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Steve Bowles
FiredUp! is a weekly politics show hosted by Steve Bowles. But this is not your average politics show. Join Steve every week as he breaks down the political process to show us how we reclaim our democracy.
This week on FiredUp:
All aboard the Crazy Train!!
Trump in court – 10 gag order violations. Will he get jail time?
Republican majority in House down to one seat. Democrats take over by attrition?
With 6 mos. to go, NOW is the time to muster all anti-MAGA forces.
Project 2025 calls for a return to Comstock Act principles. What is the Comstock Act?
This week on FiredUp:
Steve is back! Because of schedule changes and new job responsibilities, FiredUp has been on an erratic schedule these past weeks.
Trump on trial! Election Interference/Hush money case is on!
Remembering OJ Simpson on his passing at 76.
Republican melt down – House majority at 1 seat, MTG threat of vacate vote? And more!
Voting interference is still a thing it seems.
This week on FiredUp:
- Democrats hanging Project 2025 around Republicans neck.
- House Resignations are sending the GOP a message.
- Congress is broken. True fact. Why?
- Republicans still attacking the vote, no end in sight?
This week on FiredUp:
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SCOTUS overturns Colorado Trump removal from ballot and more
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Super Tuesday highlights
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Biden SOTU and Republican response(?)
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Will he be back? Santos to run for NY1 congress seat
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How might Trump end Social Security?
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Just how many voters are there by party?
This week on FiredUp:
- Texas judge rules no discrimination in 18yr olds braided hair case.
- Alabama AG will not prosecute IVF law violations.
- New law in Tennessee targets same sex marriage.
This week on FiredUp:
- What is the origin of Black History Month?
- Are there other monthly celebrations in America?
- Who is running the Congress? Johnson or Trump?
- The Trump fraud case verdict? $463M plus interest! Ouch!
This week on FiredUp:
Democrats propose tough border security – Trump says no he wants to campaign on a border crisis.
Aid package is DOA in the House says Mike Johnson.
Black History Month - 23 Black Leaders Shaping History Today
My Message – Capture YOUR family history! Talk to your elders.
This week on FiredUp
We pay tribute in memoriam to Joe Madison, The Black Eagle from SiriusXM’s Urban View who passed away after battling Cancer.
After the NH Republican primary, Sen. Tim Scott R-SC made a fool of himself in his statement of “love” to Donald Trump.
Kicking off our segments on Black History Month, we look at some of the noteworthy inventions of Black Americans.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the following hot topics:
- Alabama is spending $2B on prison facilities instead of schools and helping citizens.
- MLK Washington speech – revisionist history victim?
- Louisiana lawmakers redraw district map with 2 majority-minority districts.
- New report – The Authoritarian Report details response to Project 2025
This Week On FiredUP
What could happen if Trump LOSES the 2024 election?
Trump and allies plot strategy if he wins.
If neither party gets 270 electoral votes, Trump could STILL become President.
House and Senate Leadership reach budget agreement.
Happy New Year! This week on FiredUp:
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New York State may give House control back to Democrats in Nov.
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A Mississippi judge may grant state run court in majority Black district.
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Illinois rolled out 320 new laws on Jan 1 including semi-auto gun restrictions.
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Key 2024 predictions you may have missed for 2024.
This week on FiredUp
· NJ DEMOCRAT Senator Menendez indicted on bribery charges. Calls for him to resign.
· Government shutdown likely as Republican Right throws monkey wrench into process.
· We look into what a shutdown means for the Gov’t and the American people.
· Call to action to look hard at our elected officials and vote them out if they are failing us.
This week on FiredUp:
We are diving exclusively into the Vote diminishment and redistricting battles happening in courts in Alabama and Georgia as they represent the bigger voting battles going on in the US.
We also start off with remembering 9-11 on the 22nd anniversary. RIP to my friend Myra Aronson who died on the first plane to hit the towers.
Plus 7 steps to ensure your vote counts.
Hurricane be damned! New content is up from Firedup! This week:
· Big stories this week – The Republican Debate minus Trump. Winners and losers.
· Trump and 18 others are booked in Fulton County GA. The mug shots are out!
· Special segment – we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.
o Including the ENTIRE speech from Martin Luther King Jr.
o What are the similarities between what was going on then and now?
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This week on FiredUp:
· We raise the question: What the HELL is wrong with the VOTERS? Why are we allowing our political parties to act the way they are acting? We dig in to look for answers.
· Have you seen the Montgomery Dock Brawl??! We look at the aftermath and reactions.
This week on FiredUp:
· Trump picks up his third indictment. Four counts.
· We dissect the three indictments he is facing.
· Trump issues veiled threat, attacks Judge Chutkan on Truth Social.
· Jim Crow era law struck down in Mississippi.
This week on Fired Up:
- Editorial: America has a messaging imbalance Democrats vs Republicans.
- Follow-up: Alabama’s gerrymander nightmare continues.
- Follow-up: Texas is disobeying court orders to remove deadly border barrier.
- New developments in the Florida African American history saga.
This week on FiredUp:
· Florida BOE thinks slavery was an unpaid internship program.
· Alabama defies SCOTUS ruling on redrawing district maps.
· TX Gov Abbott criticized by DOJ for barbed wire across Rio Grande.
· US Congressman calls Black people Colored People in floor speech.
Republican AGs going after out of state medical records related to Repro Care.
This week on FiredUp:
· America is not a 50-50 dived country. It is a 1/3-1/3-1/3 country Dems, Reps and Inds.
· Who and what are independent voters? We look at the political parties in this group.
· Andrew Yang Opinion article on better political options for America.
· Fixing political polarization – A Radical Redistricting Idea.
This week on FiredUp
The Supreme Court has ended its session. We take a look at the major decisions of the Court this year.
· Recap of the decisions
· Impacts from the decided cases.
· Look ahead to the next session coming in October.
This week on FiredUp:
· House votes to investigate Biden for impeachment.
· House also considering expunging Trump’s two impeachments.
· Supreme Court Justice Alito also took expensive travel gifts from a Billionaire with business before the court.
· Trump grows lead in primary race despite indictments.
Potential 3rd party could pose problems for Biden re-election.
This week on FiredUp
· Celebrating Juneteenth – what is the holiday about?
· TX Gov Abbott signs law eliminating DEI in State Colleges and Universities
· DeSantis and Pence want to undo renaming of Ft Bragg
· House Republicans want to raise the Soc Sec retirement age
This week on FiredUp
· The Supreme Court upholds the decision that Alabama’s voting districts violate the Voting Rights Act and must be redrawn.
· The Republican Presidential field gets more crowded. 9 candidates on the list right now, maybe more to come.
· The BIG news, Donald Trump indicted with 37 counts of records violations for documents he brought to Mar-a-Lago.
This week on FiredUp 175
· Utah School district bans Bible, looks to add Book of Mormon in elementary grades.
· Opponents and supporters battle over affirmative action in universities.
· DeSantis is avoiding talking about his abortion ban law in campaign. Why?
· House and Senate pass Debt Ceiling bill, Biden signs into law.
· Who voted for it and what will it do.
This week on FiredUp:
· Biden and McCarthy announce deal on Debt Ceiling. Will Congress go along?
· What’s in the deal???
· Republicans still going after control os the States – one county at a time
· We mourn the passing of Queen of Rock Tina Turner
This week on FiredUp:
· NC Supreme Court passes decisions that could undo Democracy.
· CDC halts National Emergency for Covid, making treatment more complicated.
· US ends Title 42 border restrictions, Title 8 kicks in. MAGA stories about overrunning at the border not there…yet.
· Trump town hall on CNN widely panned, fact check calls out lies.
Gen X, Y and Z – Here are action steps you can take to make a difference.
·How to communicate with your elected officials.
·California Reparations Panel OK’s state apology, payments.
·Illinois set to be first state to END book bans.
·Biden ponders using 14th Amendment clause to solve debt crisis.
Call your Senator and Congressperson!
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Key websites:
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Gen X, Y and Z – Here are action steps you can take to make a difference.
·How to communicate with your elected officials.
·California Reparations Panel OK’s state apology, payments.
·Illinois set to be first state to END book bans.
·Biden ponders using 14th Amendment clause to solve debt crisis.
Call your Senator and Congressperson!
(202) 224-3121
Check your voter status:
www.vote.org
www.ballotpedia.org
www.openstates.org
Key websites:
www.whitehouse.gov
www.senate.gov
www.house.gov
www.supremecourt.gov
This week on FiredUp
Special show on Voting and Millennials – Gen Z
· Gen Z and Millennials are changing the game.
· We look at a poll conducted with Black Americans to gain perspective.
· A recent panel on Gen X, Y and Z highlights exclusions and the coming battles.
· Steve offers some tactics and guidance on the Gens getting engaged as 2024 looms.
This week on FiredUp:
- Republicans eyeing restrictions on college age voters – largest voting bloc coming of age.
- DeSantis vs, Disney – Round 3 – seeks to strip changes to new land board.
- Republicans present their Debt Limit plan including cute to key social programs.
- We check out the isidewith.com website - a polling site with a difference.
WJMS Lung Force Team link:
LUNG FORCE Walk - New York City : Team WJMS - American Lung Association
Isidewith poll site link:
Most Popular Political Issues of 2023 (isidewith.com)
This week on FiredUp
- The two Black legislators in Tennessee were returned to their House seats this week.
- We look at some of the voting and rights infringements proposed by Republicans
- Allow me to introduce you to ALEC. The organization you never heard of that writes the bills for your elected reps.
- Gen X, Y and Z heads up, the more voter power you flex the more the right will come after you.
This week on Fired Up:
· Tennessee House Expels Two Black Reps over gun violence protest, spares white Rep.
· Disney claps back on DeSantis’ property management takeover with boss move.
· Donald Trump indictment fallout begins with Trump not guilty plea and expected denials
· Happy 100th birthday to my Dad!
This week on FiredUp:
· NC Repubs repeal Jim Crow gun law – Dems are pissed
· Idaho becomes fifth state to enact Firing Squad as death penalty
· MS TV meteorologist and anchor axed for quoting Snoop Dog
· US House GOP floats bill to impose House and Senate term limits
· House Comm. Chairs push for law to protect Trump and future former Pres. From state prosecution
This week on FiredUp
· Texas announces plans to replace Houston school admin with white appointed board.
· KY Legislator excoriates house over proposed anti LGBTQ and Gender bill in sound clip.
· Could Florida’s HB 999 bill end Black Fraternities and Sororities on state campuses?
· Thon Hartmann show article shows Republican lack of caring for serious conditions in the US.
Thom Hartmann Article:
The GOP Claims to be the Party of Life - In Fact, They’re the Party of Death (hartmannreport.com)
This week on FiredUp:
· Arkansas Gov signs law removing some child labor protections.
· Social Security fund could be raided for other bills.
· Biden Administration releases FY24 Budget
· House Freedom Caucus releases Budget demands to be met for debt limit vote.
