Carl Tart and Ahsohn Williams (Carl Calls His Cousin) join Andrew to discuss the end of the COVID-19 lockdown, republicans boycotting Coke and the MLB, and answer some listener questions. 
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This week, Andrew talks to freelance reporter Cerise Castle about her series on the history of deputy gangs in the LA County Sheriff's Department. You can read the ongoing investigative piece here. They also discuss the forced removal of the unhoused community in Echo Park last week by the LAPD.

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Andrew, Tawny, and guest Jason Concepcion discuss the murder of 6 Asian women in Atlanta, white supremacy in America, and the public and media's response. 

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Tawny, Andrew, and Producer Kevin talk more about Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle and a racist high school basketball announcer who blamed his diabetes. They also listen to voicemails about historical justice and being tired of white guys on dating apps. 

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Tawny and Andrew discuss their Saturday night recording, the Royal family hating Meghan Markle, and a classic Andrew Audible™. Later, they listen to voicemails about needing God to fight racism and wearing a woke hat. 

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Tawny and Andrew welcome producer Kevin Bartelt to the crew! Andrew shares his experience forming a public response about the violence against Asian Americans and why he struggled with it. They also discuss the new swastika symbol being on blatant display at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last weekend.

Later, Tawny and Andrew listen to listener voicemails about sensitivity training and white people encouraging their partner to explore their identity. 

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Tawny and Andrew catch up with friends of the show Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman (Couples Therapy). They talk about Ted Cruz and the leaked group text from his wife about going to Cancun during the deadly Texas winter storms.

Later, they listen to voicemails about preferences on dating apps and confronting your racist boss. 

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Andrew and Tawny discuss their favorite pies and cakes before getting into the news. They talk about the ongoing crimes against Asian Americans across the country, if celebrities are taking the right approach of trying to help, and the complexities of raising the bar for others vs. gatekeeping. 

Later, Tawny and Andrew discuss 3 Black teens being kicked off a plane in Arizona and listen to voicemails about Chinese New Year and disliking the inauguration poem.

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Andrew, Tawny and Sydnee Washington (Hobby Hunter, The Unofficial Expert) discuss the recent attacks on Asian Americans in the Bay Area. They also talk about the racism and sexism behind I May Destroy You not being nominated for the Golden Globes. Later, a listener leaves a voicemail about a very specific YouTube preference and a white-presenting biracial caller asks for advice about being called tan.

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Andrew and Tawny discuss L.A. reopening restaurants during the lockdown, how race and class affect people's involvement in the stock market, and white anti-vaxxers co-opting language to help their horrible cause. Later, they answer a belated listener question about the Twisted Tea Incident of Christmas 2020 and give some irresponsible relationship advice!

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