Synopsis
Room of Requirement is a podcast dedicated to reason and resilience in the Time of Trump. Hosted by Miracle Jones and Kamalesh Rao and based in Jackson Heights, Queens, the podcast aims to be a voice of advocacy for democracy and human rights.
Episodes
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Episode 64-Lowering the Lifeboat
09/10/2019 Duration: 59minAfter an extended summer break, we are back to discuss impeachment (what else?) and the Democratic front runners. Enjoy! Enjoy!
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Episode 63-On Education
05/07/2019 Duration: 01h08minFor our final round of moderated debates we take on education. Join us, won't you, as we take on funding disparities, the aims of education and privilege vs meritocracy.
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Episode 62-Equal and Opposite Reactions
18/05/2019 Duration: 54minWe continue our three-part series of debates, this time discussing the merits of centrism vs radicalism with our characteristic comity and probity, in a manner utterly unfit for our time.
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Episode 61-The Art of the New Green Deal
04/04/2019 Duration: 46minAfter an unplanned break, we are back with a new format. Join as we discuss, in the style of a moderated debate, The Green New Deal. Let us know what you think.
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Episode 60-Selling Out and Up
03/03/2019 Duration: 55minThe trio gets ranty as they take on the future of the podcast, MMT, Bernie, Uber and "Socialism". Join us, won't you?
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Episode 59-Nationalize Amazon!
19/02/2019 Duration: 56minThe gang gets together to discuss election campaigns, redistribution and the Queens/Amazon deal.
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Episode 58-Default Positions
25/01/2019 Duration: 44minJoin the gang as they complain about the cold and ponder the politics of the ongoing shutdown.
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Episode 57-Trading Favors and Passing Torches
14/01/2019 Duration: 42minAnd here's the second part of our wide-ranging discussion. The trio jumps into the immigration/Wall debate, the potential of an Executive Order, the Ocasio-Cortez first weeks in her new job.
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Episode 56-Better Come Correct
10/01/2019 Duration: 58minThe gang is back after a long winter break. For the first podcast of the New Year, Miracle Jones, Alexis and Kamalesh talk about their breaks, sing the praises of Jackson Heights and talk about how Nancy Pelosi is wielding the gavel.
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Episode 55-Time Well Spent
09/12/2018 Duration: 47minThe podcast ranges from the global to the hyper-local as Miracle Jones and Kamalesh discuss the Russia Probe, Saudi Arabia and AOC.
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Episode 54-Midnight Blue
13/11/2018 Duration: 01h02minWith most of the Midterm 2018 results in, Dems can breath a sigh of relief-or can they? Join Kamalesh and Miracle Jones as they pick through the polls to form some conclusions of their own.
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Episode 53-Election Day!
06/11/2018 Duration: 54minJust in time for the election, we are back to discuss recent trips, midterm outcomes and the spate of political violence. You have to listen to something while in line at the polls, so why not us?
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Episode 52-Sober As A Judge
02/10/2018 Duration: 48minAs the news cycle demands, the crew gets together to discuss one thing only-Kavanaugh's nomination. Join us as we offer our takes and react to the one event this year that no one seems to be able to ignore.
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Episode 51-Fear and Loathing
19/09/2018 Duration: 01h05minAn unintentional break leaves the group in with a lot to talk about. Join us as we discuss Manafort, the elections, and Fear.
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Episode 50-Internet Hygiene
13/08/2018 Duration: 51minEpisode 50! To celebrate this milestone, we've changed the format a bit. Join us as we discuss fighting on the internet, the markets and Ben Shapiro. Thanks for listening.
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Episode 49-Civic Disengagement
02/08/2018 Duration: 01h12minYour favorite amateur political prognosticators are back, joined by our friend Richard to share his story, his politics and the ongoing need for civic engagement.
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Episode 48-Wrecker Hall of Fame
22/07/2018 Duration: 53minThe best amateur political commentary this side of the Hudson is back with our thoughts on the Putin Summit, Kavanaugh and Ocasio's first weeks in the spotlight.
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Episode 47-NOW You Pay Attention to District 14
04/07/2018 Duration: 47minAs Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's surprise victory shines the spotlight on our sleepy little burg, the RoR crew finds themselves in the middle of a political moment. Join the 28th most popular politics podcast based in Jackson Heights as we talk about about our now world-famous local election, what it means for national elections and the possibility of a high-water mark in the Trump Presidency.
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Episode 46 - Nadiritry
16/06/2018 Duration: 41minWe're back! Join the boys as they discuss El Presidente's summitry, or whatever is the opposite of that, at length and then turn to our recent Outside The Bubble picks.
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Episode 45-The Wrong Side of The Tracks
08/06/2018 Duration: 56minWe are back to discuss the week's topics, elections and immigration, with a new special guest-Lex. Please to enjoy.