House Freedom Caucus budget plan:
Freedom Caucus draws battle lines on debt ceiling (msn.com)
Biden Administration FY24 Budget proposal:
budget_fy2024.pdf (whitehouse.gov)
This week on FiredUp
· Welcome to Women’s History Month!
· Bipartisan committee looks at novel approach to keep Social Security solvent.
· FL Republicans consider bill to ban Democratic party in FL.
· DeSantis attacks college level DEI courses and more.
· South Carolina bill would impose death penalty for women getting an abortion.
This week on FiredUp:
· We conclude our review of Black History Part 2.
· We look at a few of the 44 Most Influential African Americans in history, names you know and ones you don’t.
· Margery Taylor Green has once again called for the division of the US into “Red” and “Blue” States. What happens if they do?
· McCarthy and Jefferies are building a review committee to address removing members from committees.
· McCarthy is giving 44,000 hours of Jan 6 video to Tucker Carlson. Scary!
This week on FiredUp
Celebrating Black History Month, we present Part 1 of our look at African American History in the US:
· In the wake of Gov DeSantis’ attacks on AP African Studies and paranoid rants over CRT we present an overview of US African American History.
· We present important contributions by Black Inventors to American society over the years.
Link to the 120 inventions by Black Americans
https://dailyhive.com/seattle/inventions-by-black-people
This week on FiredUp
· Recapping the State of the Union Address specifically the Republican response.
· What were those “1870” buttons some Congresspeople were wearing? We’ve got the answer.
· Republicans hold a hearing on Twitter that doesn’t go well for them.
· The Donald has a lot of legal hurdles. How many lawsuits against him?
· Mississippi passes law to create a white court in an 80% black jurisdiction.
· A laptop from the Trump administration found with classified documents on it.
On this episode of FiredUp
· Covid Update – XBB.1.5 is now the dominant strain in the country and the most contagious.
· US House votes party line to remove Rep Ilhan Omar over 2019 remarks.
· Republicans list first 11 legislative priorities, pass 6 with only 3 doing anything useful for the people.
· My editorial message to Gov DeSantis and Republicans over book bans and CRT
On the show this week:
· We look at the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols by officers of the Memphis PD.
· We examine the stats on officer involved homicides in this country.
· We get back to the political games being played by the 118th Congress – McCarthy’s views on solving the debt crisis.
· What about that 30% national sales tax proposal?
This week on FiredUp:
• We delve into the Debt Ceiling answers.
The US reached its Debt Ceiling last Thursday. If the limit is not raised by June of this year, we will default on our payment for the first time in our history, potentially sending the US and the world into a recession or depression.
• How will the Treasury Dept respond?
We examine some of the responses our Treasury Dept. can take to eliminate the dangers of breaching the Debt Ceiling.
• We examine the Fair Tax Act Bill in the House a new effort to eliminate the IRS.
Republicans have been itching to eliminate the IRS or at least eliminate the current tax structure. Wer look at a new bill that proposes to do both and more.
• We go back to Florida to look at DeSantis banning AP African American trail courses.
We are back looking at the shenanigans going on with the DeSantis crew as they ban the teaching of a pilot AP study program on African American history.
This week on the FiredUp Podcast:
- Now that the 118 th Congress is officially working, we will look at what they are and will be
working on. - How will the new House Rules shape the legislative dialog.
- What about the Democrats? Spoiler – It is going to be rough)
- We look at another George Santos controversy.
- The Kansas Republicans are pushing an agenda of hate.
This week on FiredUp
The circus came to Washington DC as the Republicans made a total spectacle of the Speaker of the House election.
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We look at XBB.1.5 the new Covid variant spreading across America and the World.
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Kevin McCarthy elected Speaker after a 4-day 15 vote marathon
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Republicans announce early agenda including additional new abortion laws and widespread budget cuts.
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McCarthy proposes gutting the Congressional Ethics Office.
On this week’s episode, we will:
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Take a look back at a few of the key stories that drove the political conversations of 2022
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Look forward to what we can expect in 2023 politically. Will gridlock rule?
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Some news coming about the FiredUp podcast in 2023!
Happy Holidays from FiredUp!
· This week we recap some stories from my absence due to the Flu:
· President Biden signs the Marriage Protection Act into law.
· The Jan 6 Committee Report is Released
· The Donald comes out with some hokey NFT trading cards and they sell out at $99 each giving Trump $1.2M
· Sen Sinema switches to Independent Part
· Minneapolis purchases gas station where George Floyd was killed and will convert it into a “Peace Center”
This week on FiredUp:
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The Covid numbers are flat for another week, the Biden Administration will phase out its MPox emergency by the end of January. A good report on the health front.
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The DNC has proposed reorganizing the Presidential Primary calendar for 2024 and beyond, dropping Iowa as the first primary in favor of South Carolina, citing “a better reflection of the National Demographics”
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All eyes are/were on the Georgia runoff. What will the outcome mean for Democrats, Republicans and the Senate for the next two years?
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And it wouldn’t be US politics without a Trump bombshell. He is calling for the US Constitution to be “terminated” completely. What would that mean for the country should it somehow come to pass?
Happy Holidays from FiredUp!
It seems that the games are on for the holidays…
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We look at redistricting once again and the outcomes of the 2022 midterms as well as where it had the most effect on Republican and Democrat races.
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As the political games continue, the FL Legislature is considering amending a law they put in place in 2008 to block a Democrat to run fir a national level office. Now they want to reverse that law to allow Republican Gov. DeSantis to do that very thing.
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Georgia Supreme Court stays a lower court order that would have blocked Saturday voting in the Senate runoff.
This week on FiredUp
America has survived the 2022 Midterm Elections. What are the lessons learned:
· The Democrats will retain control of the Senate.
· The House is not yet decided (as of this broadcast).
· Abortion was in fact a key voting issue.
· Dems risky strategy of backing extreme Republicans they believed they could defeat worked.
· 4 of 5 states voted to remove indentured servitude (prison labor slavery) from their constitutions.
· Sen Josh Hawley says the current GOP needs to be torn down and a new party built.
. Midterm Elections are tomorrow, Nov 8th, the long campaign season is done. It’s time for those of us who haven’t voted yet to get to the polls and vote in person! 41.9 million votes were cast early and by mail so far.
· We will look at three stories that show how the far right will use the power if they gain control of House and/or Senate:
· Scotus will be considering a Nursing Home case that would eliminate the filing of lawsuits for mistreatment of residents.
· We fact check a Michigan ballot initiative that reportedly would remove the Photo ID requirement for voting, but does it?
· We look at a Louisiana effort to exclude mixed race citizens to reduce the numbers of voters that aren’t Black or Black/White mixed race.
This past week Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi, was brutally attacked by an intruder in their home in San Francisco and suffered serious head and other injuries after being struck by the assailant with a hammer. We will talk about the climate of political violence in our country that leads up to such horrible events.
· We are just 9 days from the midterms and over 20 million early votes have already been cast nationwide. We look at the states with the highest vote tallies to date and review the call for all registered voters to GET OUT AND VOTE!
· Using the example of a simple Bike Travel Lane bill for Philadelphia PA, we examine how the Republicans are adopting tactics to isolate the State AG and why we so more “poison pill” types of legislation being introduced at the Federal, State and even Local levels.
A Brand new episode of Firedup is available on all streaming platforms!
This week on FiredUp
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At some point early next year, #Covid vaccines will no longer be free unless you have certain types of medical coverage. What will they cost and what are the choices?
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You can’t escape them. They’re everywhere. We’re talking about #polls, political polls.
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As we look at polls, recent ones suggest that Republicans are likely to control the #House and could likely gain the #Senate as well.
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We will give you the surprising facts on #slavery and #indentured servitude in the USA in 2022.
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This week on FiredUp!
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More drama over Gov DeSantis shipping asylum seeking immigrants from Texas to Massachusetts. Now a Texas Sheriff is proposing charges against the Florida Governor for transporting them under false pretenses, which could lead to them getting nonimmigrant status visas and remaining in the US until their court dates.
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Former President Trump says he would consider appearing before the Jan 6th Committee to testify “if it would be done under his terms”. Specifically, he wants his testimony broadcast live and in real time. Others have testified live only after their taped depositions have been shown during the live hearings. No formal reply has been given by either side in the matter.
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The Supreme Court is expected to announce soon when they will hear arguments on the Moore v. Harper case out of North Carolina which will address the legality of the Independent State Legislature Rule which would give the legislature of the State near unassailable control over federal elections and likely lock in one-party rule in the states.
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We discuss the Georgia Senate debate between Warnock and Walker and how both candidates did or did not get their (or any) message out.
New content y'all!! We're getting close to the midterm elections! And FiredUp is in their bag!!!
In this episode of FiredUp
· What qualifications should a Senator or Congressperson have? We question why no one asks candidates “What qualifies you to be a Senator or House Representative?” We look at what the Constitution requires. Is that enough?
· Georgia on my mind – We look at Herschel Walker and his baggage. Is what Georgia NEEDS in a US Senator? Voters in the Peach state need to look closely at what they are voting for next month.
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This Week on FiredUp
· Justice Katanji Brown-Jackson takes her seat on the US Supreme Court making history as the first African-American female Supreme Court Justice.
· We look at the first round of cases that SCOTUS will take up in the new session starting Oct 3rd. As predicted, the court is taking direct aim at racial admissions to colleges, strengthening gerrymandering and redistricting initiatives, stripping rights to reverse convictions in certain cases and more.
· We look at how Florida Rep Matt Gaetz and Sen, Marco Rubio have fought against aid for Florida relief from Hurricane Ian.
· We deliver more information on being registered to vote and the critical importance of the down ballot in the upcoming elections in November and in 2024.
ICYMI it's Monday. But don't be sad, we got new content from FiredUp to get you through the day!
We are just 43 days away from Midterm elections. Tune in as Steve breaks down the latest and greatest in the political playing field.
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This week on the FiredUp Podcast
· A New voter restriction from Republicans using mailers and low response rates to drive voter roll purges on a national basis.
· More details on the asylum seekers shipped from Texas to Massachusetts by Florida Gov DeSantis. Is this legal or another political stunt?
· Reports on Bus drivers instructed not to provide any information to New York officials on refugees being transported from the south.
· Report from Breitbart News – could Martha’s Vineyard house 6 Million refugees? Steve weighs in based on the many summers he spent on the island.
This week on FiredUp:
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Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96 on September 8th. We pay our respects to the longest serving Monarch in the history of the United Kingdom.
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This past Sunday was the 21st anniversary of the Terrorist Attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and the passenger-thwarted attempt that crashed in a field in central PA. We honor the memory of those we lost and the brave souls that foiled the third attempt.
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We are focusing this episode on a discussion of Independent State Legislature Theory. A concept promoted by some ultra conservatives as a means to gain and exercise near total control over the voting process in this country. If brought into existence, the State Legislatures would have the ability to select their own Slate of Electors to choose the President and Vice-President of the United States. We look at what it is and where it came from.
This week on the FiredUp Podcast:
· The GOP has set its sights in restricting citizen access to launch ballot initiatives at the state lev3el. This action is to roadblock efforts by the citizens to get laws enacted that may not align with Republican beliefs – such as voter access, enshrining abortion rights into state constitutions, etc.
