We use it to unlock our phones, substitute it for entering our passwords, and some of us even use it to unlock doors to our homes, it’s Facial Recognition Technology.  What if that same technology was used against us in ways we never imagined? 

What's In A Name? Our names, like it or not, can define who we are.  Something given to us before we ourselves even know the meaning.  We’ve all mispronounced names at some point in our lives, but do some names get mispronounced more than others?  When we see or hear unfamiliar looking or sounding names to we “other” them? Do we assume that certain names are associated with a certain race or ethnic background? In this episode Tam and Mek talk about their own experiences with their names and dive a little into name biases. 

In 2018, Fox News personality, Laura Ingrahm, told LeBron James to "shut up and dribble" in response to his criticims of the Trump administration.  He did the exact opposite, and used his large platform to speak out about social and racial injustice.  Other celebrities also use their platform to speak out about what they're passionate about, right or wrong.  Should celebrities weigh in on politics?

"It’s heritage not hate” is a common refrain from those who support it.  Is the Confederate flag about preserving southern pride and history or does it symbolize something a lot more sinister.  As public officials, sports executives and military leaders move to take down Confederate statues and ban the the Confederate flag, is it time to put the symbols and statues of the Confederacy in a museum once and for all? Join us as we reflect on the controversial flag. 

Joe Biden has enjoyed a solid lead over President Trump in nearly all the national polls in the last month. In a few days he's set to announce his VP pick.  There have been calls for him to pick a Black woman as his running mate at a time when, given Biden's age, who he picks for VP can potentially succeed him as President, should he win in November.  Who's It Gonna Be?

The killing of George Floyd, a Black man, by a white police officer spurred nationwide and global protests addressing anti-Black racism and police brutality in America and beyond. Weeks later, the protests are still alive and well. What now?

Millions of people heed the medical advice of Anthony William, better known as the Medical Medium.  Though not professionally trained in medicine, he’s written half a dozen books that claim to cure ailments with natural solutions.  Best known for has celery cleanse worldwide, we explore the pull of the Medical Medium - Charlatan or Good Samaritan?

Who is Tara Reade? Sexual Assault Survivor? Brilliant lawyer, animal lover? Maybe. Maybe not.

Meet the Hosts - Mek and Tam