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Protests continue across the country this week. Trump sends armed forces to disperse a peaceful crowd to get an awkward photo with a bible. Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis has come out to speak against Trump’s statements to send troops to quell protests. Is it too little too late? Michigan restaurants are opening up in a few days. Is it safe to dine in or will people err on the side of caution?

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This week we take a moment to mark the 100,000th COVID death. A very sad milestone in the country’s history. Protests are erupting all over the country after the murder of George Floyd. New polls came out regarding who would be Biden’s best pick. And finally, is it better to own a pool or know someone who owns a pool?

Today we are joined by Doobie who is a long time friend of Fred and Blotto’s. Michigan’s stay at home order gets extended but also certain parts are opening up for the holiday weekend. Will this cause an increase in COVID cases? Will people still abide by the order? Former mayor of Detroit, Kwame Kilpatrick, was released from prison early. Did he serve a long enough term? After a short break we talk about having to go back to work. Is it too soon and will this allow people to work from home in the future?

We are joined by Leon this week who is a long time friend of the show and a lawyer specializing in real estate law and probate. Trump accuses Obama of criminal charges… but he cannot name what they are. After a quick break we talk about wearing masks in public.Is it bringing us together against a common enemy or driving us apart? Our beers this week are from Bell’s and Griffin Claw.

Welcome back! This week the DoJ dropped their case against Michael Flyn… who already pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI. Can he still be sentenced? Has the quarantine made you afraid of stepping on the scale? During our second beer we talk about how the quarantine is impacting our belt size. Beers come from Saugatuck Brewing and New Holland Brewing.

Day 67495 of quarantine. Lefty joins us again this week while we discuss the allegations against Biden. Protesters continue to march in Lansing this week. Are they worth talking about and how much are they contributing to spreading COVID? We also discuss how we are socializing while remaining distant. What is your favorite method? Zoom, Discord, Skype, something else? Sadly, the beer choices did not sit well this week. Listen in for our thoughts on beers from North Peake and Perrin Brewing.

We are back with ANOTHER interview! This time Barbara McQuade, Former US Attorney and U of M Law Professor, to discuss the current stay at home orders in Michigan, the legal aspects of it, and the latest report on the Russian election interference. This week we sample Old Nation Electron Brown.

This week we are joined by special guest Michael Radtke. Michael is a City Councilman from Sterling Heights MI. We sit down with him to talk about how he got in to local politics, voting by mail, and his thoughts on the recent protests.

Michigan is in the news this week for some unfortunate reasons. A protest this week was held in Lansing this week to protest the Stay At Home order extension. Was this actually a protest against government restrictions or simply a Trump rally? Bernie and Warren now endorse Joe Biden for president. Who should Biden pick for his VP? As we continue with the quarantine more and more entertainers are trying to perform at home. Saturday Night Live and others are trying to still continue but others are being put on hiatus. Our beer this week is from Vivant Brewery in Grand Rapids.

Happy Easter, everyone! This week we are joined by guest Bigwave again. Big news of the week is Bernie Sanders suspending his campaign. Will he officially endorse Biden and what can Biden do to gain support from the Bernie Bros? We also talk about how we are going to celebrate Easter while under the Stay At Home order and how to best support local businesses. Beer this week is from Short's Brewery.