Wake Up With Rooster

With a new administration coming in, there has been plenty of calls for unity and healing. Healing was a tall task at the end of 2020, but the beginning of 2021 and the Capitol Riots made the task that much harder. After false claims of voter fraud, Trump supporters stormed the Capitol with the intent of overturning the election. The event has left the nation shaken and battered, but fewer people are willing to reach out the opposition in hopes of healing. Get insight on ways to heal from special guest meglitz_ and what that might mean for you and those around you. Due to the passion expressed for this topic, listener discretion is advised. We drop some f_bombs.

With so much fear surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic it can be easy to become irrational and apathetic toward others. This episode discusses some of the impacts of the shutdowns and what families can do for themselves. Decision-making and critical thinking are a  rarity, but utilizing them can help families get through this tough period. Learn to empathetic and recognize the perspective of others. We can be compassionate, smart, and reasonable all at the same time.

President Trump has received an enormous amount of attention since his bid for president. There has been much praise and even more criticism. While this episode is extremely critical of the Trump administration, there are different viewpoints and perspectives to consider. This criticism is different. His opponents are not innocent either and have fostered an environment for Trump to thrive. It's election day and we can have four more years of chaos or we can eat some plain vanilla yogurt. I explain why you should choose the vanilla yogurt instead of the turd sandwich.

If you are willing to  fight through a few minutes of rough audio, you can get a better understanding of what it feels like to be a student or an employee at a university during a pandemic. What are colleges doing and is it enough for their students? We all have expectations for college, but some colleges, including Cal State San Bernardino might be falling short in their response.

It is common practice to leave out a large portion of content recorded during an episode to maintain a better runtime and take out unnecessary information. Listen to the Bonus Episode to get a fuller and deeper look at how money worship has affected our society and language. We can take internal steps to gain a better view of economics and better economics practices. Wake Up With Rooster is always meant to provide a new perspective on old ideas.

This episodes covers some misconceptions about capitalism and the actions of the super rich. See why companies, millionaires and billionaires need to pay their fair share. Get justification for why we should have higher taxes and universal basic income. Don't buy into the myths about the poor and the disadvantaged. Understand some of the troubles created by money worship and how we can combat those ills.

In a deeply polarized world, it can feel necessary to shift weight toward the end of the political spectrum to balance out opposing extremist. Be careful of this approach as it might turn you into everything you claim to hate.

Commentary on the state of the BLM movement and ways to maximize its impact. A quick look at reform policies for policing and criminal justice. Provide perspective on the branding the movement.