This week we recap the RNC Convention and other news, before turning our attention to a special report on the recent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. 

2020 has proven to be a year of confusing, and very troubling times. We lead off this week with news and coverage of the Republican Party and its Virtual Convention in recent days, along with other Election Updates, before shifting our focus over toward the recent violent protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Social unrest emerged in the days following graphic video appeared online, depicting a police shooting of Jacob Blake, a black man who is presently hospitalized, and believed to have been left paralyzed after the incident. Protests ensued, which resulted in a response that included militia groups in the region, who attended while armed with the stated purpose of defending property including car dealerships (one of which had been burned on the initial night that protests ensued).

However, chaos ensued when a 17-year-old named Kyle Rittenhouse was filmed apparently shooting protestors attempting to accost him; Rittenhouse has subsequently been charged with intentional homicide. We attempt to understand how the situation unfolded, examining media coverage which may have been misleading, as well as partisan political responses to these tragic events.

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SHOW NOTES

• CITIZEN CAIN: ‘Zombie’ Herman Cain Tweets That Coronavirus ‘Not As Deadly’ As Media Said
• ELECTION UPDATE: Biden to resume in-person campaigning
• Intelligence director to stop in-person briefings to Congress
• PROTEST NATION: Protesters confront Rand Paul outside White House after RNC
• "I don’t think we'd have survived": Rand Paul recounts confrontation with protesters after RNC
• JACOB BLAKE SHOOTING: Wisconsin DOJ Issues New Statement, Names 2 Other Officers
• Jacob Blake is handcuffed to his hospital bed, family says
• VIGILANTE: 17-year-old arrested after 2 killed during unrest in Kenosha
• Accused Kenosha teen shooter acted in self-defense, says lawyer
• Kyle Rittenhouse, Kenosha shooting: Suspect considered himself militia
• DISMISSAL: Chauvin, accused in George Floyd's death, wants murder charges dismissed

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This week we recap the main themes presented during the 2020 DNC virtual convention and its formal choice of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominees.  

This week, following the arrest of former White House strategist Steve Bannon, we look at the response from Republicans and the President as the RNC kicks off its convention week. We also look at the California wildfire situation, an update regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and other newsworthy topics before shifting our attention over toward analysis of last week's DNC convention 2020.

A number of things stood out to us, which included the apparent explanation they offered for nominee Biden's recurring gaffes, as well as why a strong appeal was made not only to black voters but also to anti-Trump Republicans. We assess the situation, and what the big takeaways were from this first-ever virtual convention, or as we affectionately call it, "Un-vention 2020."

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SHOW NOTES

* BANNONED: Steve Bannon arrested and charged with defrauding donors to a border wall campaign.

* IMPACT: Here's The Real Truth About That 'Election Day' Asteroid on Its Way to Earth

* ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Trump declares teachers are essential workers, part of its effort to encourage schools to resume in-person classes.

* FIRE & WATER: At least four people were killed in the rapidly spreading California Wildfires

* Victims of the Flint Water Crisis will be eligible for compensation from Michigan’s new $600 million fund.

* DNC CONVENTION:

This week we recap the main themes presented during the 2020 DNC virtual convention and its formal choice of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominees.  

This week, following the arrest of former White House strategist Steve Bannon, we look at the response from Republicans and the President as the RNC kicks off its convention week. We also look at the California wildfire situation, an update regarding the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, and other newsworthy topics before shifting our attention over toward analysis of last week's DNC convention 2020.

A number of things stood out to us, which included the apparent explanation they offered for nominee Biden's recurring gaffes, as well as why a strong appeal was made not only to black voters but also to anti-Trump Republicans. We assess the situation, and what the big takeaways were from this first-ever virtual convention, or as we affectionately call it, "Un-vention 2020." 

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• Feeding America
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• Homeless Shelter Directory

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SHOW NOTES

• BANNONED: Steve Bannon arrested and charged with defrauding donors to a border wall campaign.
• IMPACT: Here's The Real Truth About That 'Election Day' Asteroid on Its Way to Earth
• ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Trump declares teachers are essential workers, part of its effort to encourage schools to resume in-person classes.
• FIRE & WATER: At least four people were killed in the rapidly spreading California Wildfires
• Victims of the Flint Water Crisis will be eligible for compensation from Michigan’s new $600 million fund.
• DNC CONVENTION: Joe Biden accepts the Democratic nomination for president

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This week, we analyze the news leading up to Joe Biden's selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate for his bid for President in the 2020 Election. 

Strange times lead to strange minds, and if things have seemed odd lately, you aren't the only one thinking so. Among recent news we cover this week is the strange arrest of an InfoWars correspondent (and how it may be helping a film made by the company known for conspiracy theories to go viral). We also look at why you certainly won't be seeing one former Speaker of the House involved in this election cycle.

