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In episode 616, Jack, Miles, and Jamie are joined by comedian Karl Hess to discuss what Joe Biden is up to, how the billionaires are just getting richer, sacrificing the weak, protesting being safe and healthy, a former Labradoodle breeder joining the U.S. pandemic task force, Steak-umm's Twitter account, and more! FOOTNOTES: Biden campaign says it has refunded donation from Louis C.K. American billionaires have gotten $280 billion richer since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic Billionaire Bonanza 2020: Wealth Windfalls, Tumbling Taxes, and Pandemic Profiteers ‘Sacrifice the weak’ and ‘Give me liberty’: Signs at coronavirus protests across US Dozens rally at TN capitol, call for Gov. Lee to re-open state immediately The Quiet Hand of Conservative Groups in the Anti-Lockdown Protests Special Report: Former Labradoodle breeder was tapped to lead U.S. pandemic task force The Trumpian Truth Trap Americans Trust Governors Most Among Economic Players Olive Garden is sending kids to virtual prom Easter Advertising Evolves; Steak-Umm Shines as a Beacon of Truth: Friday’s First Things First friendly reminder in times of uncertainty and misinformation: anecdotes are not data. (good) data is carefully measured and collected information based on a range of subject-dependent factors, including, but not limited to, controlled variables, meta-analysis, and randomization Steak-umm Exploits Millennial Angst to Sell Frozen Cheesesteak Filling Meet the minds behind the bizarre, truth-bombing Steak-umm Twitter account Brand Twitter Is Absurd, and It Will Only Get Worse A Juicy History of Steak-Umm WATCH: Ned Doheny - What Cha' Gonna Do For Me Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com