Vantage Point

Louis and Jay
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A conversation between two friends of different backgrounds about politics, pop culture, and parenthood.

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    Special Father’s Day Episode

    We wanted to take a break from the politics a bit and celebrate Father’s Day so join us and we talk all things kids. The good, the bad, the smelly!

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    Episode 13 - What a week...

    This episode we try to unpack the string of cases that have rocked the news across the nation.  We discuss the shootings of Dante Wright, Adam Toledo, and Ma’Khia Bryant as well as the recent lawsuit brought by 2LT Caron Nazario.   Protesters gather at Brooklyn Center police station hours after ex-officer is charged in the death of Daunte Wright https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/us/daunte-wright-minnesota-shooting-wednesday/index.html Minnesota man accused of dragging, assaulting police officer in mask dispute https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-accused-dragging-assaulting-police-officer-mask-dispute-n1264296 What happened when 13-year-old Adam Toledo was shot and killed by Chicago police https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/graphics/2021/04/23/13-year-old-shot-chicago-visual-investigation-bodycam-video-shows-what-happened-when-adam-toledo-kil/7259204002/ Fact check: Ma'Khia Bryant did not approach police officers at the scene before shooting https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2021/04/23/fact-check-makhia-bryant-did-not-approach-officer-before-shooting/7356176002/

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    Episode 12 - Voting Rights, Marijuana Legalization, and Haircuts!!

    This episode we unpack the recent Georgia voting law and talk and the pros and cons of Marijuana Legalization.  We also talk about the cultural differences in getting haircuts.  We had some fun with this one hope you enjoy. Georgia voting law explained: Here's what to know about the state's new election rules https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/10/georgia-new-voting-law-explained/7133587002/ Report: Aide says Nixon’s war on drugs targeted blacks, hippies https://www.cnn.com/2016/03/23/politics/john-ehrlichman-richard-nixon-drug-war-blacks-hippie/index.html

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    Episode 11 - High School sports announcer drops the N-Bomb, Transgenders in sports, and Dad Talk

    In this episode we talked about the high school sports announcer who dropped the N bomb during a high school game.  We try to unpack the complicated subject of transgenders participating in gender segregated sports.  Then we close the podcast with some data talk. Hot mic catches high school basketball announcer's racist slurs https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2021/03/13/oklahoma-high-school-basketball-announcer-racist-orig-kj.cnn

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    Episode 10 - Let's talk black history month!

    This episode we talk about Labron James' comments (or lack there of) about the COVID-19 Vaccine.  Jay asks Louis about his what black history month means to a white male.  Is it impactful, is it celebrated, etc.?   LeBron James says he plans to keep decision on getting COVID-19 vaccine "private" https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lebron-james-covid19-vaccine-decision/ Origins of Black History Month https://asalh.org/about-us/origins-of-black-history-month/

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    Episode 9 - What is going on in Texas!?

    This episode we were joined by out guest Josh as we unpacked the arrest of a black teen in Plano, TX, Ted Cruz's brief vacation to Cancun, and Texas loosening COVID-19 restrictions.  Josh brought a new vantage point to the pod and we ultimately had a great discussion.  Of course we all didn't agree on everything but it fun.  Hope you all enjoy.

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    Episode 8 - Is "Cancel Culture" restricting free speech?

    This episode we tackle free speech and "cancel culture".  This episode was a good one people. We disagree but find common ground.   "We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”        - James Baldwin Bullying and Cyberbullying Laws Across America https://cyberbullying.org/bullying-laws 'The Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Fired Amid Social Media Controversy https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/the-mandalorian-star-gina-carano-fired-amid-social-media-controversy

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    Episode 7 - Capitol Insurrection and the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt

    This Episode we discuss the Capitol Insurrection and the fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt.  We look at the events that lead to the riot, law enforcement response and discuss the difference between this response/preparation and the response/preparation to the Summer 2020 BLM protests and riots.  We also look at the fatal shooting of one of the insurrectionists Ashli Babbitt and discuss if it was a "good shoot" or not. Video shows fatal shooting of Ashli Babbitt in the Capitol https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2021/01/08/ashli-babbitt-shooting-video-capitol/ New video shows how close rioters got to Congress members https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2021/02/10/new-capitol-riot-video-impeachment-trial-vf-jm-orig.cnn

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A conversation between two friends of different backgrounds about politics, pop culture, and parenthood.

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    Louis and Jay
  • سنوات النشاط
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    © Louis and Jay
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    Vantage Point