Welcome back to another episode of Decoding 40. This week, Rick gets hit with an unexpected hotel tax from his recent stay under the guise of a complementary tax. L.O. is disgusted with NYC’s transit system which has become a refuge for the homeless, mentally disturbed and bold drug addicts. Vin rides the wave of positive feedback and finds himself back in a creative space to start auditioning for audible books.  Mack gets frustrated on a trip to NYC and all the construction that’s disrupting his normal routine.

Next, we discuss Joe Rogan and the scrutiny he’s come under for his racist rants that have come to light on the heels of his anti-vax rhetoric. Spotify has also come under fire having reportedly paid Rogan $100M for an exclusive deal.

Lastly, the guys discuss the murder of Amir Locke at the hands of Minneapolis police force.  This is yet another case of a no knock warrant serving as an instrument of death in the Black community. when the police entered Amir's home and shot him reaching for his legally owned gun.  When will enough be enough?

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