# FTLDigest2026-05-17

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Podcast: [Free Talk Live](https://stenobird.com/podcast/free-talk-live-4008505)
Published: 2026-05-20T23:57:33+00:00
Episode link: https://soundcloud.com/freetalklive/ftldigest20260517
Audio file: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2324561651-freetalklive-ftldigest20260517.mp3
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Duration seconds: 3265

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The 90s were the best :: VPNs :: Ricky has restored his honor :: Is inflation theft? :: 2026-05-16 :: No one knows who they're voting for :: Felons and voting rights :: Wild new idea; parents should do the parenting :: 2026-05-17 Hosts: Lori, Rich E. Rich, Penguin

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