What's Really Going On

The crew is back! In Food for Thought they discuss whether student loan reform should be Biden's top priority (1:00), what can be done to increase Black Americans willingness to take the COVID vaccine (7:55), the importance of the Georgia Senate races (15:15).

They center the Big Fact on what they expect from the Biden Administration as they announce senior staff and cabinet picks and examine if they will follow-up on their progressive campaign promises (22:07).

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The crew is joined by Politico reporter Maya King to discuss the undecided 2020 election (1:00), Biden's underperformance with Black voters (8:45), how Biden and Democrat's appealed to Black voters on style over substance (15:28) and how the Biden campaign may have over-estimated their ability to persuade moderate Republicans and suburban voters (24:30).

Be sure to check out Maya's work in Politico by following her on Twitter @ MayaAKing.

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The crew is joined by Politicking Co-Founder Jordan Wilson to discuss why she created the app that engages political participation among millennials (1:30), the importance of state and local elections (6:48), the importance of voting in this election (12:55), the most important issues in the 2020 campaign (20:00) and more!

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The crew comes together for a special episode to recap the first Presidential debate! They discuss their biggest takeaways from the chaotic night, asses Biden's performance, and the lack of structure from the moderator (1:55).

They also discuss the possibility that Trump contests the election and the possible implication on the Electoral College (23:00).

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The crew is back! In Food for Thought, they discuss the disproportional economic impact COVID has had on Black-owned business and those patroned by Black and Brown people (0:58), the court rolling that formerly incarcerated persons in Florida cannot vote until they pay fees associated with their convictions (7:00).

They focus heavily on the city of Louisville paying the family of Breonna Taylor a record settlement and the potential changes the police department could implement (13:55).

In heads up, they breakdown the wildfires in California and breakdown their use in prison labor to fight fires, Apple's "Rap Life" partnering with Howard University and Barbados removing the queen as their head of state (22:10).

Back once again! The crew discuses the shocking passing as well as legacy of actor and Howard alum Chadwick Boseman (2:15), they breakdown Kamala Harris recent appearance on Verzuz and whether it is an effective campaign tactic (13:05). Finally, the discuss the recent NBA boycott over the killing of Jacob Blake and the players thought process behind continuing to play (21:10).

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The crew is back! They react to Senator Kamala Harris being selected the Vice Presidential nominee (1:00), does she increase Biden's chances of winning (6:05) and debate whether or past as an prosecutor matters (12:58).

They discuss virtual format of Democratic National Convention and highlight their favorite speakers (21:37). Finally, they breakdown Trump's attempt to undermine mail-in voting through the United States Postal Service and the needed for additional vote by mail.

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Henry, McKenzie and Noah are back and are joined by Jamieson of the Sunrise Movement - a youth-led organization dedicated to fighting climate change.

In Food for Thought, they discuss Biden's HBCU student loan plan and whether it can increase enthusiasm for his campaign. They also discuss the life of John Lewis and how it provides a blueprint on how to fight oppression today. Finally, they discuss the lawsuit against the National Rifle Association and the Attorney General leading suit (1:47).

In Big Fact, the discuss the national protests and what actions need to follow to create lasting change. Jamieson also breakdown the need for nuance in the fight for climate justice (27:18). Finally in Heads Up, they discuss Emmy nominations, Cori Bush's historic win in St. Louis and the importance of mail-in ballots (34:37).

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Henry, McKenzie and Noah are back!

In Food for Thought they discuss top basketball recruit Makur Maker's decision to commitment to Howard and it will impact HBCU athletics, the Trump administration's efforts to ignore CDC guidelines and send kids back to school as well as the Supreme Court's recent contraception decision (1:00).

For the Big Fact they discuss the 2020 election including what Biden can do to increase enthusiasm among young Black voters and debate if Kanye talking politics can impact the race (21:15).

In Heads up they focus all on entertainment including Matthew A. Cherry's 'Hair Love' coming to HBO, Zendaya's new film with John David Washington and Colin Kaepernick's partnership with Disney and Netflix (34:30).

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Henry and Noah are joined by McKenzie Marshall to discuss the killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta and the lagging political response to true "systemic change" (2:30).

They are later joined by Emir Bailey to discuss the need for intersectionality when it comes to valuing Black lives. This comes on the after the murder or Oluwatoyin Salau in Florida and is LGBTQ+ activists are demanding a focus inequalities as well as discrimination in the Black community and the country (20:30).

Finally they discuss the Supreme Court's decision to expand workplace protections to LGBTQ+ employees, increasing pressure on Joe Biden on policing reform and Trump's cancelled Juneteenth rally (41:30)

Be sure to follow Emir on social media @ EtotheMirtothe

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