4 chapters across the catalog
Reverend Anthony Thompson, whose wife was killed in the 2015 Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting, advocates for closing the "Charleston loophole" in gun background checks. Thompson expresses faith in Biden's leadership to bridge political divides. The hosts criticize the reliance on politicians as "deities" and note the lack of progress under previous administrations.
Rittenhouse Narrative, Racial Misconceptions and Media Retractions
The hosts discuss the widespread media narrative that Rittenhouse targeted Black protesters, noting that all three men shot were white. They highlight a rare retraction from Anna Kasparian of The Young Turks, who admitted she was wrong about the facts of the case after watching the trial.
Mo Facts discusses his support for the Dallas Cowboys and their recent NFL draft performance, while noting the Carolina Panthers are rebuilding after moving on from Cam Newton. A listener's joke about the name "Dylan" leads to a discussion of Diddy's reality show "Making the Band," where a contestant named Dylan famously claimed to be one of the top five rappers in the world.
The discussion debates whether Lizzo's success is due to her musical talent or her unique physical branding. While her hit "Good as Hell" serves as an anthem for self-love, some argue that a "size four" version of Lizzo might have been lost in the crowded Hollywood landscape. Others contend that her songwriting and vocal ability make her the "real deal," comparable to legendary artists like Bob Dylan.
