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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the numbers that suggest that young men are having a tough time holding down romantic relationships, at least relative to historic trends (01:16). The guys also try to make sense of the rise in what look like apologist attitudes and conversations about Hitler and the Naziâs we have seen recently coming from figures on the political right. (29:22).
Why are young men so hopeless at dating? (Vox)
Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage (The Atlantic)
Antisemitism Rears Its Head on the Right, Too (WSJ)
Yes, Musk repost misleadingly claimed 'Stalin, Mao and Hitler didn't murder millions of people' (Snopes)
Elon Muskâs daughter says fatherâs rally gesture was âdefinitely a Nazi saluteâ (The Guardian)
This Has Got to Be the Most Hitler-Curious Administration in U.S. History (Slate)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the growing consensus that appears to be forming that the Covid-19 virus originated from scientific research and was accidentally released from a lab in Wuhan, China (01:25). The guys also break down the overwhelming evidence that firing employees deemed as low performing doesnât work boost overall productivity in workplaces, particularly in light of talk now in corporate America and in government about cutting workers and growing efficiency (26:24).
German spy agency concluded COVID virus likely leaked from lab, papers say (Reuters)
The surprising truth about low performers (Business Insider)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the ongoing global AI development race and consider in light of its recent development technologies like DeepSeek and Manus, whether China may be poised to overwhelm the US from a capability standpoint.
New Chinese AI agent draws DeepSeek comparison (Axios)
The west is already losing the AI arms race (The Guardian)
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the U.S. wonât âbe competitive in manufacturing with China in our lifetimeâ (Yahoo! Finance)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider what it means that the US economy continues to become more and more reliant on spending by the top 10% of earners, and discuss how this is the exact opposite of how the US built to largest middle class in the history of the world in the 20th century (01:15). The guys also take a look at the concept of news fatigue, and discuss why so many in our modern society feel overwhelmed by the news and what can be done about it (29:51).
The U.S. Economy Depends More Than Ever on Rich People (Wall Street Journal) (Apple News Link)
Why the News Feels OverwhelmingâAnd How to Cope (Scientific American) (Apple News Link)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to some recent studies into how Ozempic and other GLP-1 type weight loss drugs may be changing not just peopleâs bodies but also our economy and boosting the GDP (01:21). The guys also consider what the move by the Trump administration to replace Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan âRazinâ Caine, someone who is unqualified for the position by the letter of the law says about the administrationâs stated concern about diversity initiatives and the hiring of allegedly unqualified people (26:08).
Weight-loss drugs aren't just slimming waists. They're shifting the economy (WaPo)
Obesity drugs are among health breakthroughs forecast to boost GDP (Goldman Sachs)
Oprah Winfrey says taking Ozempic made her come to realisation about âthin peopleâ (The Independent)
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and two other military officers (AP News)
Pete Hegseth Snaps at Reporter Asking About âUnderqualifiedâ Military Chief (Daily Beast)
Trump signs order to claim power over independent agencies (Politico)
Hegseth: Trump Will Install New Military Attorneys Who Wonât Be âRoadblocks to Anythingâ (Rolling Stone)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Great Migration, the factors that drove it and how this mass redistribution of Black Americans already in the US played such a huge role in the evolution of the country we see it today (01:26). The guys also consider whether pro sports all-star games like the NBA All Star Game and the NFL Pro Bowl have outlived their usefulness in todayâs world where there is already so much exposure of the stars in the media (26:52).
The Great Migration (1910-1970) (National Archives)
The Long-Lasting Legacy of the Great Migration (Smithsonian Magazine)
Great Migrations: A People on The Move (PBS)
Great Migrations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. | Full Episode 1 (YouTube)
NBA All-Star 2025: New format draws mixed reviews -- what's next? (ESPN)
Richard Jefferson blames âBSâ All-Star Game format on Hall of Famers who âdecided to stop playing hardâ (Cavaliers Nation)
Why the NFL changed Pro Bowl to new flag football game format in 2023 (The Sporting News)
Kevin Durant derides NBA All-Star criticism: 'It's more fun to complain about the NBA than to actually watch it' (Yahoo! Sports)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the Firehose of Falsehood propaganda model that was developed by Russia and discuss how over the last decade, it has influenced many forms of communication and become ubiquitous in social media feeds (01:15). The guys also react to the controversy over the signing of the Black National Anthem, âLift Every Voice and Sing,â alongside the National Anthem at the Super Bowl brings out the tendency many Americans have to see the worst in each other (35:05).
The Russian "Firehose of Falsehood" Propaganda Model (Rand Corporation)
Why some are lashing out at the Super Bowlâs pregame ceremony (NBC News)
The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion (Penguin Random House)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the NFLâs position that its diversity efforts in hiring make the league better, and put this against the backdrop of the current public hostility seen towards DEI policies (01:20). The guys also react to the lawsuit filed by a Detroit woman who claims a Lyft driver refused to give her the ride she because she weighed too much (31:04).
