Naked Subjects with Gerardo, Giuseppe and Platano Gerardo/Giuseppe/Platano

On May 1st, 2023, Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was once a presence in the New York subways as an entertainer known for his Michael Jackson impersonations, was strangled to death by former marine Daniel Penny. Neely had been threatening passengers, and had a past record of unprovoked violent assaults. The case is yet another example of this country's political polarization, with one side claiming this was a cold blooded lynching of a man who was down on his luck, while the other sees the ex-marine as a good samaritan who was willing to do his part to combat the escalating incidents of violence against the citizens of the city. Should Penny be charged in the death? Was he within his rights to get physically involved? Did he use excessive force. Was Neely a legitimate threat? Two seasoned New Yorkers, who are no strangers to the street, weigh in.  Gerardo, a self-defense expert, gives his perspective on whether the chokehold was properly applied and appropriate to the situation from both a legal and tactical standpoint, while Giuseppe does the same through the context of his past military experience. Both recount their own brushes with the shady characters of the NYC underground. Given the emotionally charged nature of the case, here at Naked Subjects we are fully confident that you will be hard pressed to find a more balanced, well-informed assessment of the incident from a variety of viewpoints. Enjoy...

We are back! In this episode, we discuss California Bill AB 2098, which limits what an individual Doctor can recommend to a patient. We also get into a recent development in NYC which will make handguns accessible where they previously were not.  Gerardo's life is revolutionized by a new bathroom appliance, and Platano closes things out with an incident which is utterly revolting, and not for those with weak stomachs. Until next time...

Recent developments in the world of Artificial Intelligence, computing and robotics are making what were once the fanciful products of science fiction an imminent reality. Namely, robots that can rescue, kill, provide companionship, and fulfill myriad other functions in ways that may be indistinguishable, perhaps even superior, than what real humans can. Will this happen within our lifetime? Are we ready? Join us as we tackle the sometimes enticing, sometimes disturbing implications of where this tide will take us...

We're back, and it's been quite a tumultuous ride. In two decisions whose implications are historically significant, Roe v Wade is overturned, and Second Amendment right have been expanded. The public upheaval has been significant, and is certain to continue. Listen in as Gerardo, Giuseppe and our guest Atomic Betty offer their honest views on these latest developments. In this discussion, which gets tumultuous at times, you'll get truly honest perspectives on different sides of the spectrum. What you won't get is the sanctimonious sloganeering that all too often a part of hot button debates. Check it out, and let us know what you think!

So Putin decides to make a move, and the Ukrainian people are stuck in the middle. Besides the people trying to live their lives in peace, are there any good guys at the leadership level? Is Zelensky an innocent hero or another dictator with a good PR game? What, if any, rationale is there for Putin to do what he did? Can we intervene without the prospect of nuclear war or economic disaster? These are hard questions which the Naked Subject crew tackles, with blunt  perspectives on all sides of isle, minus the contrived media narratives. Have a listen and let us know what you think on our Instagram and Facebook pages! Until next time...