VA Schools Reinstate Confederate Names | Nick Offerman & Helen Rebanks
May 17, 2024
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Actor Nick Offerman and author Helen Rebanks discuss farming, women's work, and recipes. The podcast also covers Trump's trial, Menendez's defense, and Virginia schools reinstating Confederate names. Joe Biden's workout DVD and the value of cooking are humorously touched upon.
Trump's defense in trial focuses on discrediting Cohen, Menendez implicates wife in corruption, Virginia schools face backlash for reinstating Confederate names
Deep dives
Donald Trump's Trial and Michael Cohen's Testimony
Day 18 of Donald Trump's trial is highlighted, focusing on Michael Cohen's testimony linking Trump to falsifying business records. Trump's defense attempted to discredit Cohen, referencing his past insults towards Trump. The defense emphasized Cohen's podcast statements, portraying him as seeking revenge.
Bob Menendez's Corruption Allegations
Senator Bob Menendez's corruption charges are discussed, with his defense attributing blame to his wife for possessing gold bars found in their home. The defense suggests his wife orchestrated the corruption scheme without his knowledge, using her Lebanese descent to explain the possession of the gold bars.
Confederate Name Changes Controversy
The controversy surrounding the change of Confederate-related names in schools is examined, focusing on two Virginia schools reverting to Confederate generals' names. The decision receives backlash for reinstating symbols of the past amidst efforts to remove Confederate legacies across America.
Biden and Trump Debate Preparations
The preparations for debates between Joe Biden and Donald Trump are highlighted, depicting concerns and strategizing from both sides. Trump's swift agreement to the debates surprises many, while Biden's camp worries about the challenges of facing Trump on stage.
Helen Ribek's Farming Life and Nick Offerman's Farm Experience
Helen Ribek's farming experience is shared, detailing her connection to her family's farm in England and the writing of her memoir. Nick Offerman's engagement with farming life through social media and his partnership with Ribek is explored, revealing his attraction to farm work as a retreat from modern distractions.
Culinary and Environmental Focus on Farming
The importance of sustainable food production and environmental consciousness in farming is emphasized, reflecting on grass-fed beef and the harmony between nature and food. The shift towards holistic farming practices to address environmental challenges and support healthier food choices is underscored.
Desi Lydic provides an update on Trump’s criminal trial, where his lawyers’ attempts to discredit Michael Cohen turned into a roast of the former president. Plus, Sen. Menendez throws his wife under the bus at his corruption trial, and Josh Johnson weighs in on Virginia schools reinstating their Confederate namesakes. Turn your anxiety about the 2024 election into a toned bod with Joe Biden’s Build Bods Better, the only full-body workout that utilizes the stress of watching the President speak to help you burn calories. Farmer and author Helen Rebanks and her farmhand, who happens to be Emmy Award-winning actor Nick Offerman, discuss Rebanks’s book “The Farmer’s Wife,” which celebrates the often-invisible work carried out by women around the world. They chat about the origins of their friendship, their favorite recipes, and how Offerman reconnects to his roots on the farm.