September 18, 2020
In this episode we discuss more details around the Iran Contra and get into international drug policies. We also bring up Trump's recent town hall and the latest update on Breonna Taylor's case against LMPD.
Topics This Week
-The Iran Contra
-$12M Settlement For Breonna Taylor Family
-International Drug Laws & US Drug Policy
-Trump Town Hall Meeting
Tracks This Week
-Cabin Fever - Jaden Smith
-Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
-Soup Is Good Food - The Dead Kennedys
-Golden Eye - Action Bronson
Bonus Links
-ABC News: Covering Breonna Taylor Settlement
https://youtu.be/nYS0OqlA_HU
-Vice: Why Portugal Decriminalized All Drugs https://youtu.be/9dU5yiKBqCk
-Joe Rogan & Johann Hari: Why The War On Drugs Doesn't Work
https://youtu.be/4M1xGraCGbM
https://youtu.be/rOn5e6oi-0U
![A Disease In D.C.]()
August 7, 2020
For this episode of the show we discuss progressive candidate, Cori Bush, unseating a 20 year incumbent, and what that means for the state of the democratic party. We also talk about the AIDS crisis of the 80's, and the recap the history of the United States' confederate statues and how the Daughter's of The Confederacy helped shape the past and present narratives around them.
Topics This Week
UBI For All
The Obama's Pretentious Take On Young Voters
George Floyd Leaked Footage
15 Minutes Salmon Recipe
Confederate Monuments And Their Legacy
Ebonics and Code Switching
Tracks From This Week
The Bigger Picture - Lil Baby
Blurred Lines - Pharrell, Robin Thicke, TI
Living Single - JPEGMafia
Sacred Love - Bad Brains
Bonus Links
ACLU Legal Director Jeffrey Robinson - Discussing Confederate Monuments - https://youtu.be/UkvVRIUV8-o
VOX Daughters Of The Confederacy - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=daughters+of+the+confederacy
Michelle & Barack Obama Podcast Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JzuNYOm8p6u5WzU9VBWid
Seinfeld Episode 6 Season 9 - The Merv And Griffith Show Clip - https://vimeo.com/252499518
July 19, 2020
In this episode, we ponder the reinstatement of the death penalty and the not-so-secret police pulling people off the streets in Oregon. What does this mean for the Trump administration and the near future of politics during an election year? We also get into more discussion on free speech as it pertains to certain platforms and messaging.
Topics This Week
Trump Polling Lower Against Biden
Protestors in Portland Kidnapped By Federal Agents
The Free Speech Debate pt 2.
Tracks From This Episode
Saturday Night - Marq Robinson
Let Me Down - Oliver Tree
Live Fast Die Young - The Circle Jerks
Blitzkrieg Pop - The Ramones
Link To The Official Playlist For Democracy
Bonus Links
Legal Information Institute - First Amendment Re: Hate Speech & Libel
Link To Resource
Marq's Further Exploration Of Hate Speech, Free Platforms, And Free Speech
Link To Notes
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July 14, 2020
In this episode of the show we take things in a different direction. Nick and Marq start by sharing recent news stories, an email from Noam Chomsky, and some fun music, but the debate gets heated when the topic of free speech comes into play. We'll be back in the next over to cover the topic in better detail with more research.
Take a listen and see where you land on the issue!
Topics This Week
The merit and validity of Ben Shapiro & Jordan Peterson
Covid 19 Outbreaks In San Quentin Lead To Released Prisoners
Cash Bail In California
Pennsylvania Judge Sentenced For "Kids For Cash" Scandal
Intro To Free Speech & Cancel Culture Debate
Tracks From This Episode
Rina Sawayama - XS (Bree Runway Remix)
LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem
Arcanto Quartett & Jorg Woodman - Clarinet Quartet In A Major (Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
Bonus Links
The Hill - Rising: Hosts Blast Cancel Culture - https://youtu.be/mPhnkOYK9Is
CrashCourse: Freedom of Speech - https://youtu.be/Zeeq0qaEaLw
Big Think - First Amendment In Five Minutes - https://youtu.be/s9Cm5ocVXkU