· Dallas TX parents are challenging the new law allowing private-funded “In God We Trust” posters, including sending alternate posters that meet the basic requirements of the law but add touches that speak a more inclusive language such as rainbow lettering and subtle stars in the background. Litigation in court is almost certain.
· Also, Jim Crow laws are still alive, 130 years later, with initiatives in Florida and Mississippi as voting access restrictions, poll taxes and other methods of disenfranchising voters (primarily Black) continue to this day.
· More information about the documents seized from Mar-a-Lago under the DOJ search warrant have come to light, including 43 empty folders with classification markers on them. This is causing great concern among Intelligence Agencies wondering what if anything was in those folders.
· It also came to light that The Donald didn’t trust the method of destroying classified documents used by the Pentagon. He resorted to his own methods (remember the clogged toilets?).
· Finally we raise the question, looking back at what transpired in the Julian Assange and Edward Snowden situations, Federal arrest warrants and exile in countries without extradition treaties with the US, what will happen with the Donald?
This week on FiredUp
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The DOJ released a heavily redacted copy of the Affidavit used to secure the Mar-a-Lago search warrant used by the FBI to search and seize additional documents improperly removed from secure storage at the White House by former President Trump and his staff. We take a look at the Affidavit to see what can be learned.
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Some pundits are predicting that FPOTUS Trump may well be indicted over the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. The Daily Beast has an interesting article on what may be facing the former President.
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Its been two months since the Dobbs decision by the SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade and made abortion largely illegal in many parts of the country. Since then several states have enacted their “trigger laws” banning abortion at the state level. We look at the latest information.
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We also revisit a story we brought you last week where the state of Texas signed a law into effect that allows for private donations of signs or money to purchase signs is being challenged. Why the issue? The signs are only allowed to display the American and Texas flags, and have the words “In God We Trust”. A Florida man is testing the law by producing signs that have the American Flag, the Texas flag and the words “In God We Trust”. So what you say? Werll the words are written in Arabic. You see there is no prohibition on what language the words must be printed in…
In this episode of FiredUp:
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Congresswoman Liz Cheney lost her primary election to a Trump-backed newcomer. What will she be doing going forward after her term, and role on the Jan. 6 Committee end? We examine what she has told of her plans, and it may not be exactly what you’d expect.
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Will the US become a Christian country? There is an effort to make this country a Christian Nationalist nation including the efforts we discussed about a 2nd Constitutional Convention aiming at dramatic revisions or a re-writing of our founding document. We will examine what this means and how it might come about.
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The Biden administration got another win on the legislative front: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will dramatically lower health costs for those on Medicare or covered under the ACA. What does it mean and how will it help? Of course, the Republicans are not happy about it.
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New details and facts are coming to light regarding the Trump legal team hacking into voting machines in three key swing states after the 2020 election. Can we expect more in 2024? I wouldn’t vote against it.
On this episode of the FiredUp Podcast, we are going to open up a discussion on the efforts underway by conservative leaders and others toward a singular goal: a new Constitution for the United States,
We look at the organizations and individuals working to get the 34 State Legislatures needed to call a constitutional convention to order. We will discuss the potential talking points and what they might mean.
· What does that mean for the rights of the people?
· What Constitutional protections will be gone and what might stay?
· Will the strategy work?
This effort could reshape this country going forward forever. Is this another effort to elevate the rich and powerful over the masses? We will start the conversation on this show.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve has a full plate as he discusses
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Tribute to Nichelle Nichols, iconic and ground breaking actress form Star Trek.
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The FBI investigates Russian political interference through a possible link to a St, Petersburg FL group
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More GOP election games reported where primary elections in 3 states were being refused certification.
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Republican Senators (24 in total) renege on votes to pass the PACT act, which would provide extended and expanded benefits to veterans exposed to toxic fumes and waste in overseas burn pits during the Iraq war and Afghanistan conflict.
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Teaser Alert – A Constitution Convention plan by conservative/Republican politicians has surfaced. The goal is to write a new American Constitution. Much more to come on this.
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MONDAY FUNDAY! We got new content from FiredUp available now on Google Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Soundcloud! And catch the content airing on Mintwave Radio at 5pm EST / 9pm UK via Streema!
Today's episode covers a laundry list of topics including:
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The Republican Party political platform and what they should be doing as 2022 looms closer.
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Matt Gaetz as he has made a public statement that has republican women furious and drawn wide ranging condemnation.
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We look at Donald as the real poster child for RINO. He doesn’t care about party, he leaves his “friends” and “supporters” hanging out to dry.
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Lastly we look at an Axios article that paints a pretty detailed picture of what a second Trump administration would look like, and it isn’t pretty.
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This week’s show really does own up to its name as we get Fired Up over some important stories from the past week:
We examine a couple of stories that illustrate where the Political Right and its partisan Supreme Court look to move the country toward.
First we will look into a case that could “blow up our election law”. SCOTUS rejected an earlier case that challenged the States election process as “insufficient” but in a groundbreaking move called on proponents to go back, do more homework and bring a more solid case for them to consider. Not the first time this has been stated, but as the case would essentially federalize the states election processes, it is one with wide ranging consequences for elections in this country.
Next we will go back onto the scorched earth of the post-Hobbs decision and discuss a ruling in Idaho that eliminated all exceptions for terminating a pregnancy EVEN to save the life of the mother. Also, we look at a report from the National Right to Life Organization which stated that the 10-yr old girl who was pregnant by means of a rape and had to travel to Indiana to receive medical care. The NRLO wrote that the girl should have had the baby, and that she at 10-yrs old would “understand the reason and the benefit of having the child”.
We also look at the expected proliferation of election challenges by Republicans that lose elections, ala Trumps big lie, that will impact final election outcomes and generate an unknowable number of court cases to settle elections. Potentially overturning Democratic wins in the process.
We will look at so-called Model Legislation, pre-written legislative bills distributed to all 50 state legislatures for adaptation or inclusion wholesale into state law. This long standing practice, which leads to identical or nearly identical legislation adopted across many states poses a new posture for some types of restrictive bills.
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This week’s FiredUp Podcast focuses on:
The role the conservative Supreme Court will play as a backstop for Republican attacks on rights and freedoms post overturning Roe and Casey. Will the Court continue to seemingly be another political arm of the conservative right in this country?
Does this new right-wing reality pose threats? We discuss a proposed bill and a letter sent to a Texas law firm regarding their assisting women seeking abortions by reimbursing costs incurred. A not veiled at all threat to sue, disbar and impose other sanctions spells another tool for other red states to follow to enact their will over our liberties.
In Arizona, a new law will make it a crime to photograph or video record police activities in public spaces from closer that 8-feet.
Georgia State Reps demand that the Univ. of GA cease providing resources to a liberal group that has been publicizing the locations of so-called “Crisis Pregnancy Centers”, essentially anti-abortion advocate and pressure groups, where Pro-Life advocates can try to influence women who show up thinking these are medical procedure offices.
Finally we will give the first set of our tips on actions to take to communicate with your elected officials on the key issues coming in elections across the country.
This week on the FiredUp Podcast:
- We look at the historic swearing in of SCOTUS Assoc. Justice Katanji Brown-Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. We give a little background and reaction to her groundbreaking appointment.
- We also examine one of the final decisions from the 2021-2022 SCOTUS term that substantially undermeins and weakens the nearly century ols Miranda Rights law requiring law enforcement to advise individuals of their rights. Further, failure to provide Miranda is no longer a violation of the Constitution.
- We once again visit a Texas decision by the Texas State Board of Educators that, if adopted, would have changed the term "Slavery" tyo "Involuntary Relocation". Another example of the dismantling of American history.
- Finally, we look at a breaking news story about a 10 yr-old girl who is pregnant and was denied medical procedure to end the pregnancy in Ohio and was forced to travel to Indiana to get treatment.
On this episode, we focus on the top 2 stories (in our opinion) of the week:
- Highlights from the Jan 6th Insurrection hearings. Donald Trump tries to put his puppet at the top of the Department of Justice, and gets faced with 146 Deputy AG's threaten to resign because his choice candidate is "incompetent". He had to back down on his plan to avoid a DOJ calamity.
- Rep Mo Brooks sends an email to Trump's Office Coordinator requesting a pardon for 6 House Members for anything and everything they did on Jan 6th. He also included All Reps and Senators that signed the Texas lawsuit against other states as well as those who voted to reject the electorial college submission from Arizona and Pennsylvania.
- We present a special message from a young lady who graduated from The Univ. of Texas at Austin who has a powerful response message regarding the SCOTUS decision.
In this week’s FiredUp Podcast:
- Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dads out there!
- And Happy Juneteenth as well. June 19th is the federal holiday signed into law by President Biden one year ago that commemorates the Union Army informing the enslaved Africans that they were freed by President Lincoln on June 19, 1866. We will take a look at the traditions and celebrations that celebrate that freedom, along with the accomplishments and meanings of Juneteenth today
- Next, we recap a few of the high points of the Jan. 6th Committee’s first three hearings where they unveil their findings to the American public. We will also talk about how the public feels about whether former President Trump should be held to account for the insurrection
- We will discuss the upcoming verdict from the Supreme Court on the fate of the Roe vs Wade decision and the battles forming as the future of women’s reproductive rights come into question. We examine some of the state-based efforts to provide some form of protection or to reinforce the high court decision.
On the latest FiredUp Podcast
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This episode we review the very busy week that just ended, starting with the powerful presentation from the White House Press Room by Matthew McConaughey responding to the Uvalde elementary school shooting. His speech was impactful, emotional and he called out to our leaders to take action. He told the stories of a couple of the children that were killed, highlighted by a pair of green Converse sneakers like the ones worn by one of the victims, barely holding his emotions in check. He concluded by reciting the litany of things our lawmakers need to do NOW to curtail the violence.
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We also reported on the first hearing from the Jan 6 Committee, highlighting the presentation, testimony from a Capitol Police Officer injured in the line of duty and a videographer embedded with the Proud Boys on Jan 6 who recorded startling video of their actions on that day.
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The Right has been spending a lot of time, money and words blaming the Biden Administration for inflation, gas prices and gun violence. We will look at the gas price explosion in this country and break down the real facts about what drives gas prices (and it isn’t the President).
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In late breaking news, a bi-partisan Senate committee has put forward a proposed gun safety package which we will examine.
Just in case you missed it, here is a link to Matthew McConaughey’s speech from the White house on Jan. 7th.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP27AXVNaeg
- On this episode of FiredUp we discuss:
Republicans adopting diversionary strategies to deflect and deflate the anti-gun movement. Inflation and Biden-bashing lead strategies.
Matt Gaetz grabs #1 spot in the dumbest idea of the year with support and suggestion that people going to the polls should be allowed to carry guns with them. WTF #1
The GunViolenceArchive.com website provides some scary numbers for gun related deaths and injuries in the US. (And we still have half a year to go!)
