SMNTY Roundup: Kavanaugh, #MeToo, Games and More

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SMNTY Roundup: Kavanaugh, #MeToo, Games and More

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Oct 2, 2019

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In this grabbag of an episode, Anney and Samantha do an update on some recent stories including new allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, #MeToo, trauma, board games, green army women, D&D and the mysterious more.
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Oct 2, 2019

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SMNTY Roundup: Kavanaugh, #MeToo, Games and More

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