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NAACP’s Florida Travel Advisory – Targeted Power Play or General Retreat? Also, Does Ending the Pandemic Emergency Leave Long Covid Sufferers in Limbo?

May 30, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

With the NAACP issuing a travel advisory relating to Florida in response its belief that Florida is openly hostile to Blacks and other minority groups, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the half measure nature of the travel advisory tactic and whether it can be an effective way to exert political influence (01:32).  The guys also consider how the formal ending of the Covid pandemic emergency by organizations like the WHO and CDC will affect sufferers of long Covid (39:09).NAACP Issues Travel Advisory in Florida (NAACP.org)NAACP president explains why the group issued Florida travel advisory (Politico)Florida is No. 2 in number of Black-owned businesses (Florida Politics)‘The power of the Black dollar.’ NAACP travel advisory in Florida a reminder of ’90s boycott (Miami Herald)‘Stop playing games:’ Florida officials push back against NAACP travel advisory (Click Orlando)For Covid Long-Haulers, the Pandemic is Far From Over (WaPo) (Apple Link)

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Separating the “Guns in Society” Conversation from the Ja Morant Controversy; Also, Honoring Jim Brown as a Man Instead of as an Idol

May 23, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the suspension of NBA star Ja Morant following the posting of another social media video showing him brandishing a gun and take a look at the more general “guns in society” that many seem to want to have when looking at the Morant controversy (01:22).  The guys also take a look at the life of Jim Brown and consider how our society goes about remembering men who have done great things but whose legacy is not without any blemishes (39:37). Ja Morant suspended from Memphis Grizzlies after flashing apparent gun in second video (Commercial Appeal)Ja Morant Can’t Quit His Gun Habit. Neither Can His Country (WaPo)Nike app no longer listing Ja Morant’s upcoming ‘Hunger’ sneakers after Grizzlies star’s latest gun incident (CBS Sports)Gun deaths among U.S. children and teens rose 50% in two years (Pew Research Center)Minnesota governor signs gun safety bills into law: ‘It’s about keeping our kids safe’ (The Hill)Political TV Ads Referencing Guns Increased Eightfold Over Four Election Cycles (Johns Hopkins)Guns and Political Violence Play Central Role in MAGA Republican Campaign Ads (Center for American Progress)Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87 (NY Times)Jim Brown Lived a Remarkable Life Like Few Other Athletes (Sports Illustrated)

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Separating the “Guns in Society” Conversation from the Ja Morant Controversy; Also, Honoring Jim Brown as a Man Instead of as an Idol
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America’s Perpetual Dissonance on Immigration; Also, the Nick Cannon and Elon Musk Approach to Fatherhood

May 16, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

Following the expiration of the Title 42 pandemic emergency rules for migrants, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the current crisis at the border and discuss America’s long time reliance on and hostility toward immigration (01:27).  The guys consider the more is merrier approach to fatherhood apparently taken by people such as Nick Cannon and Elon Musk in light of current society norms and historical precedent (42:41). Fear and confusion, but not chaos, along the southern border after Title 42 ends (NPR)What’s happening at the U.S.-Mexico border in 7 charts (Pew Research Center)History of immigration to the United States (Wikipedia)Mexico faces humanitarian crisis as Biden migration policy kicks in (WaPo)Migrant crossings drop at U.S.-Mexico border after Title 42 expires (Reuters)While growing family makes headlines, Nick Cannon quietly makes ‘$100 million a year’ (Yahoo! News)Did you know Elon Musk has 10 kids? Here’s everything you need to know about Elon Musk’s family (Pinkvilla.com)

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Are the New Diversity Standards for the Oscars Oppressive to Artists? Also, Can Workism Bring Salvation?

May 9, 2023 JK Call It Like I See It

With the new diversity and inclusion standards for Oscar eligibility kicking in, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the standards and the purpose of efforts like this while also reacting to some of the hostility being directed at the standards (01:53).  The guys discuss a recent piece in The Atlantic from Derek Thompson on the concept of workism and the idea that for many, their job is where they look for fulfillment (33:09).Richard Dreyfuss Slams New Diversity Requirements for Oscar Contention: ‘They Make Me Vomit’ (Variety)Why Americans Care About Work So Much (The Atlantic)(Apple News Link)

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Are the New Diversity Standards for the Oscars Oppressive to Artists? Also, Can Workism Bring Salvation?
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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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