For Your Ignorance

The Election is finally over, but there is still a pandemic, the uncertainty of what a Biden administration will do in the next four years, and nationwide polarization. This week Daniel and Zack talk about the election results, the future of politics in the United States, and the withstanding runoffs elections to come. Also a quick tribute to Alex Trebek and Sean Connery and as always some recent recs. 

It's Election Day, and the nerves are running at an all-time high in the country. Some news within Texas to reassure our listeners that democracy may prevail. Stay safe out there folks, and stay tuned for the post election briefing.

The last presidential debate provided viewers with even more ambiguity as to how this election will turn out. Daniel and Zack speak on the status of the election with only a week left until November 3rd. They also mention the latest Covid news as well as civil unrest and protestors in the countries of Nigeria, with the ENDSARS movement, and Thailand looking to reform their monarchy. We finish off by discussing the sequel to Borat by Sacha Baron Cohen and the controversial scenes

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A recap of the nationally televised Presidential Town Halls. Also an update on covid-19, and a revisit of a story mentioned in our very first episode regarding the Bolivian Government election. 

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This week Daniel and Zack cover the Vice Presidential debate between incumbent Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, and the discourse that derived from memes of the debate. They also give an update on the condition of Trump's covid case as well as the impact it has had on the GOP coming into the election. Texan folks... GO VOTE, EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 13TH!! 

Disclaimer: We refer to Regeneron that makes it seem like that is the vaccine Trump used, that is the pharmaceutical company which produced the vaccine. 

Zack Suggestions:

 The Invisible Man (1933)- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024184/ 

Poltergeist- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/

Night of the Living Dead- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0063350/

Daniel Suggestions: 

Joe Rogan Experience with Jon Stewart- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXOUCRLW2UI&t=1835s 

Antonin Scalia on American Exceptionalism- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggz_gd--UO0

This week Zack and Daniel discuss President Trump's contraction of the Coronavirus and what it means for the future of his campaign and administration with the upcoming election. They also briefly cover first Presidential debate as well as review Christopher Nolan's latest action film, Tenet.

In this lighthearted and uncut bonus episode for the week the duo try for the first time and review McDonald's new menu item, Spicy Chicken McNuggets in comparison with the counter Wendy's nuggets, and an open conversation about the fast food industry as a whole. 

In this episode Zach and Daniel address the recent Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett by Donald Trump as well as the controversial ruling of the case regarding the death of Breonna Taylor. Along with that suggestions for a comedy series on Hulu and a period piece film on the French queen Marie Antionette. 

Daniel and Zack pay tribute to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as they look back at her legacy and what her presence on the court meant for progression of women rights. They also discuss in depth the political implications behind her vacancy and the polarization that has derived from it. Along with that, they share their weekly suggestions for what the listeners should check out in their free time. 

In this episode Daniel and Zack cover the 19th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks and how both presidential candidates went about paying their respects. Along with that, a discussion on the string of police chief resignations following criticisms on police brutality and insufficient performance. They also take time to discuss the 54th anniversary of Star Trek's initial airing on television and how the show has been constant model for progression on television; as well as the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, which covers the continuing phenomenon of misinformation and manipulation through major social media and internet platforms. 

DISCLAIMER: During the segment where we discuss the resignation of Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall it is stated that she will leave her duty by the end of September. This is NOT TRUE as her resignation will, in fact, not be taken into effect until NOVEMBER 10th.