Throughout this episode, TAJ and Will celebrate Filipino American History Month! TAJ reflects on his experience growing up as a Filipino American (10:18) and they talk about Filipino culture going unnoticed in the mainstream (14:36). Then, they get into the End SARS movement in Nigeria and compare it to the current protests in the US (23:14). They also talk about the history of corruption in the Philippines around the 70s, plus the assassination of Ninoy Aquino Jr. leading to the People Power Revolution (28:40). They also have an unfiltered discussion about hypocrisy in religion (38:28), San Francisco’s CAREN Act and Will’s suggestion for improved emergency calls (45:40), and our Nigerian correspondent shares his thoughts on the End SARS movement (48:20).

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TAJ and Will salute to the NBA as this episode’s Barrier Breaker and show love to Jeanie Buss as the first woman to win an NBA championship as the team’s controlling governor. Then, they discuss California potentially becoming the first state to follow through with reparations (13:34). They also talk about a new program in Denver that sends a paramedic and mental health expert to 9-1-1 calls instead of police (15:53), and then they give their takes on the backlash Ice Cube has gotten for connecting with Trump (25:00). 

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TAJ and Will start with some exciting news to share about the podcast! Then, since school is back (for now), they talk about schools reopening. Then, TAJ presents a pyramid scheme that he feels everyone would love to join and speaks out against the “crabs in a bucket” mentality (9:35). Back with another Switch Up (until they hilariously fail and abandon it mid-segment): TAJ and Will tackle the mention of White privilege after Steve Nash becomes the Nets head coach (16:45). Then, they celebrate some of today’s Barrier Breakers, including Naomi Osaka for winning the US Open while honoring Black victims of racial injustice (39:25), Dak Prescott for opening up about depression and anxiety (46:30), and NFL players locking arms for unity during the national anthem and being met with boos (54:20). Then, TAJ and Will address “All Buildings Matter” and share their experiences on September 11, 2001 (57:00). Will brings up the issue of this country’s fixation on trauma (1:02:35), and TAJ talks about news coverage and society’s infatuation with sensationalism and negativity (1:06:20).

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TAJ and Will dedicate the podcast to King Chadwick Boseman and start the podcast by reflecting on his influence, life purpose, and his ability to wear the hero cape in real life. Then, the two of them have a vulnerable conversation about their takes on everything that’s come with 2020 (18:20). Then, friendly banter ensues to lighten the mood, including the fate of TAJ’s beard potential and Will on gray hair (23:12). Then, they talk about the Jacob Blake shooting (23:00) and the raw responses of the WNBA, NBA and sports world (46:00), the NBA resuming the season with a plan of action for addressing social issues (57:00), and more! 

Also mentioned in this episode: disability bias, representation matters, not giving good people their flowers while they’re here, misconceptions of politicians, athletes not shutting up and dribbling, and more. 

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The podcast starts with TAJ sharing his experiences with hospital food (2:15) before he and Will talk about the impact of COVID19 on hospitals. This leads to a discussion about the recent report that Black newborns are more likely to die when looked after by White doctors (11:30). Then, they discuss Megan Thee Stallion breaking her silence about the situation with Tory Lanez and then have an honest conversation about how society treats Black women (26:20). They also talk about the footage that was just released of the altercation involving an arena security officer and Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri (48:00). 

Also mentioned in this episode: capitalism in health, the surprise teams of the NBA playoffs, Luka Doncic, Lori Loughlin’s prison sentence in college admissions case, Kamala Harris, USPS issues ahead of the election, and more! 

Stay tuned for more updates from us. Some good stuff on deck! 

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