Call It Like I See It
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsCall It Like I See It proves that news and social commentary does not have to be manipulative or sensationalist to be interesting, so join hosts James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana as they take a weekly look at notable news stories, opinion pieces, or products of our culture and break down what they see.
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Hyperpartisanship and the Loss of Even the Expectation of Honesty; Also, Why the US is Still Beholden to OPEC
October 11, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 169 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take note of how many in the US seem to take little offense to being lied to by politicians they support, consider how many in the political class have reacted to this, and discuss George Washington’s warning to the country about the dangers of political parties (01:32). The guys also discuss OPEC’s recent cut in oil production and how this exposes a way in which our politics could harm national security (54:38). Herschel Walker Urged Woman to Have a ...
Culture Series: Disintegration, a Book by Eugene Robinson
October 04, 2022 17:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MBEugene Robinson’s “Disintegration” explores what Robinson refers to as “[t]he Splintering of Black America” that has followed integration, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the background and the framework presented in the book and discuss how they see some of the concepts illustrated in different parts of American society. NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers. Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America (Publisher's Weekly) The Great Unraveling (NY Times) The 'Splintering'...
The Fed is Flying the Economy Into Turbulence on a Wing and a Prayer; Also, Shooting for the Stars with the Cancer Moonshot
September 27, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Federal Reserve’s aggression in raising interest rates over the past few months, the fallout we can expect from it, and whether such aggression makes sense under the circumstances (01:29). The guys also weigh in on President Biden’s relaunch of the Cancer Moonshot initiative and the value of taking big swings in government (45:52). Fed raises rates by another three-quarters of a percentage point, pledges more hikes to fight inflation (CNBC) Buckl...
Moving Migrants To Spite Political Opponents; Also, the Extent to Which Accountability and Ownership Mix in the NBA
September 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether the apparent trafficking of migrants from southern states to northern cities is more of a request for assistance or an effort by some to stick it to their countrymen and discuss how immigrant issues have always had a big influence on American politics (01:35). The guys also take a look at the NBA’s report on the misdeeds of the controlling owner of the Phoenix Suns and their approach to discipline someone who is a franchise owner as op...
Moving Migrants To Spite Political Opponents; Also, the Extent to Which Accountability and Ownership Mix in the NBA
September 20, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether the apparent trafficking of migrants from southern states to northern cities is more of a request for assistance or an effort by some to stick it to their countrymen and discuss how immigrant issues have always had a big influence on American politics (01:35). The guys also take a look at the NBA’s report on the misdeeds of the controlling owner of the Phoenix Suns and their approach to discipline someone who is a franchise owner as opposed to ...
The British Monarchy as Both Consequential and Controversial; Also, Men Going Overboard in the Quest to be “Jacked”
September 13, 2022 18:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBFollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth II and ascension of King Charles III, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the British monarchy’s evolution over the past 1000 years and the role it has played, and continues to play in countries around the world (01:25). The guys also discuss recent revelations about the body image problems many men are facing as a result of muscle dysmorphia (35:40). King Charles III, the new monarch (BBC) Not everyone mourns the queen. For many, she can't ...
Learning from the Plot to Bring Fascism to the US and the Marine Who Exposed It; Also, Is Being an Early Bird Genetic?
September 06, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBThere are many parallels between the 1933 “Business Plot” and recent events, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the historical record of the plot, the role Smedley Butler played in exposing it, and what can be learned from it about efforts to overthrow a democratic system from (01:23). The guys also take a look at recent research about chronotypes which suggests that the extent to which someone may be an early bird or a night owl could be something that is genetic (34:58). Why is so...
Recognizing “News Entertainment” in the Modern Media Landscape; Also, Rolling Out Student Loan Forgiveness
August 30, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to CNN’s apparent effort to be less confrontational politically and discuss the (de)evolution of the news media into a profit centered entertainment offering (01:22). The guys also discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and how the merits of government assistance are often judged based not on the amounts in question but rather on who is getting assisted (37:02). CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network (Yahoo!) RIP Reliable...
