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StarQuest Headlines for the week ending December 6, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending December 6, 2019:

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson Wants to Direct The Mandalorian Season 2 Episode
Interest in Tesla’s Cybertruck grows as preorders reach 250,000 – BGR
Star Trek: Picard Reveals Picard's New First Officer
Netflix cancels its Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival | Ars Technica
Instagram's cofounder flew all the way to Rome to set up the Pope's account
'Planet of the Apes' series to be rebooted by 'Maze Runner' director

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December 6, 2019

by Domenico

Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

The Morality of Impossible Meat

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Plant-based meat products are a hot, new technology, but are they morally and ethically superior? Dom Bettinelli, Joanne Mercier, and Jack Baruzzini discuss that and whether you could eat it on Fridays in Lent. Plus more Christmas gift ideas for your gadget geeks.

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December 5, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Journey’s End

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In the final episode of the season, Donna becomes the Doctor Donna and Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss what it means, as well as whether the Meta-crisis Doctor is really a separate person from the Doctor. Plus a roundup for all the “Doctor’s Children”.

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December 4, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Thanksgiving Misadventure

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It was a great Thanksgiving for the Betts, but then Dom ended up in urgent care, while making a turkey leftovers soup. Meanwhile, Melanie wants to know what other people cook on the weekdays before Thanksgiving. Plus a low-key start to Advent.

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December 3, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

The Mandalorian, Ch. 4: Sanctuary

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The latest episode of The Mandalorian continues to show the influences of Kurosawa’s ronin films, which Fr. Andrew, Thomas, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss as well as how Mando’s relationships are changing him into a hero and father. And of course, plenty about Baby Yoda!

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December 3, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Wars

William Grace

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William Grace was an Irish immigrant to the US, founder of a successful company that remains to this day, a generous philanthropist, and first Catholic mayor of New York City. Tom and Noelle Crowe explore how Grace stood up to political corruption and worked to make a better life for the people of his businesses and city.

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December 2, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

The Andorian Incident (Enterprise)

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One of the best episodes of the first season of Enterprise reintroduced the Andorians. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha recall who the Andorians were, marvel at actor Jeffrey Coombs versatility, and talk about Vulcan religion.

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December 2, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Humbled by Faith, Humbled by Science

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Kanye’s new “Jesus is King” album makes believers of Lindsay and Caroline in the its potential for evangelization. Plus Br. Guy Consolmagno on the relationship between faith and science and then thoughts on Disney+ and the Mandalorian, as well as a shoutout to Fr. Cory Sticha.

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November 30, 2019

by Domenico

Catholics of Oz

Stopping Your Zombie Self! (& More Weird Questions)

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In months with five Fridays, we bring you a “Weird Questions” edition of Catholic Answers Live where Jimmy Akin gives shorter answers to all kinds of questions, including this time stopping your zombie self, disembodied brains, no more souls, afterlife in another universe, and more.

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November 29, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

The Stolen Earth

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As Donna Noble’s time as Companion winds down, the 10th Doctor is reunited with many of his prior Companions. Jimmy, Dom, and Fr. Cory discuss the gathering threads by Russell T. Davies as his time as showrunner comes to an end too.

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November 27, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

Campsgiving

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The Betts get ready for Thanksgiving after celebrating an early Thanksgiving dinner outdoors with the Scouts, plus Dom celebrates his baptism anniversary and with Melanie they talk about their dilemma of not having guests for the holiday.

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November 26, 2019

by Domenico

Raising the Betts

The Mandalorian, Ch. 3: The Sin

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This is the way. Fr. Andrew, Angela, Andrew H., and Mike discuss adorable baby Yoda and how he lets us encounter the man behind the armor. They also discuss the “Way of the Mandalore” and how that parallels the Way of Christ. And the backstory of Mandalorian culture and the connection to the Clone Wars.

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November 26, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Wars

St. Anthony Chapel, Pittsburgh

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St. Anthony Chapel in Pittsburgh is a remarkable place of pilgrimage containing more than 5,000 relics of saints, the Blessed Mother, and Jesus. Tom and Noelle Crowe introduce us to the chapel and the German priest who built it with his own money and explain why we venerate relics.

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November 25, 2019

by Domenico

American Catholic History

Eye of the Needle (Voyager)

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When a wormhole presents itself to the crew of the Voyager they get their hopes up, but it’s only the first season. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss the dilemma of trying to convince an enemy to trust you about something completely improbable and desperately important.

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November 25, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Star Trek Star Trek 1-100

Toy Story Land

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In this episode, Sheri and Deborah discuss Toy Story Land at Disney Hollywood Studios theme park, reviewing the rides and theming of that part of the park.

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November 23, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Disney

The Mysterious Death of Frank Olson (CIA Scientist)

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On November 28, 1953, Dr. Frank Olson plummeted to his death from a New York City hotel room window. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli examine the mystery of his death. Was it an accident as his family was told? Or did it have something to do with the CIA, biowarfare, LSD, and murder?

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November 22, 2019

by Domenico

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World Mysterious World 1-100

StarQuest Headlines for the week ending November 22, 2019

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Headlines for the week ending November 22, 2019:

What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Wheat Tells Us About the Genetics of Bread
Critics blast a proposal to curb climate change by halting population growth
New technology shows Norway's Stave Churches are older than believed — Aleteia
Teenage boy devotes last months of his life to the poor — Aleteia
Noah Hawley to Write and Direct Next ‘Star Trek’ Movie – SFGate
Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry confirmed for 'major roles' in 'Doctor Who' series 12
Great news just dropped for the new LoTR series
Humans put into suspended animation for first time | Science | The Guardian
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in December

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November 22, 2019

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Alexa Flash Briefing Starquest Headline Update

Christmas Tech Gift Ideas

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It’s almost time to start Christmas shopping and for the next few weeks we’ll have some gift ideas for the techies in your life. Also, Dom, Thomas, and Jack discuss Google Stadia’s launch and how and whether the Constitution protects digital rights, especially against search and seizure.

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November 21, 2019

by Domenico

Secrets of Technology

Midway – Coffee and Cinema

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The new film Midway is a faithful adaptation of the events leading up to and including the pivotal battle that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli give their first impressions in a glowing review of the accuracy of the portrayal of the heroism of the men who fought in the battle.

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November 21, 2019

by Domenico

Coffee and Cinema

Terror of the Zygons

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The Fourth Doctor goes to Scotland, meets Zygons, and finds out the truth about the Loch Ness monster. Jimmy Akin, Dom Bettinelli, and Fr. Cory Sticha discuss this story that features the only outing of the Zygons in classic Who, plus the departure of Harry Sullivan and the Brigadier.

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November 20, 2019

by Domenico

Doctor Who 101-300 Secrets of Doctor Who

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