Congressman Louie Gohmert whines to NewsMax that it’s unfair that Republicans can’t lie to Congress or the FBI without getting into trouble. He says this is a two-tiered justice system. Umm Louie, lying to Congress or the FBI is a Federal Crime and no one should be above the law. WTF#2
HBO Max is streaming a documentary movie about the Move-9 group and their battle with the Philadelphia Police in August 1978. The film tells the story of the siege and destruction of the Move house/HQ and the 42 year struggle to get parole for the 9 people arrested. This is worth a watch and could easily be a story set in 2022 instead of 1978.
the latest FiredUp Podcast:
- We examine the emerging epidemic – the Monkeyvirus. Where does it come from, how is it spread and what is the US response.
- Believe it or not, a State Rep from Oklahoma is proposing legislation to institute mandatory vasectomies for all young boys entering puberty. Are they serious??
- We will take a hard look at Replacement Theory. Is this the latest right-wing conspiracy theory or are there real facts behind it.
- What will happen if and after Roe v Wade gets overturned? We look at other objectives of the conservative right.
In this weeks podcast:
We continue our discussion on the aftermath of the released SCOTUS memo. We examine the impact that overturning Roe v. Wade could have on Republican chances in the upcoming mid-terms. How could the Court overturning Roe backfire on the Republicans? Will there be a massive She-wave at the polls with women flexing their political muscle? Have the Republicans declared war on their own party's female voters? Alas, what about the Democratic response to the strong attack front the Republicans have put in place. (Spoiler Alert: It's weak!)
On this episode of the FiredUp podcast:
We are taking a look into the outcomes from the leaked opinion memo from SCOTUS Justice Alito on the decision the court appears to be taking to overrule Roe V. Wade and by extension Casey V. Planned Parenthood on abortion rights in this country. Aside from the fallout from the document leak itself, we are looking at what a decision to overrule Roe et. al. means. We examine reactions from key Senators and what the possible impacts will be.including:
States that have "trigger laws" that will immediately ban abortions once Roe is overturned. Democratic strategies to keep protections in place once Roe is gone. Impacts on other privacy based protections in a post-Roe America
In this episode of FiredUp
Covid - Dr. Fauci creates a stir by saying the pandemic is over. What he meant is that the pandemic is ending but covid is NOT. Are contraceptives coming under attack as part of the abortion battle in the US? At least one state is looking at restricting or outright banning the use of contraceptives. Also, should vasectomies and male contraceptives be regulated or restricted like abortions? Why do men get a pass? Proposals surfacing on a fairer way to forgive college loan debt. Raising the question if we are forgiving one type of debt, why not others. Should there be means tests or income limits on who qualifies?. Finally, with the mid-terms and 2024 looming, Democrats need to take a firmer, more vocal stand on the issues. Learn the lesson from MI Sen, Mallory McMorrow.
On this episode of FiredUp
We hear a speech given by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow (D) who gives a powerful response to false allegations about her used in a fundraising ad. Her words should be a Democratic strategy lesson in how to respond to right-wing, Qanon propaganda in the campaign sphere.
We explore the motives behind FL Gov. DeSantis and the FL Republicans with their new law targeting the Disney Corp as punishment for their public opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” education reforms bill and the repeal of two laws giving Disney self-rule over the area they occupy.
We also dive into Critical Race Theory again with aa more expansive explainer article from the Assoc. Press.
Lastly, we will talk about the Republicans pulling out of the Presidential Debates leading up to the 2024 general election. We offer an interesting response for the Democratic party to take.
AP Explainer on CRT:
https://apnews.com/article/what-is-critical-race-theory-08f5d0a0489c7d6eab7d9a238365d2c1
DeSantis signs Bill against Disney
https://apnews.com/article/travel-business-arts-and-entertainment-florida-donald-trump-81eb6eccb4354fc6bae6e20a59cf5c90
DeSantis revokes Disney self-rule law as punishment for public opposition by Disney
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/22/desantis-disney-special-status-dont-say-gay-00027302
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow rips Republican Colleague
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLWo8B1R0MY
This week's FiredUp episode:
We touch on the new Breathalizer test for Covid that has received EUA approval from the FDA. We devote the first segment of our show to updates on the Abortion Rights battle and the Kentucky law that practically places a total ban on abortions past the 15-week viability threshold. We also look at what if any discussion is being held on what will become of children born under these new rules. Will the States step up? Will the families be somehow "encouraged" (aka forced) to raise these children? In the second segment, we revisit the battles over gun control and what the states are or are not doing with the proliferation of guns in the US. We also will look at the so-called "Ghost Guns" and what unregistered weapons available by mail mean in the discussion.
On the Covid front, the impacts of Republican led funding cuts are impacting the number of tests and tracing resources available to continue to give us a clear picture of the impacts of Covid.
Headlines:
The Senate confirmed Judge Katanji Brown Jackson as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The Republican Senate contingent save three who voted in the 53-47 bi-partisan vote, all walked out after casting their votes. How childish…
The Ukraine defense force continued to out fight the Russian invasion force, ousting them from Kyiv and other major cities. It is reported that they have pulled back to re-supply.
Inflation has moved to the top economic concern of the American people according to news polls.
More states are quietly proposing laws that will restrict abortion rights. SCOTUS is considering a Mississippi law that is before it that many argue will effectively end the protections of Roe V. Wade in this country.
Redistricting is almost complete here in the US but the Republican gains do not look to be nearly as high as originally projected. Democrats will gain more seats than they thought. But most observers still predict a flip in both houses.
According to a Pew Research poll, Republicans are more likely to say Partisan control of congress really matters than are Democrats.
Another interesting political week examined on FiredUP!
We look at the progress of the Covid pandemic as the latest variant continues to spread. News from the UK on nine additional symptoms identified by British medical may give us worries here in the States. Where do Democrats and Republicans place their trust for news and information? We discuss the most trusted sources for the R's and D's based on a Vox survey. We have a brief update on the Judge Katanji Brown Jackson SCOTUS confirmation and what is likely to happen. We also update political news on Florida's signing of the "Don't Say Gay" law and CRT legislation. Also in Florida, a Federal Judge has placed the state on a 10-year probation on discriminatory voting practices. Will it stand or be appealed?
This episode FiredUp takes on the anti-abortion debate from a very different perspective. We pose the question "What happens to the children that will be born if there is no Federally protected right to abortion?"Withe more than 350,000 abortions performed in the US on average per year, what happens to the percentage of children that are NOT raised by their mothers or family? Will they be placed into the adoption system? There are already over 117,500 children currently waiting to be adopted in this country every year. What if another 100-150,000 children are added into the system? Steve brings his perspective as an adopted child into the discussion. Do we "assign" parents for these children? Perhaps the people who spend there energy protesting abortion should have a child assigned to the,. Interesting thoughts from the perspective of an adopted child noe grown up.
We also review the confirmation hearings for Judge Katanji Brown Jackson focussing on the political theater that played out live. How did this confirmation compare to the hearings for the prior three Justices (Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett). The Republican members showed their hypocrisy, on one hand heaping praise for Judge Jackson then proceeding to rake some of her past opinions and positions over the political coals. While her confirmation is likely considering the Democrats have all of their caucus on board, the hope is for a bi-partizan approval if 4 or 5 Republicans join them.
On the latest FiredUP podcast:
We open up a discussion of how states are taking a cue from the Texas Abortion law – specifically the civilian lawsuit authorization segment, to sue Teachers and school departments that are teaching subjects that present LGBTQ or related subjects to their elementary students. This comes as FL Gov. DeSantis signs the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law and the ongoing CRT battle continues.
We introduce the subject of Letters of Marque and Reprisal: The Constitution of the United States grants Congress the power authorize the President to assign “agents” to go outside of the borders of the US and seize assets. We refer to Article 1 Section 8 where foreign assets and accounts can be seized outside of US borders. France and Italy have used similar authorization under their Laws to do the same.
What is this meme and the stickers showing up on gas pumps that depict President Biden and the slogan “I Did This” or similar referring to the rising cost of gasoline. We look at whether or not the President actually has the authority to set the price for gas.
It’s been 2 years since Louisville Police broke down the door to Breonna Taylor’s apartment. Based on information that was proven to be incorrect. When her boyfriend fired a single shot at the police because he believed they were criminals breaking in and because this was a “no knock” warrant they did not announce themselves as Police, they fired back. Breonna was fatally wounded and died five minutes later. We will look at how her death, along with that of George Floyd two months later and the aftermath of the Trevon Martin murder led to the creation of the BLM movement. We also note the result of the verdict for the officer that shot her.
Link to the Ballotpedia website:
https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page
We kick off this episode with a description of what exactly “Practice Activism” means as we provide information to you with each episode. We will still be issuing our “Calls To Action” to get you motivated on an issue informationally, but now we will be bringing steps to take to make that change real.
We take a brief look at the 2020 election results as our callout to activism, bringing up the fact that although Biden got 8 Million more votes than Trump in the popular vote, the Electoral College vote was decided for Biden by roughly 70,000 votes overall. Who controls the elections? We look at the process and the actors that run the state elections along with what conservatives are trying to do to change the rules.
The President gave his first State of the Union address this past week. We look at some of the key points. We also open up the Republican response and compare and contrast the statements made and we factcheck both sides, looking at strengths and weaknesses of the arguments and rhetoric.
We talk briefly about historic Supreme Court Justice nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson being the first Black Female nominated to the High Court.
March 7th marks the 57th anniversary of the Civil Rights march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in Alabama, also known as the “Bloody Sunday” march where marchers, including a young John Lewis, were pushed back, beaten and arrested by state police and National Guard.
Here are links to source materials:
https://apnews.com/article/state-of-the-union-address-fact-check-db71cb899a6235748be83a49c342d195
Harris marks ‘Bloody Sunday’ anniversary in Selma - POLITICO
This week on the FiredUp Podcast!
· Latest Covid Pandemic numbers and thoughts as we close in on 1 Million deaths from the disease.
· Biden Names SCOTUS pick
President Joe Biden on Friday nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the U.S. Supreme Court, elevating an African American woman for the first time to a seat on the high court bench. It will remain to be seen if a bi-partisan vote will be recorded for the Judge, but Democrats can confirm her to the bench with their majority if 100% of the Democrat Senators vote in favor, thanks to the rule put in place by McConnell and the republicans to get their nominees appointed.
· It has been 10 years since George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin (2/26/2012). Martin was not the first Black young male killed by gun violence and he hasn’t been the last either. We look at how his murder may have become the straw that started the break in the camel’s back. We look at Martin, Floyd, Taylor and discuss the long history of Black deaths since Trayvon.
· We also look at the question: Who is Mehmet Oz and is he qualified to be the Senator from Pennsylvania? The answer may not be what you think.
· And Steve will close out Black History Month with a Call To Action and Activism. It is past time for people of color in this country to take back OUR NARRATIVE from those who would try to disappear us from history.
This week on the FiredUp Podcast:
We explore the continued downward trend in Covid hospitalizations and deaths, slowly driving the numbers to a manageable level.
