Clock the Tea with Dr. Long
Clock the Tea with Dr. Long spills it all, from Capitol Hill to cultural hotspots across the country. Join Dr. Long as he breaks down the sharpest political moments, the juiciest celebrity headlines, and the stories shaping our world.
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Rest Sweet Icon Dolly! Plus Clancy And the Mail‑In Voting Madness (opens the original)
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In this episode of Clock the Tea with Dr. Long, Mark opens with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Dolly Parton, who passed away at age 80. He reflects on her decades‑long impact as a musician, philanthropist, queer icon, and cultural force whose kindness shaped generations. Dolly’s legacy — from her chart‑topping hits to her Imagination Library that touched families right here in Madison — serves as the emotional anchor of the episode, reminding listeners how one life can ripple through commu
All in for Fran Hong. Also, Boo, Mayor Satya. BLM! (opens the original)
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Season 4!!! VOTE 2026. Episode 8 In this episode of Clock the Tea with Dr. Long, Mark kicks things off with Francesca Hong’s blistering “Pulling the Plug” ad — a statewide callout aimed at the AI data center boom and the political déjà vu of Foxconn‑style promises. Hong’s message sets the tone: Wisconsin is at a crossroads, and voters are waking up to the stakes. Mark leans into the urgency, the energy, and the growing coalition behind Hong as the primary tightens. From there, Mark digs into Hon
Corey Ruiz and the WI Democratic Primary. Say His Name & VOTE! (opens the original)
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Welcome to episode 7 of season 4! This week’s episode of Clock the Tea with Dr. Long opens with the heartbreaking killing of 38‑year‑old Corey Ruiz , whose death at the hands of Madison police has shaken the community and reignited conversations about policing, racism, and accountability. As Ruiz’s mother said through tears, “They took my baby from me… He did not deserve to be taken out like that.” Dr. Long centers Ruiz’s humanity, reminding listeners that mental health struggles or substance us
Sara Rodriguez Drops Out, Hegseth Obsesses Over Testosterone, & ICE OUT! (opens the original)
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This week’s episode opens with a breaking public‑health scare: a fast‑spreading Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms in Mexico. Dr. Long breaks down the FDA’s traceback investigation, Taco Bell’s voluntary removal of impacted lettuce, and why rinsing produce isn’t enough to eliminate the parasite. “In Michigan… they usually see around 50 cases annually. There have now been more than 4,000 reported cases in less than a month.” Dr. Long urges listeners to stay cauti
The Conversation on Interracial Love (opens the original)
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Special Episode (Season 4; Ep. 5): Dr. Long opens this episode of Clock the Tea by launching The Conversation , a mini‑series exploring interracial love through both history and lived experience. He grounds the discussion in the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose 1967 Supreme Court case dismantled centuries of anti‑miscegenation laws that criminalized interracial relationships. By tracing laws from the 1600s through Jim Crow and early Supreme Court rulings like Pace v. Alabama, he shows
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