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The World As I Like It To Be is an audio web series (aka podcast) hosted by Eric Darnley Small. For over two years, a variety of guests have come on to talk about police and politics, health and relig... more
FAQs about The World As I Like It To Be Podcast:How many episodes does The World As I Like It To Be Podcast have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.
October 25, 2021E208: Breaking News! Tragedy on the set of Rust! Redistricting! West Virgina workers go to court.On today's show, breaking news this morning. Rains and flooding in California have people begging for rain, then begging for it to stop. A judge rules right wing organization Project Veritas Is ‘Political Spying’ using founder James O'Keefe's own words against him. The SCOTUS refuses to stay an anti-abortion law in Texas, but will hear arguments Nov 2. Brian Laundrie's remains were sent to an anthropologist as autopsy results come back inconclusive. Then, we discuss the tragedy on the set of Rust and the dumb Trump child trying to profit off of it. New maps are released as redistricting continues nationwide and unions go to court in West Virginia as the right wing state tries to make it more difficult for unions to collect dues. Where are the democrats?...more1h 18minPlay
October 18, 2021EP207:Striketober hits the US! Theranos: scam or not? Preparing for Ahmaud Arbery trial.On today's LIVE episode, we discussed worker strikes across the US and the economic impact. Is this good for workers, good for the economy or not?Then we cover former fed chair Alan Greenspan and statements attributed to him on job insecurity and inflation. Was Greenspan right? What happens to labor when they exercise power and why host Eric Darnley Small (@ericdsmall) believes labor is the key to winning in 2022 and 2024. Then, Theranos trial continues tomorrow. We do a deep dive and analysis on the case. Was Elizabeth Holmes a scam artist or was she "faking it till she made it"? Finally, the Ahmed Arbury trial begins. What happened in Georgia and what is the case against the three men involved?...more1h 41minPlay
October 11, 2021EP206: Trump rally sparks fears in intelligence officers and the Squid Game.On today’s episode we discuss the looming, continuing threat of Donald Trump and the republican party. Over the weekend Fiona Hill went on Face The Nation and repeated calls that January 6th was akin to the “great dress rehearsal” and that the country was in “the danger zone”. When will democrats stop trying to appease these people? Finally, host @ericdsmall discusses new favorite show, the Squid Game. What’s it all about and why is it a huge hit on Netflix?...more54minPlay
October 06, 2021EP205: Who are the moors? Alito on the defense! Sickle cell gives police cover when blacks end up dead while in custody!On today’s LIVE episode we discussed the rise of the moors.The black sovereign citizen group has made headlines lately for stealing houses and shutting down I95.What do we know about them and are they really dangerous? Justice Samuel Alito, like Barrett and Thomas before him are trying to convince the public there's nothing unusual going on in the court and they are not partisan hacks. The legitimacy of the court is in question.And fellow associate justice Sonia Sotomayor is warning us bad stuff is coming.Then, medical examiners have been using sickle cell as a contributing cause of death when blacks die while in custody.Is this the institutional racism we have been talking about? Finally, the trial of Elizabeth Holmes continues with damaging text messages and Britney Spears thanks her fans....more1h 26minPlay
September 29, 2021EP204: The fight to build back better.Redistricting heats up nationwide.Should R Kelly get a refund from his defense?A jammed packed, almost two hour show today. If you streamed it LIVE on our YouTube channel you know we were pulled (for some reason) toward the end of the show. My team is trying to figure out why we were given a YouTube strike.In the future if this happens please go to stream.vtip.net to continue watching.And what a show!Opinion and analysis on the battle between democrats in the House.Host @ericdsmall goes over samples of what good messaging looks like.Then, redistricting in GA, TX and all over has lawsuits flying.And finally, the guilty verdict in the R Kelly case.Kelly faces more legal action elsewhere. What does it mean for victims and fans?...more1h 48minPlay
September 22, 2021EP203: The prosecution rests in R Kelly trial. Defense can’t find witnesses. Is Kelly broke?On today’s show the defense begins its case in the R Kelly trial, but struggles to find witnesses.The company apparently cannot afford to fly a witness to New York.In California, a witness in the trial against Elizabeth Holmes testifies the defendant knew their “Edison” machine was a scam just as it was being rolled out to Walmart “wellness centers”....more1h 2minPlay
September 20, 2021EP202: Thomas talks SCOTUS &10 yrs ago GOP got into power statewide through gerrymadering. We learn how.Today host @ericdsmall discusses statements made by Thomas, Breyer and ACB in recent weeks. The associate justices appear to be concerned about the perception of the court just as the conservative justices have their biggest margins in a generation.Why has Thomas seemingly changed his tune on the power of the court and judges between now, 2019 and 1991?Then, states are deadlocked as new maps are being drawn nationwide that Republicans hope will give them an advantage and democrats hope will keep them in power.We do a deep dive into the census, redistricting, gerrymandering and the man who gave the GOP super majorities nationwide....more1h 40minPlay
September 15, 2021EP201: No wins in CA’s recall. ACB a hack? R Kelly trapped and raped a woman and Theranos CEO goes to trial.Today’s show host Eric Darnley Small discusses the failed attempt to recall California governor Gavin Newsom.Plus, why is associate judge Amy Coney Barrett so concerned that the court is looking too partisan when in fact it is? Then, another week in the R Kelly trial and children have to be escorted from the room as a woman testifies to being trapped, drugged and raped by the singer.Meanwhile, in CA Elizabeth Holmes goes on trial for fraud. The outcome of the case could send shock waves through silicon valley. We will tell you why....more1h 16minPlay
September 08, 2021EP200:Our 200th show & it's live! Slaughter in Florida! The Big Lie II! And is Drake the real victim in R Kelly trial?On today's special LIVE Wednesday episode we follow up with our conversation yesterday about the big lie and voter fraud. Plus a follow up from our first live video and breaking yesterday: Jamie Spears calls for an end to the conservatorship. Finally, the R Kelly trial gets even weirder as a male victim claims Kelly had sex with him as a teenager. Twice in the court room the R&B singer can be seen drenched in flop sweat (or not) as he listened to humiliating testimony. The real victim here? Drake!...more1h 6minPlay
September 07, 2021EP199: Infrastrcture! The big lie is destroying democracy! Vote NO on recall! Contributor: DeniseFromCalifOn today’s special Tuesday show:Biden, democrats and infrastructure.Can the president get his build back better plan through the senate with moderate democrats standing in the way?Then, the big lie and what it means for democracy going forward.Finally, the California recall is next week.What does @denisefromcalif think?You may be surprised....more1h 20minPlay
FAQs about The World As I Like It To Be Podcast:How many episodes does The World As I Like It To Be Podcast have?The podcast currently has 218 episodes available.