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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. It's spring again and L.O. is back in the gym. Is the fight to be fit at 49 much different than 29? Rick encounters a massive military caravan while driving in Virginia. Is this a sign that trouble is on the way? Vin is having a quiet week and spent some time binge-watching programming on Netflix. What did he think of Inventing Anna?

Next, we discuss the latest trend in American racism–banking while Black. Several stories of Black people going to their local bank to execute their financial transactions result in them being treated poorly by the banking staff. Recently, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler became the latest victim as he was accused of attempting to rob the bank and had to deal with the local police. Is there anything we can do without police interaction? You’ll hear this and much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. L.O. continues his birthday celebration week with a trip to the Kings County Distillery. Apparently, whiskey is really nothing but diet poison. Vin is living life in his audiobook grind and things are picking up. Alaric talks about his The Fearless Artist event over the weekend.

Next, we discuss the war in Ukraine and the bias in the media's coverage.

This and so many more things on the next D40.

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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week, Vin is still on his voice-over grind and finally finished the HBO series Boardwalk Empire … prepare for a spoiler alert. Rick is on the road again traveling state to state for work while listening to Will Smith's autobiography to pass the time during the drive. L.O. is celebrating his 49th birthday and living like a king. Juicing with his brand new juicer saving blood cells and vital organs one sip at a time.

This week the guys are joined by human rights activist, Hawk Newsome, from Black Lives Matter of Greater New York for a great conversation. Hawk talks hip hop, unifying the Black community, his “beef” with BLM global, and more into his life as a human being.

You’ll hear this and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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The guys talk about the decision of the New York governor and mayor to take a zero-tolerance policy on the vagrancy and homelessness that’s overrun the MTA due to the rash of violent incidents that have affected the system. The conversation also touches on reports that Mayor Adams’ new budget will see an increase in the NYPD budget while social services and education budgets will be dramatically slashed.

Next, in This Week in Racism, the guys talk about the recent viral video of two police officers violently breaking up a fight in a New Jersey mall. The officers quickly moved to restrain a Black teenager, while taking a strikingly passive approach to the other teenager who apparently appeared white to them. And, lastly, the guys talk about a recent story out of Salt Lake City, Utah where an apparent shootout occurred between the police and … a four year old?

You’ll hear this and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week, Leon reports that the MTA went from trash to SUPERTRASH! While riding the train with his son a member of NYC’s finest fiends attempts to smoke crack. Alaric has a Covid scare with his youngest son but all is well after the test came back negative. Vin auditions and gets a gig narrating his first audible book. Mack has problems getting past school security when his electronic pass doesn't work.

Next, we discuss “conscience co-parenting” and the idea of having children with a platonic partner. While this is nothing new in the LGBTQ community, is it a viable alternative in the heterosexual world.

Lastly, we discuss Mayor Eric Adams rehashing an old cultural war strategy that pits hip hop as the cause for societal ill rather than addressing the social issues that are plaguing American youth.

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Next, we discuss Joe Rogan and the scrutiny he’s come under for his racist rants that have come to light on the heels of his anti-vax rhetoric. Spotify has also come under fire having reportedly paid Rogan $100M for an exclusive deal.

Lastly, the guys discuss the murder of Amir Locke at the hands of Minneapolis police force.  This is yet another case of a no knock warrant serving as an instrument of death in the Black community. when the police entered Amir's home and shot him reaching for his legally owned gun.  When will enough be enough?

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Next, we welcome the world-famous Fatman Scoop to the show.  Fatman Scoop is a Grammy award-winning artist that has been in the industry for over 20 plus years.  If you think you know Scoop, think again. He gives some personal insights on fatherhood, marriage, his health challenges during the pandemic, being the first Black podcaster, and the perseverance it took to go from an intern working for free to a global sensation. 

You’ll hear this and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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This and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week Vin starts the check-in with some good news on his ice-cream dreams as he moves closer to building his consumer packaged goods empire.  L spends time with family celebrating his niece's 10th birthday.  Rick and his Ring camera have become the unofficial neighborhood watch. Mack has been bit by the watch bug as he is vigilant about investigating suspicious behaviors in his neighborhood. 

Next, we discuss the legislation starting next year, in New York, where 800,000 legal permanent residents will be eligible to vote in municipal elections. Is it a good idea to permit non-naturalized persons to vote? If you work and pay into the system shouldn't you be allowed to determine who is elected? Or, does your privilege end at enjoying the services provided by the city?  In this week’s installment of This Week in Racism, we discuss the bizarre story in Las Vegas where a 23-year old Black man was arrested on a warrant that was issued on a 49-year old white man, with a bushy white beard and blue eyes.

This and so much more on the latest episode of Decoding40.

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