We are tired of Covid and its impacts. No arguments. We are making progress but still have a good way to travel. Compare with Australia at 97% vaxxed, Israel 90+ %. We need to remain diligent in our effort to combat the virus, but we have a good start.
We take a look at some of the elements of Black History and its influence on American History. Individuals like Granville Woods, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan and Elijah McCoy among others. Many of these inventions were things that improved everyday tasks and processes mostly through automating processes that were performed by African American and other workers, usually tedious jobs.
We are announcing an addition to our show goals and direction. You know that we have so-called “call to action” segments on our show, now we are adding “Practicing Activism” to our tools. Actionable procedures that we need to do to promote real change. More to come, stay tuned.
What do you think of when you hear the name “The Black Panther Party”? Did you know that they provided early-childhood education, free breakfast to children, second-hand clothing, health care, free clinics and other social services? Look up the history of the Black Panther Party and check it out.
African American Inventors https://www.aip.org/sites/default/files/history/teaching-guides/african-american-inventors-work/African%20American%20Inventors%20in%20History_Patents%20List.pdf African American Presidential Candidates in History: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_African-American_United_States_presidential_and_vice_presidential_candidates
We ask the question in three different ways: What have we become with our political system? We look at what is happening with Russia and Ukraine, we check in with one of my favorite places to get pissed off at, Florida where Gov DeSantis posted a question about the constitutionality of Rep. Lawson's seat with the FL Supreme court. The court returned the question unanswered. We ask the question - why can't the two parties truly find common ground and serve the people? Ronald Reagan and Tip O'neill did it as did manny others over the years. We ask the question why our national level elected officials seem to be unreachable and unresponsive to the wishes of the country (all those 70% polls we talk about here) All that and more on FiredUp!
This week on FiredUp…
This week is the first week of Black History Month here in the USA and we will be looking at how the celebration of Black History month is fueling deeper debate over the already controversial Critical Race Theory (CRT).
We will be looking at the definition of CRT as it applies to American social and political systems. We look at how the title of CRT has become an umbrella term for broader inter-racial discussion, debate and argument.
CRT has become the lightning rod of social discussion since the murder of George Floyd started an intense triggering event for discussion, protest and legal aspects of race relations in this country.
We will look at what laws are being proposed, debated and passed that restrict the sharing of knowledge on our common history. We will ask the question “does CRT only apply to African-Americans or will it be applied to other ethnic groups such as the Italian, Irish, Asian, and other contributors to the history of America.
Take a look at the article from Education Weekly we talked about:
https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/heres-the-long-list-of-topics-republicans-want-banned-from-the-classroom/2022/02
On the latest episode of FiredUp we look at President Biden’s Supreme Court pick now that Justice Breyer is retiring from the Court. Specifically, we look at and ask about WHY are we getting pushback from the Conservative Right when the individuals named to the current short list are superbly qualified to sit on the SCOTUS bench. Maybe it is the fact that all of the candidates are Black Women? President Biden promised as a candidate for the Presidency, that if he got the opportunity to nominate a SCOTUS justice, it would be a Black female.
We also look at the debate in the Senate this past week over restrictions, proposed as well as presently in force, to voting rights that was held by the only three black Senators presently in the Senate, 2 Democrat and 1 Republican. Senators Warnock (D-GA), Scott (R-SC) and Booker (D-NJ). What made this debate distinctive from prior debates was that 1 it lasted 10 hours; 2 it was a civil debate; and 3 it showed exactly what the value of diversity is in a deliberative body.
Finally as we prepare to enter Black History Month we have a list of first contribution and contributors to American culture and history by Black Americans
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This episode of FiredUP we talk about:
US Covid report. Cases show some downward trending with Omicron variant but numbers in certain areas are still surging. We look at the Biden Press Conference (2 Hours!!) and compare and contrast his content and style with Trump's. Biden made it through a 2 hour press conference with only a couple of small gaffs, for the most part it was frank and to the point. Contrast that to what was typical for the former President. We take a look at the Democrat and Republican Platforms as part of our backgrounder on the 2022 Mid-Terms. Democrats, in our opinion, have mostly failed strategically and Tactically in their Infrastructure bill approach. We will look at why sending 2 super-size bills to a divided and polarized congress might prove a fatal flaw. We will also re-visit the on-going congressional redistricting efforts and the states where plans have been submitted. The battles continue! Find the FiredUp podcast on Soundcloud, Spotift, Sticher, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.
This week we will focus on the MLK Holiday as we celebrate what would have been his 93rd birthday.
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What does the holiday mean in today's terms? Are there still issues that would have been at MLK's center of action list? Where would he be on the election issues of 2020?
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We will look at how we got the holiday in the first place and what we need to do to continue to honor MLK's legacy. We need to go beyond the Dream speech and consider what King stood for in today's terms.
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We call to re-learn the messages from the Letter From A Birmingham Jail and other writings from Dr King
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We will also formally launch the election 2022 messaging ( I know, seems like we just put the messaging away after the 2020 election...)
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On this episode of FiredUp, we pay respects to the legendary, Academy Award-Winning actor Sidney Poitier who passed away ay 94 years old on Jan. 7th. Likewise, we pay respect to Harvard Law Prof and former Justice Dept Civil Rights nominee under the Clinton Administration Lani Guinere. Nominated by President Clinton to head the civil rights division at the Department of Justice in 1993. That ill-fated nomination sadly defined her career after she was regrettably rejected by Senate Republicans who accused her of pushing racial quotas on affirmative action and said her views on voting rights were too extreme and radical.
Covid-19 numbers climbed at a faster rate than last week, and we look at a report of another "variant " that has showed up. Reported to be a hybrid of the Delta and Omicron variants, scientists are currently debunking its existence as a variant rather labeling it as a product of laboratory contamination.
The Jan 6th Insurrection is still making news, while some Trump loyalists are claiming that there were "no republicans involved" or that it was a "Black Ops operation run by the FBI".
We also look into ongoing vote suppression efforts through control of the election offices themselves.
This week we take a look back (fondly??) at 2021 and the top 10 political news stories from the main stream media. Including the Insurrection, Covid, the Big Lie...all the hits.
We also look at the stories covered here on WJMS' FiredUp! Finally, we take the covers off of what you can expect from FiredUp now that we are integrated into the WJMS Media Platform. We're very excited about where our show is going and I think you will be too!
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve wishes us a happy holiday while he discusses:
- Covid update and the new variant "Omicron" that has begun to show up here in the US. We discuss some of the early things we have learned.
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The SCOTUS heard oral arguments on the Mississippi court case that might just overturn Roe V Wade. What would this mean?
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We look once more at strategy vs tactics when it comes to the Senate debate on infrastructure. Change needs to happen on how our elected leaders process laws.
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On this episode of Firedup, Steve discusses:
We are approaching the time where Covid will move from being a pandemic to an endemic - like the flu - where we will see a return of the virus each year. Scientists and Doctors are predicting that covid WILL become "manageable". CA Gov Newsom taking a page from the TX Republicans abortion ban playbook: A law to let civilians sue anyone manufacturing, selling or possessing and Automatic Rifle (like an AR-15) Good or Bad Idea? After the Democrats turned on the blue wave in the 2020 election and brought Biden the win, GA Republicans are using redistricting to break up Democratic stronghold counties to end Dem control in those areas. Senate Leaders Schumer (D) and McConnell (R) work a deal whereby the Democrats can raise the Debt Ceiling with their party's majority THIS ONE TIME ONLY. it remains to be seen if this can be done ofr other priority bills in the future.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve breaks down the following trending political stories!
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CA Gov Newsom taking a page from the TX Republicans abortion ban playbook: A law to let civilians sue anyone manufacturing, selling or possessing and Automatic Rifle (like an AR-15) Good or Bad Idea?
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After the Democrats turned on the blue wave in the 2020 election and brought Biden the win, GA Republicans are using redistricting to break up Democratic stronghold counties to end Dem control in those areas.
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Senate Leaders Schumer (D) and McConnell (R) work a deal whereby the Democrats can raise the Debt Ceiling with their party's majority THIS ONE TIME ONLY. it remains to be seen if this can be done for other priority bills in the future.
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Today at 530pm EST / 1030pm UK we have a brand new episode of FiredUp! Today on the agenda Steve reviews:
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Covid update and the new variant "Omicron" that has begun to show up here in the US. We discuss some of the early things we have learned.
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The SCOTUS heard oral arguments on the Mississippi court case that might just overturn Roe V Wade. What would this mean?
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We look once more at strategy vs tactics when it comes to the Senate debate on infrastructure. Change needs to happen on how our elected leaders process laws.
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Ayee! Its the 100th Episode of FiredUp!!! And in true fashion there is no shortage of good topics!
Florida is imposing fines on medium and large businesses who enforce Covid Vax mandates. Small Businesses (<100 employees) could be fined $10K per violation and Large Businesses could be fined $50K per violation. This from the state that led the covid infection rates for almost a year...
New Texas law removes the requirement to get a license or permit to own and carry a gun allowing permitless carry.
Republican Congressman taking credit for Infrastructure bill. Problem is, he didn't vote for it to become law. Think that's called hypocrisy.
Republicans want to defund PBS because Big Bird got a covid shot and they are introducing an asian-american cast member onto the Sesame Street show.
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On this brand new episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- President Biden signs the first infrastructure bill which passed with 13 Republican votes added to the Dem count. What will the reaction be? Some Republicans who supported the bill won't attend the signing. Due to party backlash??
-Utah's proposed redistricting bill is drawing lots of controversy as Democrats and Progressives oppose it.
- Across the country, a score of redistricting bills have come out of committees to mixed results. We look at some of the headlines from the Associated Press.
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Today at 530pm, Steve is back with another brand new episode of FiredUp! On the plate for today:
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Covid Update including approval of vaccines for 5-11 year olds.
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A discussion on non-political Non-partisan redistricting commissions. Some are struggling, others are accomplishing their intended missions. We look at Virginia, Michigan and Colorado.
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Release of a poll by NPR/Marist stating that Independent voters blame Democrats more than Republicans as the bigger threat to democracy,
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Republican sponsored "Hit and Kill" bills aim to offer some protection to individuals that hit/run over protesters. 139 instances since George Floyd was murdered.
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Republican funded billboards have been going up in several battleground states that say simply "Trump Lost" N0 More Audits.
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On a brand new episode of FiredUp at 530pm Steve has a full plate as be discusses Covid update - FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 - 12. CDC final approval expected tomorrow (11/2).
We take a look at the contents of both Biden Administration infrastructure bills as well as discuss the poor handling by the Dems on the packages so far.
We look at the real divide in this country: not political but ideaology. Left-Progressive/Moderate-Right. If the Progressives and Moderates could work together it would create a fundamental power shift in Washington.
And We examine the real power of local politics in America on the eve of State and Local elections tomorrow.
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In addition to our weekly numbers report, we recap the vaccine news about all three vaccines being approved for booster shots and that a vaccine from one source can be given as a booster to a patient that had original shots from one of the others.
We will look at the impacts of freedom of choice over Vax and Masks and remind you about the consequences of choice.
