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David Title, Allison Goldberg
Like The Dollop with squats! Like No Such Thing as a Fish with fitness! Accessible full-body workouts, surprising stories, hot takes and realistic expectations. We say "No!" to suspiciously peppy trainers and empty motivational slogans. We say "Yes!" to getting a little exercise, having a laugh, and maybe learning something new. Plus, you'll feel better later when you're binging 90 Day Fiancee and power-eating Pop Tarts.
People will just not shut up about how we're like totally headed for another Roaring Twenties! But maybe that's not such a good thing to hope for. Let's find out together while you tone those sweet sweet abs!
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People are getting vaccinated and getting it on and since it is Spring, so are the flowers! Find out how flowers do it and get a bit more fit for your next naked encounter on this very special encore episode of Not Boring Workouts.
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For just about as long as women have been having babies they've been trying to figure out how to make sure they only have them when they want them. Learn about all of the amazing methods tried throughout history while doing crunches and squats!
We were locked down for about a year because of a deadly virus. These crazy people locked themselves away for two years in the name of science. Get the story and a solid circuit workout with this week's Not Boring Workout.
Marie Stopes was a pioneering botanist and birth control proponent long before most women even had the opportunity to pursue higher education. Unfortunately, she was also a Eugenicist. Ugh. Enjoy today's Not Boring Workout!
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The history of the dildo is long and hard. Actually, it's just long but it is pretty fascinating and we tell you all about while also making sure you get in some much needed exercise. What could be better?!
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After being released from prison for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, Anna Sorokin is going to become rich and famous for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now let's workout!
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What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than with a Not Boring Workout about an amazing woman and civil rights activist you have probably never heard of - Gloria Richardson.
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We love women's history so much we were doing episodes about amazing women even when it wasn't Women's History Month. The story of Bertha Benz is a perfect example of "why the hell am I just learning about her now?!" so please enjoy this encore episode.
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HR1 is one of the most important bills of the past 30 years and you need to know all about it and also get some work in on those abs. Not Boring Workouts has you covered with all things For The People Act and abdominals in one place.
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It's Women's History Month so we are revisiting our episode all about how women fought for and won the right to vote in America. Considering how hard Republicans are working to limit voting rights in the country today makes it more important than ever to remember how we got here.
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In this "I Love The 80's" edition of Not Boring Workouts we bring you the wonderful and inspiring story of Cyndi Lauper along with a challenging mix of ass-burning exercises. Dig it!
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QAnon just won't go away so we are re-presenting our primer on QAnon which mentions the crazy idea that somebody as batshit horrible as Marjorie Taylor Greene could be elected to national office but yeah... Enjoy!
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We here at Not Boring Workouts are sick and tired of people blaming bats for Covid. Especially when bats are amazing and were not the ones refusing to wear masks and socially distance. So, it's time to get your facts straight about bats and get some exercise at the same time.
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It's been almost a year since we started this podcast and our relationship with our couch has only grown stronger. So here is an encore of one of our first Not Boring Workouts featuring a workout you can do without leaving your couch! You've got this.
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We wade into potentially controversial waters with today's Not Boring Workout while taking a closer look at what maybe was one good thing the Trump administration achieved in four years - the Abraham Accords. Also, beware, this workout contains jump squats. You have been warned.
One of the very first ever Not Boring Workouts, this one is all about Cats but not the musical. Just cats. So, enjoy this brief history of our feline friends and break a sweat at the same time!
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Sure, a lot has gone down in the US over the past four years but it's worth taking a few minutes to catch up on the land across the pond and get some damn exercise at the same time with today's Not Boring Workout!
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Frogs. You think you've got a pretty solid handle on them but wait until you find out the crazy stuff Alli has been learning about these amazing amphibians. And, as always, you will also be getting a great full-body workout. Plus frog puns. You're welcome.
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More than a century before QAnon leapt into the crazy conspiracy scene, lots of people were convinced the earth is flat. More than one hundred years of science and traveling into space, there are people that still believe the earth is flat. This is terrifying and you need to work on those abs so listen to this episode of Not Boring Workouts.
