Coffee And A Car Ride

Trauma changes you permanently. It affects you and forever alters how you interact and engage with the world. While that is terrible, there is good news, like a fresh cup of coffee after a good night's sleep good. You can heal. The damage to your brain, which trauma does cause, can be healed. There are many ways to mend, such as with medicine or therapy. There is one area that I think we need to look at as well, spiritual. On this episode I am joined by a very special guest, Ashley Brothers. A motivational speaker, an international life coach, and a teacher and practitioner of shamanic healing and energy medicine, Ashley takes us deep into the process of healing from things like trauma on a soul level. We will explore how spirituality can help to heal those wounds that seem to always reopen, and fester in other areas of our lives. This is an episode that you don't want to miss. Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/.podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNgAshley Brothers: Website: https://bonesoftheearth.orgEmail: alivingprayer1978@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/ashley.brothers.9887/ Facebook 2: https://m.facebook.com/instituteofconsciousevolution/

How you ever wondered what it's like inside the head of someone with ADHD? Have you ever looked at someone with the disorder and wondered what makes them tick? That person with the attention span of a golden retriever. That one person who is great in a crisis but is easily distracted by shiny things. Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to have ADHD? Well in this episode we will be discussing just that. I will be joined by my good friend and fellow ADHDER, Jessica for this engaging discussion. Check it out. Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/.podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg

Have you ever felt an emotion so deeply that you couldn't explain it with words? Well, on this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride, I am going to be talking to my daughter about one of hardest things she has ever had to try to explain to us, anxiety. An emotion we all know too well and yet somehow find it so hard to articulate. A newer perspective on this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride.Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/.podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg

That's right my friends, after some time away the car ride and the coffee is back for another discussion. This time around we are going to be discussing an important topic, one that affects us all, but is avoided at all costs. That topic is loneliness. And joining me for this informative talk is someone who has made it her mission to make people feel like they belong. Her name is Lela Roy. This is a talk that you won't want to miss. Come listen and feel included.Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/.podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNgAnalyticsLela's info: https://www.instagram.com/lela_roy_?igsh=MTF3cWRwb2s2d25nYQ==

Just a warning, on this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride we are talking about Suicide. If that is a trigger for you don't listen. For this episode, I am joined by my friend the Stoic Stoner as we discuss suicide, loss, grief, and how to heal from trauma. It is a heartbreaking, hilariously hopeful conversation about the ups and downs of life—a talk you won't want to miss. So join us. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988Coffee And A Car Ride info:Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email:carcoffee8@gmail.comApple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/. podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/.6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg

Hi, and welcome back to another episode of Coffee And A Car Ride. I know it's been a while, but I had to take some time to think about the direction of the podcast. After careful consideration, though I love politics, I decided I wanted to cover something that I feel is truly important: mental health. So for a little, the podcast will be laying off the controversy and focusing on mental health. In this episode, we will be talking about an issue that affects everyone; that is anxiety. Yes, the dreaded feeling that stops you in your tracks and makes you question everything. Anxiety. Oh, and we'll learn about the history of mental health. Joining me for this discussion will be the wonderful mental health advocate, content creator, and future therapist, Sara Potter. So tune into this exciting episode to learn about the history of mental health and anxiety. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https:// open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNgSara Potter: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthismagic?igsh=NnB1c3dlbnJodGNs

I know I said that we were going to be moving on from the topic of “What America Means to Me.” However, someone recently sent me a recording and, due to its compellingly honest message, I thought that it needed to be heard. So here is one more perspective on the idea that created a nation. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL? si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg

A big announcement! The next episode is going to be about two very important issues, loneliness and anxiety. So, start panicking and feeling alone. Just kidding. Be on the lookout for it.

On this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride we continue to exploration of the question of “What America means to me?”. I asked dozens of people that question and got both surprising yet somehow familiar answers. After hearing those perspectives, I was left wondering if what America means is really factual.

