It sounds like something straight out of the future, or maybe science fiction.  It isn't.  This pod was inspired by an article Tam read recently (link below). 

Mek and Tam chat about how a once speculative idea has come to fruition.


In Japan, one man married a virtual character, read more by clicking the link below:
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200417/p2a/00m/0na/027000c

Trailer for the movie Her below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6p6MfLBxc

Trailer for the movie Ex Machina below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYjDApK6_oE

In this episode we speak with 3 small business owners about the affects the pandemic has had on their businesses and how they've managed to navigate the crisis to keep on going. 

Small Business Owner websites from our show in order of appearance:

• bcakeny.com
• sparkandsage.com
• wine.bed-vyne.com

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Black voters have traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party.  Recently, the Republican Party, led by Trump, have tried to court Black voters.  It appears to be working, particularly amongst Black men. Will the trend continue, what are the reasons and do the Democrats deserve our unrelenting loyalty? 

Link to Biden's Plan:
https://joebiden.com/joes-vision/#

Link to Platinum Plan:
https://cdn.donaldjtrump.com/public-files/press_assets/president-trump-platinum-plan-final-version.pdf

The Book the Mek refers to in this episode is called Caste.  Link below:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caste:_The_Origins_of_Our_Discontents

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Food Desert Part 2

In Food Desert Part 1, we defined what a food desert was and who it affects most.  In part 2 we look into the very intentional reasons why food deserts exist and focus on what has been historically available in underserved neighborhoods and the long lasting affects in the community.

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In this second part of Back to School episode, we talked to two principals from New York City (one public school principal, the other a charter school principal) a teacher in New York City and a former teacher from Atlanta.

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Millions of students across the country had their lives upended by the sudden closure of  schools this spring due to Covid-19. This fall many students have returned or are returning back to school, and while many parents and children want to be back in the building, what do the teachers want?

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Food Desert
What is a food desert and who does it affect mosts?  In this episode we look into how and why food deserts exist.

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If you are planning a wedding check out sparkandsage.com

In part 1 we explored the origins of the history of policing, including the inherent racism that policing perpetuated from the beginning. In part 2 we take a deeper dive and explore one police department was forced to change their ways and the successes and roadblocks they came up against.

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We’re taking a break for Labor Day, but we’ll be back with Part 2 of The History of Policing, Sept 16.  Talk to you then! 

The History of Policing Part 1
Our modern system of policing wasn't always what it is today.  Until 1838, there was no formal, publicly funded police department in the U.S.   What changed?