The Facts Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Facts Podcast
‘The Facts Podcast’ wants you to join its hosts on a journey to have better understanding of our popular culture, current affairs and our place in the world through the application of thorough research and intelligent conversation.
Following last week's episode, Dan and Mike discuss the interview between Oprah Winfrey and the Duke & Duchess of Sussex.
The boys were supposed to discuss more than just the situation with the former Duke and Duchess of Sussex but technical difficulties cut the episode short.
In case you don't get to watch the interview, which will be shown at 9pm in the UK on ITV, here' a link to a summary of their conversation:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/08/meghan-and-harry-oprah-interview-the-key-quoteshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/08/meghan-and-harry-oprah-interview-the-key-quotes
Trust you'll enjoy.
Cheerio.
Dan and Michael discuss the recent election of US president Joe Biden and their early views on how he will fare over the next 4 years.
On January 6 a mob infiltrated the US Capitol building, making it into the House and Senate chamber. Their goal seemingly to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden after president Donald Trump had repeatedly claimed that he was the true winner of the recent elections and his supporters needed to fight back. The events have been described as an attempt at "coup d'etat" by some and Trump as a "seditionist".
What Dan and Michael are certain of is this occurrence is another blow to the reputation and credibility of the United States. On the episode they discuss the run out to the events on the January and what they mean for the United States going forward.
Further Reading:
https://www.ft.com/content/5c471c49-de90-4f5f-9c91-19be0daa491c
https://apps.bostonglobe.com/nation/graphics/2021/01/us-capitol-riots-timeline/
Dan and Michael return to one of the initial themes of The Facts Podcast, music, and give a critique of the latest albums released by four of Nigeria's most popular musicians, Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide and Wizkid.
Following the wave of protest across Nigeria, Dan and Mike give thoughts on the situation and why the youth in the country have taken to the streets en masse.
On this episode Dan and Michael continue their conversation on the theme of sports and discuss the NBA "Bubble" aka the "IsoZone" and its impact on the players, the teams and the season.
On this episode Dan and Mike analyse the recently ended English Premier League season and give their round-up off how team team's fared across the table, their respective squad and personnel (manager and player) of the season, and their predictions fro the next season.
On this episode Dan and Mike continue their discussion of how socio-economic policies in the USA and UK are perpetuating racial inequality and injustice.
On this episode Dan and Mike discuss how police practices and socio-economic policies in the USA and UK are perpetuating racial inequality and injustice.
Welcome to the first even episode! Today the hosts, Dan and Mike, delve into the nature and validity of Cancel Culture; some of their favourite musicians head to head, and how covid-19 has affected major sports in the USA and UK.
This week we catch up with VCU viral sensations Terry & Terrence Everett of BtheMovement. The pair went viral a couple of years ago for rap video on #blackexcellence and have been active in the community ever since; spreading the love and positivity to the younger generation.
Michelle Mosby,currently running for Richmond City, treasurer & community advocate Mimi join the show. M-lifestyle writer Shanique Yates is also in the building.