Episode 45: 2020 Just Keeps Getting Worse
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we discuss the conservative embrace of Kyle Rittenhouse, the NBA players strike in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake and Barack Obama's intervention, Pastor John Gray's affair, and the death of 'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman at 43.
Resources:
Armus, Teo. Breonna Taylor’s ex was offered a plea deal that said she was part of a ‘crime syndicate,’ family’s attorney says. Washington Post. September 1, 2020.
Blair, Leonardo. Pastor John Gray says he has ‘submitted to a process of restoration’ after new infidelity allegations. Christian Post. August 31, 2020.
Korecki, Natasha and Cadelago, Christopher. With a hand from Trump, the right makes Rittenhouse a cause célèbre. Politico. September 2, 2020.
Melendez, Pilar. Kenosha P.D. Was Already Awash With Corruption, Brutality and Cover-Ups Before Blake Shooting. The Daily Beast. August 25, 2020.
Pearson, Ryan. ‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43. Associated Press. August 28, 2020.
Simpson, Tonya and Gerrish, Courtney. Kenosha PD accused of 'corruption, lies, multiple evidence plantings' WTMJ-TV Milwaukee. September 5, 2017.
The Biggest Boycott in NBA History. The Journal. August 31, 2020.
Zeleny, Jack, Martin, Jill and LeBlanc, Paul. Obama counseled 'a small group' of NBA players amid boycotts. CNN. August 29, 2020.
