http://unclejayexplains.com Helping Small Minds Understand Big News! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:00:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2006-2007 unclejay@unclejayexplains.com (Uncle Jay) unclejay@unclejayexplains.com (Uncle Jay) 1440 http://www.unclejayexplains.com/media/thumbs/uj144x144.gif http://unclejayexplains.com 144 144 Helping Small Minds Understand Big News, Every Monday! Uncle Jay Uncle Jay unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/07/12/uncle-jay-explains-july-13-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/07/12/uncle-jay-explains-july-13-2009/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:02:04 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=768 Michael Jackson may be gone, but we’ll have those unforgettable and spectacular lawsuits with us forever.  Speaking of spectacles, here’s how to tell the Sotomayor hearings from the latest UFC match: there’s no theme music in the Senate.  Uncle Jay explains what he can!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/07/12/uncle-jay-explains-july-13-2009/feed/ 16 3:05 Michael Jackson may be gone, but we'll have those unforgettable and spectacular lawsuits with us forever.  Speaking of spectacles, here's how to tell the Sotomayor ... Michael Jackson may be gone, but we'll have those unforgettable and spectacular lawsuits with us forever.  Speaking of spectacles, here's how to tell the Sotomayor hearings from the latest UFC match: there's no theme music in the Senate.  Uncle Jay explains what he can! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/09/07/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-september-8-2008/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/09/07/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-september-8-2008/#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 22:09:15 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/?p=171 It’s hard to explain a general election when it’s turned into General Hospital.  Throw in a few hurricanes and Guitar Hero, and Uncle Jay has quite a job this week.

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/09/07/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-september-8-2008/feed/ 1 2:58 It's hard to explain a general election when it's turned into General Hospital.  Throw in a few hurricanes and Guitar Hero, and Uncle Jay has ... It's hard to explain a general election when it's turned into General Hospital.  Throw in a few hurricanes and Guitar Hero, and Uncle Jay has quite a job this week. Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/08/17/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-august-18-2008/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/08/17/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-august-18-2008/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:58:53 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/?p=168 Uncle Jay has a quick congratulations for Michael Phelps, and then: Britney Spears!  Paris Hilton!  Barack Obama!  John McCain!  You’ll be thrilled to know that none of these people are in this week’s episode.  We go straight to Men’s Synchronized Bombing, which Russia might sweep.  Uncle Jay explains it all, and earns a Cement Medal.

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/08/17/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-august-18-2008/feed/ 1 2:58 Uncle Jay has a quick congratulations for Michael Phelps, and then: Britney Spears!  Paris Hilton!  Barack Obama!  John McCain!  You'll be thrilled to know ... Uncle Jay has a quick congratulations for Michael Phelps, and then: Britney Spears!  Paris Hilton!  Barack Obama!  John McCain!  You'll be thrilled to know that none of these people are in this week's episode.  We go straight to Men's Synchronized Bombing, which Russia might sweep.  Uncle Jay explains it all, and earns a Cement Medal. Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/13/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-14-2008/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/13/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-14-2008/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:49:32 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/?p=162 The Tour de France!  Plus, it’s Bastille Day!  These are welcome diversions from America’s triple disasters: the economy, the election and the iPhone launch.  Uncle Jay explains this week’s news with just a touch of ze French flavor.  No Jerry Lewis jokes.

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/13/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-14-2008/feed/ 2 3:07 The Tour de France!  Plus, it's Bastille Day!  These are welcome diversions from America's triple disasters: the economy, the election and the iPhone launch.  Uncle ... The Tour de France!  Plus, it's Bastille Day!  These are welcome diversions from America's triple disasters: the economy, the election and the iPhone launch.  Uncle Jay explains this week's news with just a touch of ze French flavor.  No Jerry Lewis jokes. Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/02/17/uncle-jay-explains-presidents-day/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/02/17/uncle-jay-explains-presidents-day/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:33:52 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/2008/02/17/uncle-jay-explains-presidents-day/ It’s Presidents Day, in a presidential election year!  Now more than ever, every American student should learn more about our presidents.  That’s why we’ve set aside this special learning day by closing all the schools.   And for your parents, we’ve given them a few extra minutes to reflect on the Presidency by not delivering their mail.  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/02/17/uncle-jay-explains-presidents-day/feed/ 7 00:01:01 It's Presidents Day, in a presidential election year!  Now more than ever, every American student should learn more about our presidents.  That's why we've set ... It's Presidents Day, in a presidential election year!  Now more than ever, every American student should learn more about our presidents.  That's why we've set aside this special learning day by closing all the schools.   And for your parents, we've given them a few extra minutes to reflect on the Presidency by not delivering their mail.  Uncle Jay explains it all! Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2007/12/03/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-december-3-2007/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2007/12/03/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-december-3-2007/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:26:50 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/2007/12/02/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-december-3-2007/ As you can see, Uncle Jay had a tough time choosing the week’s top news story.  Bigtime elections in Russia & Venezuela, bigtime meetings between Arabs & Israelis, and smalltime bickering between presidential candidates.  Not to mention that scary Terrorist Teddy Bear!  Uncle Jay explains it all.

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2007/12/03/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-december-3-2007/feed/ 5 3:12 As you can see, Uncle Jay had a tough time choosing the week's top news story.  Bigtime elections in Russia & Venezuela, bigtime meetings between ... As you can see, Uncle Jay had a tough time choosing the week's top news story.  Bigtime elections in Russia & Venezuela, bigtime meetings between Arabs & Israelis, and smalltime bickering between presidential candidates.  Not to mention that scary Terrorist Teddy Bear!  Uncle Jay explains it all. Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no