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Jerry Scruggs joins the pod to discuss reparations, Ice Cube's 'Contract With Black America,' and how the racial discussion can move forward. 
Read David Mills' piece here
Read Ice Cube's 'Contract With Black America' here

Laura Mayo returns to the pod to discuss the pseudo-controversy over Mayor Cooper's handling of COVID-19 before launching into a poorly-planned review of the 90s classic "Never Been Kissed" and the recently released Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma." They introduce a new segment on targeted Instagram ads, and speculate as to why anyone cares about The Clash or the death of Ruth Bader Ginsberg. 

Joe Jordan joins the podcast to discuss pop music, the industry behind it and the difference between celebrities and average citizens.

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Professor Mike Linton returns to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our times: in an age of information, how do we know what information to trust? Support Near Dark Radio on Patreon

Strength coach Sky Lemyng joins the pod to discuss strength training, the modern misconception of the American Dream and the role of the Troll in contemporary online discourse.

Dr. Thomas Klingler joins the pod to discuss the French languages of Louisiana, the differences between Cajun and Creole, and the forces that led to the disappearance of French in the South. 

You can find his book on Louisiana Creole, "If I Could Turn My Tongue Like That," here