Recognizing “News Entertainment” in the Modern Media Landscape; Also, Rolling Out Student Loan Forgiveness
August 30, 2022 17:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to CNN’s apparent effort to be less confrontational politically and discuss the (de)evolution of the news media into a profit centered entertainment offering (01:22). The guys also discuss Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and how the merits of government assistance are often judged based not on the amounts in question but rather on who is getting assisted (37:02). CNN cancels 'Reliable Sources,' host Stelter leaving network (Yahoo!) RIP...
The Anticipated Fall of America and Ray Dalio’s “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order;” Also, Body Positivity v. Science
August 23, 2022 18:30 - 59 minutes - 137 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to Ray Dalio’s Youtube video “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order” and discuss how America’s historic and current trajectory match up with Dalio’s “big cycle” for empires (01:13). The guys also consider whether it is necessary for body positivity messaging to adopt anti-scientific messaging to be effective (40:22). Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio (YouTube) Record percentage says US headed in wrong dire...
The Anticipated Fall of America and Ray Dalio’s “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order;” Also, Body Positivity v. Science
August 23, 2022 18:30 - 59 minutes - 137 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to Ray Dalio’s Youtube video “Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order” and discuss how America’s historic and current trajectory match up with Dalio’s “big cycle” for empires (01:13). The guys also consider whether it is necessary for body positivity messaging to adopt anti-scientific messaging to be effective (40:22). Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio (YouTube) Record percentage says US headed in w...
The FBI “Raids” Mar-a-Lago and Trump Assails Rule of Law; Also, Bringing Dead Animals Back to Life
August 16, 2022 17:30 - 50 minutes - 116 MBFollowing the FBI's retrieval of several boxes of sensitive documents from the residence of former President Trump, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the rising idolatry around Trump and the ongoing effort to subvert our government of laws and not men (01:13). The guys also react to reports that scientists have been able to bring cells from a pig back from the dead (40:22). FBI executes search warrant at Trump's Mar-a-Lago in document investigation (CNN) Mar-a-Lago warrant unsealed. W...
Alex Jones and the Line Between Free Speech and the Business of Dishonesty; Also, Our Teacher Shortage and Our Priorities
August 09, 2022 17:30 - 46 minutes - 107 MBSeeing the substantial damage award that Alex Jones has been ordered to pay for pushing a lie, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss whether legal liability can be an effective check on misinformation peddling, especially considering how lucrative misinformation peddling appears to be (01:20). The guys also consider how the current shortage of teachers reflects a longstanding deprioritization of building up future generations (29:39). Jury orders Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook paren...
Alex Jones and the Line Between Free Speech and the Business of Dishonesty; Also, Our Teacher Shortage and Our Priorities
August 09, 2022 17:30 - 46 minutes - 107 MBSeeing the substantial damage award that Alex Jones has been ordered to pay for pushing a lie, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss whether legal liability can be an effective check on misinformation peddling, especially considering how lucrative misinformation peddling appears to be (01:20). The guys also consider how the current shortage of teachers reflects a longstanding deprioritization of building up future generations (29:39). Jury orders Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents nearly...
Andrew Yang, Joe Rogan and the Problem of Expecting Absolute Conformity in the Two Party System; Also, Bill Russell’s True American Life
August 02, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss America’s two political party system, how the newly announced 3rd party, Forward, and its co-chairs Andrew Yang and Christine Whitman can make an impact, and why Joe Rogan pushback against claims that he is a Republican is also a pushback against the increasingly prevalent expectation that everyone must conform to the entire platform of one of the two dominant political parties (01:25). The guys also reflect on the life and legacy of Bill Russell (36:30...
Trucker Protests and Finding the Line Between Employees and Contractors; Also, Overdosing on Beautiful Faces
July 26, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBSeeing trucker protests nearly shutting down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland over a legal classification issue, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana break down the issue of independent contractor v employee and debate whether regulators are clearly overreaching or are justified in their efforts to rebalance working relationships (01:15). The guys also react to recent discussions about whether we can be exposed to too many beautiful faces and whether that can have negative effects on us...
