Spill The Tea

Spill The Tea

By Brigitta Rose and Lara MoebsSociety & CultureDocumentary
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  • Episode 11: Origins of the US Declaration of Independence Part 2

    In this episode, Brigitta and Lara give a modern translation of the United States Declaration of Independence and talk about how the philosophers John Locke and David Hume, alond with the Virginia Declaration of Rights, influenced the writers of the Declaration.

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

     

    References

     

    Virginia Declaration of Rights - National Archives

    https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/virginia-declaration-of-rights

     

    Declaration of Independence - National Archives

    https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

     

    John Locke - provides a good jumping off point for further research (see the References section)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke

     

    David Hume - provides a good jumping off point for further research (see the References section)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hume

     

    Writers of the Declaration of Independence - another jumping off point due to multiple references

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence



    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 10: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 3

    In part 2 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

     

    Harris-Walz official campaign website:

    https://kamalaharris.com/issues/

     

    Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues:

    https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act.

     

    Politico’s take on their policies:

    https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/

     

    Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: 

    https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy

     

    Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: 

    https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard

     

    BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview:

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo

     

    Focusing on Black voters: 

    https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/

     

    Foreign Policy look from a UK agency:

    https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/

     

    Harris Campaign positions:

    https://www.vox.com/politics/367990/kamala-harris-policy-positions-issues-guide

     

    https://www.glamour.com/story/a-guide-to-kamala-harris-policy-positions

     

    Then the bad side to the whole mess:

    https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/theres-finally-a-list-of-kamalas-policy-positions-made-by-trump/

    1 hr 20 min
  • Episode 9: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 2

    In part 2 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

     

    Harris-Walz official campaign website:

    https://kamalaharris.com/issues/

     

    Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues:

    https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act.

     

    Politico’s take on their policies:

    https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/

     

    Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: 

    https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy

     

    Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: 

    https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard

     

    BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview:

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo

     

    Focusing on Black voters: 

    https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/

     

    Foreign Policy look from a UK agency:

    https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/

     

    Harris Campaign positions:

    https://www.vox.com/politics/367990/kamala-harris-policy-positions-issues-guide

     

    https://www.glamour.com/story/a-guide-to-kamala-harris-policy-positions

     

    Then the bad side to the whole mess:

    https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/theres-finally-a-list-of-kamalas-policy-positions-made-by-trump/

    52 min
  • Episode 8: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 1

    In part 1 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

     

    Harris-Walz official campaign website:

    https://kamalaharris.com/issues/

     

    Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues:

    https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act.

     

    Politico’s take on their policies:

    https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/

     

    Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: 

    https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy

     

    Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: 

    https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard

     

    BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview:

    https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo

     

    Focusing on Black voters: 

    https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/

     

    Foreign Policy look from a UK agency:

    https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/

     

    Harris Campaign positions:

    https://www.vox.com/politics/367990/kamala-harris-policy-positions-issues-guide

     

    https://www.glamour.com/story/a-guide-to-kamala-harris-policy-positions

     

    Then the bad side to the whole mess:

    https://freebeacon.com/latest-news/theres-finally-a-list-of-kamalas-policy-positions-made-by-trump/

    1 hr 21 min
  • Episode 7: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 3

    In Part 3 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the final five chapters of the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

    What is Agenda 47?

    Statements regarding Agenda 47

    2024 Republican Party Platform

    https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump

     

    Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html

    And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions

     Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436

     

    Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties.

     

    How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode 6: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 2

    In Part 2 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the first five chapters of the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

    What is Agenda 47?

    Statements regarding Agenda 47

    2024 Republican Party Platform

    https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump

     

    Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html

    And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions

     Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436

     

    Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties.

     

    How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 5: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 1

    In Part 1 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the preamble for the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website.

    Show Notes:

    What is Agenda 47?

    Statements regarding Agenda 47

    2024 Republican Party Platform

    https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump

     

    Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html

    And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions

     Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436

     

    Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties.

     

    How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 4: Anime and Disney

    In this episode, Lara shares with Brigitta what she learned about Anime and its connection to Disney. They also discuss US, UK, and Japanese copyright.

     

    Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

    Researched by Lara Moebs

    Background music - Jazzy-banger

    Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

    Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

    Full resources also available on our website. 

    Resources from Disney and Anime
    1. History of Anime Industry
      1. From the English Wikipedia – which is one of the better resources for pop culture groupings (like anime and comics)  in America and English speaking world : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_anime
      2. From the Japanese side: https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00043/
        1. Japan's first animated productions were war training films and propaganda for WWII
        2. Post WWII – wanted to know how to continue using the industry in peace time. Saw Disney being successful, so invited Disney over to assist with transition. Thus a new art form was born.
        3. Some specific American influences discussed in a paper by a Univerity of Michigan paper” https://public.websites.umich.edu/~wewantas/amoreena/ameranime.html
        4. Some numbers about the industry: https://www.statista.com/topics/7495/anime-industry-in-japan/
        5. A few of the well-known Anime studios:
          1. Namco  - now known as Bandai Namco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namco )
          2. Toei Animation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toei_Animation 
          3. Ghibli - best known for work with Disney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_Ghibli) under the auspices of Hayao Miyazaki

            4.  

