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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to Drake’s accusations that Universal Music Group and Spotify conspired to illegally boost Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us,” and consider the implication of his claims from a Technofeudalism perspective. (01:29). The guys also consider whether the label “ultra processed” is being used too generally in reference to foods like meat substitutes like Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers (19:48) and weigh in on the controversy involving Trinity Rodman and her father “by blood but nothing else,” Dennis Rodman (37:30).
Drake Is Taking His Kendrick Lamar Beef to Court (Vulture)
You’re being lied to about “ultra-processed” foods (Vox)
Dennis Rodman’s Daughter, Trinity, Says NBA Star Is Her Dad “By Blood, But Nothing Else” (Vibe)
Trinity Rodman Calls Her Father Dennis Rodman's Apology 'a Joke': 'I'm Done' (People)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the reports that high rises along the Miami coastline are sinking (01:39). The guys also discuss the widespread use and abuse of ADHD drugs like Adderall in educational and work settings (14:25) and weigh in on the bombshell rape accusations against rapper jay-z and his aggressive response to them (34:45).
Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at ‘unexpected’ rates, new study reveals (Yahoo! News)
The World’s Fastest-Sinking Megacity Has One Last Chance to Save Itself (Bloomberg)
Is Venice sinking? Yes, but there’s more to the story (Go Ahead Tours)
The Drugs Young Bankers Use to Get Through the Day—and Night (Wall Street Journal)
Breaking Down Jay-Z’s Addition to a Diddy Case (Vulture)
Jay-Z’s Lawyers File Motion Claiming Accuser’s Attorney Pressured a Client to Link Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Unrelated Case (Variety)
Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of civil cases against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs? (AP News)
A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head (CNN)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the public reaction to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO and break down why this will not hinder the parasitic healthcare insurers (01:22). The guys also weigh in on the new gender policy that has been adopted by the LPGA and the USGA and the hidden downside it presents (36:16).
A timeline of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and search for his killer (AP)
New York prosecutors charge suspect with murder in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO (NPR)
CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed (MSN)
In 2021, 72% of UnitedHealth’s $222.9 billion health plan revenue came from taxpayers.
How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows. (ProPublica)
Murdered health insurance boss Brian Thompson backed 'malicious' AI that denied 90% of patient coverage (Daily Mail)
LPGA, USGA gender policy updates include female-at-birth clause (ESPN)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to claims made in a recent congressional hearing that multiple countries are leveraging alien technology as a part of a decades long secret arms race (01:29). The guys also weigh in on LL Cool J’s recent claim that he is the most important rapper of all time (27:46).
Alien Technology Is Driving a ‘Multidecade, Secretive Arms Race,’ Former Pentagon Official Claims (Popular Mechanics)
LL Cool J Greatest, Most Important Rapper Is ... ME!!! Does He Have a Point? (TMZ)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the 2023 documentary “Join or Die,” currently airing on Netflix, and weigh in on the case it made about that importance of people to participating in clubs and groups to maintaining a democratic society and on why the decline of community engagement in the US should have us all concerned (and ready to act).
Join or Die (Netflix)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider some recent comments on modern American politics by Denzel Washington on how we are all slaves to information and being manipulated by both sides (01:15). The guys also weigh in on the recent exodus from Twitter/X (17:19) and up by reacting to some recent studies on how being bullied may change one’s brain (36:35).
Denzel Washington Says People ‘Better Realize’ They’re ‘Being Manipulated’ by Both Political Sides: ‘We’re All Slaves to Information Now’ (Yahoo! Entertainment)
X sees largest user exodus since Elon Musk takeover (NBC News)
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users? (AP News)
We're starting to understand what being bullied does to the brain (New Scientist)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether chatbots are safe in light of the recent story about the 14 year old boy that killed himself allegedly to get closer to a chatbot he believed he had gotten close to. (01:31). The guys also discuss whether Kamala Harris’ election loss is more about a Rejection of Harris and the Democratic Party, or an embrace of Donald Trump and the Republican Party (25:31).
