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Getting To Know The Hosts

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Getting To Know The Hosts

Josh Filler, in for Matt, discusses the new Superman movie, expressing nostalgia for the original films with Christopher Reeve and Terence Stamp. They touch on the movie’s inclusion of a dog and a dinosaur, which they find unusual. The conversation shifts to the recent summit involving Putin and Trump, with Josh expressing skepticism about the potential for peace. They also discuss the personal backgrounds of the hosts, including Danny from Massachusetts and Jason from the West Coast, who have both integrated into the Portland, Maine, community. A listener, Greg, praises President Trump’s efforts in diplomacy, contrasting them with the previous administration’s approach.

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