Brent & Chris Talk

We are back!

Both of us have been sick, but we are on the mend!

Join us as we piece together Trumps wrongdoings that the hearing have shed light on, and a quick overview of whistleblowers.

Sources

https://youtu.be/MpTIb_HubrY

https://youtu.be/EkN4P7R5stE

https://youtu.be/HAI39mb3QaI

https://youtu.be/POBP1uwgYDY

https://youtu.be/cdXAhuHhqUY

https://youtu.be/CTvEfW2eUCM

https://youtu.be/6viBZH22u5I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51k3UASQE5E

https://www.whistleblowers.gov/

In this episode we looked at an analysis of the deposition by Former Ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor, as well as Testimony from Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman.

We also take a look back at the Nixon and Clinton impeachments, their polling numbers going into the proceeding, and how they compare to Trump.

Its a great episode,

Hope you enjoy!

Time Stamps

01:30 How was you week?

10:30 Nixon, Clinton impeachment context

35:00 Bill Taylor

48:30 Alexander Vindman

54:30 House Impeachment Rules

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwY3PSQAJfg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwDwZjxo4eg

https://www-newsweek-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.newsweek.com/thriteen-ukrainian-soldiers-killed-trump-aid-withheld-1463128?amp_js_v=a2&_gsa=1&=1&usqp=mq331AQCKAE%3D#aoh=15728003805119&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsweek.com%2Fthriteen-ukrainian-soldiers-killed-trump-aid-withheld-1463128

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/it-took-a-long-time-for-republicans-to-abandon-nixon/

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-we-learned-from-the-first-house-vote-on-impeachment/

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/americans-disapproved-of-clintons-behavior-but-not-enough-to-impeach-him/

https://news.gallup.com/poll/267491/congress-approval-support-impeaching-trump.aspx

https://news.gallup.com/poll/203198/presidential-approval-ratings-donald-trump.aspx

https://news.gallup.com/poll/116584/Presidential-Approval-Ratings-Bill-Clinton.aspx

https://news.gallup.com/poll/4258/History-Shows-Presidential-Job-Approval-Ratings-Can-Plummet-Rapidly.aspx

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-HPRACTICE-112/html/GPO-HPRACTICE-112-28.htm

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-taylor-opening-statement-read-the-full-text-of-the-top-us-diplomats-statement-to-congress/

https://www.politico.com/news/2019/11/01/white-house-vindman-ukraine-call-063892

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Sondland

This week we take a look at how social media plays a roll in politics and an overview of Facebooks Libra.

Time Stamps

-How was your week 30s

-GOP storming Impeachment 6:50

-Facebook and Libra 14:00

-Social Media In Policis 41:00

Sources

https://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2019/oct/15/elizabeth-warren/phony-facebook-ad-warren-said-most-tv-networks-wil/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajagrawal/2016/03/18/its-not-all-bad-the-social-good-of-social-media/#25dc1927756f

https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/trapped-the-secret-ways-social-media-is-built-to-be-addictive-and-what-you-can-do-to-fight-back/

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180118-how-much-is-too-much-time-on-social-media

https://journalism.uoregon.edu/news/six-ways-media-influences-elections

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLOBd45OGG4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=751DJU6IjeA

In this episode we take a look at the how Hong Kong came into existence as a result of the Opium Wars, the reasons people of Hong Kong have trepidation about 2047. and some of the recent protests.

We also take a minute to talk about out comment section at www.facebook.com/BrentAndChrisTalk

Timestamps:

4:30 Comment Section

13:30 Hong Kong origins, 1st Opium War

35:00 2nd Opium War

44:00 The Protests

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgQahGsYokU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHmuuc7m1AA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAjUqwauf-A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9WRmsHFUg0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv064hmXx1Y&t=288s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N11D8Ajgfyo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMHzcT8BPJA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfoUtmrh3RU

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_country,_two_systems

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Hong_Kong_protests

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convention_for_the_Extension_of_Hong_Kong_Territory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Council_of_Hong_Kong

In this episode we take a look at Glenn Beck and how he presents two very different personas. We ask the question "is he being held captive to his "old" beliefs by his current fans or network? "

We also take a look at what has been going on with the Impeachment Inquiry into President Trump.