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Crazy smart, super sexy and always progressive, Mae West was one of the coolest people of the 20th Century. From Broadway to Hollywood to Las Vegas join us for this great American story and get yourself some exercise at the same time! That's the Not Boring Workout way!
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Today we take a moment in this crazy world to appreciate the little things. Ants. Seriously, ants are amazing and surprising and possibly what we'll all be eating for dinner in a few years. So, listen up and get some exercise with today's Not Boring Workout.
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Wouldn't it be nice to think we've come a long way in the past 100 years? Well, a look back at 1921 does not make a good case for this belief. Does history repeat itself? Find out and get fit with today's Not Boring Workout.
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Lots of people say Not Boring Workouts is the most popular podcast in the world. Is that true? Nope. But if enough people on enough platforms say it then other people will believe it. And that's a problem. Especially if you replace this lie with something like Biden stole the election. Alli dives into the mess on this episode of Not Boring Workouts.
Sources:
https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/center/isp/documents/fighting_fake_news_-_workshop_report.pdf
https://www.fcc.gov/media/program-content-regulations
Also: stickk.com/activate code: nbw
Sure, the country is country embroiled in the aftermath of an attempted coup but aren't you curious where the hell the Dalai Lama came from and why he's so revered? Plus, you gotta get some exercise. Time for today's Not Boring Workout!
While most of the country debates whether we just witnessed an insurrection, a coup, a riot or just a deadly parade of horrifying hypocrisy, Alli takes on a way more fun debate about g-spots and squirting in today's Not Boring Workout!
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We kick off 2021 with a little look at things that happened in 2020 that are totally unrelated to Covid or Donald Trump. We had a bit of a recording issue this week but it's still plenty good enough to keep you distracted from how much it sucks to workout!
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Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is in prison but that didn't stop Christie Smythe from leaving her husband and freezing her eggs for him. Spoiler Alert: he still dumped her! Get the whole story and a whole-body workout right here! Right now!
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Britney Spears just turned 39 and has been under a financial conservatorship for over a decade! What the hell is going on? Find out about the #FreeBritney movement and move that ass with today's Not Boring Workout.
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What is Section 230? Why did Donald Trump threaten to veto the Defense bill to kill it? Should Facebook be immune from responsibility for what is posted on its site? Should you get in a solid workout? So many questions! For answers there's today's Not Boring Workout!
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With over 50 episodes now complete we thought we might do a little flashback to one of our favorite episodes posted before many of you discovered us! So, enjoy this encore of one of our favorite stories of an amazing woman overlooked by history - Brownie Wise, the savior of Tupperware.
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Are you feeling dirty? Then it's the perfect time to check out today's workout all about the history of getting clean. This one is all about the when, why and how of baths and showers and the people that take them.
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Looks like we're all going to be stuck at home just a little bit longer so why not spice things up with a lesson on growing magic mushrooms in your closet while you get some exercise. Please note, this is all just theoretical and not something Alli is really doing. Probably.
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Madam CJ Walker was one of the first female black millionaires in America and if that's not enough inspiration to do some damn pushups then you might just be dead inside. Or perhaps simply lazy.
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The thing you need to know about this episode is that David wrote it, it includes a ton of super complicated French names and locations, and Alli is not exactly thrilled by the challenge. Enjoy!
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One-term loser ex-President Donald Trump had a binder full of women he wanted to sexually assault. President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed an administration full of women he wants to help run the country. Let's meet some of them and get a great workout at the same time!
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People love bananas but they are a pretty problematic fruit. In fact, they're not even a fruit. They are a berry. Get the whole bananas story and some much needed exercise with today's Not Boring Workout.
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What are Furries? What happens at a Furries dance party? So glad you asked! On today's Not Boring Workout, Alli takes you along on her visit to an actual Furry Dance Party and shares all the crazy details. Oh, and she makes you exercise at the same time. That's kind of the point of this podcast.
