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Sep 4, 2023 • 24min
Jacksonville Shooting: Why are Tragedies Always Politicized?
Following the racially motivated Dollar General shooting in Jacksonville Florida, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Jeff Charles, and Rakim Brooks debate the politicization of national tragedies like mass shootings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 31, 2023 • 17min
Should Female Athletes be Paid the Same as Male Athletes?
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate whether or not female athletes should be paid the same as male athletes, regardless of attendance, viewership and the amount of revenue generated.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 28, 2023 • 19min
Bud, Barbie... and now Skittles: Is it Time to Boycott All These Boycotts?
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate product boycotts after some conservatives publicly called for the "bud light treatment" to be applied to Skittles because the Mars candy company included the phrase "Black Trans Lives Matter" on their packaging.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 24, 2023 • 17min
Why Does California Keep Electing Progressive DAs - Then Pushing to Recall Them?
In this episode, Andrew, Amani, Ellis, and Jeff discuss the pattern of Californians electing far-left district attorneys and then pushing to recall them when crime surges out of control because many criminals are not prosecuted.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 21, 2023 • 18min
What Should be Done About the Crime Surge in Washington D.C.?
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate possible solutions to remedy the current crime surge in Washington D.C. where homicides have increased by 25% year to year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 17, 2023 • 15min
NYC Congestion Pricing: Problem Solver or Highway Robbery?
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate New York City's plan to charge a fee or toll in order to drive your personal vehicle into Manhattan during heavy traffic periods.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 14, 2023 • 17min
Should Companies be Allowed to Discriminate Against Older Workers?
Guests Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Jeff Charles, and Rakim Brooks debate whether companies should be allowed to discriminate against older workers. They discuss the impact of age discrimination on workplace dynamics and compare it to discrimination against women. The podcast explores the advantages of younger workers and debates the idea of a merit-based pay system without age as a factor.

Aug 10, 2023 • 18min
The 'Lazy Girl Job' Trend
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles discuss the new 'lazy girl job' trend, which gained notoriety on TikTok, that teaches employees how to do the bare minimum at work without getting fired.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 7, 2023 • 19min
Should Teachers Tell Parents When Kids Want to Change Gender?
In this episode, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate whether or not teachers should be forced to share information with parents if their child wishes to identify as a different gender.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 3, 2023 • 19min
The 'Slavery was a Job Skills Training Program' Issue
In light of recent changes in Florida public school curriculums, Andrew Tallman, Amani Wells Onyioha, Ellis Henican, and Jeff Charles debate whether or not it is racist to teach children that some black slaves acquired useful skills while in bondage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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