Roger Goodell says NFL 'better' because of diversity efforts (ESPN)
Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in aftermath of Reagan National plane crash (The Hill)
Manifest Destiny: Trump is now planning to bring back a concept last used in the 1800s (The Economic Times)
From Delta Air Lines to Costco, some companies say they'll stick with DEI (NBC News)
Trumpâs gutting of federal DEI programs will hit rural poor communities (CNN)
Detroit rapper Dank Demoss sues Lyft, alleges she was denied a ride over her weight (NBC News)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana break down what is happening with the TikTok ban and immediate reinstatement in the US and take a closer look at the direction things seem to be heading in now. (01:20). The guys also discuss the sentiment that seems to be held by a large segment of the sports watching public that that the National Football League is rigging playoff games for the Kansas City Chief and Patrick Mahomes (31:04).
Trump's 75-day extension of TikTok ban falls into 'gray area,' experts say. What to know (USA Today)
Instagram and Facebook Blocked and Hid Abortion Pill Providersâ Posts (NY Times)
TikTok users allege censorship, altered algorithms after Trump saved platform (Yahoo! News)
No â repeat, no! â the NFL is not fixing games in the Chiefs' favor (Yahoo! Sports)
Dave Portnoy explodes over âriggedâ Chiefs v Bills game after losing $1 million bet (The Independent)
Chiefs LB Drue Tranquill: âTake all that ârefâ talk and kick rocksâ (Profootballtalk)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the criticism artists like Nelly and Snoop Dogg have received for performing at events connected to the Inauguration of President Trump and discuss what people who may not have voted for Trump in November should be expected to do now (01:09). The guys also consider whether you can in fact train yourself to be more optimistic and discuss why that could be very impactful to oneâs life (26:50).
Snoop Dogg and others face heat for performing at Trump's pre-inauguration ball (NPR)
Nelly dismisses backlash over Trump inauguration ball performance: 'It is an honor for me' (USA Today)
Eight years ago, stars avoided Trumpâs inauguration. This time itâs different (AP News)
Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & Soulja Boy Perform At Pro-Trump âCrypto Ballâ Celebration In D.C. (Hip Hop DX)
You Can Train Your Brain To Be Less Pessimistic. Here's Exactly How. (Womenâs Health - Apple News Link)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the wild Netflix documentary âJerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Actionâ and consider how it may have been just a precursor to what society has become (01:31). The guys also discuss some of the recent efforts by European officials to reign in the Big Tech titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, and consider why Europeans appear to be apt to stand up to big business than Americans (24:33).
Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action (Netflix)
Macron accuses Musk of âdirectly interveningâ in elections (The Telegraph)
We do not censor social media, EU says in response to Meta (Reuters)
Big Tech giving European consumers what they deny Americans (Brookings)
On protecting consumers from toxics in cosmetics, U.S. lags at least 80 countries (EWG)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the recent settlement related to alleged violations of userâs privacy by Appleâs Siri assistant, as well as the revelation that the Elon Musk shared a massive amount of data collected by the Telsa Cybertruck that exploded on New Years Day and discuss the jarring extend to which our own tech devices are spying on us and whether there is any limit to it.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit (Reuters)
'You're always being tracked': How the Vegas Cybertruck investigation reveals a lack of privacy (KOAA News Local NBC)
Is your car spying on you? What it means that Tesla shared data in the Las Vegas explosion (LA Times)
America Has Become a 'Surveillance Prison' - Our Devices and Our Government Are Spying on Us (CBN)
âPeople have no ideaâ: How smart devices spy on us and reveal information about our homes (El Pais)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the revelation that Texas Republican Kay Granger, a member of Congress, has been absent from her job and living in an assisted living facility for dementia patients for the past few months (01:48). The guys also consider the power of online negativity has, which may even extend to being able to reshape our perceptions of things we experienced firsthand (25:20) and weigh in on all the hand wringing about the nba ratings declines and what may be driving it (44:31).
Kay Granger is residing in assisted-living facility, her son tells Dallas publication (Politico)
Report of 'Missing' GOP Congresswoman in Senior Facility Sparks Backlash (Newsweek)
What Is Negativity Bias and How Can It Be Overcome? (Positive Psychology)
Negative expressions are shared more on Twitter for public figures than for ordinary users (NIH.gov)
Weâve Misunderstood Human Nature for 100 Years (NY Times)
NBA ratings are down. Three-pointers are up. And the discourse is everywhere (WaPo)
NBA Ratings Tank While The NFL Jumps. Whatâs Behind The Viewership Contrast? (Daily Wire)
Where does the NBA stand in the ratings? (Sports Media Watch)
Kevin Durant âlocked inâ to solve ratings dilemma as he admits ârough patchâ for the NBA (Awful Announcing)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to Drakeâs accusations that Universal Music Group and Spotify conspired to illegally boost Kendrick Lamarâs hit song âNot Like Us,â and consider the implication of his claims from a Technofeudalism perspective. (01:29). The guys also consider whether the label âultra processedâ is being used too generally in reference to foods like meat substitutes like Impossible Burgers and Beyond Burgers (19:48) and weigh in on the controversy involving Trinity Rodman and her father âby blood but nothing else,â Dennis Rodman (37:30).