Condolences to the family of Former Secretary of State Gen, Colin Powell who died this week at 84 of complications from Covid Breakthrough.
We will weigh in on the Biden Infrastructure battle with Republicans as a pared down bill at $2T is moving through the House. It's another in the never ending games played by both Dems and Reps to see who will blink first
We look at a lawsuit in Illinois over a redistricting plan that did not use the 2020 Census data.
And, could we go a week without talk about the Filibuster in the Senate? Nope.
In our weekly Covid review, we speak to the fact that the US is starting to see the effects of vaccinations and safe health practices in the form of reductions in the rates of infection, hospitalization and deaths. We're not anywhere near being out of the woods yet, nut its progress.
In the political arena, one of our frequent subjects, FL Gov Desantis is back in the news as he is being sued over holding 3 Legislative seats, one State and two Congressional, unfilled for more that 75 days. The three districts are all majority Black communities. Surprised???
In Texas, battles are on-going over infrastructure issues such as the electric grid status as we approach winter.
At the federal level, huge battles continue over the two infrastructure bills proposed by the Biden administration. Democrats run the government, and hold most of the blame for not exercising the control they have. No lessons learned from the Obama era and what happened when they lost the house and senate?
The Biden administration is also taking heat for a proposal within the $3.2T Soft Infrastructure bill that would mandate Banks to report all monthly cash flows in and out of individual bank accounts.
Finally, we take a brief look at Polls and how they work as we enter into the political season ahead of the Mid-Terms.
On this episode of FiredUp, we look at preliminary maps for Redistricting in Michigan and Virginia where non-partisan committees devolved into partisan results.
We explore an alternative approach to growing a 3rd political party involving a coalition of the Asian, Hispanic and Black Caucuses of the House and Senate. If these groups would band together and vote as a unified group, the Democrat and Republican domination of the political agenda could be blunted.
What do we need to do to end the games played around the Debt Ceiling? a hard look at partisan politics and brinksmanship that's hurting America.
And an update on the Texas Abortion ban as court battles start up.
This week on FiredUp, the discussion will examine Employer mandates for vaccination and employees saying they will quit is required. But do they? Also we will look at two lawsuits filed in Texas against the Doctor who performed a post 6-week abortion intentionally flouting the new Texas ban. The bigger question is who filed the suits? Did you think we were finished with Redistricting? Nope, just getting started. We examine the effects of the shift in population over the decade and how that might shake up the map math. Finally, Steve has an editorial opinion on political games, gridlock and what we must do about it.
This week on FiredUP Steve will discuss a story coming out of Idaho that could spell trouble with receiving care for any acute illness. Idaho has implemented a Crisis of Care standing where patients are ranked to receive ICU care and ventilators based on their age, condition and other factors. It means that some might not receive critical care and some will.
We will also uncover additional variants of Covid that could extend the pandemic and may not be fully resolved by the current vaccines.
On the political side, Steve reviews the event held on the 18th, the "Justice for J6" rally in Washington DC and how it fell short of expectations.
What is a Trillion Dollar coin and how do some think it could solve the Debt Ceiling crisis that could hit in mid-October? Steve will explore this radical proposal.
Finally, Steve looks at the coming redistricting plans from Republican and Democrat states and what it means for control of the House.
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Today at 5:30pm on WJMS and 1030pm UK on a [Jam Packed] brand new episode of #FiredUp, we will say our public final goodbye to our friend and colleague Tommy Flame. RIP.
We also take a look at #politics post 9/11 - where once there was overwhelming national unity, 20 years have carried us to almost total national disunity and partisanship.
We will clear up a few loose ends from last week's show on the Texas #Abortion Law and dive into the Mississippi case that may just topple Roe vs. Wade and constitutional protections on Abortion.
We ask the questions - What will happen to the children born because #Texas and Mississippi cut the time period from 26 weeks under REoe to 15 or 6 under #Mississippi and Texas respectively.
Finally, we look into a new practice being used by the #LAPD to gather social security numbers, social media account info and other data from anyone they stop and interview, regardless if it is related to a crime or suspicion of a crime.
(Can you say "Stop and Frisk digital version?)
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We pay a final tribute to WJMS' own Tommy Flame, co-Host of the We Out Here show and OG host and friend of the station. We miss you Tommy!
Aside from the weekly Covid update, Steve is devoting this show to a discussion of the just passed Texas SB-8 bill which not only imposes severe restrictions on abortion rights in the Lone Star state, but empowers citizens to essentially be deputized to sue providers, as well as those individuals that assist a woman seeking an abortion particularly if it is beyond a so-called "fetal heartbeat" threshold of six weeks.
Steve will be looking at some of the impacts of this bill as well as what it portends for future legislation in Texas and other states on abortion and other constitutionally protected activities.
This week we will be discussing Choice, Consequences and the Greater Good regarding how the current covid surge is locking up ICU beds all over the country and preventing patients with other illnesses from accessing life saving treatments. We will get into how the choices made by the anti-vax and anti-mask population is we believe selfish and some potential options to address it.
We will be following up on the Sturgis Bike Rally and the 600% increase in Covid cases resulting in South Dakota alone.
We will look at the latest reports coming from the 2020 Census and some impact changes to redistricting that may be coming.
And we will re-visit the 3rd Political Party option and outlook based on voter turnout numbers from the 2020 election.
This week, we will be discussing the latest Covid news asa always, but we will also be placing our progress through the pandemic against other pandemics over the past 100 years (Smallpox, Polio, Measles, etc) looking at how vaccines and medical treatment eliminated these.
- We will have a discussion about an old term that is making a comeback. Specifically, "The Silent Majority". Created 1,000 yrs ago, made famous/infamous by Richard Nixon in 1969 now a reference to those who don't register or vote.
- Now that the Arizona "audit" is nearly done and the results will not overturn the election, GOP members are starting to criticize the process publicly.
- Fox news went after US Reps Talib and Pressley of the Squad for receiving rental income from properties during the CDC eviction moratorium. They failed to mention however that that isn't an illegal or proscribed process.
- A new educational curriculum called the 1776 Unites initiative is out to compete against Critical Race Theory. We will look at this new offering and one of its backers.
On the Monday episode of Fired up, the discussion will cover what might be the outcome from 375K people attending the Sturgis Motorcycle rally as we detail the covid updates. The population report from the 2020 Census has some groups of white people concerned that a shrink of their population by some 9M people combined with a growth surge in minority sectors is a harbinger of doom for with people's power in this country. We review the latest efforts by Republicans to push forward with redistricting efforts in Red states along with the on-gping voter disenfranchisement efforts still moving forward. How can those most affected fight back? New intraparty fractures in the Democratic party sets the stage for a return to DC gridlock and endangers Bidens agenda. And we re-visit the freeze on the repeal of the CDC eviction moratorium and a call to action on getting state legislatures to start distributing more than $46B set aside back in March to aid tenants and landlords.
This week on FiredUp, Steve will be updating the latest Covid information including stats as well as news on the latest variant - called the Lambda Variant - which has been identified in 41 countries around the world as well as being identified in 44 US states with 1300 cases already documented.
- In other Covid related stories, news about the increasing numbers of former anti-vaxxer/anti-mask advocates that continue to "get religion" about getting the vaccine once they have been infected and hospitalized with the Delta variant.
- Also, critics falsely attribute statements that the Biden Administration wants to require all US citizens to get vaccinated, a false claim as no such statement has ever been issued.
- There was a story that a conservative spokesperson called the requirement for Covid vaccination before students can attend school this fall a civil rights violation, ignoring the fact that pre start-of-school vaccinations have been a requirement for more that 50 years and are perfectly legal under local and state laws.
- In political news, the Biden administration is drawing heat from their dropping the ball and letting the CDC Eviction Moratorium end. Now they are scrambling to get it reinstated.
- And if the events of January 6th weren't enough, a Right Wing group has announced another protest at the Capitol for Sept 18th.
On this episode of FiredUp Steve discusses:
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Covid count and look at how the pandemic is being politicized at the expense of American sickness and lives with the Delta Variant.
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Pres Biden and Congress allow the eviction moratorium to expire placing 11.4 million adult tenants at risk of eviction.
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Arizona audit considered a botched effort and partisan corrupted. Will other states get the same treatment?
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FL Gov DeSantis signs order prohibiting mask requirement orders as schools set to open.
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Georgia starts push to take over local election boards.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses: * Weekly Covid numbers * Covid Vaccines vs the Delta Variant - efficacy levels above 85% for all three against Delta Variant reports show. * Politicians and Health Officials slam vaccine misinformation * Doctors and Health Officials express high concern around unvaccinated patients getting Delta covid. As high as 95% of new patients are not vaccinated. * Republican Governor blames antivaxxers for his state's high hospitalization and earth rates from Covid. * Utah gun manufacturer introduces a Lego style Glock-19 handgun. Gets cease & desist order from Lego Co and pulls it from the market * Poll shows Americans prefer Democrat voting proposal over Texas voter bill proposal.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve dives into:
- Covid Numbers are lower overall but Delta variant causing a spike.
- IL Gov signs law requiring public school to teach Asian-American history of racism and discrimination - how does that compare to CRT discussions.
- Chris Cuomo offered a suggestion to have voter registration on site at polling.
- Covid and Politics:
- Red States/Blue States vaccination rate comparison - Blue states outpacing Red
- Covid cases rising among the unvaccinated.
- McConnell perplexed by vaccine refusers? Really???
- Rep vs Dem/Race and Ethnicity comparison poll on getting vaccine.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses: * States fight over college vaccination requirements and/or self reporting of vaccine status before being admitted to campus. * Justice Dept.suing Georgia over election reform law. * One America News promotes facist call for executions of officials who oversaw the 2020 elections in battleground states. * Black athlete protest playing of national anthem during medal ceremony - calls it a deliberate setup.
Catch new episodes of FiredUp every Monday at 530pm.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid Update: Report on Delta Variant of the Covid virus and its spreading to the US
- Report from Rachel Maddow on tactic from Republican playbook that Democrats could use to extend their power in the Senate
Passage of Juneteenth federal holiday and why it is an important step
- Democrat and Republican party dysfunction and its effect on getting anything done
- Georgia (at it again) new voter suppression tactic coming into play
- Texas (not to be left out...) Gov Abbott defunds the legislature as a punishment for Democrats walking out on the voting restrictions bill in May
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve breaks down:
- Covid update as always and G-7 countries vote to ship 1 Billion vaccine doses to poor countries struggling with the pandemic still.
- A discussion on Critical Race Theory - Is America fundamentally a racist country? Um...YEP
- What is the difference between the For The People Act (HR1) and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act(HR4)? HR4 could pass, HR1 maybe not... Manchin and Cinema again... plus stubborn Republicans
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- New Covid Vaccine that uses a different methodology to defend against the disease could be available this summer.
- CA Judge overturns 32 year old ban on assault weapons - compares AR-15 to "swiss army knives"
- Review of voter restriction efforts and voter expansion efforts from The Brennan Center for Justice
- Why do our elected officials NOT listen to overwhelming support of issues by the electorate?
