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The Olympics is one of the oldest traditions known to the world. The ancient Olympic tradition began in Ancient Greece where the strongest men from each region of the ancient Greek empire gathered to compete in the greek olympia for glory, honor, prestige, and fame. Modern-day Olympics started in the early 20th century, and since its inception have been an incredibly politicized event. This week the boys talk about the olympics and the extent to which it has become a globally adopted political tool in different governments belt. [01:30] Greek History of Olympics. [19:30] Are the Olympics Political? [31:30] Different eras of Olympics. [55:00] Current Events Resources:https://olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-games/the-sports-eventshttps://www.reference.com/world-view/long-olympic-games-last-f882bfa2b6760f76https://olympics.com/en/featured-news/top-ten-facts-ancient-olympic-gameshttps://www.penn.museum/sites/olympics/olympicorigins.shtmlhttps://olympics.com/ioc/faq/games-ceremonies-and-protocol/what-is-the-olympic-oathhttps://www.britannica.com/list/8-olympic-cheating-scandals https://www.encyclopedia.com/defense/energy-government-and-defense-magazines/olympics-and-cold-war ​​https://www.britannica.com/event/Munich-Massacrehttps://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/olympics-are-political-ioc-ban-denies-reality-athletes-their-voice-ncna1117306

One of the most important stories around the world no one is talking about or even heard of!The conflict in Myanmar, formerly known nas Burma, has been exponentially digressing since the beginning of the military coup in February 2021.Burma has a history of military occupation, which is the reason behind their historic neglect of their largest industries and infrastructure.After a democratic shift in the late 90's early 2000's there were significant changes in the country and it looked like a bright democratic future for the country.In February 2021, certain military leaders orchestrated a political coup alleging voter fraud in the preceding democratic elections.They then systematically arrested and tortured the leaders of the democratic leading political party [The National League for Democracy] and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi the de facto leader of the party and the country.This week the boys talk about an incredibly important crisis today.Tune in to find out, what's been going on in Myanmar?

A long-awaited conversation has finally begun to take place. This week we start talking about Palestine and Israel, specifically, the historical context of the region. We provide historical data on who conquered who and who actually came first. This week is only a timeline of events that occurred between 2000 B.C. and 2000 A.D. resulting in a change in power of who held Mount Zion and Jerusalem. It is a long-standing debate for which we try to clear up some of the common myths and misconceptions. Listen to this episode to get a firm understanding of the region in historical conflict. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we take on the modern day events that have occurred in recent decades and try to find ann answer to what seems to be a never-ending conflict.

Is Scientology the one true religion? Is Scientology a Faith, is it Fiction, or is it merely a Cult? Since its inception, Scientology has been steeped in mystery and controversy. So, we wanted to find out what all the weirdness is about. Our findings were quite alarming. Their methods of indoctrination, their protocols surrounding their collective behaviors, and their mafia-esque management structure; All implicate a sinister narrative contradictory to what they preach. Google: Shelly Miscavige, and follow the path to the truth behind this new-age religion. This week the boys take on Scientology in efforts to understand the belief system behind the mystery. Documentaries to watch to get a wholesome picture: 1. Going Clear. 2. My Scientology Movie. 3. Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath.

Did Derrick Chauvin follow protocol before the knee? Before an official local police force was formed, local guards used to be either a hired militia by which ever entity ruled over a region, senate, monarchs, or oligarch; OR a collective of local, usually armed, people who felt a need to protect their neighborhoods. The first official metropolitan police station was established in 1829 in England by Sir Robert Peel. The century-old marker of civilized society, security (and the organizations society establishes to enforce that security), eventually evolved into the local and federal policing organizations that each country has. The conversation on policing is indeed a global topic, since most protocol and processes are quite similar across the map. But we focused on the US, specifically the circumstances in and around the unlawful death of George Floyd. This week we discuss the state of policing in our country and the implications of emerging excessive force trends in urban communities. There are some personal stories around the end that you'll definitely enjoy!

This week the boys take on vaccine passports and the implications they may or may not have for a global society.

As long as humans have walked the earth, we have questioned our creation and whether there is an almighty, omnipotent creator behind it. Pantheism & the Baha'i Faith are examples of belief systems that try to place a logical answer to incredibly complex and mysterious beginning. Is organized religion the only answer to the meaning of life and defining a creator? Join us this week, as we embark on a philosophical walk-about to once again try to attempt to answer an age old question; who is god?

This week we talk about "Cointelpro" and the implications of the existence of this program on what it means to vocalize one's opinion in a politically charged global climate. We discuss the 2021 Academy Award nominated movie Judas & the Black Messiah.The film is a biographical portrayal of the events surrounding the death of Fred Hampton the charismatic leader of the Black Panther Party. We highlight parts of the movie that show us the role certain federal agencies played in the dismantling of what was once an intellectual movement. Cointelpro is a program manufactured by the FBI, which lists procedures for how to break dissent in organized groups of people deemed to be a divergent voice from the status quo. The practices listed in the program documents - which can be found on the FBI's vault [link below] - are painstakingly similar to how governments around the world shut down protests through infiltration, misguidance, and other disruptive tactics. FBI Vault: https://vault.fbi.gov/cointel-pro Judas & The Black Messiah: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9784798/

It's incredible the level of influence that music has in our lives. We usually take for granted, and overlook the role that music plays in our existence. From when we were kids, the people who were responsible for raising us, imparted their own tastes unto us. They shared with us how to live and deal with certain emotions, all through their choice of music. As we grew, our curiosities led us to finding more and more music, and the more we looked the more we found. We found that music has been a form of expression dating back centuries. Historically, wherever we found a collective group of people, we also found a collective of ideologies all expressed through what else, music.As our own tastes and preferences in music evolved, so did we.This week the boys talk about three of the songs they've been influenced by in their lives. These songs in some cases changed the way they thought about or looked at something or even invoked a substantial emotional response.If you follow along with us, we'll be covering several topics implicated through some of the artists and songs you'll be listening to tonight.We go from talking about Love to War to Propaganda to Politics to Religion.Thanks for tuning in!Enjoy.

The boys take on the topic of addiction, discussing Marijuana, different forms of addiction, and big pharma's role in all of it. Highlights include the distinction between accepted forms of addiction and shunned forms of addiction in society.

Documentary Links Chomsky: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hZnuc-Fv_Tc Inequality For All: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zvAFPHLFMa0 Wealth & Power vid: Part 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AFIxi7BiScI Part 2: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cYP_wMJsgyg Part 3: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wEufTD39xrw

This week we talk about what the current political landscape and social fabric of America looks like today. We use Race, Nationalism, & Cancel-Culture to paint that picture.