Trucker Protests and Finding the Line Between Employees and Contractors; Also, Overdosing on Beautiful Faces
July 26, 2022 17:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBSeeing trucker protests nearly shutting down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland over a legal classification issue, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana break down the issue of independent contractor v employee and debate whether regulators are clearly overreaching or are justified in their efforts to rebalance working relationships (01:15). The guys also react to recent discussions about whether we can be exposed to too many beautiful faces and whether that can have negative effe...
“The Limits of Growth” and Predicting a Collapse of Civilization; Also, Uncovering a Southbound Underground Railroad
July 19, 2022 18:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MB50 years ago, the book, “The Limits of Growth,” made some controversial predictions about a potential collapse of civilization due to our culture’s unsustainable approach to growth, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at how the book got to its predictions and consider how things have developed since then (01:22). The guys also react to the recently uncovered history about a southbound route to freedom for enslaved Americans in the 1800s (31:38). The Infamous 1972 Report That War...
Russia’s Use of WNBA Star Griner is Not Fair and Not Uncommon; Also, Musk Backing Out of Twitter Deal is On Brand
July 12, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Brittney Griner’s detention and recent trial in Russia and consider how common geopolitical leverage ploys seems dirtier when a person’s life or liberty is at stake (01:50). The guys also discuss Elon Musk’s move to get out of his contract to buy Twitter and how some in our society leverage adoration to avoid consequences for their actions (36:20). Timeline of Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia: Griner pleads guilty in court hearing (The At...
We Can See AI in Our Lives, but Sentience is in the Eyes of the Beholder; Also, Science is Tracking Down the Fountain of Youth
July 05, 2022 18:30 - 57 minutes - 132 MBFollowing reports that a Google engineer believes that Google has developed a sentient AI, James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana, and Robert Buschel (author of the novel "God's Ponzi") discuss the idea of sentience in machines and how the increasingly advancing artificial intelligence in our technology could change society for better and/or worse (01:42). The guys also react to recent claims by some scientists that they are close to being able to de-age our bodies (45:37). The Google engineer who th...
We Can See AI in Our Lives, but Sentience is in the Eyes of the Beholder; Also, Science is Tracking Down the Fountain of Youth
July 05, 2022 18:30 - 57 minutes - 132 MBFollowing reports that a Google engineer believes that Google has developed a sentient AI, James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana, and Robert Buschel (author of the novel "God's Ponzi") discuss the idea of sentience in machines and how the increasingly advancing artificial intelligence in our technology could change society for better and/or worse (01:42). The guys also react to recent claims by some scientists that they are close to being able to de-age our bodies (45:37). The Google engine...
The Path to Overturning Roe and Concerns About the Win at all Cost Mentality; Also, the Role of Large Investors in Slowing Climate Change
June 28, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization and discuss how the win at all costs mentality invading our judicial system can be harmful to our overall system (01:26). The guys also take a look at BlackRock’s retreat from its past efforts to champion ESG investing (35:13). Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (pdf)(supremecourt.gov) The Supreme Court’s Argument For Overturning Roe v. Wade (538) AOC says Suprem...
What the LIV Golf Tour Tells Us About Our Priorities; Also, Commercializing Juneteenth is the American Way
June 21, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the newly launched LIV golf tour and discuss the strong reactions many have had to it as well as how sports washing efforts like these typically work (01:20). The guys also consider whether the commercialization of Juneteenth is something to be concerned about or the indication of a job well done, particularly in light of what the holiday signifies (33:46). The Saudi-backed LIV Golf tees off, and the PGA Tour quickly suspends 17 players (NPR) ...
January 6th Hearings and the Effect of Prioritizing Narrative Over News; Also, A Key Lesson from Tesla’s Success
June 14, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana briefly react to the initial hearings from the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021 US Capitol attack and discuss what the way the hearings are being covered reveal about our overall news environment (01:26). The guys also look back at the government loan that helped Telsa become the power that it is today and consider whether government is still doing its part in promoting economic and technological growth (39:33). Select Committee to Inv...
