The Good, the Bad, and the Strange

Host Francis Egan is back for another season of The Good, the Bad, and the Strange podcast. This week, for the good, President Joe Biden released a mass pardon of Federal Marijuana Convictions. For the bad, Senator Ron DeSantis shipped more than 40 asylum seekers to Massachusetts without their knowledge. And finally, for the strange, people on the internet are losing their minds over Disney's casting decisions in the new Little Mermaid Movie. For any questions, comments, or suggestions for the show, you can send us an email at goodbadandstrange@gmail.com.

Welcome to The Good, The Bad, and The Strange. My name is Francis Egan, and each week I strive to bring you three news stories, one good, one bad, and one downright strange. This week for the Good, the Biden Administration moves to officially make lynching a hate crime. For the Bad, Confederate monuments still stand in West Virginia decades after the Confederacy was defeated. And finally for the Strange, five human fetuses found in the home of Anti-Abortion Activist Lauren Handy. Trigger Warning, this episode contains content some might find disturbing. For comments, questions, or suggestions for the show, reach us at goodbadandstrange@gmail.com.

For the good this week, a top advisor to the Russian Government and major opponent to LGBTQ rights died in a failed assassination attempt against the Ukrainian President. For the Bad, we dive into the brief but disturbing history of Tesla's Autopilot Crashes. And for the Strange, we return to our friend Hank the Tank, who apparently had accomplices in his string of break-ins.

This week for the good: New company in Austin Texas strives to provide free water by advertising on bottles. For the Bad: Former President donald trump rallies supporters to oppose Critical Race Theory. and for the Strange: We finally have an explanation for the goop falling from the sky in Las Vegas! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the show, send an email to goodbadandstrange@gmail.com. If you would like to be cited or credited make sure to include your name and preferred pronouns, otherwise it will be assumed you wish to remain anonymous.

This week for the good: LGBTQ activists in Ukraine capture Russian soldiers. For the Bad: Adamant 2020 election deniers seek to replace poll watchers and other key officials in the election process. And for the Strange: 500-pound black bear named Hank the Tank runs amok in South Lake Tahoe, California.

This week for the good, transphobic Candidate Loses Election In Texas. For The Bad, Florida Don’t Say Gay Bill Passes Senate Committee, And For The Strange, Alleged Ancient Shard Of Bone From St Valentine To Be Put On Display In Central Coventry, England.

Our good story this week involves Huntington city council supporting local unions. For the bad, Tennessee legislation could turn anyone with a gun into a law enforcement officer. And for the strange, tiny living robots made from frog cells learn to self replicate.

Our good story for this week involves new medical technology coming out of Switzerland. For the bad, disastrous weather in Brazil. And for the strange, an unidentified goop is falling from the sky in Las Vegas!

Our good story for this week revolves around celebrity billionaire Mark Cuban. For the bad, we have five fun facts about Elon Musk and his rise to power. And for the strange, monkeys in Pennsylvania!