DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the future beliefs of the people saying them, and therefore cannot be used against them after recording.

With that out of the way, this episode dives into accountability in the 21st century. Everyone is airing their thoughts, opinions and beliefs on social media, podcasts and comment sections, putting their lives in the public domain reserved for only public figures before the internet. However, what we say is not free of consequences, a fact that the average person is finding out for the first time the hard way. Is this new heightened level of accountability good or bad, and is it sustainable? 

 

(0:00:00) - Intro (remembering 9/11, fall festivals commence, contentious whiskey tasting debate)

(0:18:47) - Sounds of the Week:

• Tyreek Hill's police encounter
• Donald Trump on how me makes decisions

(0:41:51) - Accountability in the 21st century

 

Songs:

"Hush" by Deep Purple

"Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode

"Don't Speak" by No Doubt

 

Notes:

• Bodycam footage of Tyreek Hill's police encounter (0:23:55)
• Police union: Tyreek Hill was 'uncooperative' during traffic stop (0:25:23)
• Miami Dolphins' statement on Tyreek Hill police encounter (0:28:10)
• Ford Wants Judge Booted Off Paraplegic's Suit After Podcast (0:42:25)
• The politician Meredith refers to is Darrell McClanahan, who ran for governor during the primary election. McClanahan, an "honorary KKK member," remained on the ballot despite efforts from the Republican party to have him removed. McClanahan lost the primary, but it's worth noting that out of nine candidates, he placed sixth, meaning three people got fewer votes than someone who is best known for his ties to the KKK. (0:51:30)
• One study shows Instagram, YouTube and TikTok as top three social media sites for Gen Z. Another has YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat, with a third study indicating Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram has the top three. Bottom line: Gen Z is not on Facebook and Twitter. (0:53:45)