In this show, we discuss breaking news, historical coverage, and some of the top musical hits in between.
Hi guys we're back again after a brief hiatus to test out a new more laid back format to the show. We did have some audio issues for the first 30 minutes but it cleans up and gets really fun from there.
Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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
-Vice: Why Portugal Decriminalized All Drugs https://youtu.be/9dU5yiKBqCk
-Joe Rogan & Johann Hari: Why The War On Drugs Doesn't Work
Things start off hot this week with a sizzling take on the best ice cream and donuts in Los Angeles. The hosts Nick and Marq follow that up with the current state of affairs regarding the pandemic and the lack of action from Congress and the president. After that they get into a recap of the Iran Contra and Stand Your Ground laws.
Topics This Week
Iran Contra
Trump Handling Of Foreign Powers
Good Donuts In LA
Congress Back In Session
Self Defense
Track This Week
WAP - Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion
Why Would I Stop - Big Sean
Bonus Links
Ben Shapiro on WAP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FM49Tzhn4
Iran Contra Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran%E2%80%93Contra_affair
Cyntoia Brown Case - https://www.npr.org/2019/08/07/749025458/cyntoia-brown-released-after-15-years-in-prison-for-murder
Wall Street Journal Covering Stand Your Ground Laws & Trayvon Martin Case - https://youtu.be/PkKpIcb1j08
Nick and Marq dive back into the news this week to discuss the lackluster conventions from the Democrats and Republicans along with the recent case of police brutality in Kenosha, WI. Going further, we analyze the Biden/Harris platform and get a brief history of the United States Postal Service.
Topics From This Week
RNC and DNC Highlights
Biden/Harris Platform Waivers
Another Unarmed Victim Of Police Brutality
The USPS Debacle
Tracks From This Week
Bad Day - Daniel Powter
Circles - Trey Songz
Bucciarati - Open Mike Eagle
Dismembered - K.U.K.L
Bonus Links
Circles Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPO2XNDFWN0
USPS History - https://youtu.be/SpdrCXROHRo
Katie Porter Grilling Louis Dejoy - https://youtu.be/wXBtH81CyhI
Team Biden Now Signals Austerity, Despite Campaign Pledges - https://sirota.substack.com/p/team-biden-now-signals-austerity
1984 United States presidential debates - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_United_States_presidential_debates
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
This episode covers the recent Elon Musk tweet regarding additional stimulus for the pandemic and Bernie Sanders' response along with a discussion on the tactics the Army uses to conduct marketing campaigns through live streaming platforms like Twitch and Discord.
Topics This Week
Representation In Porn
Trump Loses Grip On White Suburbans
Army Pauses Twitch Activity
Elon Musk Stand Against More Stimulus
City Budgets "Defunding" The Police
Tracks From This Episode
You Ain't Talking To Me - Eddie Norton
Honey Bucket - The Melvins
Bonus Links
What Does Defund The Police Mean? - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defund_the_police
Video Game Designed By Military - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America%27s_Army
Latest On Eviction Moratorium - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/07/24/faq-federal-eviction-moratorium/
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
Marq's Further Exploration Of Hate Speech, Free Platforms, And Free Speech
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
Episode 1
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Marq start with an overview on their political leanings, describe their path to following the news and how that lead to the idea for the series.
Topics This Week
Florida Man Goes Off About Mask Policy
Supreme Court Stopping Dakota Access Pipeline
Kanye For President
Republicans And The Religious Right
FBI Letter To MLK
Tracks From This Episode
West Coast Shit - Pop Smoke
Tell Me A Story - Iggy Pop
Wash Us In The Blood - Kanye West
Yankee And The Brave - Run The Jewels
Baby Love - The Supremes
Bonus Links
Top 40 Weekly Database - https://top40weekly.com/
Hey Arnold! The Music Vol. 1 - https://lightintheattic.net/releases/6971-hey-arnold-the-music-vol-1
Steve Bannon (Not Robert Spencer) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bannon
Citizens United - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC
