James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana continue their streaming between the lines series and discuss “Selma,” the 2014 movie that was directed by Ava DuVernay and is currently streaming on many platforms.  The guys consider movie’s depiction Civil Rights Movement leaders, most notably Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the nonviolent demonstrations they led in Selma, Alabama in an effort to speak to the morality of the American people through the media and outmaneuver oppressive state and local officials to force an end to the rampant voter suppression of the time.

Selma (2014) (JustWatch.com)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a piece from Harvard trained oncologist Ezekiel Emanuel on the most common misconceptions about nutrition and health and discuss how many of these “lies” are a result of unforeseen consequences of prior health initiatives or efforts to simplify health advice.  The guys also take a look at some recent findings that suggest that wearable fitness trackers like a Fitbit or smartwatches like the Apple Watch may make it more likely for people to stick to their workouts.

I’m a Harvard-trained oncologist: Don’t believe these 6 biggest nutrition lies—the ‘answer to a longer life is so simple’ (CNBC)

Wearable fitness trackers can make you seven times more likely to stick to your workouts – new research (The Conversation)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the so called “insect apocalypse,” and try to make sense of the fact that bugs are disappearing all over the planet at an alarming rate (1:01).  The guys then react to a recent discovery of a black mold near Chernobyl that appears to have evolved to be feeding off ionizing radiation. (23:15).  

A looming 'insect apocalypse' could endanger global food supplies. Can we stop it before it's too late? (Live Science)

The insect apocalypse: ‘Our world will grind to a halt without them’ (The Guardian)

The Great Insect Apocalypse: Why Are Bugs Vanishing? (SciTechDaily)

‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects (The Guardian)

The Insect Apocalypse Is Here (NY Times)

The mysterious black fungus from Chernobyl that may eat radiation (BBC)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, and the staggering amounts she has donated to charitable causes not just in 2025 but also since 2019, consider whether this level of philanthropy is needed now with how much wealth disparity has grown, and discuss how the pillars in the American system that brought about the largest middle class in the history of the world were intentionally taken apart to rig the system to promote ever increasing wealth accumulation.  

MacKenzie Scott announced another $7.1 billion in 2025 charitable donations—she’s now given away $26.3 billion since 2019 (CNBC)

GoFundMe CEO says the economy is so bad that more of his customers are crowdfunding just to pay for their groceries (Yahoo! Finance)

The Ultrarich Are Spending a Fortune to Live in Extreme Privacy (WSJ)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the ongoing professionalization of college sports in light of the recently announced deal between University of Utah and the private equity firm Otro Capital of New York that is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.  The guys also discuss how the fall of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore illustrates how one can set up their own downfall and sealed their own fate by ignoring the rules of the game.

CNBC Sport: Utah breaks the private equity seal with historic $500 million investment (CNBC)

Wetzel: Beware, college sports, private equity has arrived (ESPN)

What does private equity mean for the future of college sports? (Deseret News)

Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach (AP News)

Nick Saban says he would only cheat on his wife with Hillary Clinton (Sporting News)

Note: This Podcast Contains SPOILERS.  James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which was directed by Alex Stapleton and has been promoted extensively by longtime Diddy antagonist 50 Cent.  The guys break down a few themes that were emphasized in the documentary and consider the extent to which Diddy was treated fairly in it.

Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix)

Netflix’s Hit Diddy Documentary Makes Some Outrageous Insinuations. Here’s What You Need to Know. (Slate)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at a recent discovery that suggests that plastics microplastics and nano plastics are being detected in human brains (0:56).  The guys then react to a study that suggested that kids remember being lied to, and lied to kids tend to become lying, ill adjust adults (20:35).  

Psychiatrist sounds alarm after disturbing discovery made inside human brains: 'I spent three years changing my own habits' (Yahoo! News)

Lied-to children more likely to grow up as lying, ill-adjusted adults (ZME Science)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a recent interview of Ken Burns by Lex Pryor of the Ringer which discussed Burns' new documentary, “the American Revolution,” and gave some interesting insight into how Burns was able to avoid being a prisoner of the political moment when making this documentary over the last decade, and also how Burns was able to provide more context and depth to the origin story of the United States as well as the heroes and villains of the story.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the American Revolution (The Ringer)

The American Revolution (PBS)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at recent reporting which raises the alarm about scam ads on Facebook and how selling ad space to scammers appears to be substantial boost to the company’s bottom line (1:22).  The guys then consider whether ChatGPT is making people crazy, or at least crazier, in light of recent revelations about people ending up hospitalized, divorced, or dead following intense interactions with it (20:19).  

Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show (Reuters)

Here’s How Many Billions Meta Earned From Ads That Are Trying to Scam You (Inc)

Rohingya sue Facebook for £150bn over Myanmar genocide (The Guardian)

OpenAI Says Hundreds of Thousands of ChatGPT Users May Show Signs of Manic or Psychotic Crisis Every Week (Wired)

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the extreme reactions seen following Zoran Mamdani’s New York City mayor election victory, including how many in the media and politics (including Republicans and even some Democrats) have been freaking out, and consider what factors may be driving it.  The guys also take a look at the enthusiasm from Mamdani’s supporters and how Mamdani will need to navigate the heightened expectations and potential for disappointment that they bring over the course of his term.

Zohran Mamdani took on the entire political establishment — and won (Salon)

Why the media (not just MAGA) is freaked out over Mamdani (Margaret Sullivan Substack)

'Holy S**t!': Jordan Klepper Totally Delights Over Right-Wing Mamdani Freak-Out (Huff Post)