Episodes

  • They Not Like Us and other news...
    Jun 21 2024

    Summary


    This week's episode covers a range of topics, including the triumph of Christian Cooper, who won an Emmy Award for his work in television after a racial profiling incident. The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time due to allegations of sex abuse by priests. Ron Oden, the first openly gay African American mayor in the US, is highlighted as a trailblazer for LGBTQIA rights. President Joe Biden has announced a new effort to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants married to US citizens. Louisiana public schools are now required to display the Ten Commandments in all classrooms. Kendrick Lamar's Juneteenth concert showcased unity and togetherness. The bankruptcy filing by the San Diego Diocese highlights the importance of addressing past wrongs and providing resolution for victims. President Biden's immigration policy aims to create a more humane system and provide security for immigrant families. Christian Cooper's Emmy win demonstrates resilience and the power of turning adversity into triumph. The requirement to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms raises concerns about the separation of church and state.



    Christian Cooper, Emmy Award, racial profiling, Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, bankruptcy protection, sex abuse, Ron Oden, LGBTQIA rights, Joe Biden, path to citizenship, undocumented immigrants, Louisiana public schools, Ten Commandments, Kendrick Lamar, Juneteenth concert, unity, togetherness, immigration policy, humane system, security, separation of church and state



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    21 mins
  • Bad Boys...whatcha going to do?
    Jun 14 2024


    Hunter Biden's Conviction

    Amy D'Onofrio: A Teacher's Battle for Justice in Florida

    Media Coverage of Bad Boys 4

    The Stonewall Uprising and Marsha P. Johnson

    Abortion Pill


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    23 mins
  • All nostalgia is not good nostalgia..and other news.
    Jun 7 2024

    In this podcast episode, Jamie discusses various current events, including the FBI raid on a property management company, Trump's guilty verdict, a Republican lawmaker's comments on the Jim Crow era, Steve Bannon's prison sentence, and Biden's new border policies. Jamie also highlights the contributions of Bayard Rustin in the civil rights movement and the investigation into alleged price fixing by rental companies in Arizona. The episode concludes with a call for awareness and conversation.


    Keywords


    FBI raid, property management company, Trump guilty verdict, Republican lawmaker, Jim Crow era, Steve Bannon, prison sentence, Biden, border policies, Bayard Rustin, civil rights movement, price fixing, rental companies, Arizona



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    30 mins
  • She's your Baby Mama and it's fine and other news...
    May 24 2024

    Summary


    This episode covers a range of topics, including the trial of former President Donald Trump, groundbreaking cancer research, legislation on abortion in Louisiana, antitrust violations by Live Nation, inflation and its impact on everyday essentials, conscious co-parenting by Van Jones, and a lawsuit against the Minneapolis Police Department. The main takeaways include the decision not to call Trump to testify in his trial, the potential for early cancer detection through protein research, the implications of Louisiana's legislation on medication abortions, the impact of Live Nation's alleged anti-competitive behavior, the effects of inflation on consumer prices, the concept of conscious co-parenting, and the need for police accountability and reform.



    Trump trial, cancer research, abortion legislation, Live Nation lawsuit, inflation, conscious co-parenting, police accountability



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    30 mins
  • Now we all know who Harrison is and other news...
    May 17 2024

    This week's podcast episode covers three main topics: the upcoming presidential debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the controversial comments made by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Booker, and the heartwarming journey of Madison Crowell, a high school student who received acceptance from 231 universities and colleges. The episode also briefly mentions the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. The takeaways from this episode include the anticipation for the presidential debates, the backlash against Harrison Booker's comments, and the inspiring story of Madison Crowell.




    Keywords


    presidential debates, Joe Biden, Donald Trump, Kansas City Chiefs, Harrison Booker, controversial comments, Madison Crowell, college acceptance, 1985 MOVE bombing, Philadelphia



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    18 mins
  • Miss USA and PBS...
    May 10 2024

    In Episode 8 of our podcast, we covered a variety of topics including the ongoing legal battles of former President Donald Trump, the history of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, the PBS classics streaming on 'PBS Retro', and the cancellation of the Lovers & Friends Festival. We explored the delays and legal maneuvering in Trump's trials, resignations in the pageant community, and the impact of extreme weather on the music festival.

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    27 mins
  • Why is Kendrick mad and other news....
    May 3 2024

    Summary


    In this conversation, Jamie covers a wide range of topics including Trump's trial, the reclassification of cannabis, the Bright Line West high-speed rail project, student protests, and the Drake-Kendrick Lamar rap beef. The main takeaways are the ongoing trial of Trump, the potential reclassification of cannabis as a less dangerous drug, the development of the Bright Line West rail line, the history and significance of student protests, and the drama surrounding the rap beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar.


    Keywords


    Trump trial, presidential immunity, cannabis reclassification, Bright Line West, high-speed rail, student protests, rap beef, Drake, Kendrick Lamar



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    30 mins
  • Amanda Seales...and overturns
    Apr 26 2024

    This episode covers various topics including the overturning of Harvey Weinstein's conviction, the potential ban of TikTok in the US, the history of the US Postal Service, new rules in air travel, and an interview with Amanda Seales. The main takeaways include the potential impact of the Weinstein case on the #MeToo movement, the legal challenges facing TikTok, the unique status of the USPS, the improved consumer protections in air travel, and the importance of self-worth and speaking out against racism.


    Keywords


    Harvey Weinstein, conviction overturn, TikTok ban, US Postal Service, air travel, Amanda Seales, self-worth, racism



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    33 mins