Vantage Point

This episode we try to unpack the string of cases that have rocked the news across the nation.  We discuss the shootings of Dante Wright, Adam Toledo, and Ma’Khia Bryant as well as the recent lawsuit brought by 2LT Caron Nazario.  

Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright

https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/us/daunte-wright-minnesota-shooting-wednesday/index.html

Minnesota man accused of dragging, assaulting police officer in mask dispute

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-accused-dragging-assaulting-police-officer-mask-dispute-n1264296

What happened when 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed by Chicago police

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/04/23/13-year-old-shot-chicago-visual-investigation-bodycam-video-shows-what-happened-when-adam-toledo-kil/7259204002/

Fact check: Ma'Khia Bryant did not approach police officers at the scene before shooting

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/04/23/fact-check-makhia-bryant-did-not-approach-officer-before-shooting/7356176002/

This episode we unpack the recent Georgia voting law and talk and the pros and cons of Marijuana Legalization.  We also talk about the cultural differences in getting haircuts.  We had some fun with this one hope you enjoy.

Georgia voting law explained: Here's what to know about the state's new election rules

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/10/georgia-new-voting-law-explained/7133587002/

Report: Aide says Nixon’s war on drugs targeted blacks, hippies

https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/john-ehrlichman-richard-nixon-drug-war-blacks-hippie/index.html

In this episode we talked about the high school sports announcer who dropped the N bomb during a high school game.  We try to unpack the complicated subject of transgenders participating in gender segregated sports.  Then we close the podcast with some data talk.

Hot mic catches high school basketball announcer's racist slurs

https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/03/13/oklahoma-high-school-basketball-announcer-racist-orig-kj.cnn

This episode we talk about Labron James' comments (or lack there of) about the COVID-19 Vaccine.  Jay asks Louis about his what black history month means to a white male.  Is it impactful, is it celebrated, etc.?  

LeBron James says he plans to keep decision on getting COVID-19 vaccine "private"

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lebron-james-covid19-vaccine-decision/

Origins of Black History Month

https://asalh.org/about-us/origins-of-black-history-month/

This episode we were joined by out guest Josh as we unpacked the arrest of a black teen in Plano, TX, Ted Cruz's brief vacation to Cancun, and Texas loosening COVID-19 restrictions.  Josh brought a new vantage point to the pod and we ultimately had a great discussion.  Of course we all didn't agree on everything but it fun.  Hope you all enjoy.

This Episode we discuss the Capitol Insurrection and the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt.  We look at the events that lead to the riot, law enforcement response and discuss the difference between this response/preparation and the response/preparation to the Summer 2020 BLM protests and riots.  We also look at the fatal shooting of one of the insurrectionists Ashli Babbitt and discuss if it was a "good shoot" or not.

Video shows fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt in the Capitol

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2021/01/08/ashli-babbitt-shooting-video-capitol/

New video shows how close rioters got to Congress members

https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/02/10/new-capitol-riot-video-impeachment-trial-vf-jm-orig.cnn

We are back and Louis is sporting his Movember Mustache!  This episode is a bit more laid back.  We hash out our post election thoughts and  discuss the news about the COVID-19 Vaccines as well as people's hesitation to get it.  We both are BIG fans of the show Supernatural so we wrap the episode up with some huge spoilers about the series finally.  Hope you enjoy, and thanks for sticking with us.

This episode  Jay and Louis break down the Breonna Taylor case and discuss the sole indictment of Officer Brett Hankison who was charged with wanton endangerment.  This was a good one!

Officer Indicted In Breonna Taylor Case Pleads Not Guilty

https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/09/28/917979301/officer-indicted-in-breonna-taylor-case-pleads-not-guilty

Facts of the Breonna Taylor Case 

https://www.nytimes.com/article/breonna-taylor-police.html?name=styln-george-floyd®ion=TOP_BANNER&block=storyline_menu_recirc&action=click&pgtype=Article&impression_id=9a991850-32c6-11eb-b406-6308e4368cf1&variant=1_Show