Hey, Lou here, and just an update. Due to the fact that I am the one doing all the work on this awesomely entertaining and informative show, I have decided that it will be published monthly. That will give me the time to edit, record, research and produce episodes that you will, I hope,find satisfying. So, to all my like 10 listeners out there, I'm sorry. But this will allow me to produce fantastic episodes that will leave you awe-struck. Or not. Either way, put in your coffee and drink it.

On this episode I want to go a little deeper into our exploration of America as a republic or a democracy, and what that means. With how divided our nation still is and a presidential election coming, the likelihood of electing an autocrat seems to be looming in our future. I want to understand whether the reality that our nation isn't a true democracy, but a republic, affects anyone's perception of our nation. I am joined this time around by my very funny and knowledgeable colleague, who has asked to be called “The Dirty Liberal”. I hope you enjoy it. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL? si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou- ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford73022 si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

Very recently the argument has been made that democracy in our nation is not at risk because America is not a democracy, but a constitutional republic. Because of this, only certain portions of the population have full rights, like white, Christian men. But is this true? In this informative episode we discuss this precarious topic. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL? si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou- ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford73022 si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

According to the CDC, 150 people die every day from fentanyl-related overdoses. Annually, this is the equivalent of a 737 commercial airplane crashing every day. Yet despite this horrific reality, it has become something that has been swept under the rug, or used by politicians as a way of fear-mongering to win votes. The idea, the inkling of a real conversation, is fiercely debated, and now tossed aside unless it is used for optics. In this episode, we are joined by an activist, Moses Santana, who has been advocating for one of the highly debated responses to this health crisis: overdose prevention. We discuss questions whether the use use of tactics like the availability of Narcan or clinics, will really save lives and solve this devastating problem. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL? si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou- ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford73022 si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LtWuqwO6nOk&pp=ygUNZWtvaCBmZW50YW55bA%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2rvFfbI3nmI&t=173s&pp=ygUMV1NKIGZlbnRhbnls https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lmxF2owm3Gg&t=96s&pp=ygUMQkJDIGZlbnRhbnls

Recently everyone has been blabbing about how Trump is a wannabe dictator. All the sewing circles are analyzing the comments and speeches that Trump has made exclaiming his petty policy ideas. The question of Trump being a dictator is scary but what is scary is the kind of Dictator. A Stoogish one, whose tyranny will be one of cruel hypocritical ironic idiocy. That is what we have to be concerned with. A Stooge Dictator. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https:/podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL? si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou- ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford73022 si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

It is said that you should be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. Recently that is exactly what happened with the GOP and the Freedom Caucus when Hunter Biden responded to their subpoena by offering to testify publicly in Congress. When that occurred Republicans got scared, and they rejected it. Their big chance to humiliate and prove the corruption of the Biden's and Republicans drop the ball. Why? Maybe it is true, you should be care what you wish for. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford7302? si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

What is the easiest thing in the world to do? So easy, that even a scumbag would consider it to be disgraceful? It's taking candy from a baby. Now while Republicans aren't doing exactly that, they are taking away everything else from kids. And they are continuing this quest now by changing child labor laws, effectively making it easier for kids, especially migrant kids, to be exploited. They are doing that with the help of corporate America. So it turns out that with the help of big business, there is one thing that is easier that taking candy from a baby. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford7302? si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

After the political equivalent of a drunken barroom brawl, the GOP has picked their new speaker. He is a perfect MAGA puppet, a homophobic Christian National who truly is a Trumpet through and through. Now without further a delay, enjoy the MAGA Mike Puppet Show. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/ 6k3X7X4E4mx41R37f+FCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD618Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford7302? si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

While the world burns, Trump has recently made the dangerous claim that the U.S. has a national religion, the right religion that if foreigners can't love then they can't come. That was his rambling solution to immigration as he made a speech that somehow seemed to have the depth and intelligence of a rejected monologue for a puppet from a children's show.

