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In this episode, I am covering my usual segments of politics, gossip, answering listener emails, and of course the Asshole of the Week. Outside of the usual topics, I add a housekeeping segment, discuss my reflections on the impacts of COVID-19, my thoughts on President Biden’s budget plan, talk about an incredible book I recently read, and dive into the recent media coverage and comments on Critical Race Theory. Some of the people mentioned in this episode are Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon, and Tucker Carlson to name a few. Don’t forget to check out Body + Soul Botanica and their incredible products!

Tune in to this episode to hear my unfiltered take on recent politics, media coverage, pop culture events, and controversial topics. Enjoy!

In This Episode You Will Learn

• My reflections on COVID-19 and its impacts (7:48)
• What the recent fake news is (28:02)
• My responses to listener emails (41:10)
• My take on the recent media coverage on Critical Race Theory (46:08)
• What’s in this week’s Housekeeping segment (1:04:43)
• Who the Asshole of the Week is (1:14:16)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - Life Will Be the Death of Me … and you too!
• Podcast - Now & Then
• Article - Walmart, World's Largest Retailer and Donor of Millions to GOP, No Longer Funding Election Objectors
• Article - 'I was praying she didn't have it' | Two dead, 51 infected with coronavirus at Turlock nursing home
• Article - A detailed timeline of all the ways Trump failed to respond to the coronavirus
• Article - Billie Eilish is 'appalled and embarrassed' over old video of her mouthing a racial slur
• Article - Contractor slashed Facebook janitors’ paid holidays and blamed the tech giant, but reversed course after questions
• GoFundMe - Mariposa Taqueria rescue
• Article - Tucker Carlson Guest Claims Black People Have Lower IQs Than White
• Article - Fremont Mayor Lily Mei running for District 10 State Senate seat
• Article - What Is Critical Race Theory, and Why Is It Under Attack?
• Article - Texas governor says he will ask people around the ‘world’ to donate to build Trump’s border wall

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