Episodios

  • The Handmaid's Tale Could ACTUALLY Happen!

    The Handmaid's Tale Could ACTUALLY Happen!
    Jul 8 2025
    In a chilling echo of dystopian fiction, the potential for "The Handmaid's Tale" to manifest in the United States looms ominously. Set against a backdrop of eroding reproductive rights, the erosion of civil liberties, and a polarized political landscape, the path towards such a reality seems increasingly plausible. With ongoing legislative battles over women's autonomy, coupled with shifts in judicial appointments and a resurgence of fundamentalist ideologies, the narrative's themes of authoritarianism and gender oppression feel unsettlingly relevant. As societal norms and political dynamics evolve, the cautionary tale of "The Handmaid's Tale" serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of rights and the urgent need for vigilance in safeguarding them.

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    27 m
  • Hyper partisanship WILL be the Death of Our Country!

    Hyper partisanship WILL be the Death of Our Country!
    Jun 20 2025
    Existential hyperpartisanship poses a critical challenge to American democracy, fueling deep divisions and undermining essential democratic values. As political polarization intensifies, bipartisan cooperation becomes increasingly elusive, hindering progress on crucial issues. This hyperpartisanship not only erodes trust in institutions but also perpetuates a cycle of gridlock that stifles meaningful legislative action. To safeguard the integrity of American democracy, addressing existential hyperpartisanship is paramount, requiring renewed efforts towards unity, compromise, and the restoration of civil discourse across political divides. Let's talk about it!

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    27 m
  • A Blount Conversation with Jasmine Flores

    A Blount Conversation with Jasmine Flores
    May 18 2025
    Marc Blount and Vanessa Belen sit down with City Council Candidate Jasmine Flores.

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Is Brittney Griner Now Using He/Him Pronouns?

    Is Brittney Griner Now Using He/Him Pronouns?
    May 12 2025
    There is no evidence that Brittney Griner has undergone a gender transition or identifies as a man. She is an openly lesbian woman who has consistently used she/her pronouns and has been a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Griner has spoken candidly about her experiences with gender expression and societal perceptions, but she has never identified as transgender or indicated any intention to transition. But in light of a recent interview, has that position changed?

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    15 m
  • BREAKING NEWS Diddy's Legal Woes Worsen

    BREAKING NEWS Diddy's Legal Woes Worsen
    Sep 30 2024
    The first paragraph of the three-count federal indictment against the music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs lays out in an overarching summary the serious and sprawling allegations against him.“For decades, Sean Combs, aka ‘Puff Daddy,’ aka ‘P. Diddy,’ aka ‘Diddy,’ aka ‘PD,’ aka ‘Love,’ the defendant, abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct,” the indictment states. “To do so, Combs relied on the employees, resources, and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled – creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.” - CNN Article Excerpt -

    The Briefing Room has been thrust into the podacsting arena on this topic. I'll explain why in this extended extended commentary of The Briefing Room.

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    55 m
  • Pre-Debate Commentary

    Pre-Debate Commentary
    Sep 11 2024
    In this commentary, I channel all of my anxious energy and talk about the first presidential debate between Vice President Harris and the former president. I'm feeling it in this one. Tap in!

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    10 m
  • J6 Fundraiser Postponed?! We're Raising Money for Traitors Now?

    J6 Fundraiser Postponed?! We're Raising Money for Traitors Now?
    Sep 4 2024
    A fundraising event for defendants of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol scheduled to take place at former President Trump’s Bedminster, N.J. golf club was postponed indefinitely. The “J6 Awards Gala,” was to be hosted by nonprofit Stand in the Gap. Just, DAMN! Tap in to hear my take on this.

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    19 m
  • The 2024 DNC Part TWO (Republican Co-Stars?!)

    The 2024 DNC Part TWO (Republican Co-Stars?!)
    Aug 27 2024
    I Recap the week's speaking highlights from the DNC convention, but some UNconventional guest speakers tried to steal the show! Some of the Republicans were mad as hell, and they want their party back! The Dems let them talk about it from the platform at the DNC, a move that was a stroke of genius! You don't want to miss this. Tap In at The Briefing Room.

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    31 m