Episode 89: Mo Money Mo Problems

For this episode, Ty and Daphne discuss recent news, events, and politics. After catching up on life (00:30), the hosts discuss Malik Yoba’s decision to break his silence on being attracted to trans women (7:11) as well as recent sexual misconduct allegations against the actor (11:25). They also give their reaction to Malik Yoba’s Breakfast Club interview (13:55), discuss important issues raised by the LGBTQI advocates on the show (17:40), and highlight potential unanswered questions from the interview (21:10). They then turn their attention to politics. Specifically, they discuss the recent Democratic debate (29:15), diversity in the field and overall impressions of the Democratic candidates (31:32), whether or not they learned anything new (37:24), and their thoughts on Bernie Sanders (41:00). Ty and Daphne then have a conversation about the activist debate between Shaun King and DeRay Mckesson (47:25); they discuss their impressions of the beef (49:50), share personal experiences working with one of the activists (52:10), and discuss the importance of diversifying social justice movements (58:48). They close by discussing Dr. Brittney Coopers comments on obesity among black women (1:02:29) and “Oh Lawd” news (1:12:30). 

Resources: 

Girlfriend Of 20-Year-Old Harassed Over Their Relationship Said He Threatened To Kill Both Of Them Before Overdosing: https://blavity.com/20-year-old-philadelphia-man-who-was-harassed-for-having-a-transgender-girlfriend-commits-suicide?category1=news

Cool Runnings Actor Malik Yoba Says He Is Attracted to Transgender Women: 'It's Time to Speak’: https://people.com/movies/malik-yoba-reveals-attraction-to-transgender-women/

Malik Yoba Responds To Fraternity That Kicked Him Out Over Allegations Of ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Trans Teens: https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/2019/09/12/malik-yoba-responds-fraternity-kicked-him-out.html 

Malik Yoba’s Breakfast Club Interview- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBAFhcDQmnA

The Third Democratic Debate In 7 Charts: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-third-democratic-debate-in-7-charts/

Shaun King Fundraising Report :: An Expert Review Panel Analyzed $34.5 Million King Raised for Families, Charities, Causes, and Campaigns: https://medium.com/@shaunkingfinancialreivewboard/shaun-king-financial-report-318661d97125

On Shaun King (by DeRay McKesson): https://medium.com/@deray/on-shaun-king-351bd812318c

DeRay McKesson Reignites Feud With Shaun King In Blog Post: https://www.bet.com/news/national/2019/09/13/deray-mckesson-reignites-feud-with-shaun-king-in-blog-post.html

Billionaire Robert F. Smith's $34 million gift to Morehouse grads includes parent loans: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/09/20/morehouse-billionaire-gift-smith-donates-34-million-pay-off-loans/2392458001/

Ivy’s Tea Co.: https://ivystea.com/