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Back Row 529 – 532 | Politicking Time Bomb

SHOW NOTES

 

Now that the Midterms have passed, Radio Matt & Mo take a look at politics – how we developed our personal politics, how social media fuels political divisiveness, and how we can lower the temperature of politics in our own lives. Plus, weird news, games, and more fun stuff!

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Episode Hosts

Radio Matt
DIR OF CONTENT & RESOURCES
Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of "Rise & Shine, Nerds". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. Matt is the father of two boys and a little girl. It's probably the best thing about him.
Megan "Mo" Oaks
Co-host of "The Back Row Morning Show", Mo has been an active part of LTN Radio (formerly Back Row Radio) since its inception. Mo is currently working towards her teaching degree. She and her husband Chris have three amazing kids and too many pets to count.

Episode Producer

Radio Matt
DIR OF CONTENT & RESOURCES
Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of "Rise & Shine, Nerds". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. Matt is the father of two boys and a little girl. It's probably the best thing about him.

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