Episode 71: Idol or Monument? — The Golden Trump Statue
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In this episode, we discuss the artist Tommy Zegan’s Golden Trump Statue that was unveiled the the Conservative Political Action Conference last week. We also discuss the sexual harassment allegations made against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the murder of Ronald Greene at the hands of Louisiana police officers, updates in the investigation of the murder of Elijah McClain at the hands of Colorado police officers, the recent emergency authorization of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine, and we give our thoughts on the unexpected impacts of video calls at work.
Resources:
Castronuovo, Celine. Artist behind golden Trump statue at CPAC says he made it in Mexico. The Hill. February 27, 2021.
Ferran, Maureen. How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? PBS News Hour. February 26, 2021.
Li, David K. Independent probe accuses police and paramedics of wrongdoing in death of Elijah McClain. NBC News. February 22, 2021.
Rivas, Anthony and Ghebremedhin, Sabina. Family of Ronald Greene, Black man who died in police custody, describe 'horrific' bodycam video. ABC News. October 15, 2020.
Siemaszko, Corey. Ohio politician fired as ER doctor after asking whether 'colored population' more likely to get COVID-19 because they don't 'wash their hands as well.' NBC News. June 11, 2020.
Toure, Madina and French, Marie J. Third Cuomo accuser steps forward, deepening governor’s scandal. Politico. March 1, 2021.
Wray Gregorie, Sheila. Is the evangelical view of sex at the root of our sex scandals? Religion News Service. February 18, 2021.