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If you are wondering who Milli Vanilli was you are probably under the age of 35 but we still love you. Milli Vanilli was actually the name of a band, not a person, and their rise and fall was one of the biggest music stories of the late-80's. Perfect fodder for a Not Boring Workout! Let's go!
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2020 has been awful but the past week brought us something we haven't seen in months: Good News! Today we are going to do just a little basking in that good news while still not losing sight of the fight ahead. Oh, and you get a great workout, too.
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Now that we have that pesky election settled and democracy, such as it is, remain relatively intact, we are moving our focus to Movember - the movement most likely to autocorrect to November every time I type it. Anyhow, Movember saves lives and this workout will make you feel better.
Find out more about Movember at Movember.com!
Whether you have babies, want babies or avoid babies like a plague this episode will still delight and amaze you with a bunch of pretty crazy facts about newborns.
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We're celebrating Election Day in America with an episode all about the Octopus. Nope, that's not an innuendo. Today's Not Boring Workout is a leg day mixed with all kinds of cool facts about the Octopus. Trust us. This is way better than doom scrolling.
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Take a break from election madness, pandemic madness and general madness and indulge in a much needed stretch while we tell you the lovely story of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.
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On this very special episode Alli pulls back the curtain for a personal tale all about that time she visited a sex dungeon in San Francisco. Spoiler Alert: she went only as a voyeur but what she saw will definitely keep you distracted during today's Not Boring Workout.
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Ivanka Trump is pretty clearly the worst First Daughter in US history but if you're making list of the best First Daughters then you've got to include Teddy Roosevelt's daughter Alice. Find out why and work that ass in today's Not Boring Workout.
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Just like people, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes and some are even "magic." Those are the ones we're talking about today. So throw on some gym clothes and open your mind for today's Not Boring Workout.
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There are so many great ways to green your home and tone your body that we had to make a part two! So put on your best organic cotton athleisure wear and let's get to it!
Swedish dishcloth - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MX46M6H
Opt out of junk mail for 5 years! - https://www.optoutprescreen.com/
When it comes to con men, Donald Trump could have learned a lot from Gregor MacGregor but that would mean Trump would want to learn something. But don't let Trump's ignorance stop you from hearing this great story and strengthening your core!
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Spooktober is here and it is extra scary this year, all things considered. So we're taking a lighter look at the origins of Halloween while you work that lower body in case ya need to run real fast from, oh, I dunno, a civil war?
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The life and times of Madame Blavatsky might be largely made up but it still makes for a fascinating story sure to take your mind off how much you hate leg day. That's what we do here at Not Boring Workouts!
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We've decided to celebrate Sober October by telling the story of the London Gin Craze of the 1700's. It wasn't as glitzy as the Roaring 20's but it sure was drunk. Oh, and it's arm day!
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Ma Jaya started life as a Jewish housewife in Brooklyn and ended up as the controversial guru of the Kashi Ashram in Florida. Grab a towel and find out how the hell that happened!
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Tired of worrying about the impending coup? Take a break from that and worry about how you're helping to destroy the planet with your home product selections! Plus, you'll get a great workout and some easy tips to make it all a little better.
Your New Sunscreen: https://www.menshealth.com/grooming/g32581649/best-reef-safe-sunscreen/
Your New Storage Bags: https://www.target.com/p/6pc-silicone-food-storage-bullseye-39-s-playground-8482/-/A-78265302#lnk=sametab
Your New Plastic Wrap: https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-reusable-beeswax-wrap-article
and/or
https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Stretch-6-Pack-Various-Sizes/dp/B0793ZXFVT
Your New Grocery Store: https://www.imperfectfoods.com/ ...with Alli’s referral code- http://imprfct.us/v/allison_5011
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https://www.misfitsmarket.com/
Your New Cleaning Supplies: https://www.blueland.com/
How To Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/
From exposing abuse of women at an insane asylum to breaking the world record for circumnavigating the globe, Nellie Bly was not your average journalist. Hear her amazing story and get a full-body workout all at once!
