For this episode, Ty and Daphne discuss recent news, events, and politics. After catching up on life, the hosts discuss “Oh Lawd” news (7:08), including the impact of COVID-19 on the wedding industry  (7:45), racial disparities in COVID-19 policing (13:35), the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the White House (16:00), Trump’s postmaster general appointee (19:20), murder hornets (23:20), the upcoming hurricane season (25:40), and Georgia’s new teen drivers (28:00). Ty and Daphne also discuss the recent controversy over the new Gerber baby (29:15), Nicholas Cage as the Tiger King (32:06), and Tekashi 6ix9ine’s recent live stream (33:50). The hosts then have a conversation about the Ahmaud Arbery case and the collective trauma experienced by the Black community after high-profile shootings (36:03), the role of white allies in combatting injustice (43:00), and what it’s like to be Black in America (47:10). Ty and Daphne wrap up by discussing politics and Biden’s agenda for the Black community (54:25) and potential opposition to policies targeted toward African Americans (1:04:30). 

Resources: 

• Two Couples Report Being Denied Refunds After Spending Tens Of Thousands For Weddings That Were Canceled Due To Coronavirus - https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2020/05/07/two-couples-report-being-denied-refunds-after-spending-tens-of-thousands-for-weddings-that-were-canceled-due-to-coronavirus/