Politics, Culture, Black Thought and a little Spicy Chicken
Episodes
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
In this episode we talk about Crossfit and race. How growing up in New Orleans helps us to understand the persistence of American feudalism. Before finally ending with a discussion of pirates, feudals and micro-sovereigns and how these concepts help us make sense of the world today. Join the discussion!
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
HalfBakedDeepFried revisits the Democratic horse-race. Then it asks why data and technology have moved to the center of international conflicts. Will we have a medical breakthrough in the fall? Finally, we ask how will the political calendar play out?
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
In this inaugural episode Alton and Alden discuss Dave Chapelle's 8:46 and whether celebrities should tackle the political issues of the day. Next, we reflect on how our New Orleans upbringing shapes our understanding of contemporary America. We discuss the "New Segregationists" and ask if "integration" worked before diving into the "Defund the Police" movement. Finally, we wonder: What kind city is Jacksonville, Florida? Join us!