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Before there was Russell Simmons or that Tae Bo guy there was Jane Fonda who, while being the biggest movie star in the world, completely changed the way people exercise at home. How'd that happen? Check out today's Not Boring Workout and find out!
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Just in case wildfires, hurricanes and a pandemic weren't enough to worry about there is an election coming up that could determine whether or not these disasters bury us for good. So today's workout is dedicated to how to get out and support voting in America!
LINKS:
ballotpedia.org
powerthepolls.org
https://www.standupamerica.com/demand-vbm-funding-web
Monopoly is one of the most successful boardgames of all time but the true inventor never received credit or payment in her lifetime. Learn all about the incredible Lizzie Magie and get some exercise at the same time!
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Ya gotta love Incels. Or so they angrily yell at you. On today's Not Boring Workout we explore the origins of the Incels and offer some advice for those on the fence.
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Corn Flakes are a boring cereal but the life story of its inventor is definitely not so he is the perfect subject for today's workout. Also, it has one hell of a twist at the end.
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As a couple of white people who should have learned this stuff in school, today we try our best to provide a brief introduction to the Black Panthers and make sure you keep that core in shape with leg day. We hope it inspires you to dig deeper and learn more.
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How did Donald Trump lose the popular vote to Hilary Clinton and still become president? Blame the Electoral College. Don't understand the Electoral College? Need some exercise? You're in the right place!
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The history of the dildo is the history of humanity! Well, not really, but it's a super fun subject for today's Not Boring Workout.
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Donald Trump realizes the only way he can win the election is if nobody gets to vote so he's trying to kill the Post Office. Save the USPS and work those abs in today's Not Boring Workout!
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As long as there have been vaccines there has been an anti-vaccine movement. Today we explore the history of this insane and dangerous movement while you get a healthy workout!
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Donald Trump is threatening to ban TikTok which totally makes sense since TikTok users trolled him so bad. Learn more about TikTok and get a nice workout with today's episode!
Today's Not Boring Workout is an incredible story about an amazing woman who pretty much single-handedly turned Tupperware from a flop to a multi-billion dollar business. But you've never even heard of her.
Hi all and welcome to this hot topic Not Boring Workout we’re calling The Heart-Pumping Guide to the Women Who Might Be One Heartbeat Away from Being President Workout.
Why is it a heart-pumping guide? Because today is going to be all about cardio...and Biden’s shortlist of running mates. So, start by jogging in place.
During this workout, and all of our workouts, you never need to worry about counting reps or keeping time. Each exercise will be described and then you will simply repeat or hold that exercise until I say stop. There’s a handy little bell-sound too.
Ding.
Good. Keep going but let’s add in high-knees. This is kind of like a quick march but with each step you want to raise your knee up and touch it with your opposite elbow. Left knee to right elbow. Right knee to left elbow. Quick quick quick.
As soon as it became clear that Joe Biden, for reasons I still can’t quite fathom, was going to be the Democrats presidential candidate, it also became clear that he would select a woman to be his VP.
There have only been two previous female candidates for VP which is pretty crazy. The first was Democrat Geraldine Ferarro who ran with Walter Mondale. They lost in a total landslide to Ronald Regan and George H.W. Bush in 1984. And then there was the pride and joy of Alaska, Republican Sarah Palin who was John McCain’s unfortunate pick to run with him against Barack Obama and um, oh yeah, Joe Biden.
Ding.
Time for jumping jacks. If I was actually doing this workout with you this would be my favorite part. I love jumping jacks. Makes me feel like a kid. So, jump kids! Jump!
It’s pretty fair to say that neither McCain nor Mondale were likely contenders to begin with but considering how things have been going lately Biden’s chances are looking up. That means there is a real chance that we’ll see our first female VP in 2020.
And not to be morbid but Biden will be 78 when he takes office and has already hinted that he might be one-n-done meaning his VP will probably be the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024.