An Evangelical Pastor’s Effort to Get the Church Out of Politics; Also, the Western U.S. is Running Out of Water
June 07, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MBSeeing the recent efforts of Andy Stanley, a prominent evangelical pastor from Georgia, to get the church out of politics, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider how this mirrors the efforts of the founding fathers to keep religion separate from politics and governance and why this concept can resonate from both a political and religious perspective (01:19). The guys also raise the alarm about the looming dead pool in Lake Mead which could result in parts of the U.S. losing access to source...
Mass Shootings in the U.S. and the Need to Do Something; Also, Sweat Does a Body Good
May 31, 2022 17:30 - 53 minutes - 123 MBSeeing the recent run of mass shootings in the United States as unacceptable, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how the public at large appears to be being targeted and how our society has gotten to the point where it is seemingly unable to do anything to address the problem (01:08). The guys also react to some recent findings on how sweat works and is beneficial for our bodies (41:31). Two shootings, 10 days apart: Texas school massacre comes on heels of racist killings in Buffalo (U...
Culture Series: The Righteous Mind, a Book by Jonathan Haidt
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBAs explained in its subtitle, Jonathan Haidt’s 2012 book “The Righteous Mind” considers “Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion,” and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at some of the key concepts presented in the book and discuss how they see some of them play out in our modern society. NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers. The Righteous Mind (Penguin Random House)
Culture Series: The Righteous Mind, a Book by Jonathan Haidt
May 24, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBAs explained in its subtitle, Jonathan Haidt’s 2012 book “The Righteous Mind” considers “Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion,” and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at some of the key concepts presented in the book and discuss how they see some of them play out in our modern society. NOTE: This podcast contains spoilers. The Righteous Mind (Penguin Random House)
When is Government Control Over Personal Health Decisions Justified? Also, Did Humans Share the Earth with Hobbits?
May 17, 2022 18:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWith the Supreme Court reportedly poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how the decades long effort which brought us here and consider what types of circumstances justify, and do not justify, the government dictating personal healthcare decisions (01:40). The guys also take a look at recent research which establishes that modern humans were around much earlier than previously believed (34:35). Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opini...
Americans Seem to Love, and Hate, Both Market Economies and Democracy; Also, Toxic Productivity in the 21st Century
May 10, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider why the affinity many Americans profess for things like democracy and market economies often appears to be very conditional on the outcome being produced(01:34). The guys also discuss the idea of toxic productivity and how the feeling that one needs to be accessible and productive may be harmful for our health (36:31). Do Americans Still Care About Democracy? (Bloomberg) Bellyaching and howls vs. NIL can't stop American commerce — and don't expect C...
Is the Push to End Amazon’s Government Contracts an Abuse of Power? Also, Action Still Beats Manifestation
May 03, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBSeeing Senator Bernie Sanders’ push to get the U.S. government to end its contracts with Amazon over the company’s labor practices, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the boundaries of the legitimate use of government power and whether labor and unions still have a place in society (01:34). The guys also compare Sanders’ push to Florida governor Ron Desantis’ recent move to punish Disney for speaking against a recent Florida law (25:02) and discuss the importance of action in bringing a...
Streaming Between the Lines - Prohibition
April 26, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB“Prohibition”, the 2011 documentary miniseries, gives a pretty extensive look at America’s experiment with the prohibition of alcohol, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss what stood out most in this Ken Burns and Lynn Novick documentary as well as the lessons we can and should take away from America’s failed prohibition experiment. Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (PBS) Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (Amazon Prime Video)
Streaming Between the Lines - Prohibition
April 26, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB“Prohibition”, the 2011 documentary miniseries, gives a pretty extensive look at America’s experiment with the prohibition of alcohol, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss what stood out most in this Ken Burns and Lynn Novick documentary as well as the lessons we can and should take away from America’s failed prohibition experiment. Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (PBS) Prohibition: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick (Amazon Prime Video)
Florida’s Apparent Embrace of Big Government Principles; Also, Human Lifespan Explained
April 19, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how several recent of laws and regulations enacted by Florida’s state government reveal an unmistakable trend of seizing power from local authorities and requiring that everyone follow decrees coming from the state capitol (01:11). The guys also react to recent research which offers new insight into how the lifespan of mammals, including human beings, tends to work (36:07). Florida rejects 41% of new math textbooks, citing critical race theory among i...
