Episode 131: Pandering & Politics
For this week’s episode, Ty and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. After catching up on life, the host discuss “Oh Lawd” news (08:15), including Florida State University’s new remote work policy (08:39), a Spokane citizen’s arrest (10:50), deputizing citizens (14:25), a Black militia in Georgia (15:35), and the latest Shaun King controversy (18:08). The hosts then turn their attention to politics and discuss Trump’s campaign ad about defunding the police (21:05), his Mt. Rushmore speech (24:20), the 43 (Bush) Alumni for Biden (28:45), and the fracturing of U.S. politics (32:05). The hosts also have a conversation about COVID-19 updates, including Walmart’s response to the pandemic (35:30), international border closures (40:14), and the importance of remaining safe (42:40). Ty and Daphne close the episode by discussing pop culture and entertainment, including Kanye’s presidential announcement (46:12), Beyonce’s Black is King (48:33), the NFL’s latest response to racial injustice (51:33), Terry Crew’s recent comments (53:30), Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina (58:15), NYTs I can’t breathe study (1:02:57), and Kellyanne Conway’s family drama (1:04:35).
Resources:
Florida State University to 'No Longer Allow Employees' to Care for Kids While Working Remotely - https://people.com/parents/fsu-employees-cant-watch-kids-while-working-from-home-coronavirus/
Trump Ad On What Happens If Police Are Defunded - https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/07/02/trump_ad_on_what_happens_if_police_are_defunded_our_estimated_wait_time_is_currently_5_days.html
Suspected Shoplifter Detained at Gunpoint by Citizens - https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/washington/articles/2020-06-30/suspected-shoplifter-detained-at-gunpoint-by-citizens
Ex-George W. Bush officials launch new group supporting Joe Biden - https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/01/politics/george-w-bush-43-alumni-super-pac-joe-biden/index.html
Walmart tests self-checkout only location - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/walmart-self-checkout-only-location-no-cashiers
Walmart is transforming 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters - https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/02/business/walmart-drive-in-theaters/index.html
Mexico closes border in Arizona as coronavirus cases in both countries surge - https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/505806-mexico-closes-border-in-arizona-as-coronavirus-cases-in-both-country
Americans on private jet denied entry to Sardinia - https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/americans-denied-entry-sardinia-italy/index.html
Armed Black Militia Challenges White Nationalists at Georgia's Stone Mountain Park - https://www.newsweek.com/armed-black-demonstrators-challenge-white-supremacist-militia-georgias-stone-mountain-park-1515494
Three Words. 70 Cases. The Tragic History of ‘I Can’t Breathe.’ - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/06/28/us/i-cant-breathe-police-arrest.html
Kellyanne Conway and her anti-Trump daughter may be the future of reality TV - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/04/kellyanne-conway-daughter-anti-trump-tiktok-reality-tv