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On this brand new episode of FiredUp, Steve gives us the run down on the following politicial headlines:
• Covid update- Biden Admin touts 50% of American adults have received at least 1 dose of the vaccine with nearly 40% fully vaccinated.
• Statistics on vaccinations showing evidence of large chunk of Republicans/Right Wing is not getting vaccinated - Could this become a Republican pandemic?
• Republicans now pushing laws to eliminate/restrict citizen ballot initiatives even though it will impact Republican citizens as well.
• Democrats strip voting and speaking privileges of a Republican legislator in Nevada who refuses to wear a mask.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid updates - CDC relaxes masking requirements for fully vaccinated individuals. Also an update on what if any side effects I had from the 2nd Moderna shot. NONE!!!!!
- Conservative group has been secretly providing guidance and written guides to Republican states on voter law changes that restrict access and other things.
- Arizona Audit process over 2020 election in one county drawing criticism and backlash.
- Mississippi SC issues ruling in Medical Marijuana case that also shuts out voter initiative constitution amendments.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid Update: Numbers for this week and Florida reporting nearly 10,000 new infections from 5 different Covid variants since Spring Break this year.
- Senate Republicans say they will not support any of Pres. Biden's $4.1T proposals or agenda.
- New Voter restrictions/Rules bill signed into law by Gov. DeSantis - no press allowed at signing, just Fox News.
- Trump ban on Facebook upheld by Oversight Committee for 6 more months.
- Trumps much touted new social media "platform" launches. Turns out it's a simple Blog page.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid update as always, along with a report on an insightful interview AND article by Dr Leah Wen regarding the lost opportunity for positive messaging and optics from the Biden Joint session speech.
- Revisionist History being pushed forward by political leaders regarding Black American contributions to the country throughout history as well as other groups.
- Fact checking some of Sen Tim Scotts comments in his response to the President's speech.
- Comments by Sen Rand Paul based on wrong facts and partial information.
- Temecula CA city councilwoman who compares responses to her anti-mask positions to compare herself to Rosa Parks. Catch new content from FiredUp every Monday at 5:30pm on WJMS Radio
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Democrats are fighting back against republican voter suppression laws with voter expansion legislation in 47 states.
- New state laws proposed would protect individuals that run their vehicles into crowds of protesters. No penalties incurred.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve brings to the table:
- Covid update and news
- Reaction to Biden SCOTUS Commission
- Republicans propose new America First caucus in congress focussed on supporting "Anglo-Saxon Values". New name for White Supremacy?
- 24 hours after America First caucus proposed, its shelved amid wide backlash from both sides.
- Discussion on working toward unifying minority caucuses (eg Cong. Black Caucus and others) into a unified voting block in congress as a prelude to building a viable 3rd political party.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the following:
- Biden pushes states to open up vaccine enrollment to all adults by April 19th
- Number of Billionaires worldwide rose by 30% during pandemic
- Republicans retaliate to MLB on All-Star game pullout from Atlanta.
- Biden appoints panel to study expanding Supreme Court, Judicial term limits and other changes.
- 60 Minutes show does unfair editing of Desantis press conference
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Weekly covid updates. Recommendation from CDC that vaccinated Americans can travel domestically as well as to foreign destinations with out pre-flight covid testing.
- Updates on the responses to the Georgia voting law including one from Trump. Major GA companies weigh in with condemnation amid calls for boycotts.
- Biden announces his next big bill - Infrastructure funding - $2.5 Trillion.
- Playbook for growing a 3rd political party in the US. part of the continuing series.
- GOP politicians taking credit for the Covid relief bill benefits that none of them voted for.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- New developments in combating the Covid disease.
- A deeper look at the new voter law signed by the Georgia Governor on Thursday.
- Further talk about the Filibuster, it's impacts on the American people and what needs to be done about it.
- Democrat Senators Manchin and Sinema withholding support for Filibuster change.
- Another look at establishing a viable 3rd political party.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- The current update on the coronavirus
- The American Rescue Plan (Covid relief) is signed into law by Pres. Biden
- KY bill making it illegal to "insult" police has a kicker in it, making it illegal to distribute anything that might be weaponized - like a bottle of water - as a Class B Misdemeanor.
- The Raise the Minimum Wage Act proposed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025
- Comments by Sen Ron Johnson (R-WI) saying he would have felt unsafe if BLM had stormed the building. My commentary to the Right follows the story.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid updates plus news on vaccination progress
- Texas and Otherf States lifting or modifying restrictions on activities.
- Senate passses Biden's cCOVID bill
- What is going to happen to the filibuster?
- KY legislature debating bill on making insulting a police officer a crime
- BLM protests have led to a significant drop in police killings in cities where protests occurred
- Black teen draws protest over his t-shirt from teacher
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve touches on:
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Covid update and new vaccine approved from Johnson and Johnson.
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Supreme Court to hear 2 cases tomorrow that could cripple the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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New voter suppression bills proposed by Republicans in 33 states.
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Donald Trump speaks at CPAC in Orlando
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House passes $1,9T pandemic relief bill - fight for $15 min wage seems DOA at senate.
-DoD spends $1.7T on development of fighter jet with out a clear need for it. Divert money for covid relief?
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses
- Progress being made in the fight against Covid.
- Democrat sponsored bill to increase IRS audits of the richest Americans and largest corporations seeks to raise $1.2 Trillion over 10 years.
- Ted Cruz's Cancun getaway - really bad optics.
- Georgia continuing voter suppression legislation targeting Blacks and people of color.
- What's The Donald up to these days?
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
First we look at Truth vs Facts and what is the difference. Next we will dive into the Impeachment Trial and look at what transpired. House Managers vs Defendant's Counsel Next we look at the aftermath - McConnell's speech after the verdict admitting Trump did it as we explore why the Republicans voted to acquit. We close with a first glance at what will come from the Former President now that he's been acquitted.
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On this episode, Steve has a full plate of things to cover including:
- Covid Update - declines showing in new ases, hospitalizations and death rates. Small drops but significant.
- Latest Congressional activity
- Dems pass Biden American Rescue plan - $2.19 Trillion. Some trimming expected out of Senate-House conference committee. Dems use Senate Finance Comm Budget Reconciliation process to pass bill on 51-vote party vote.
- Dems show willingness to use this process when needed, but Biden and Dem leadership would prefer bi-partisan agreements
- Dems need to rely on generating positive outcomes for the country to convince moderate conservatives to join and work with them. Words won't work.
- Republicans need to recognize the new reality. They will need to reach across the aisle and combine with Dems to get positive things done for their constituents.
- Discussion on building a third party or united voting block with minority caucuses in congress (Black, Hispanic and Asian-Pacific) which represents 137 votes overall.
- Discussion on building a third party or united voting block with minority caucuses in congress (Black, Hispanic and Asian-Pacific) which represents 137 votes overall.
- And a Special segment podcast by Emmanuel Acho - "Why don't we have a white history month"
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On this episode of Firedup, Steve discusses
the Dedication of the show to Cecily Tyson RIP.
Introduction to Black History Month
Covid numbers review
Game 1 - Who will preside over the Impeachment Trial and arguments from Republicans about it not being constitutional.
Game 2 - Republicans are trying to strongarm Democrats into some form of change in the Filibuster, including an offer from McConnell to get rid of it. There must be a catch.
Game 4 - Calls to change the finance rules after the Gamestop/Robinhood mess. Now that "ordinary" players are getting into the game, the rich cats want to change the rules.
Other News Steve Discusses:
Biden's $1.9T rescue plan - more details
BLM gets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Final segment - Poem recitation from Amiri Baraka "Revelations"
Today at 530pm on WJMS and 10:30pm UK on @mintwaveradio catch a brand new episode of FiredUp! Almost 1 full week into #President Biden's first term and Steve discusses:
• #Covid plans under the Biden Administration. Nearly 22 Million vaccinations to date with 100 million or more in the first 100 Biden days.
• Political games have not gone away, just changed horses on the merry go around...
• #Trump #pardons 116 people in January (mostly white, male white-collar financial crimes, no surprise there).
• Biden signs 30 #ExecutiveOrders in first 5 days as he awaits senate approvals of his #Cabinet.
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Today on Firedup, Steve has a full plate on this MLK Day and Inauguration eve!! Tune in for an Update on Coronavirus Pandemic 24M cases/397.3K deaths/16M vaccinations given
- Thoughts on Martin Luther King Day and the current situation in DC
- When will the Articles of Impeachment reach the Senate and what could happen then.
- Interlude: excerpt from 1967 speech by Dr King at Stanford Univ. on justice and the time to do right.
- How the 2021 version of political games is starting the new year.
- The Republican party after Trump leaves office.
- US covid economic assistance compared with other countries in the world.
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Jan 4-8 OMG what a week!
Georgia Senate Vote - Democrats Win !!!
Electoral College certification, then riot and breaking into the Capital by MAGA, then finished up around 3:30am.
Trump's options for the remainder of his term - resign, 25TH Amendment or impeachment
Trump gets banned from Twitter and other SM platforms...
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve gives us more 2020 year in review!! - Election games, court cases, failed attempt to overturn the election.
- Upcoming Georgia Senate race - last days for Democrats to get it done.
- Pelosi wins re-election as Speaker of the House as 117th Congress is sworn in.
And Steve breaks down some FiredUp show upgrades and improvements coming this year including:
More topics each show.
Expanding Facebook and Twitter content including video segments.
Its The FiredUp 2020 year lookback. Steve dives into the good the bad and the Republicans (they defied description this year...) as he breaks down this year's most memorable political moments!
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- The Coronavirus counts for the week to date. Also 2nd vaccine from Moderna approved and enroute to medical facilities. Projected dose counts for distribution for both approved vaccines.
- Trump administration entertained ides last summer to allow mass infection of covid to create herd immunity, according to news reports released last week.
- National Popular Vote initiative revealed as an alternate to the electoral college. What is it and how might it work?
- New Yorker article discussing how some Republicans secretly relish political life after Trump.
- Holiday spirit - Christmas and Kwanzaa. My wishes for a happy and safe holiday season.
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Its Monday! That means we got a brand new episode of #FiredUp on WJMS Radio happening at 530pm! Tune in today as Steve discusses:
Texas trying to secede from the union. (Go and take Florida with you!) A #review of Joe Biden's cabinet picks to date. #Trump passed up on ordering up to 500M doses of vaccine from Pfizer. Now the #US will be delayed in getting additional #Pfizer doses as #Moderna's is not yet on the market.
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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Update on Covid and Vaccines coming to market.
- Two bills from the house passed - one to change House and Senate Rules to require that a bill passed out of one body MUST be voted on (either up or down) by the other body. This eliminated "tabling" a bill for political reasons by either body. The second bill would move to place legislation conference meetings on broadcast such as C-Span so the public can be aware of negotiations on proposed legislation.
- Do Republicans fear reprisal from Trump after he has left office for failing his "loyalty test"?
- Democrats continue to "play softball in a hardball game". They need to get aggressive and tougher in dealing with the Republicans.
