A Florida man's bizarre story of fighting a bear to save his dog is juxtaposed with criticism of the Medal of Freedom ceremony, where recipients include George Soros and Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile, a tech entrepreneur gets stuck in a self-driving car, and New Jersey teachers are no longer required to pass a basic literacy test. The podcast also touches on the aftermath of a terrorist attack in New Orleans and the role of social media in promoting positivity and unity. [... more]