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- 88% Make LESS THAN 26,000 A Year?! What The Actors Strike Is REALLY About | The Left Wing 12.3
A union representing about 160,000 Hollywood actors is going on strike after talks with major studios and streaming services have failed.
It is the first time its members have stopped work on movie and television productions since 1980, after a final day of negotiations on Wednesday did not produce an agreement.Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, the union, said in a statement the studio management’s offers were “insulting and disrespectful.”Related article: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/business/sag-aftra-actors-talks-hnk-intl/index.htmlOur Guest For This Week:Saadia M: https://www.instagram.com/saadia___m/Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indethought/support16 min - House Votes To Deny That Israel Is An Apartheid State | The Left Wing 12.2
The House on Tuesday passed a Republican-led resolution reaffirming its support for Israel with strong bipartisan approval — an implicit rebuke of a leading Democrat who, over the weekend, called the country a “racist state” but later apologized.
The resolution, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, passed with over 400 lawmakers backing the measure. It did not mention Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., by name, but was clearly a response to her recent remarks about the Jewish state. The measure was drafted soon after she criticized Israel and its treatment of Palestinians at a conference on Saturday.Jayapal, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, walked back the comments the next day, insisting her comments were aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and not the state of Israel.Related article: https://apnews.com/article/israel-republican-vote-pramila-jayapal-racist-state-congress-isaac-herzog-b591b1063e955f22176a22cbef3f6667Our Guest For This Week:Saadia M: https://www.instagram.com/saadia___m/Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left WingFirstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
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---Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indethought/support23 min - France Passes Law Allowing Your PHONE To Be Remotely Activated By POLICE | The Left Wing 11.3
French police should be allowed to spy on citizens remotely through their phones and other devices if suspected of breaking the law. This is the outcome coming from the Parliament session that occurred on July 5, which saw the great majority of lawmakers voting in favor of giving authorities new sweeping powers to spy on citizens.
Not even the use of security tools like VPN services or encrypted messaging apps would be able to prevent this type of state surveillance once the act becomes law.As privacy advocates and politicians from both sides of the political spectrum raise concerns over the decision, Justice Minister Éric Dupond-Moretti keeps rejecting allegations that the provision will turn the country into the next Orwellian dystopian nightmare.*******We discuss whether or not the police should have this power, privacy protections for citizens & if this will happen in America*******Related article: https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/france-grants-police-power-to-spy-on-citizens-through-phones*** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users ***
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21 min - A WAR CRIME? Biden Sends Cluster Bombs To Aid UKRAINE | The Left Wing 11.1
President Joe Biden told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria Friday that it was a “difficult decision” to provide Ukraine with cluster munitions for the first time, but that he was ultimately convinced to send the controversial weapons because Kyiv needs ammunition in its counteroffensive against Russia.
The White House announced Friday that the president had approved the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine, the latest instance where the US has provided Kyiv with weapons it initially resisted sending into the war.“It was a very difficult decision on my part. And by the way, I discussed this with our allies, I discussed this with our friends up on the Hill,” Biden said, adding, “The Ukrainians are running out of ammunition.”*******We discuss Biden's decision to send these munitions, whether it's ethical or not, & whether or not we should continue to support the war in Ukraine*******Related article: https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/07/politics/joe-biden-cluster-munitions-ukraine/index.html*** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users ***
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19 min - Should We Cancel All STUDENT LOANS? Biden Announces New Debt Relief. We DEBATE | The Left Wing 10.4
The U.S Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a painful defeat on Friday, blocking his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt - a move that had been intended to benefit up to 43 million Americans and fulfill a campaign promise.