When it comes to the current VP options, there have been quite a few names tossed around. And team Biden is keeping its cards close to the chest. That said, we’ve got a pretty good idea of who’s being considered.
Ding.
Heart rate going up? Good. Time for squats. You can do them fast or you can do them slow but you gotta keep doing them until I say stop. If you don’t know how to do them, stand with your feet a bit wider than hip-width apart. Bend your knees like you are going to sit in a chair. As your thighs get close to 90 degrees, stand back up. Try to keep your chest up and back straight. Keep going.
At first, it looked like it could be fellow really old person Elizabeth Warren or the younger but kind of uninspiring Amy Klobuchar. But as much of the country continues to protest against rampant systemic racism and demands more diverse representation in both government and corporations there is no question that Biden should and almost definitely will select a woman of color to join him on the campaign trail.
Yeah, I know, polls still have Warren in the mix but I just can’t see it happening. She’ll make an amazing Secretary of State or Treasury and I don’t even think she’d accept the offer in the current climate.
So, let’s take a closer look at the women most likely to end up a heartbeat away from the oval office.
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Told ya this was a hard workout. And now it’s time for Mountain Climbers. Place your hands flat on the floor, shoulder width apart. Extend your legs fully behind you with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor. Your body should be in a straight line, with your weight supported on your hands and toes only. Starting with either leg, flex your knee and hip at the same time to bring your knee up to your chest. Your other leg should remain fully extended. Now reverse the position of your legs, by extending the bent leg back and simultaneously flexing the straight leg until it is in the start position. It’s kind of like running in a pushup position. Go go go!
The current frontrunner is the 55-year-old former candidate and current Senator from California Kamala Harris.
If we were picking based on parents, Harris would probably win by a mile. Her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, was a Tamil Indian breast-cancer scientist who immigrated from India in 1960. Her father, Donald Harris, is a Stanford University Emeritus Professor of Economics, who emigrated from Jamaica in 1961. Pretty sweet genes.
Harris started off as a lawyer and made her way up the ranks of the California District Attorney’s office. In 2004, she was elected District Attorney of San Francisco and then in 2010, Harris won the election as California's Attorney General where she served until 2016 when she became California's third female U.S. Senator, and the first of either Jamaican or Indian ancestry
Although her own bid for the presidency came to an end during the primaries, she was strong on the debate stage and her experience in the Senate means she’s got a solid perspective on current players and issues on capital hill.
Ding.
Alright, time for a sort of a break. Lie down on your back, keeping your knees bent. Time for heal-touchers. Fully extend your arms down the side of your body, palms facing in. This is the start position. Exhaling, crunch your torso forward and to the right until you can touch your right heel with your right hand. Hold for a count of one. Return to the starting position smooth motion, inhaling as you do so. Repeat the movement, this time to your left side. Keep going.
Word on the street is that Jill Biden might not be the biggest fan of Kamala Harris and with Joe spending all his time at home Jill is certainly getting her opinions heard. So, next on the likely-list is Val Demings.
While the moniker “Florida Man” inspires ridicule, Demings makes a strong case for why a “Florida Woman” might be the right choice for this crucial moment in our nation’s history. Born in Jacksonville in 1957 to working class parents, Demings attended segregated schools in 1960’s before obtaining her degree in Criminology from Florida State university in 1979. She returned to Webster University and earned a master’s degree in Public Administration in 1996.
More to the point, Dennings joined the Orlando Police Department in 1983. She started off as a beat cop and eventually became the city’s first black Chief of Police in 2007, serving until 2011. This seems to be both a pro and a con according to the “pundits” - Orlando cops have a pretty terrible record of all the bad things cops do and Demings was in charge for a while. On the other hand, she has a deep understanding of just how broken the system is and might know what it will take to change it.
Demings is currently serving in the US House of Representatives and played a big role in the Trump impeachment hearings, so she knows her way around the swamp.
Ding.
