The Good, the Bad, and the Strange

Nov 22 2022 9 ep. 8 mins
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Welcome to the Good, the Bad, and the Strange podcast, with host Francis Egan. In each episode, we bring you three news stories about current events that impact our lives- one good, one bad, and one downright strange. This podcast contains opinion, and the categories of the show (good, bad, and strange) are all subjective terms. This show is produced by U92 the Moose at WVU.

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Marijuana, Martha's Vineyard, and The Little Mermaid

Nov 22 2022 13 mins  
The Good: a mass pardon of Federal Marijuana Convictions. The Bad: 40 asylum seekers shipped to Massachusetts without their knowledge. The Strange: reactions to Disney's casting decisions in the new Little Mermaid Movie.

Ep 8: Antilynching Act, Confederate Statues, and a Freezer full of Fetuses

Apr 07 2022 8 mins  
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 f

Ep 7: Assassination attempt Foiled, Tesla Car Crashes, and Hank the Tank's Friends.

Mar 31 2022 9 mins  
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.

Ep 6: Free Water, Trump Rally, and Indentified Goop

Mar 28 2022 8 mins  
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 t

Ep 5: Captured Russians, Election Deniers, and a Big Fat Bear

Mar 21 2022 7 mins  
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.

Ep 4: Shelley Luther, Florida, and Finger Bones

Mar 21 2022 6 mins  
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.

Ep 3: Unionizing Workers, Deputizing Citizens, and Replicating Frog Robots

Mar 21 2022 6 mins  
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.

Ep 2: Medical Innovations, Mudslides, and Slime Rain

Mar 21 2022 5 mins  
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!

Ep 1: Mark Cuban, Elon Musk, and a Truck Full of Monkeys

Mar 21 2022 11 mins  
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!