TheThree 180 Josh & Thomas

E30: Jose Cardenas & the Seventh Tap (Meg Davenport Interview) by Josh & Thomas

Recorded 4/30/2020, prior to the May 25th death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Judy Williams audited Dr. Michael Hicks' Centenary class "Doing Race" during the spring term. Interrupted by COVID and continued on Zoom, the class delved into the heart of our country's racial divide. Early in the Spring, Judy approached Thomas and me, suggesting an interview with Dr. Hicks on the origin of such a class, its objectives, and its takeaways, to occur after the semester drew to a close. The discussion between Judy and Dr. Hicks took place on April 30, 2020.

Clint McCommon is live streaming shows from Shreveport's Fairfield Studios, enabling otherwise idle musicians to practice, play, and pick up a few dollars through their Venmo accounts. The Shreveport native, Air Force veteran and small business owner has learned a few new skills since the shut-down with assist from Brent Latin and Young Pros Entertainment. He offers up a distinctly positive version of the COVID-19 health and economic crisis: All the good things in Shreveport . . . are still here. As he says, "There is a light." Listen in, and enjoy!

Blake Jackson of Whisk Dessert Bar is a ray of sunshine and a kick in the ass to anyone moping around during their shelter-in-place existence. His Private Chef services are shut down . . . so he sells Private Chef Dinner bonds to be cashed in later. His 9-to-5, his bakery - shut down. Enter Pinpals - he'll make the stuff and ship it anywhere you want. Voila! A whole new revenue stream just opened up for Whisk. Feeling sorry for yourself? Listen in, get inspired, and get moving. Tree cutting season might be temporarily on hold, but folks like Blake are using this economic crisis as an opportunity to sharpen their axes .

Charlie Veuleman, an RN in the ER at Willis Knighton Pierremont, gives us a report from the front lines. He says it's not too too bad out there, but that's largely attributable to folks keeping their distance. Listen in and be proud of our local medical personnel who have been preparing for this monster since late January into early February.

Twisted Root is selling toilet paper and paper towels as well as their usual menu items. Strange times indeed.