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  • FiredUp Ep 128 - Father's Day, Juneteenth and more

    In this week’s FiredUp Podcast:

    • Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there!
    •  And Happy Juneteenth as well. June 19th is the federal holiday signed into law by President Biden one year ago that commemorates the Union Army informing the enslaved Africans that they were freed by President Lincoln on June 19, 1866. We will take a look at the traditions and celebrations that celebrate that freedom, along with the accomplishments and meanings of Juneteenth today
    • Next, we recap a few of the high points of the Jan. 6th Committee’s first three hearings where they unveil their findings to the American public. We will also talk about how the public feels about whether former President Trump should be held to account for the insurrection
    • We will discuss the upcoming verdict from the Supreme Court on the fate of the Roe vs Wade decision and the battles forming as the future of women’s reproductive rights come into question. We examine some of the state-based efforts to provide some form of protection or to reinforce the high court decision.
      • 59 min
    • FiredUp Ep 127 - Gas Prices, Gun Safety and more

      On the latest FiredUp Podcast

      - This episode we review the very busy week that just ended, starting with the powerful presentation from the White House Press Room by Matthew McConaughey responding to the Uvalde elementary school shooting. His speech was impactful, emotional and he called out to our leaders to take action. He told the stories of a couple of the children that were killed, highlighted by a pair of green Converse sneakers like the ones worn by one of the victims, barely holding his emotions in check. He concluded by reciting the litany of things our lawmakers need to do NOW to curtail the violence.

      - We also reported on the first hearing from the Jan 6 Committee, highlighting the presentation, testimony from a Capitol Police Officer injured in the line of duty and a videographer embedded with the Proud Boys on Jan 6 who recorded startling video of their actions on that day.

      - The Right has been spending a lot of time, money and words blaming the Biden Administration for inflation, gas prices and gun violence. We will look at the gas price explosion in this country and break down the real facts about what drives gas prices (and it isn’t the President).

      - In late breaking news, a bi-partisan Senate committee has put forward a proposed gun safety package which we will examine.

      Just in case you missed it, here is a link to Matthew McConaughey’s speech from the White house on Jan. 7th.

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP27AXVNaeg

      1 hr 1 min
    • FiredUp Ep 126 Had Enough Yet?
      1. On this episode of FiredUp we discuss:

        2. Republicans adopting diversionary strategies to deflect and deflate the anti-gun movement. Inflation and Biden-bashing lead strategies.

        Matt Gaetz grabs #1 spot in the dumbest idea of the year with support and suggestion that people going to the polls should be allowed to carry guns with them. WTF #1

        The GunViolenceArchive.com website provides some scary numbers for gun related deaths and injuries in the US. (And we still have half a year to go!)

        Congressman Louie Gohmert whines to NewsMax that it’s unfair that Republicans can’t lie to Congress or the FBI without getting into trouble. He says this is a two-tiered justice system. Umm Louie, lying to Congress or the FBI is a Federal Crime and no one should be above the law. WTF#2

        HBO Max is streaming a documentary movie about the Move-9 group and their battle with the Philadelphia Police in August 1978. The film tells the story of the siege and destruction of the Move house/HQ and the 42 year struggle to get parole for the 9 people arrested. This is worth a watch and could easily be a story set in 2022 instead of 1978.

        1 hr 1 min
      3. Firedup Ep 124 - Monkeyvirus, Vasectomies and Replacement Theory

        the latest FiredUp Podcast:

        • We examine the emerging epidemic – the Monkeyvirus. Where does it come from, how is it spread and what is the US response.
        • Believe it or not, a State Rep from Oklahoma is proposing legislation to institute mandatory vasectomies for all young boys entering puberty. Are they serious??
        • We will take a hard look at Replacement Theory. Is this the latest right-wing conspiracy theory or are there real facts behind it.
        • What will happen if and after Roe v Wade gets overturned? We look at other objectives of the conservative right.
          • 58 min
        • FiredUp - Ep 123 The Roe vs Wade Decision

          In this weeks podcast:

           
          We continue our discussion on the aftermath of the released SCOTUS memo.
           