Florida’s Apparent Embrace of Big Government Principles; Also, Human Lifespan Explained
April 19, 2022 17:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how several recent of laws and regulations enacted by Florida’s state government reveal an unmistakable trend of seizing power from local authorities and requiring that everyone follow decrees coming from the state capitol (01:11). The guys also react to recent research which offers new insight into how the lifespan of mammals, including human beings, tends to work (36:07). Florida rejects 41% of new math textbooks, citing critical race theor...
Systematized Disinformation Exploits Our Human Nature; Also, Getting a Handle on Unhelpful Habits
April 12, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a piece from Nobel laureate journalist and author Maria Ressa that breaks down how today’s media environment is in many ways biased against facts and explains how this can affect us all and threaten our societies (01:27). The guys also discuss several unhealthy habits that many people have and how we can try to overcome the tendencies which lead us to them (36:33). We’re All Being Manipulated the Same Way (The Atlantic) Prevention Magazine - 7 Unhel...
Systematized Disinformation Exploits Our Human Nature; Also, Getting a Handle on Unhelpful Habits
April 12, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a piece from Nobel laureate journalist and author Maria Ressa that breaks down how today’s media environment is in many ways biased against facts and explains how this can affect us all and threaten our societies (01:27). The guys also discuss several unhealthy habits that many people have and how we can try to overcome the tendencies which lead us to them (36:33). We’re All Being Manipulated the Same Way (The Atlantic) Prevention Magazine ...
How Record Gas Prices and Inflation Fit in our Larger Economic Picture; Also, Concerning Population Trends in the U.S.
April 05, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBSeeing both the recent jump in gas prices and also the inflation on lots of items that has been building for some time, James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the economic conditions that are leading to these things and whether there is any end in sight (01:35). The guys also discuss what has been termed as the “collapse “ in U.S. population growth and why could be cause for concern (35:37). A key inflation gauge sets 40-year high as gas and food soar (AP) Opinion: Gas prices are way up, b...
Considering What the Metaverse Has to Offer; Also, Microplastics in Our Bloodstream
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBThe metaverse is coming, and it appears it could transform our real and virtual lives, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at what is starting to happen in nascent platforms and consider what makes the metaverse both an exciting and risking commercial opportunity (01:24). The guys also discuss recent reports that microplastics have been found circulating in human body (31:31). Making money in the metaverse: Early adopters seek real-life fortunes in virtual world (CBS News) Why W...
Reacting to NATO Rediscovering its Purpose; Also, the Sleeping Trait That is a Gift and a Curse
March 22, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MBThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization was put in place over 70 years ago in response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at how the alliance has responded to Russia’s recent aggression in Ukraine and how this aggression has illustrated its continued importance (01:29). The guys also react to recent research into so called “elite sleepers” and discuss how this trait can be both helpful and harmful in navigating life’s many challenges (40:16...
The Glass Half Empty Approach is Dominating our Politics; Also, the Crypto Revolution will be Regulated
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which Americans of all political persuasions have drawn to more pessimistic political messaging and discuss how this affects our ability to deal with societal challenges (01:26). The guys also take a look at President Biden’s recent executive order on cryptocurrency and consider whether crypto may be going mainstream (28:13). Politics of pessimism: Why neither party is selling the American dream (Christian Science Monitor) Biden just pu...
Propaganda and its Incredible Effect on Perceptions of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine; Also, the Debate over Breakfast
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine involves not just kinetic action but also efforts to influence people’s perceptions of what is happening and why, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at how powerful media persuasion and propaganda can be and discuss how the American system is designed to limit this (01:44). The guys also weigh in on the never-ending debate about breakfast over whether it is the most important meal of the day or completely unnecessary (46:28). Ukraine war: '...
