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Weaponization (of the Government) is as Weaponization Does; Also, Are Americans Moving Away from Close Emotional Relationships?

May 2, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider what weaponizing of the government means, and also what it does not mean, and also discuss Rep. Jim Jordan’s Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and Disney’s new lawsuit against Ron Desantis and other Florida officials (01:27).  The guys also take a look at recent studies which suggest that Americans are becoming increasingly less trusting and more isolated in their relationships (38:27).The weaponization of the federal government has a long history (The Conversation)Republicans Are All About Weaponizing the Government (Vanity Fair) Richard Dreyfuss: Americans’ ignorance of Constitution, disrespect for opposition has damaged our country (Fox News)‘Weaponizing its power’: Disney accuses DeSantis of retaliation in federal lawsuit (Politico)DeSantis’ tough words may come back to haunt him in Disney lawsuit, experts say (Reuters)America Is in Its Insecure-Attachment Era (The Atlantic) (Apple News Link)

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Clarence Thomas and Diane Feinstein Are Manifesting Selfishness in Different Ways; Also, Turning CO2 into Useful Materials

April 25, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Seeing that the America system needs its public officials to restrain their selfish impulses to work well, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how the recently revealed conduct of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the circumstances surrounding California Senator Diane Feinstein look more like public servants putting themselves first (01:49).  The guys also take a look at research that is underway that is aiming to further develop an enzyme that can pull carbon dioxide in the atmosphere out of the air and turn it into useful products (38:53).Clarence Thomas and the Billionaire (ProPublica)Durbin invites Chief Justice John Roberts to testify on Supreme Court ethics before a Senate committee (CNN)Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights ‘double standard’ for ethics in government (NPR)Sen. Wyden asks billionaire Harlan Crow for list of gifts to Supreme Court Justice Thomas (CNBC)Justice Thomas Says He was Advised Lavish Gifts Didn’t Need to be Reported (NY Times)Dianne Feinstein: Why some Democrats want one of their own to resign (BBC)It’s Time for Dianne Feinstein to Resign (Vanity Fair)Crafting a Superstar Enzyme that turns CO2 Emissions into Useful Products (USC.edu)

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Culture Series: “Sapiens,” a Book by Yuval Noah Harari

April 18, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss Yuval Harari’s bestseller “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind,” a book that tracks the growth and development of human societies and cultures from the Stone Age through the modern day, and presents several key revolutions as being what changed everything over time and put humans on a path to in large part master the world around them in a way that no other animal could dream of. “Sapiens” (Yuval Noah Harari)

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Using AI to Replace Humans is Coming, but is it Progress? Also, What to do About All the Lead Pipes the EPA Found in Drinking Water Systems

April 11, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

With Levi’s announcing that it will begin using AI generated models on its website and app, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether using artificial intelligence to replace people is the kind of “progress” we can expect moving forward and discuss how the rapid growth and implementation of AI has some tech leaders calling for a 6 month pause on the training of AI systems (01:30).  The guys also react to the recent EPA survey which found more than 9 million lead pipes are being used to supply drinking water in the US (36:39). Levi’s Will “Supplement Human Models” With AI Generated Ones (HypeBeast.com)Computer-generated inclusivity: fashion turns to ‘diverse’ AI models (The Guardian)Deep Agency shows the perils of applying AI to the fashion industry (Tech Crunch)The Aliens Have Landed, and We Created Them (Bloomberg)The peril and promise of artificial intelligence (The Globe and Mail) (Apple Link)EPA finds more than 9 million lead pipes supplying drinking water throughout the U.S. (CBS News)

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With Rule of Law, an Indictment of a Former President was Inevitable; Also, Banning Minors from using Social Media

April 4, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Following the history making indictment of former President Donald Trump, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the historic nature of the indictment and compare the situation to what has been happening in Israel following the indictment of its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (01:30).  The guys also take a look at Utah’s move to ban minors from accessing social media without parental consent (37:27).Highlights: Trump expected to turn himself in Tuesday after indictment by NY grand jury (NBC News)Trump’s indictment is sending shockwaves across the political landscape (BBC)Why did a grand jury vote to indict Trump and what does it mean for him? (The Guardian)Trump faces 4 investigations. Here’s where they stand (PBS)Israeli protests over judicial overhaul continue despite Netanyahu’s pause (Reuters)A threat to democracy or much-needed reform? Israel’s judicial overhaul explained (CNN)Trial of Benjamin Netanyahu (Wikipedia)Former AG: Netanyahu seeking to use judicial reform to bring trial to improper end (The Times of Israel)Utah bans under-18s from using social media unless parents consent (The Guardian)

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Maintaining Trust in the Financial System Following SVB’s Sudden Collapse; Also, Energy Budgets to Prevent Burnout

