Figuring Out Wokeness: Recent Episodes
JT....(obviously)
Figuring out wokeness is never easy, but here I try. So let's talk about what's missing from the political conversation. From the obvious, not so obvious and what (we) Americans should obviously do. Join me in the conversation, here (and on Twitter @jtobviously)..... (Cover Art by Elijah O'Donnell on Unsplash) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/figuringoutwokeness/support
What happened Jan 6th hasn’t happened since the Civil War. But the conversation around the events is messy. Let’s see what’s clear.
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2020 was disappointing for America, coronavirus took its toll. But what is needed to go forward in a new direction?
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There is a major vote coming up that could change things for the future of a stimulus and #M4A, yet no one is talking about it. Listen to find out what it is and what we need to do.
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American Individualism is ruining America and we are seeing that like never before. What does Thanksgiving and nurses have to do with that? Listen to find out.
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Trump hasn’t conceded yet and two companies have a vaccine. But what’s all this talk about mean testing?
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So we’ve elected Joe Biden as 46th President... what’s next for the politicians and more importantly the people.
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It’s almost here... Election Day. But what will happen tomorrow. What predictions have been made and what I think will happen.
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Discrimination had been happening as long as America has existed. But maybe the solution lies in a unrealized truth.
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Trump and Nancy are playing games again. So the real question is why are we letting them?
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We often hear about Trump setting a good example and his failed leadership, but maybe it’s time for something different? What this week’s events are trying to teach us.
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RBG dies, Republicans prove they’re hypocrites and no justice for Taylor. What is going on? I have some ideas...
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The West Coast is ablaze.... now what?
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Biden embracing Republicans during this campaign isn’t a new thing. But his most recent acceptance of a Republican endorsement is a step too far.
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Did Obama’s involvement in the NBA’s walkout become the equivalent of a “shut up and dribble”?
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What a recent conversation with Ady Barkan says about Biden and Medicare for All, plus some comments on the DNC convention
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Yes it can happen... diversity that doesn’t represent the community... listen to find out more
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The title says it all....
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Some are having fantasies of how things would be different of Biden was President right now. Here’s the reality
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Some politicians are talking about schools opening. From a former teacher, here what you might want to consider.
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Healthcare workers are voice concerns over PPE shortages... have we decided that they expendable or essential.?
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Warning this episode includes talk of suicide. Are we a collective society or has our individualism gone too far?
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The title tells it all, let’s talk about all three and how we should scrutinize what we watch and hear.
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White Privilege is now “White Blessing”? One pastor’s attempt to talk about race, traumatic experiences and whether tolerance can be found in the Christian church?
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In this episode we examine the myth of the “good cop”, the calls to “Defund the Police” and one police union leaders rant.
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It is time to hold our politicians accountable, but how are we doing? What are activists suggesting and is anyone listening?
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What will it take to make #BlackLivesMatter? Listen to find out.
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joebidenisaracist is trending, yet the Democrats are betting on Black voters.. How can minority communities make sure their voices are heard? Down Ballot voting might be the answer.
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The introduction of the Heroes Act has made people wonder about the Democrats’ intentions. What is Nancy Pelosi doing... and why are Democrats defending her?
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What’s happening to the conversation around #MeToo? Jimmy Dore, Kristen Gillibrand and Chris Hayes have commented, but what do I think?
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As states reopen for business, workers are facing difficult choices, with few options. But why is that? Also Chris Hayes and his decision to cover Tara Reid. What is the DNC doing?
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We are seeing the consequences of American ideals around work. From Covid-19 to protesters protesting to work... is it time we re-evaluated work in America?
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Bernie to Biden, Bernie to Trump, what’s behind the argument to vote for Trump. Should you be team Biden it cast a protest vote again? I explore that and much more.
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We talk about Bernie, M4A and New York City... What will happen to all 3? Some of it’s obvious, the rest not so much...
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When will we hold progressives accountable? Now is the time. The problem the left has when it comes to their candidates.
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The Cares Act passed unanimously.... but was that a good thing?
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Our government wants us back to work (in the interest of the economy), of course. I dissect what that really means, and share what I think we should do next.
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