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The first in a multi part series on slavery and race in American history. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

what makes a person free? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I discuss why Juneteenth matters, what the heck is going on with the GOP and why dems are failing, as well as why we should care about what superhero shows are doing. Plus a couple recommendations at the end! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's a 2 parter today folks. I was going to release this yesterday and then the news broke about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, so I wanted to add my thoughts on that whole dilemma. In the first part of the episode I break down the SCOTUS question as well as RBG's legacy. In the second half I discuss deaths of despair, mental health, and living with these challenges.  Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Why Biden is going to win. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I discuss the passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, and why it matters so much. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jacob Blake is shot for...no reason? and what that has in common with the tallest mountain in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app