allepo, Syria

Join your hosts at Sex and Politics, Philip Rosenberg, Charles Carr and poet in residence Joseph Wade as we investigate the juxtaposition of life in Olympic London, England and revolution ridden Allepo, Syria.

From left to right, Mike Hovell, Philip Rosenberg, Charles Carr and Joseph Wade

British journalist Lauren Pyrah tells us what it's like at this exciting time in London, England, and NYC triathlon winner of her division, Chantal Shea explores the mindset of the Olympians, drawing on her own experience as a champion to let us know what it's like competing at that level.  We compare this festive scene to Allepo Syria when historian and political activist Louis Fishman joins us from Istanbul, Turkey to discuss the crisis in Syria and the Turkish-Israeli-Palestinian perspectives.

Lauren Pyrah British journalist at the Northern Echo, LChantal Shea NYC Triathalon winner, Louis Fishman Historian and political activist

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Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue

Sara Cross

Join Sex and Politics as we explore the efficacy of dog-saves.  Does it really make sense to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars on saving a few stray dogs, when people across the U.S. are jobless, homeless, and can't afford health care?  Sara Cross, founder of the Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue, has more than a few things to say about this.  Whether you love dogs or hate 'em, this is an interesting commentary on the social fabric and values of America.

Sara Cross, with puppy saves, a giraffe, and some food

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Author Jodi Ambrose

Author Jodi Ambrose tells us how to get more sex from our partners.

Jodi Ambrose

Listen in to Honey Spine.  These guys rocked the house for the entire show.  Thanks everyone for being a part of an hour and a half of gorgeous entertainment!

Honey Spine is comprised of two individuals based in Western New York who have been making their own noise for a number of years. In January, their ventures and musings found them intertwined in a musical duo, looking for nothing but the soul, expression of the self, and their own interpretation of art.

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Join your host Philip Rosenberg in this riveting episode of Sex and Politics, as Dr. Jacqueline Simon Gunn takes us for a walk through a day in the life of a kid in juvenile detention.

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