However, the big story in America this week deals with former Vice President Joe Biden's pick for his potential running mate. Not surprisingly, it was Kamala Harris, although certain media outlets that may have inadvertently leaked the information beforehand appear to be playing up the fact that it was a "leak-free" campaign. We analyze Biden's pick, the thought behind it, and what this will mean heading into November on this week's edition of Middle Theory.

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SHOW NOTES

* LIQUID FIRE: Don’t Catch Fire When Using Hand Sanitizer, a Defense Safety Office Warns

* SELF IMMOLATION: Boehner says he would 'rather set self on fire' than get involved in 2020

* THE WEAVER CONTROVERSY: InfoWars Correspondent Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Including Robbery and Obstructing Justice: Reports

* No, InfoWars’ Millie Weaver was not arrested for ‘exposing’ the ‘deep state’

* ICE COLD: ICE just signed a contract with Clearview AI, the controversial facial-recognition company that scrapes photos from social media

This week, we analyze the news leading up to Joe Biden's selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate for his bid for President in the 2020 Election. 

Strange times lead to strange minds, and if things have seemed odd lately, you aren't the only one thinking so. Among recent news we cover this week is the strange arrest of an InfoWars correspondent (and how it may be helping a film made by the company known for conspiracy theories to go viral). We also look at why you certainly won't be seeing one former Speaker of the House involved in this election cycle.

However, the big story in America this week deals with former Vice President Joe Biden's pick for his potential running mate. Not surprisingly, it was Kamala Harris, although certain media outlets that may have inadvertently leaked the information beforehand appear to be playing up the fact that it was a "leak-free" campaign. We analyze Biden's pick, the thought behind it, and what this will mean heading into November on this week's edition of Middle Theory.

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• No Kid Hungry Responds to Coronavirus
• Direct Relief: Coronavirus Pandemic
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• Doctors Without Borders: COVID 19
• Feeding America
• Meals on Wheels
• Homeless Shelter Directory

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• RUNE 
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SHOW NOTES

LIQUID FIRE: Don’t Catch Fire When Using Hand Sanitizer, a Defense Safety Office Warns

SELF IMMOLATION: Boehner says he would 'rather set self on fire' than get involved in 2020

THE WEAVER CONTROVERSY: InfoWars Correspondent Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Including Robbery and Obstructing Justice: Reports

No, InfoWars’ Millie Weaver was not arrested for ‘exposing’ the ‘deep state’

ICE COLD: ICE just signed a contract with Clearview AI, the controversial facial-recognition company that scrapes photos from social media

VP FOR VP How Kamala Harris outflanked her skeptics to become Biden’s VP pick

POLL: Kamala could help Biden with women, young voters -- and Republicans?

Radical or moderate? Trump paints Democratic ticket as both

Opinion: Biden lays a trap for Trump by picking Harris

PARDON ME: Trump says he is considering pardon for leaker Edward Snowden

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A recent devastating explosion in Lebanon's port city capital of Beirut has raised questions over the country's leadership, and the role that the international community will play in providing aid moving forward.

As President Trump was recently interrupted by gunfire outside the White House during a live Coronavirus press conference, CNN's fact-checkers were as hard at work as ever. Meanwhile, presidential hopeful Joe Biden has deployed his VP team in advance of the long-awaited announcement of who his running mate will be.

However, elsewhere in the world a devastating explosion in Lebanon's port city capital of Beirut has put the focus on the country's political leadership, with the present government stepping down in a dramatic, but expected shift of power. As the people of Lebanon consider the path forward, we weigh in on what the role that the international community will be in providing aid and rebuilding.

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SHOW NOTES

* EVACUATION: Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near WH

* Fact check: Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus

* ELECTION UPDATE: Biden campaign puts VP team in place ahead of announcement

* Warren Raises Most Cash For Biden

* Black male leaders say Biden will lose election if he doesn't choose Black woman as VP

* CLUES: Susan Rice conspicuously left off DNC speakers list ahead of Biden's veep announcement

A recent devastating explosion in Lebanon's port city capital of Beirut has raised questions over the country's leadership, and the role that the international community will play in providing aid moving forward.

As President Trump was recently interrupted by gunfire outside the White House during a live Coronavirus press conference, CNN's fact-checkers were as hard at work as ever. Meanwhile, presidential hopeful Joe Biden has deployed his VP team in advance of the long-awaited announcement of who his running mate will be.

However, elsewhere in the world a devastating explosion in Lebanon's port city capital of Beirut has put the focus on the country's political leadership, with the present government stepping down in a dramatic, but expected shift of power. As the people of Lebanon consider the path forward, we weigh in on what the role that the international community will be in providing aid and rebuilding. 