Ok, just because I care so much about you, stay on your backs. Let’s do some hip thrusts. All ya gotta do is keep you legs bent, feet flat on the floor. Put your hands to your sides and lift your hips up off the ground. Give a little core squeeze at the top and then lower back down. Repeat! Up. Down. Up. Down. Keep going.
Which brings us to Susan Rice, who you might remember from her time in the Obama administration where she served as both the National Security Advisor and Ambassador to the United Nations.
Rice is a DC native, born in 1964 to some seriously smart parents. Mom was an education policy scholar and dad was an economics professor. Clearly not one to rest on her laurels (love that phrase!) Rice was a 3-sport varsity athlete, school president and Valedictorian in high school, got her BA in history from Stanford and then went to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar for her Masters and then Doctorate in Philosophy and International Relations. Damn.
While part of the Obama administration Rice was heavily involved in both the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Climate Accords. She also faced criticism for her role in the Benghazi affair, which could be made into an issue should she be selected.
There’s no question Rice has the international experience edge but she’s never held public office so her abilities on the campaign trail are an open question.
Ding.
Alright, that’s enough lying around. I really only gave you a break because now you have to do Burpees, which suck. If you’ve done them before, get to it! If not, here’s a breakdown. Start standing. In one smooth motion, squat down and place your hands palms down on the floor in front of your feet. Lean forward, so your weight is on your hands, at the same time jumping or walking your legs out behind you until they are fully extended. Your body should form a straight line with your weight supported on your toes and the balls of your feet and your arms fully extended. (In a push up position). Now do a pushup. Then jump or walk your feet forward to just behind your hands. Use an explosive motion to push through your heels and jump up in the air. Once you land, do it again.
Atlanta is one of the country’s most dynamic cities and their mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, has proven to be a dynamic leader.
Bottoms was born and raised in Atlanta and is the only mayor in Atlanta's history to have served in all three branches of government, serving as a judge and City Councilmember before being sworn in as Mayor.
An early Biden supporter, Bottoms was already being vetted before gaining national attention for quickly calling for the firing of the officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. Bottoms has been an outspoken Trump critic, argued against Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s early re-opening of the state in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and has been pushing hard for police reforms in Atlanta.
Probably the biggest knock against her is simply her lack of national political and foreign affairs experience. Considering Biden’s age this could weigh heavy in the final decision making process.
Ding.
Now, I know you’re feeling pretty winded at this point and we are almost done but we’ve got one more candidate and one more exercise - we’re gonna burn out those arms with arm circles. These kinda creep up on ya. So you’re standing up straight. Put your arms out to your sides in a “T”. Reach through your fingertips and then start making small circles forward. I’ll let you know when to switch directions.
Our last contender, and I’ve gotta admit she’s become a bit of longshot, is Stacey Abrams.
Born in Wisconsin, raised in Mississippi and then Georgia, Abrams’ parents are both Methodist ministers. Abrams is one of several contenders with a law degree, graduating from the Yale Law School in 1999.
She served in the Georgia General Assembly from 2007 to 2017 and then narrowly lost the Georgia Governor’s race in 2018.
Ok, switch direction on those arm circles.
Abrams gained a lot of attention when she became the first African-American woman to give the Democrat’s response to Trump’s State of the Union address in 2019. She’s a powerful speaker who has been fighting hard against voter suppression as the leader of the Fair Fight Action advocacy group.
But while she has made it quite clear she’d love to be the next VP, much like Bottoms, her main obstacle is a lack of major office experience.
Ding.
That’s it! You did it. No more hard work. Let’s reward that with a nice stretch. Reach your arms up high over, reach, and then reach down for your toes. Hold that. Now back up to the sky. And down to your toes. Do a few more of those nice and slow.
Word on the street is that Biden will announce his VP pick sometime in August, which seems pretty soon but is also a long time away all things considered. It’s also still possible Biden will end up picking a white woman but with so many strong women of color in the mix it would be surprising. And disappointing.
Ding.
So, why don’t you give yourself a nice strong hug. And release.
That’s it. We’re done!
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