Propaganda and its Incredible Effect on Perceptions of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine; Also, the Debate over Breakfast
March 08, 2022 18:00 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine involves not just kinetic action but also efforts to influence people’s perceptions of what is happening and why, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at how powerful media persuasion and propaganda can be and discuss how the American system is designed to limit this (01:44). The guys also weigh in on the never-ending debate about breakfast over whether it is the most important meal of the day or completely unnecessary (46:28). Ukrai...
Companies are Paying for Fueling the Opioid Crisis, but Solutions Remain Elusive; Also, the Lost Libido
March 01, 2022 19:30 - 56 minutes - 130 MBJohnson & Johnson, and several other companies, recently agreed to pay billions to settle claims over their role in fueling the opioid crisis, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider what the settlements say about the ongoing crisis and what other factors still need to be addressed to help address the many factors that brought us here (01:24). The guys also discuss recent studies which suggest that people of all ages and from various places are having less sex (40:51). 4 U.S. companies ...
The Crisis in Ukraine is a Test of Both Your Will and Your Principles; Also, Appreciating the Tuskegee Airmen
February 22, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThe crisis in Ukraine has appeared to be on the brink of boiling over for a while, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the nature of the dispute and how it fits in to the larger geopolitical picture (1:25). The guys also take a look at some of the exploits of and challenges face by the Tuskegee Airmen and consider what their story says about America’s untapped potential (45:56). What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained (CNN) Putin’s Endgame: Unravel the Post-...
The Crisis in Ukraine is a Test of Both Your Will and Your Principles; Also, Appreciating the Tuskegee Airmen
February 22, 2022 19:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBThe crisis in Ukraine has appeared to be on the brink of boiling over for a while, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the nature of the dispute and how it fits in to the larger geopolitical picture (1:25). The guys also take a look at some of the exploits of and challenges face by the Tuskegee Airmen and consider what their story says about America’s untapped potential (45:56). What does Putin want in Ukraine? The conflict explained (CNN) Putin’s Endgame: Unravel the Post-Cold War ...
The 1619 Project and the Benefit of Adding More Perspective to Our Nation Narrative
February 15, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBThe 1619 Project looks at the history of the United States from perspectives that have often been missing, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how this approach can help Americans better understand (1:13) and deal with the complexities of our modern society and why the backlash is both predictable and unfounded (25:01). The 1619 Project (NY Times) Listen to ‘1619,’ a Podcast From The New York Times (NY Times) The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story (1619books.com)
The 1619 Project and the Benefit of Adding More Perspective to Our National Narrative
February 15, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MBThe 1619 Project looks at the history of the United States from perspectives that have often been missing, and James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how this approach can help Americans better understand (1:13) and deal with the complexities of our modern society and why the backlash is both predictable and unfounded (25:01). The 1619 Project (NY Times) Listen to ‘1619,’ a Podcast From The New York Times (NY Times) The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story (1619books.com)
The Supreme Court, the NFL, and Struggle America Still Has with Things Involving Race; Also, Why Muscles Disappear As We Age
February 08, 2022 19:00 - 53 minutes - 123 MBJames Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how Biden’s Supreme Court nominee pledge and Brian Flores’ lawsuit against the NFL illustrate in different ways on the struggle that America’s largest institutions, and really American society in general, continue to have in dealing with racial discrepancies in access, opportunity and outcomes (01:12). The guys also take a look at the science behind why it is harder for people to build muscle as they age (43:35). Here's the story behind Black History...
What Comes Next Following 2021’s Strong Economic Performance; Also, What’s Happening in Planetary Systems Far, Far Away
February 01, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWith 2021 going down as the best year in decades as far as GDP growth in the U.S., James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider the extent to which such a performance is surprising and the extent to which we should fear what comes next (01:19). The guys also discuss some of the interesting things coming from NASA about the exoplanets that have recently been discovered and are being studied (45:06). Believe it or not, the economy grew last year at the fastest pace since 1984 (NPR) U.S. Economy ...