The Democratic president denounced the 6-3 decision - powered by the court's conservatives and written by Chief Justice John Roberts - and announced fresh steps to provide relief for student loan borrowers using a different approach.*******We discuss the Supreme Court's ruling, Biden's new plan to forgive student loans, whether or not student loans should be forgiven & the role college plays in America*******Related article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-announce-new-actions-protect-student-loan-borrowers-source-2023-06-30/*** The video of the episode is attached for all Spotify users ***
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33 min - Is Affirmative Action Ethical? Supreme Court Makes Major Decision | The Left Wing 10.1
In a historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday effectively ended race-conscious admission programs at colleges and universities across the country. In a decision divided along ideological lines, the six-justice conservative supermajority invalidated admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
The decision reverses decades of precedent upheld over the years by narrow Supreme Court majorities that included Republican-appointed justices. It ends the ability of colleges and universities — public and private — to do what most say they still need to do: consider race as one of many factors in deciding which of the qualified applicants is to be admitted.*******We discuss the Supreme Court's ruling, whether or not affirmative action is necessary & the landscape of college in America*******Related article: https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1181138066/affirmative-action-supreme-court-decisionIndependent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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22 min - U.S. Files CRIMINAL Charges Against Chinese FENTANYL Manufacturers. What's Next? | The Left Wing 9.4
The U.S. Justice Department on Friday filed criminal charges against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight individuals over allegations they illegally trafficked the chemicals used to make fentanyl - a highly addictive painkiller that has fueled the opioid crisis in the United States.
The indictments mark the first time the U.S. has sought to prosecute any of the Chinese companies responsible for manufacturing precursor chemicals used to make the painkiller.*******We discuss the charges filed by the U.S., whether this will make things worse with China & whether or not we should legalize drugs in America*******Related article: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-files-first-ever-charges-against-chinese-fentanyl-manufacturers-2023-06-23/Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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17 min - HUNTER BIDEN Probe Might Also Link To The PRESIDENT. IRS Whistleblower Claims | The Left Wing 9.2
The IRS supervisory agent who helped oversee the investigation of Hunter Biden continues to raise questions about what he alleged was special treatment in the probe of the president's son, telling CBS News that, dating back to the Trump administration, he was repeatedly prevented from taking steps he would have considered routine in other cases.
Shapley's comments come a week after the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for Delaware, David Weiss, who has been leading the probe, announced a plea deal in the case against Hunter Biden. A Republican who said he has no political motive and has never been engaged in politics, Shapley told CBS News he believes stronger charges could have been brought.We discuss the details of the case, what connection this may have to President Biden & our thoughts on whether this is a story that needs more attention or not.Related article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hunter-biden-investigation-irs-whistleblower-gary-shapley-says-he-was-stopped-from-pursuing-leads/More background info: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/20/hunter-biden-what-to-know-00102700Independent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
***
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19 min - China Opening A MILITARY Base 100 Miles From U.S. Is That Concerning? | The Left Wing 8.3
China has been negotiating the creation of a new joint training facility on the Caribbean island nation of Cuba, creating concerns it could lead to the stationing of Chinese troops in the waters off the US, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The newspaper on Tuesday reported that discussions between the two countries are in advanced stages, but had not concluded. The report said the officials from President Biden’s Administration have been trying to discourage their Cuban counterparts from finalizing the deal.We discuss whether or not we should be worried about this news, is it okay for China to have military troops so close to the U.S. & how this relates to TaiwanRelated article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/20/china-negotiating-new-military-training-facility-in-cuba-reportOur Guest For This Week:Conor Halbleib: https://twitter.com/conor_halbleibIndependent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
We have a brand new YouTube channel where you can find all of these episodes, but I also wanted to release a few of our older episodes on the podcast. To see our latest episodes, head to the YouTube link below.
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20 min - Corporations Voting In ELECTIONS? New Law Proposed In Delaware. We DEBATE | The Left Wing 8.1
Seaford, a town of about 8,000 on the Nanticoke River, amended its charter in April to allow businesses — including LLCs, corporations, trusts or partnerships — the right to vote in local elections. The law would go into effect once both houses of Delaware's state legislature approve it.
The proposal has rekindled a debate over how much power corporations should have in local government, with fierce opposition from civic interest groups who say businesses already wield too much influence over politics.We discuss whether or not corporations should be allowed to vote in elections, if this is a slippery slope & what does this say about the Democratic PartyRelated article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/seaford-delaware-corporate-voting-llc-trust-elections/Our Guest For This Week:Conor Halbleib: https://twitter.com/conor_halbleibIndependent Thought is joining with Counterpoint Politics, Cocktails and Capitalism & Power Is Taken Not given, to create a brand new show - The Left Wing
Firstly, yes, Independent Thought is still going to continue, this is an additional show that I'll be a part of. It's a weekly show, geared towards discussing major news stories with other content creators on the Left.
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Independent Thought is a podcast hosted by Desmond Price. The podcast covers current political events, life events, & everything in between. If you’re looking for a way to drown out the monotony,…
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