            1. Anime and Product placement/toys – inherent blend of story, art, and product
              1. Kawii culture gave Hello Kitty – one of the earliest, most pervasive examples of this: https://zenpop.jp/en/blog/post/5231/the-history-of-hello-kitty
              2. Examples of Anime that wouldn't exist without product placement: https://www.cbr.com/anime-only-exist-product-placement/
              3. Note all of the Anime that are linked with toys (for both genders):
                1. Pokemon (collectible card game, manga, computer game, toys, stuffed animals, live-action movie, etc.)
                2. Yu Gi Oh (collectible card game, manga)
                3. Transformers (toys, movie franchise)
                4. Bakugan (toys)
                5. Other major Anime names (that lots of Americans know):
                  1. Naruto (anime covers main character as child, teen, and married adult/father)
                  2. One Piece (the never-ending anime, also has live-action spin off)
                  3. So popular (such a good marketing idea) that America has gotten on the bandwagon: https://fox59.com/news/national-world/wcdonalds-mcdonalds-creates-anime-inspired-fast-food-experience/

                    4.  

                    1. Categories of Anime – a couple of what seem to be the most popular
                      1. Major inspiration comes from more than toy industry (Hasbro has done an amazing job, but there are other inspiration sources out there, including manga (the drawn text books that are incredibly popular) one listing includes: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:Anime_series_based_on_manga&from=0 
                      2. Numerous but many for topic as well as age – Some of the conversation about the reasons for and behind the scenes of included at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon#Legacy_and_influences 
                      3. Monster Collector(s)
                        1. Pokemon (ironically, created to appeal to boys as a response to the Tamagotchi (digital pet) craze that was considered to be a “girl” toy)
                        2. Digimon
                        3. Monster Rancher
                        4. MonColle Knights (Monster Collector Knights)
                        5. YoKai  (collected via a “watch”)
                        6. Yu Gi Oh (collected via card game rather than miniaturizing independent living creatures)
                        7. GunDam (giant robot, frequently assembled by 5 separate robots combining)
                          1. Voltron
                          2. G- Force ( G-elements Formation)
                          3. Power Rangers (live action – not anime as such)
                          4. GurranLagan
                          5. Geneon
                          6. Transformers

                            7.  

                            1. Anime and Intellectual Property – All of the seeming duplication leads to questions about intellectual property rights and copyright infringement
                              1. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/animation-ip-explained-important-points#:~:text=Animation%20IP%20refers%20to%20the,can%20benefit%20from%20their%20creations. - this is American Animation and Intellectual Property Info
                              2. https://baianat-ip.com.sa/intellectual-property-rights-law-in-japan/#:~:text=In%20Japan%2C%20intellectual%20property%20(IP,the%20Unfair%20Competition%20Prevention%20Act. - Japanese position on intellectual property – comes down to need to prove and demand a cease duplication 
                              3. Specifially relating to Pokemon and Digimon for example: As similar as they seem to an American audience, apparently they are considered different enough that they are not violating each other: https://www.quora.com/Why-didnt-Nintendo-sue-Namco-because-Digimon-is-a-ripoff-of-Pokemon
                              4. Furthermore – discussion of why there are so many anime that fall into seeming duplicates of each other: https://www.quora.com/Why-are-there-so-many-different-versions-of-some-anime-using-the-same-characters-but-set-in-a-different-universe
                                5. 1 hr 9 min
                              5. Episode 3: Origins of the US Declaration of Independence Part 1

                                In this episode, Brigitta and Lara give a modern translation of the United States Declaration of Independence and talk about how Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury's "Leviathan" set the stage for the future philosophers who influenced the writers of the Declaration.

                                Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

                                Researched by Lara Moebs

                                Background music - Jazzy-banger

                                Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

                                Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

                                47 min
                              6. Episode 2: Policing in America Part 1

                                In this episode, Brigitta and Lara discuss the history of policing in America and how some of the training affects issues with racism and police presence in schools. (Note: This was recorded around Juneteenth; hence the references.)

                                Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose

                                Researched by Lara Moebs

                                Background music - Jazzy-banger

                                Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

                                Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee.

                                Reference links

                                History in Europe:

                                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythians

                                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranic

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/crime-law

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Augustus-Roman-emperor

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-United-Kingdom

                                https://www.britannica.com/event/Norman-Conquest

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/shire-British-government-unit

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/sheriff

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XIV-king-of-France

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Denis-Diderot

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Le-Rond-dAlembert

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/Encyclopedie

                                https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Johnson

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/regulation

                                https://www.britannica.com/topic/law

                                History in America:

                                https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States

                                https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/origins-modern-day-policing#:~:text=The origins of modern-day,runaway slaves to their owners

                                Training and police behavior:

                                https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/

                                https://www.in.gov/ilea/about-the-academy

                                https://www.in.gov/ilea/mandated-in-service-training/

                                https://www.cchrtaskforce.org/articles/police-violence

                                https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/08/warrior-cop-class-dave-grossman-killology.html

                                https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-128/law-enforcements-warrior-problem/

                                https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2020/09/22/police-use-force-cases-cite-training-defense-its-outdated/5861668002/

                                 

                                1 hr 9 min

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