It's a great show!

Hope you enjoy.

Impeachment update starts at10:30

Glenn Beck- The Boy who cries wolf starts at 32:30

Sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2mgmTAPO-k

https://history.house.gov/Institution/Origins-Development/Impeachment/

https://www.vice.com/en_us/search?q=glenn%20beck

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9pLrLPBUeA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxAqZv6TMb4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0JBLcuOe-I

https://www.thedailybeast.com/ben-shapiros-website-eyes-buying-glenn-becks-theblaze?ref=scroll

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhxgstjeL_M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0njf9yYjxrQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A21gD5BPlPM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHEPvjWmMYs

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7014158-common-nonsense

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Beck

I know what you're thinking, "campaign finance?, can I handle that much fun?"

Well, Yes you can!

Join us for a quick overview of the United States laws around Campaign Finance as well as our take on Citizens United vs FEC.

We answer some fun questions about what campaigns do with all their money and the the terms we hear thrown around: Hard Money, Soft Money, PACs, and Super PACs.

Hope you enjoy, like, and share!

SOURCES:

https://www.ocpf.us/

https://ballotpedia.org/501(c)(4)

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34538878/ns/politics-more_politics/t/report-campaign-finance-laws-full-loopholes/

https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/taking-receipts-political-party/affiliation-between-party-committees/

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/jeb-bush-exploits-huge-loophole-campaign-money-rule

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz7xJn8X8fE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWQJ9LTIxY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPfNgTrWKyE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnkgDHU9I8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E3WxOJzpv4

With impeachment proceedings gaining momentum against Trump, we thought we would take a look at Impeachment this week.

Learn about the previous impeachments of Johnson, Nixon, and Clinton, as well as all the information we could find about the current Impeachment proceedings.

Hope you enjoy!

Sources

https://youtu.be/JRtJXnsUYBc

https://youtu.be/tV9JT4pZH_o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVFdsl29s_Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxT8CM8XntA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g4PZU4XNvs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adxPGtzoFKU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3my03ioio

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w86yFIHFGbY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nIWs3TnVf8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hjsuUFujY0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijkVOq4RHDo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyhgF2P1Aqw

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49881847

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49800181

In this weeks episode we take a look at the top three democratic candidates and how they compare on: Climate Change, Healthcare, Social Security, the Economy, and Education.

Hope you enjoy!

Sources

https://elizabethwarren.com/

https://berniesanders.com/

https://joebiden.com/

In this episode we take a look at big pharma and their practices of "ever-greening" patents and the "Financial Orphans" that they leave on the shelf that could help so many.

It's a real Brent & Chris take of the issue and we hope you enjoy!

Sources:

https://www.bmj.com/content/345/bmj.e4348

https://emedcert.com/blog/big-pharma-statistics

https://www.global-cures.org/

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-big-pharma-holds-back-in-the-war-on-cancer

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/theworldpost/wp/2018/10/17/pharmaceutical/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHcCs4TPvYA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYOIhmZ0Osg

In this weeks episode we take a look at the history of mental health in America. From the 1600's to today, we talk about the treatments, the politics and policies that surround the topic.

From Asylums and Dorothea Dix, to George Zeller, we hope you enjoy this show!

Sources

https://www.talkspace.com/blog/history-inhumane-mental-health-treatments/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470530/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Packard

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy

http://www.peoriacountyillinois.info/articles/zeller.html

http://newyorkbehavioralhealth.com/history-mental-health-counseling-i

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bethlem_Royal_Hospital

https://bangordailynews.com/2012/02/27/living/abraham-lincoln-owed-dorothea-dix-a-favor-or-two/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8zfpUwTrQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sgNUCiAp9Q&t=915s