          We examine the impact that overturning Roe v. Wade could have on Republican chances in the upcoming mid-terms. 
           
          How could the Court overturning Roe backfire on the Republicans? Will there be a massive She-wave at the polls with women flexing their political muscle? Have the Republicans declared war on their own party's female voters? 
          Alas, what about the Democratic response to the strong attack front the Republicans have put in place. (Spoiler Alert: It's weak!)
          57 min
        • FiredUp - Ep 122 - Roe Vs Wade Ruling

          On this episode of the FiredUp podcast:

           
          We are taking a look into the outcomes from the leaked opinion memo from SCOTUS Justice Alito on the decision the court appears to be taking to overrule Roe V. Wade and by extension Casey V. Planned Parenthood on abortion rights in this country. Aside from the fallout from the document leak itself, we are looking at what a decision to overrule Roe et. al. means. We examine reactions from key Senators and what the possible impacts will be.including:
           
          > States that have "trigger laws" that will immediately ban abortions once Roe is overturned.
           
          > Democratic strategies to keep protections in place once Roe is gone.
           
          > Impacts on other privacy based protections in a post-Roe America
          57 min
        • FiredUp Ep 121 - Contraceptives and College Loan Debt

          In this episode of FiredUp

           
          Covid - Dr. Fauci creates a stir by saying the pandemic is over. What he meant is that the pandemic is ending but covid is NOT.
           
          Are contraceptives coming under attack as part of the abortion battle in the US? At least one state is looking at restricting or outright banning the use of contraceptives.
           
          Also, should vasectomies and male contraceptives be regulated or restricted like abortions? Why do men get a pass?
           
          Proposals surfacing on a fairer way to forgive college loan debt. Raising the question if we are forgiving one type of debt, why not others. Should there be means tests or income limits on who qualifies?. 
           
          Finally, with the mid-terms and 2024 looming, Democrats need to take a firmer, more vocal stand on the issues. Learn the lesson from MI Sen, Mallory McMorrow.
          59 min
        • FiredUp Ep 120 - Disney, CRT, and Presidential Debates 2024

          On this episode of FiredUp

          We hear a speech given by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow (D) who gives a powerful response to false allegations about her used in a fundraising ad. Her words should be a Democratic strategy lesson in how to respond to right-wing, Qanon propaganda in the campaign sphere.

          We explore the motives behind FL Gov. DeSantis and the FL Republicans with their new law targeting the Disney Corp as punishment for their public opposition  to the “Don’t Say Gay” education reforms bill and the repeal of two laws giving Disney self-rule over the area they occupy.

          We also dive into Critical Race Theory again with aa more expansive explainer article from the Assoc. Press.

          Lastly, we will talk about the Republicans pulling out of the Presidential Debates leading up to the 2024 general election. We offer an interesting response for the Democratic party to take.

          AP Explainer on CRT:

          https://apnews.com/article/what-is-critical-race-theory-08f5d0a0489c7d6eab7d9a238365d2c1

          DeSantis signs Bill against Disney

          https://apnews.com/article/travel-business-arts-and-entertainment-florida-donald-trump-81eb6eccb4354fc6bae6e20a59cf5c90

          DeSantis revokes Disney self-rule law as punishment for public opposition by Disney

          https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/22/desantis-disney-special-status-dont-say-gay-00027302

          Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow rips Republican Colleague

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLWo8B1R0MY

          58 min
        • FiredUp Ep 119 - Breathalizers, Gun Control and Abortion

          This week's FiredUp episode:

           
          We touch on the new Breathalizer test for Covid that has received EUA approval from the FDA.
           
          We devote the first segment of our show to updates on the Abortion Rights battle and the Kentucky law that practically places a total ban on abortions past the 15-week viability threshold. We also look at what if any discussion is being held on what will become of children born under these new rules. Will the States step up? Will the families be somehow "encouraged" (aka forced) to raise these children?
           
          In the second segment, we revisit the battles over gun control and what the states are or are not doing with the proliferation of guns in the US. We also will look at the so-called "Ghost Guns" and what unregistered weapons available by mail mean in the discussion.
          59 min

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