A 14-Year-Old Boy Killed Himself to Get Closer to a Chatbot. He Thought They Were In Love. (Wall Street Journal)
US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris (The Guardian)
Bernie Sanders Stands by His Criticism of Democrats, Shrugging Off Nancy Pelosi: ‘Working People Are Extremely Angry’ (Yahoo News)
Kamala Harris is just the latest victim of global trend to oust incumbents (The Guardian)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss a few things that stood out in Yuval Noah Harari’s new book “Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI,” which looks at the role information and information networks have played in how human society has developed, and how the introduction of AI may be more revolutionary than we can imagine.
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. (ynharari.com)
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI. (Penguin Random House)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the claims that there is a double standard at play in the way some in the media and some voters treat Kamala Harris relative to Donald Trump (01:20). The guys also consider what the decline in sex in movies says about our culture (33:41).
Michelle Obama Decries a ‘Double Standard’ in Treatment of Trump and Harris (NY Times)
The double standard for Harris and Trump has reached a breaking point (WaPo)
The Sexless State of Cinema, by the Numbers (The Ringer)
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Continuing their “Streaming Between the Lines” series, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the 2017 documentary film “Saving Capitalism,” which follows professor and former US Labor Secretary Robert Reich as he explains how the capitalist system in the US has been intentionally configured in recent times to primarily benefit the few, and how that imperils the continued operation of a democratic system.
Saving Capitalism (Netflix)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether sports gambling, particularly with mobile apps, may be going too far in light of a recent lawsuit against FanDuel filed by former employee of the Jacksonville Jaguars Amit Patel who is currently serving a 6 ½ sentence in federal prison for conduct related to his gambling (01:30). The guys also react to the misinformation explosion surround FEMA hurricane relief, which coincidentally or not followed 100+ Republicans in congress voting against FEMA funding (24:23).
Ex-Jaguars employee Amit Patel sues FanDuel for $250 million (ESPN)
Florida Republicans Who Voted Against Funding FEMA Are Now Facing Disaster (Rolling Stone)
Suspect arrested after reports of threats toward FEMA operations in North Carolina (CNN)
Hurricanes Milton and Helene are a wake-up call for the stakes of this election (MSNBC)
FEMA Scrambles to Confront Two Storms—and Misinformation (WSJ) (Apple News Link)
Marjorie Taylor Greene Is Now Adding Lasers to Her Hurricane Helene Conspiracy (The Daily Beast)
DeSantis misses post-hurricane meeting with Biden — again (Politico)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the controversies and hate campaigns that are being seen more and more with entertainment properties like Star Wars, Snow White, Gladiator, and the Little Mermaid, and consider whether complaints about “forced diversity” and “woke” agendas in entertainment and fantasy have any merit (01:26). The guys also consider whether the latest revelations by Jack Smith about Donald Trump’s conduct following his 2020 election loss further demonstrate that at least for some parts of the American public, unethical or bad behavior is no longer a significant concern (25:12).
‘The Acolyte’ Has Caused Star Wars Fandom To Plunge Into Civil War (Forbes)
How the culture war ruined ‘Star Wars’ (Medium)
Rachel Zegler says her ‘Snow White’ movie gives the princess’ name a new origin story (Los Angeles Times)
The Only Winner Of The Star Wars Culture War Is Disney (Giant Freakin Robot)
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Has Some Thoughts On The Hate Rey Gets From Fans (GameRant)
11 damning details in Jack Smith’s new brief in the Trump election case (Politico)
Tina Peters, former Colorado county clerk, sentenced to 9 years over voting systems breach (Nebraska Examiner)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the AI chatbot that seems to be able to pull people away from conspiracy theories and the viability of using of technology to address problems created by technology (01:11). The guys also take a look at what is happening with Argentina’s economy with the shock therapy that the new libertarian president has implemented (25:39).
This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories (NY Times)
Argentina’s poverty rate spikes in first 6 months of President Milei’s shock therapy (AP News)
Percentage distribution of wealth in Argentina in 2021, by wealth percentile (Statista)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the 2024 movie “Shirley,” directed by John Ridley and currently airing on Netflix, which tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress, and her trailblazing run in the 1972 democratic presidential primary.
Shirley (Netflix)
Regina King Inspires as Presidential Candidate Shirley Chisholm in a New Biopic (Tudum by Netflix)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the use of debunked claims by the Trump campaign about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio eating pets for political gain (01:09). The guys also react to the revelation that Onlyfans has become one of the most popular and profitable websites (32:12).