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SHOW NOTES

• EVACUATION: Trump abruptly escorted from briefing after shooting near WH
• Fact check: Trump continues to spin false narrative around mail-in voting and coronavirus
• ELECTION UPDATE: Biden campaign puts VP team in place ahead of announcement
• Warren Raises Most Cash For Biden
• Black male leaders say Biden will lose election if he doesn't choose Black woman as VP
• CLUES: Susan Rice conspicuously left off DNC speakers list ahead of Biden's veep announcement
• RESIGNATION: Seattle police chief announces her retirement after city council votes to cut the police budget by nearly $4 million
• BEIRUT: Lebanon's Prime Minister Resigns Days After Beirut Explosion
• Beirut Explosion Looks Like An Accident — And A Sign Of The Country's Collapse
• Were suspicious tunnels discovered near Beirut port after explosion?
• Beirut blast raises urgent questions about America's leadership in the world
• Lebanon's political corruption can be rooted out – if its international donors insist
• Hezbollah and the people will have to negotiate a new Lebanon
• FIRST VAX: Russia Claims 1st Covid Vaccine "Sputnik V"; Putin's Daughter Inoculated
• CONSPIRACY: Claim that Dr Lieber “made and sold” coronavirus to China continues to float online

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As President Trump floats the idea of delaying the 2020 election, questions over the use of private data by the DHS and security concerns surrounding the TikTok app take center stage. 

The passing of former presidential hopeful Herman Cain marks one of the most high-profile casualties of the coronavirus, and following the sad announcement of his passing, many were pointing out his recent attendance at a Trump rally. Elsewhere, alarm bells are ringing after it was revealed that the DHS might have accessed user data from encrypted apps being used by Portland protesters, and many are concerned by the President's recent suggestion via Twitter that we postpone the 2020 election. We delve into the fray and examine all of this and more on this week's edition of Middle Theory.

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SHOW NOTES

* CITIZEN CAIN: Herman Cain dies, age 74, hospitalized two weeks after MAGA rally in Tulsa

* POLITILEAK: Politico accidentally reports Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate

* DATA DILEMMA: DHS had access to messages from Portland protesters, document shows

* Data isn't just being collected from your phone. It's being used to score you.

* CHARITIES: Nearly 30 Million in USA Didn't Have Enough to Eat Last Week

* DELAYED REACTION: Trump raises idea of delaying election

* PRIVATE PARTS: Renomination of Trump to be held ...

As President Trump floats the idea of delaying the 2020 election, questions over the use of private data by the DHS and security concerns surrounding the TikTok app take center stage. 

The passing of former presidential hopeful Herman Cain marks one of the most high-profile casualties of the coronavirus, and following the sad announcement of his passing, many were pointing out his recent attendance at a Trump rally. Elsewhere, alarm bells are ringing after it was revealed that the DHS might have accessed user data from encrypted apps being used by Portland protesters, and many are concerned by the President's recent suggestion via Twitter that we postpone the 2020 election. We delve into the fray and examine all of this and more on this week's edition of Middle Theory. 

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SHOW NOTES

• CITIZEN CAIN: Herman Cain dies, age 74, hospitalized two weeks after MAGA rally in Tulsa
• POLITILEAK: Politico accidentally reports Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate
• DATA DILEMMA: DHS had access to messages from Portland protesters, document shows
• Data isn't just being collected from your phone. It's being used to score you.
• CHARITIES: Nearly 30 Million in USA Didn't Have Enough to Eat Last Week
• DELAYED REACTION: Trump raises idea of delaying election
• PRIVATE PARTS: Renomination of Trump to be held in private
• PLAYING FOR KEEPS: James Clyburn: Trump doesn’t plan to ‘give up the office’
• TIK TOK: Graham defends Trump on TikTok, backs Microsoft purchase

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This week, as violent protests continue around the United States, we look at the controversial deployment of federal authorities to locations like Portland, Oregon, and the justification for this given by the DHS. 

As we lead off this week, we get an election update on Joe Biden's search for a vice president, with some pundits thinking he may have narrowed down his choice. However, we're wondering what has changed about this leading prospect's appearance and demeanor in recent days, and could this be an indication of her likelihood for being Biden's choice?

We also examine the controversies surrounding the deployment of federal authorities to locations like Portland, Oregon, where the DHS has said that it is the federal government's responsibility to protect federal property in these locations. Finally, as the debate over the use of masks ensues, some police departments around the country are refusing to enforce mandates for wearing facemasks in public. We examine all this and more on this week's edition of Middle Theory.

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SHOW NOTES

* INFECTION NSA: Trump national security adviser O'Brien tests positive for coronavirus

* ELECTION UPDATE: Running-mate rundown: Tracking Joe Biden's VP pick

* SEE YOU IN 2021: Google to keep employees home until summer 2021

* PROTEST NATION: US protests: More riots and lawlessness in cities across nation

* DHS Under Boss: We’re Taking This National

* DHS Official On R...