In this follow up episode, I am joined by three friends to discuss the role of government in solving some of the biggest problems society faces today (reforming democracy, ending the pandemic, and addressing climate change, to name a few). Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you wish to share your thoughts on a future episode. 

In this episode, I talk about why I believe the Democratic party's biggest problem is their inability to effectively refute some of the biggest lies that lay the foundation of support for the Republican party. Join me as I try and bust the following myths: Republicans are better for the economy; Democrats are weak on crime; Democrats are anti-military; all politicians are equally corrupt; Democrats have become radical left; and Republicans represent working Americans. I'm sure there opposing arguments out there that I have not yet found, so feel free to reach out with your own evidence and thoughts if you are not convinced by mine! 

Fox News is arguably the most dangerous organization ever. Sounds like an extreme assertion, I know. But let's just take a look at what are considered the four most serious existential threats to human survival and how America's most popular news network refuses to cover these particular issues with the focus, attention and accuracy they deserve. As always, I encourage those listening who may disagree to prove me wrong, please by contacting me at the email provided at the end of the episode.

In this episode, I talk about what the "Defund the Police" movement actually supports, and how the two political parties have responded to protests over racial inequality and police brutality. Check below for the timestamps on different parts of my rant, in case you want to skip ahead:

2:37 - Defund the Police and Black Lives Matter 

6:25 - Public support for protests AND police 

8:37 - The facts behind divesting from police

12:37 - How cities have responded to activist demands

17:45 - The response from Democrats & Joe Biden

20:50 - The response from Republicans & Trump

26:09 - Fox News is partially to blame 

28:03 - Reform is a must, regardless of who wins 

33:10 - My China police story 

In this second follow-up episode, I chat with a former colleague about a variety of topics related to race relations in the US and the upcoming election. Below are the topics we covered in our discussion:

5 mins - Life as a liberal in conservative America

13 mins - The many different displays of racism

30 mins - Joe Biden and Kamala Harris 

40 mins - Growing up in a military family

50 mins - The Trump cult and news literacy 

57 mins - Expressing your true political beliefs 

1 hr 3 mins - Discrimination and sports 

Thanks again to Christian for joining me, and to Kyral x Banko for the intro track! #ProveMeWrongPlease

In my first follow-up episode, I chat with two listeners who identify as Libertarians about a variety of topics, including: cancel culture, coronavirus stimulus funding, election integrity, Joe Biden's candidacy, the Second Amendment, reforming the two party system, rising debt/the military, and the threat of China. 

Trump's recent attack on the USPS ahead of the November election is part of a much larger strategy on the right to play by a different set of rules. Whether it be through Gerrymandering, Voter ID, or other various means of voter suppression, the evidence is clear that the modern Republican party does not value the basic principles of Democracy. Tell me why I'm wrong (please). 

Seems like a no-brainer, right? Unfortunately not. For those who disagree with my assertion that Donald Trump is indeed racist, I encourage you to first examine the evidence of both his rhetoric and actions as a citizen and a president before dismissing his well-documented bigotry as just a minor problem not worth discussing. 

I'm just trying to vent while hopefully adding some value to the political discourse. I hope you'll join me!

Let's face it, the last week as been rough. And that's saying a lot for 2020. Here's how I'm reflecting on the events we've seen unfold.