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This week on The Knowledge Bar, what do we do with Harry Potter? J.K. Rowling is in the news for the wrong reasons – again. This leads the guys on a wonderful conversation about how we manage our relationship with the art when we question the artist. A lightning round of ‘What’s Got You’ also includes a new pope, Ethan’s complicated relationship with his favorite team, and The Detroit Tigers on a roll. Tune in for a great conversation.

What are you drinking Recommendations:

• Alex: Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
  • Double shot of espresso
  • 6 oz milk
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
• Chris: Miller Lite
• Patrick: Coca Cola
• Ethan: Gatorade - Pink

Just One More Recommendations:

Alex: Southern Illinois (travel destination) — Bourbon shopping was top notch, wineries are awesome, and if you like nature, it’s endless. You’ll be in the car a lot.

Chris: The Magicians (book series) - Lev Grossman

Patrick: Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women (book) - Kate H. Moore

Ethan: Summer Movies - Call Me By Your Name (Luca Guadagnino), Kings of Summer (Jordan Vogt-Roberts), Booksmart (Olivia Wilde), Ladybird (Greta Gerwig)

Sources for this Topic:

Andrew Garfield Interview from Listener - https://youtu.be/_u_TswLQ4ws?si=RSrUv_BSrCbYtmZZ

The New Pope - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/10/us/pope-leo-childhood-chicago-catholics.html

Produced and Edited by Ethan Harig

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