Laugh To Learn Podcast

Finally an episode not about Covid19.

The digital world rejoiced briefly, for their savior had arrived. Reddit's forum wallstreetbets came alive this past week after identifying that some major hedge funds had bet against the value of Gamestop, and placed short options against it. Redditors pooled together to drive up the stock price and drive several hedge funds out of business!

The aftermath however has been crazy, with retail apps such as Robbinhood turning on it's own users and many government regulators saying this activity needs to be reigned in and not allowed to continue.

What needs to happen? Should this be reigned in? Will Reddit take over the globe as our sole source of financial recommendations and expertise?

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A new variant of Covid 19 (B.1.1.7.) has had the largest outbreak right here in my hometown. with over 100 positive tests for the variant and 200 people infected (but not tested specifically for the variant), should we be worried about a massive community spread?

This new variant has some scary statistics backing it as results from it's impact in the U.K. are being sent out. With some people questioning the effectiveness of vaccines against variants, and fear of how to respond to a seemingly un-ending assault on our "old" way of life.

Am I worried? Should you be? And how should we respond to this unyielding threat?

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As a podcaster, this is the sort of day I love! A new president, with a whole lot of plans, goals, speeches and ideas that can now be dissected and discussed!

This week we saw the first female Vice President Kamala Harris sworn into office, before the oldest president in history Joe Biden. What a crazy time it is, as the ceremony was witnessed only by government officials and some foreign representatives, but no public. However, this is not because of the pandemic, but a threat posted by the unanimous conspirator known as Q.

I feel like I'm writing a bad amazon novel, but this is reality!

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The past week has been near detrimental to the United States, as they prepare for Joe Biden's incoming presidency and the Washington capitol buildings were sieged by pro Trump protestors. The protestors were seeking the reversal of a legal voting process, ultimately rioting which resulted in the death of 5 people including a police officer.

This week I attempt to process my thoughts on the reality of what happened and to sort through what caused the problem. Is it Trump's fault, was it a mistake or was there some greater plan?

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It's a new year, which of course means new craziness to discuss from around the world and here at home on the podcast! We have our first video podcast posting with this episode as a test run, and episode 100 is fast approaching!

While we were off several Canadian politicians are facing heat because they opted to travel outside the country for the holidays. Who is involved and is it really as big a deal as some online are making it seem? 

As well Georgia is in the news because of a Trump phone call and a major race today for the last 2 senate seats.

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As the vaccine rollouts begin this week around the world, some major scandals have appeared. Companies are being legally protected, world leaders are falling short of promises and cross border travel is becoming questionable as we approach the Christmas season.

As well there are what appear to be alien statues popping up around the world. We have to wonder if the end is approaching, or if the little green beings are about to show themselves. But it's always worth discussing whenever more information like this comes to light!

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Much like I have to do with my dog every two years, we need to sort out how we are all going to be vaccinated over the next few months. As of today, there are many military leaders both former and current who are being charged with the task of leading the distribution teams, but should we be worried about giving to much power to the military in this situation? As well, are we going to have other concerns rising from the fact that military personnel are responsible for this?

Also this week I go over the COVID19 restrictions used by Premiere Doug Ford and the Province of Ontario and the five different levels of restriction we are operating under (green, yellow, orange, red and of course grey.). What does each color represent and how do we mark the difference between each of the different levels? Can anyone really tell the difference between yellow and red?

Finally, of course, we need to talk a bit about trump and his campaign to stay in the white house as fruitless as it now appears to be. But with this being the last week to challenge the count in court, this is the time to watch for big moves by trumps team to see if he can swindle himself another 4 years in the limelight!

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Thanksgiving week is upon the United States, and there is a large amount of fear around "super spreader" events arrising across the country. COVID19 is already on the rise, and a family holiday could lead to more rapid spread, especially in non-restricted rural areas.

Further to the holidays though, there is much to discuss with one of my favorite podcasters going a little Trump crazy, and Obama releasing a new book and coming out of the shadows to appear on tv and in interviews. It's the first time in a long time that we've seen the former president and it's exciting to hear his opinion on the presidency and what it takes to have that amount of control and power.

Finally this week the Biden transition has officially begun! the left is celebrating a transition now that has nothing to do with gender, as the democratic presidential nominee is now allowed access to secure briefing and federal funding to start putting his team together. I dive into this topic to answer some questions around how this process will happen, and what Biden can now do that he couldn't before. Of course, we also need to talk about the soon to be former President Trump at this point!

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This week there is a lot of news about the upcoming COVID-19 Vaccines. With millions of needles and vials under production and governments around the world reviewing stats from the two most recent studies.

There is so much information coming out, and it's important to understand what a 95% effective rate means and how these studies are run. This week is all about giving you the information you need to decide your own opinion on the vaccine and how you will approach their distribution.

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With the presidential race nearly concluded and all major outlets predicting a win for Vice President Joe Biden, it is time for a wrap up on the election and to start discussing what happens next with Biden and the campaign.

With so much going on lately I wouldn't blame you for tuning out, or simply getting confused with what we just witnessed, so it is time to break it on down for you. Why is it that without all the votes counted we can make a prediction on who is going to be president? Why should you believe the predictions and how accurate are they really?

As well there is still an election coming early in January to decide two more senate seats, and ultimately who will control power in the Senate. With one more seat the republicans will control, but if both of these Georgia districts go to the democrats they would in stead control the senate majority.

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