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Cliff Schecter, News & Isabel Gillies with Movie Picks

July 20, 2012

Casual Friday has arrived, which means that our weekly favorite Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) from Libertas LLC is here to dissect the news of the week with Sam. And joining the crew with a movie selection for the weekend, Isabel Gillies (@isabelgillies). Click thru for info on the Showdown 2012 in Seattle, the movie trailer and other links. Use this post as today’s thread.

Now you can reach us through any IM client through majorityfm@jabber.org Program Note: Sam will be traveling so no show on Monday 7/23

Find details regarding AM1090’s Showdown 2012 that Sam will be attending in Seattle this weekend.

A surprise recommendation from Isabel,….oops! Check it out here or revisit our April 10, 2012 interview with the filmmakers.

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