- The time is long overdue for the American People to rise up and demand action from Government on Covid relief. The 900 billion proposal from the Dems should be a start with more to come in the Biden administration. We need real action step information from our elected leaders.
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Today, we have a brand new episode of FiredUp!! Steve has a full plate as he discusses the transition finally moving forward, with new batch of political games:
SCOTUS hears case from GOP on removing illegal immigrants from census counts. Would have big impacts on House seats and funding allocations in the States.
Still no action on covid stimulus package. 19 million facing eviction Jan 1st if rent/mortgage forbearance stops.
12 million will stop receiving unemployment after Christmas unless Congress acts.
GOP administration freezes Gov't civilian employee wages in Jan in the midst of the second covid wave.
No that transition is moving forward, concern mounts over what will happen to Biden legislative agenda if GOP controls Senate. Many fear repeat of Obama-era obstruction.
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Today at 530pm we have a brand new episode of FiredUp! Today Steve updates us on the coronavirus. So far, 12 million cases, a quarter million deaths, 87,000 hospitalized nationwide and more than 1 million cases added over the past week.
How many is too many? How many will it takes before our elected leaders do their damn jobs and get relief done?
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FiredUp has officially hit 50 episodes!! Tune in to hear Steve discuss: * Covid cases going through the roof. More than 11 Million cases and a quarter million deaths nationwide. * Lame duck administration appears to have abandoned the fight against the pandemic from a leadership standpoint. * More Republican games with stonewall of the transition process. No assistance or authorizations for the incoming administration. * Possible outcomes from Georgia Senate races. * Democrat and Republican agenda issues with the new House and Senate makeup.
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After Saturday's declaration of Joe Biden as the official President-elect, there's only 1 place you should be at 530pm EST / 10:30pm UK today, and that is tuned in to the ONLY political show on WJMS/Mintwave Radio!
Tune in as Steve discusses a laundry list of "what nows" including: Covid counts and 3 days of over 100,000 cases reported with nearly 10 million cases to date. The 2020 election aftermath - Biden/Harris win however Democrats could still fall short on control of the Senate. Beyond the 2020 election - what lessons can we learn from the election? What action items can we begin to focus on? And this is just part 1!
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Its the day before the US Presidential Election ! We'll call it Election Eve... Tune in to FiredUp today as Steve discusses a laundry list of topics including How #Texas is looking to invalidate 127K ballots from drive through voting. The #Republican Tax Cut from 2017 that turns out to have a #tax increase for those under $100K income starting in 2021. And about being smart about your voting - get the facts!
On a brand new episode of FiredUp, with 8 Days to go until this monumental election Steve discusses COVID and early voting numbers, Clearing up questions on Contract with Black America, a review of the last Presidential Debate. An Election Day Poll Report on Issues of concern to american voters and of course your Call to action - Speaking out to our elected officials!
Today at 5:30pm EST and 10:30pm UK catch a brand new episode of FiredUp! We're getting dangerously close to election day, anyone else feeling kinda apocalyptic?!
Tonight Steve will discuss: What it means to be 15 days until Election Day - strap in for the vote count show that will begin... the Covid numbers update. A report on early voting - 26 million ballots received to date! The Rep/Dem games go on. The Judge Barrett hearings center court in the lates games playing. Republicans aren't being covert about how they feel. Comments from Sen McConnell, Sen Graham and Sen Whitehouse. And Ice Cube's Contract With Black America - brief introduction of the key points.
What are your thoughts on the topics above? Leave a comment below and dont forget to listen at 530pm only on WJMS Radio!
On FiredUp this week, Steve discusses the following:
Potus Covid hospitalization and aftermath Democrat and Republican Games relating to voting, Using the 25th amendment of the Constitution to attempt to remove the President. House, Senate and White House impasse on covid stimulus relief package now in its 2nd month. Last Tuesday's VP debate review. introduction of new Facebook page feature - "This Just In" where stories that don't make the show will be posted and discuss
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses
- President, First Lady and 15 other Administration people test positive for Coronavirus
- Administration seeks to end Census count 3 weeks early
- ICE performs forced sterilizations on detained immigrant women
- Texas Gov signs order closing all but one ballot drop off location per county in Texas.
- 16,000 covid tests in UK delayed in reporting. National UK count updated.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the following headlines:
- Trump names SCOTUS pick 2 days after Ginzburg passes away - fallout
- Covid update
- Gov Desantis (R-FL) anti protest damage bill
- Election apocalypse? Articles in the Atlantic and The New Yorker discuss the aftermath.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
Remembering Notorious RBG and the political impact on the upcoming election. Nomination and voting on the next SCOTUS Justice. Contested Senate races post RBG. Florida Former Felon voting process update. They were going to bring a EM wave weapon against the Lafayette Square protesters for Trump's upside down bible photo op???
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Do our elected officials live up to the oath of office they swore to when they got in? What do we do if they don't?
- It looks like mail in ballots will be the overwhelming method of voting this election. What will that mean for when we will find out who won?
- Also, Trump has hinted that he might not accept the results and not give up power. What happens then?
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the Coronavirus numbers and mortality rate projections to the end of the year - 400,000 projected if safety protocols continue to be ignored. The Republicans are preparing to stage a "Grand Con" with the November election. Revisiting a comparison of the summer of 2020 and the summer of 1968 regarding protests and violence. What effect does Social Media have on politics and the election? RIP Chadwick Boseman - Wakanda Forever!
Steve is back to discuss the RNC convention. Who spoke and what was the overall messaging. Who were they aiming at? Black voters!
Compare and contrasting the DNC and RNC events.
Fact checking both conventions.
Rock The Vote and Other Soc. Media groups are suing Trump over his Executive Order against Social Media and Tech companies.
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This episode of FiredUp covers:
Covid numbers from US and UK. Report on Motorcycle week in Sturgis South Dakota - 250,000 attendees, no masks no distancing. Likely to create Covid spikes in many areas of the country.
Early voting in the US taking the post office controversy into account.
Report on DNC convention completed last week. Who spoke, what were the key topics, etc.
Call to action recap from past shows - Voting, communication with elected officials.
Welcome to our new friends in the UK! What is FiredUp all about? A brief introduction. Biden names his VP pick - Sen. Kamala Harris Voter Suppression 2020 - Hijack the vote in broad daylight US Postal service and the new Postmaster General - slowing the mail in time for the mail in ballot crush?
US Government's poor performance on Covid-19. Rewpublican vs Democrat economic
stimulus proposals, there is a wide gap and the people are suffering waiting on a decision.
Trump's Axios interview and his 4 executive orders on Covid response. Editorial by Steve on policing in America after the Aurora CO incident.
Brinksmanship - Are the political powers on both sides playing a dangerous game of chicken with us as the victims?
Today's topic is about Truth. What is fact: the 1619 Project; Covid and Trump Death Cult; US Senator calls for forcing school districts not to teach about the 1619 project.
Tribute to Rep John Lewis and Rev CT Vivian
Facts and Truths or Fiction and Spin? Where do we find truth.
Topics include Coronavirus exposing the failures of our gov't response. Discussion on creating a viable 3rd political party in this country. Black Lives Matter. Is it becoming a real political force?
This episode, Steve discusses Trump politics around BLM, Covid and the 4th of July. Can America add a real 3rd political party? (first of a multi part series). And an updated request for the survey.
On today's episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses whether or not the Administration deserves to be rehired for another term?
This episode includes news and polls related to the performance of the President and the administration in their handling of the Covid and other major issues. Also - first ever FiredUp Listener Survey: Should the current administration (President and Congress) be re-hired/re-elected?
Steve is back with a brand new episide of FiredUp! Did you hear about the group of folks who purchased tickets to Trumps rally in Tulsa and ghosted it on purpose! Well we're going to talk about it... plus Trump's overall political week. Covid update and impacts - new spikes and lastly we discuss, Black Lives Matter - Movement or fledgeling political party?
On today's episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the significance of Juneteenth, Black Wall Street (Tulsa OK) and why is Trump going there. And can the Republicans really steal the 2020 election??!
Catch brand new episodes of FiredUp every Monday at 5:30pm only on WJMS Radio!
On episode 27 of FiredUp, Steve has a full plate of topics to discuss such as:
- Pushing back on the call to hold the Black vote hostage - Good idea, wrong time to do it.
- Joe Biden's agenda for Black America - it's there, a good start but more is needed.
- Young Black voters disillusioned with Democratic party.
- Trump's anti-Obama policies will cost him the election.
- LatinX voters joining the Republican party is not necessarily a bad thing.
- Covid-19 update
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve talks about how COVID is destroying our economy and also our health as a nation
On this episode Steve discusses Covid-19 Political, Economic and social impacts. And should we open up all states fully???
On episode 23, Steve discusses COVID19 implications and how the political games continue
On episode 20, Steve discusses voter suppression and how it plays into the election this year
On episode 20 of FiredUp, Steve discusses Wisconsin voter suppression, Biden being presumptive nominee. And the Covid-19 conspiracy theories
On today's episode of FiredUp, Steve talks about the Administrations Management Failure - Covid-19
On today's episode, Steve discusses the political impacts of Covid-19; Voting - featuring special message and down ballot priorities.
On episode 15 of FredUp, Steve discusses the latest events with the Democratic race and the candidates
Tune in to FiredUp to hear Steve talk about the impeachment vendetta that seems to be sweeping up and removing anyone involved with the impeachment attempt of Trump
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses the results of the Trump Impeachment trial and the ramifications going forward.
On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses what has happened lately in the impeachment trial and how this is a blow to our Democracy
On today's episode of FiredUp, Steve goes over what MLK Day truly means and how it relates to the political process.
Tune in today at 5:30pm eastern to FiredUp on WJMS or the Live365 app for a discussion on Strategic and Tactical Activism. We. Will also discuss what politics and magic have in common!
Todays s show highlighted the 2020 census, asked the question of the process we are using to select our presidential candidates is the best way and announced some of the new things we are working on for the show this year.
This week's episode leads off with a discussion of the holidays and how we can use them as a guide to how we become more active in our communities and the political process. We will use the principles of Kwanza as a road map.
Next we discuss the most recent Democratic Debate, including the exclusion of candidates of color. We also discuss whether the current format of participant selection is the best choice for debates of either party.
On episode 5 of FiredUp with Steve, he dives into part 3 of this political game as he breaks down just how our government is doing its citizens a disservice.
Catch a brand new episode of FiredUp, hosted by Steve! Today's topic is the close out to the Politics Game subject. Catch new episodes every Monday at 5:30pm only on WJMS Radio!
On this episode, Steve talks about the game of politics and the ways in which our elected officials are playing us in the game.
FiredUp! is a weekly politics show hosted by Steve Bowles. But this is not your average politics show. Join Steve every week as he breaks down the political process to show us how we reclaim our democracy.
FiredUp! is a weekly politics show hosted by Steve Bowles. But this is not your average politics show. Join Steve every week as he breaks down the political process to show us how we reclaim our democracy.