Jonathans Verdicts

The verdict for this episode is: police buy sneakers too.

In this episode, I discuss the recent NBA players decision to skip some games and why it's not that important. By discussing their commitment to capitalism, I show how NBA players cannot lead social change.

The verdict for this episode is: UBI is too simplistic to work.

While I understand a universal basic income is needed during the pandemic, it is not an equitable solution to our long-term economic discrimination. In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons why.

The verdict for this episode is: the aftermath of George Floyd's murder shows why voting blue is a waste of time.

In this episode, I show how the response to George Floyd's murder by Democratic politicians demonstrates why voting blue is a waste of time.

The verdict for this episode is: the political parties only care about Karen.

In this episode, I use Biden's recent comments about black voters and the House bill to show how the Democratic Party only cares about Karen.

The verdict for this episode is: Democrats care more about politics and power than people.

I discuss the lack of real opposition to the Electoral College, Biden's support of people voting during a pandemic, Pelosi's disinterest in providing oversight of the money being spent by the Treasury, how little Congress has done for people, and the reality that only AOC voted against the last bill.

The verdict for this episode is: coronavirus has shown why Biden is a terrible candidate.

In this episode I discuss a number of the ways coronavirus has shown the weakness of Biden's proposals and the failures of his record.

The verdict for this episode is: I won't discuss politics or the economy in this episode.

I almost got through the episode honoring its verdict, but I slipped up in the last minute.

While acknowledging I was speculating, I discussed the potential waves of virus and what the next year or more could look like.

The verdict for this episode is: none of the plans proposed in Congress are good enough.

In this episode, I discuss ways to get government assistance to those most needing it during the pandemic. Specifically, I address getting cash to people who really need it, health care for everyone, rent and mortgage relief, student loan assistance, and more.

The verdict for this episode is: Joe Rogan says terrible things. Joe Biden destroys lives.

In this episode, I demonstrate how Biden voted against a woman's right to choose, voted to discriminate against same-sex couples, regularly voted with Wall Street and against the American people, and lied about his record.

The verdict for this episode is: Congress has once again failed the American people.

In this episode, I discuss how the bill being sold by Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats fails America. Topics covered include: the tying of benefits to inadequate testing; cutting people's pay because they need to care for someone who is sick; and the bill's failure to address predictable shortcomings in available hospital beds and medical equipment.