Drake Is Taking His Kendrick Lamar Beef to Court (Vulture)
Youâre being lied to about âultra-processedâ foods (Vox)
Dennis Rodmanâs Daughter, Trinity, Says NBA Star Is Her Dad âBy Blood, But Nothing Elseâ (Vibe)
Trinity Rodman Calls Her Father Dennis Rodman's Apology 'a Joke': 'I'm Done' (People)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the reports that high rises along the Miami coastline are sinking (01:39). The guys also discuss the widespread use and abuse of ADHD drugs like Adderall in educational and work settings (14:25) and weigh in on the bombshell rape accusations against rapper jay-z and his aggressive response to them (34:45).
Dozens of luxury condos, hotels in Miami sinking at âunexpectedâ rates, new study reveals (Yahoo! News)
The Worldâs Fastest-Sinking Megacity Has One Last Chance to Save Itself (Bloomberg)
Is Venice sinking? Yes, but thereâs more to the story (Go Ahead Tours)
The Drugs Young Bankers Use to Get Through the Dayâand Night (Wall Street Journal)
Breaking Down Jay-Zâs Addition to a Diddy Case (Vulture)
Jay-Zâs Lawyers File Motion Claiming Accuserâs Attorney Pressured a Client to Link Sean âDiddyâ Combs to Unrelated Case (Variety)
Who is Tony Buzbee, the lawyer suing Jay-Z as part of civil cases against Sean âDiddyâ Combs? (AP News)
A timeline from accusation to admission: Crystal Mangum says she lied about Duke rape, turning a 2006 scandal on its head (CNN)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the public reaction to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO and break down why this will not hinder the parasitic healthcare insurers (01:22). The guys also weigh in on the new gender policy that has been adopted by the LPGA and the USGA and the hidden downside it presents (36:16).
A timeline of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and search for his killer (AP)
New York prosecutors charge suspect with murder in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO (NPR)
CEO killing latest: Luigi Mangione's writings revealed (MSN)
In 2021, 72% of UnitedHealthâs $222.9 billion health plan revenue came from taxpayers.
How Often Do Health Insurers Say No to Patients? No One Knows. (ProPublica)
Murdered health insurance boss Brian Thompson backed 'malicious' AI that denied 90% of patient coverage (Daily Mail)
LPGA, USGA gender policy updates include female-at-birth clause (ESPN)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to claims made in a recent congressional hearing that multiple countries are leveraging alien technology as a part of a decades long secret arms race (01:29). The guys also weigh in on LL Cool Jâs recent claim that he is the most important rapper of all time (27:46).
Alien Technology Is Driving a âMultidecade, Secretive Arms Race,â Former Pentagon Official Claims (Popular Mechanics)
LL Cool J Greatest, Most Important Rapper Is ... ME!!! Does He Have a Point? (TMZ)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the 2023 documentary âJoin or Die,â currently airing on Netflix, and weigh in on the case it made about that importance of people to participating in clubs and groups to maintaining a democratic society and on why the decline of community engagement in the US should have us all concerned (and ready to act).
Join or Die (Netflix)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider some recent comments on modern American politics by Denzel Washington on how we are all slaves to information and being manipulated by both sides (01:15). The guys also weigh in on the recent exodus from Twitter/X (17:19) and up by reacting to some recent studies on how being bullied may change oneâs brain (36:35).
Denzel Washington Says People âBetter Realizeâ Theyâre âBeing Manipulatedâ by Both Political Sides: âWeâre All Slaves to Information Nowâ (Yahoo! Entertainment)
X sees largest user exodus since Elon Musk takeover (NBC News)
What is Bluesky, the fast-growing social platform welcoming fleeing X users? (AP News)
We're starting to understand what being bullied does to the brain (New Scientist)
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James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider whether chatbots are safe in light of the recent story about the 14 year old boy that killed himself allegedly to get closer to a chatbot he believed he had gotten close to. (01:31). The guys also discuss whether Kamala Harrisâ election loss is more about a Rejection of Harris and the Democratic Party, or an embrace of Donald Trump and the Republican Party (25:31).
A 14-Year-Old Boy Killed Himself to Get Closer to a Chatbot. He Thought They Were In Love. (Wall Street Journal)
US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris (The Guardian)
Bernie Sanders Stands by His Criticism of Democrats, Shrugging Off Nancy Pelosi: âWorking People Are Extremely Angryâ (Yahoo News)
Kamala Harris is just the latest victim of global trend to oust incumbents (The Guardian)
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