March 28, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Following the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank earlier this month, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the nature of what apparently went wrong and the role the government has and should play in both managing and preventing these types of situations (01:30).  The guys also consider a popular technique many having been using to prevent burnout and be happier (41:11). Why almost everyone failed to predict Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse (CNN)Column: Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse may be a blessing in disguise (LA Times)A Big Question for the Fed: What Went Wrong With Bank Oversight? (NY Times)Silicon Valley’s Favorite Bank Was Its Single Point of Failure (Bloomberg)Why First Citizens got a $16.5 billion discount for taking over Silicon Valley Bank (Yahoo! Finance)Psychologist shares the No. 1 exercise highly successful people use to be happier (CNBC)

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The Iraq War and the Domino Effect it Had on the Post 9/11 Era; Also, Your Actual Age Versus How Old You Feel

March 21, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at back at the Iraq War, which began 20 years ago this month with the invasion Iraq by the US and its allies and with all that has followed, consider whether it was one of the most consequential geopolitical moves in the 21st century (01:23).  The guys also discuss the disconnect many experience between their actual age and how old they think of themselves as (34:18).On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, these photos tell the story of the war (USA Today)A bloody delusion: how Iraq war led to catastrophic aftermath in Middle East (Guardian)The Lessons Not Learned From Iraq (foreignpolicy.com)The Architects Of The Iraq War: Where Are They Now? (The Intercept)The Puzzling Gap Between How Old You Are and How Old You Think You Are (The Atlantic)(Apple News Link)

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What it Takes to Maintain a Partisan Narrative Universe; Also, Harriet Beecher Stowe as One of the Most Influential Americans in History

March 14, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Seeing the revelations that have come out so far in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit against Fox News, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the most concerning aspects and what the state of mind of the major players reveals about the market for fake news (01:24).  The guys also take a look at Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, in observance of Women’s History Month (46:01).Fox Chairman Rupert Murdoch rejected election conspiracy theories, Dominion lawsuit documents show (CNN)Ex-Trump aide at Fox wrestled with election lies, network’s interests (WaPo)Tucker Carlson said in private messages that he actually hates Trump ‘passionately:’ ‘I can’t handle much more of this’ (Business Insider)As Fox News panicked in 2020, leaders warned of featuring Buttigieg, Coons (WaPo)Trump 2020 lawyer admits misrepresenting stolen election claims (Politico)Why Fox News was created (The Week)Trump, McCarthy and Fox run out a new truth-defying playbook (CNN)Harriet Beecher Stowe (Britannica)Harriet Beecher Stowe (Wikipedia)Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

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The Divide Amongst Experts on the Origins Covid-19 is Breeding Certainty; Also, Do Ultra Processed Foods Undermine Health?

March 7, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Following a couple of U.S. agencies coming out with at least lukewarm support of Covid-19 originating from a lab leak, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the ongoing debate/investigation/analysis into the origin of Covid-19 and the certainty many express despite how much remains unknown (01:58).  The guys also discuss the emerging debate in the nutrition field over whether processed foods, independent of their nutritional profile, drive negative health outcomes (40:05).China scoffs at FBI claim that Wuhan lab leak likely caused COVID pandemic (Reuters)WHO calls on US to share information on Covid-19 origins after China lab claims (The Guardian)Nowhere is the lab-leak debate more personal than among the experts investigating the origins of COVID. (Intelligencer)The Lab Leak Will Haunt Us Forever (The Atlantic)The Seven Deadly Sins of Biomedical Research (Georgetown Journal of International Affairs)Virologists Object To Any New Restrictions On Dangerous Gain-Of-Function Research (Forbes)Congress Quietly Left The Door Open To Funneling More Tax Dollars To EcoHealth Research In China For ‘National Security’Fat, Sugar, Salt … You’ve Been Thinking About Food All Wrong (Wired)

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The Russo-Ukrainian War Features Battles for Land, and to Shape Perception; Also, Are HBCUs Only for Blacks?

February 28, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine passing the one year mark, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the back and forth on the battlefield and take a look at the efforts by differing parties to shape how the war is seen by their people and the people in other countries (01:29).  The guys also weigh in on the online backlash that has been seen over a Latina being crowned Miss Coppin State University in light of Coppin State’s status as a historically black university (43:48). As Ukraine marks year of war, leader vows to secure victory (AP News)Ukraine war: ‘The resolve of people is incredible’ (BBC)Most G20 nations condemn Russia for war, China silent (Reuters)Putin rages against West in speech decried as absurd propaganda (Al Jazeera)Inside the Kremlin’s Year of Ukraine Propaganda (Time)A year later, China blames U.S. ‘hegemony’ – not Russia – for war in Ukraine (WaPo)The first Latina queen at a historically Black university drew online backlash. But she didn’t back down. (NBC News)

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