Trump and Vance Are Harming the People They Claim to Care About (The Atlantic)
Calls for J.D. Vance to resign after he admits that he created pet-eating story about immigrants (NJ.com)
Haitian immigrants helped revive a struggling Ohio town. Then neo-Nazis turned up (The Guardian)
Two Springfield, Ohio, hospitals locked down as more bomb threats rock city amid migrant crisis tensions (NY Post)
Stochastic terrorism (Wikipedia)
OnlyFans figured out the best porn business on the internet (Business Insider) (Apple News Link)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia and what it really means if one believes that stuff like this is now just “a fact of life” (1:16). The guys also consider why Russian propagandists seem to be so keen on secretly amplifying right wing voices in America (22:29) and react to the question of whether marijuana has become too strong since big business has now gotten in the business of growing and selling it (34:59).
'Great' dad. 'Caring' brother. Families mourn Georgia high school shooting victims. (USA Today)
JD Vance says he laments that school shootings are a ‘fact of life’ and calls for better security (AP News)
Illinois law banning concealed carry on public transit is unconstitutional, judge rules (AP News)
How Russian operatives covertly hired U.S. influencers to create viral videos (NPR)
Right-wing US influencers say they were victims of alleged Russian plot (BBC)
What to know about Tenet Media, Tennessee company linked to Russian propagandists (The Tennesseean)
Marijuana Is Too Strong Now (The Atlantic) (Apple News Link)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the sharp decline in encounters at the southern border with people wanting to come to the US and why some who oppose immigration are not thrilled about the development (1:14). The guys also react to the banning of Twitter/X in Brazil (28:14) and consider if dolphins really are evil (55:43).
July Immigrant Border Arrests Lower Than Trump’s Last Month In Office (Forbes)
GOP senator reveals threat he received working on border bill (CNN)
Senate Republicans block bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package following months of negotiations (CNN)
Fentanyl scanners that were sitting idle for lack of federal funds can now be installed at the border to catch smugglers (NBC News)
X goes offline in Brazil after Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with local laws (The Guardian)
Social media loves to villainize dolphins. Here's why it's wrong. (National Geographic) (Apple News Link)
Much Like Humans, Dolphin Pods Have Complex Social Structures (Discover Magazine)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to some recent comments by JP Morgan Chase CEO Jaime Dimon about the looming national debt crisis and whether the rich need to pay more taxes (1:14). The guys also weigh in on what many have said is a recent uptick of people in right wing circles trying to mainstream race pseudoscience (33:24).
Jamie Dimon wants to hit millionaires with the ‘Buffett Rule’ to tackle national debt - Fortune (Yahoo! Finance)
What is the national debt? (Treasury.gov)
U.S. Debt by President: Dollar and Percentage (Investopedia)
Reaganomics (Wikipedia)
The Far Right Is Becoming Obsessed With Race and IQ (The Atlantic) (Apple News Link)
How we fail black patients in pain (Association of American Medical Colleges)
Streaming Between the Lines – “The Eugenics Crusade” - Call It Like I See It (Apple Podcasts)
Netflix's "Behind the Curve" and the Belief in a Flat Earth - Call It Like I See It (Apple Podcasts)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss “It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump,” the 2020 New York Times Bestseller written by longtime Republican political consultant and strategist Stuart Stevens which looks the lies the modern Republican Party built itself on and how that led to the party’s complete submission to former president Trump.
It Was All a Lie: How the Republican Party Became Donald Trump (Penguin Random House)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss X Corp.’s recently filed lawsuit against advertisers for what it calls an illegal boycott relative to what its owner, Elon Musk, says he’s about (1:04). The guys also discuss Ice Cube’s flirtation with figures like Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson, particularly in light of his particular legacy in hip hop music and culture (21:37).
Scoop: X sues major brands, ad industry group for antitrust (Axios)
Elon Musk’s X sues advertisers over alleged ‘massive advertiser boycott’ after Twitter takeover (AP)
Musk’s Twitter ‘Boycott’ Lawsuit Is a ‘Hideous Joke’: Former FTC Official (Rolling Stone)
What Happened to Ice Cube? (Slate)
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