On this Rant-A-Bout we talk about the good news, the leaders of the Proud Boys are going away for a long time. The sad part is there is no shortage of people like them who are trying to change the course of our history. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message YouTube: https://youtube.com/@louford7302?si=tLv5gMViisY1toQO

Conservatives will look for any excuse to try to impeach Joe Biden. Hunter Biden does something and Joe has got to go. If the family dog dry humps a Secret Service Agent then oh snap! Poppa Joe has got to go. Hell, if a squirrel out on the White House lawn drops a half eaten acorn on the grass, then Poppa Joe has got to go. Any redonkulous reason they can come up with, they will use. And they have not disappointed. The recent resident gun slinging bimbo Lauren Boebart took her shot at achieving this goal when she tried to blame both Joe Biden and immigrants for the fentanyl crisis. This long running disgrace of a joke is what is on the menu for this episode. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s7u2jH1AuJ0&pp=ygUnTGF1cmVuIEJvcmJlcnQgaW1wZWFjaG1lbnQgb2Ygam9lIGJpZGVu https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=luGPxSOA1yY&pp=ygUjZm9yYmVzIGJyZWFraW5nIG5ld3MgbGF1cmVuIGJvZWJlcnQ%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vtGdMj60kuo&pp=ygUaUGV0ZXIgZ3JpZmZpbiBBbnRpIHdlZWQgYWQ%3D https://m.youtube.com/shorts/1j7tkH6a0mE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XJzFxU0xVfM&pp=ygURUm9nZXIgbG92ZXMgZHJ1Z3M%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YySyVvgjmNY&t=11s&pp=ygUQUGV0ZXIgaXMgbWV4aWNhbg%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zYVvIwbxX2I&t=3s&pp=ygUlYnJpYW4gcm9zcyBpbnZlc2lnYXRzIHNhY2tsZXIgcHJvdGVzdA%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pAizkIwFMkw&pp=ygUObmdhIGZhbWlseSBndXk%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G-WbYZLdxLA&pp=ygUUbXIuIGJvb3plIGZhbWlseSBndXk%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oTyAz_9C37Q&pp=ygUYZmFtaWx5IGd1eSBubyBzaGUgZGlkbid0

Republicans are fatalistic snowflakes. They are; we can be honest about that. They scold Democrats, and say they are too sensitive and politically correct. But the smallest thing, a tiny change, and they lose their marbles. Take, for instance, gas stoves. Just the mere mention of the idea of updating regulations and replacing those appliances and the entire GOP fell to the floor in fits of rageful indignation. This is the  party that holds the majority in the house; and that is what we will be discussing this time around.  Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RBAApWivBxA&pp=ygUeZmFtaWx5IGd1eSB0aGVyZSdzIHRoZSBjbGlja2Vy https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TME0xubdHQc&pp=ygUZQnJhdmVoZXNydCBmcmVlZG9tIHNwZWVjaA%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MEb_epsuLqA&t=25s&pp=ygUMc25sIDM5IGNlbnRz https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FJRQo5aawho&pp=ygUQY29va2luZyB3aXRoIGdhcw%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p6-jvkqX9hg&pp=ygU2TmV3IFlvcmsgcmVwdXVibGljYW4gcHJlc3MgY29uZmVyZW5jZSBhYm91dCBnYXMgc3RvdmVz https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GVrKoxCSnGA&pp=ygUfRWxpc2UgU3RlZmFuaWsgZ2FzIFN0b3ZlcyBNU05CQw%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C0EEQSPfvu4&pp=ygUfRWxpc2UgU3RlZmFuaWsgZ2FzIFN0b3ZlcyBNU05CQw%3D%3D

If the economy is doing so well, then why does everyone need a side hustle? If the economy is doing well, then why am I eating cardboard to prevent my stomach from shriveling up to the size of a pea? That's what this Coffee And A Car Ride series, “Extra Duty” is about. On this episode I wanted to know how a nation like the good old U. S. of A should deal with a labor shortage that has partly been the result of such facts like birth decline. I wanted to know if the idea of immigration was the best way to fill that gap and keep the country going. To get an answer I decided to solicit a quote-unquote normal person. I decided to ask, an “everyday American”, a chill woman named Kristen. She is a mom, an Army Veteran, and a hard worker. The ideal person to get a perspective on an important issue such as this. And it was. While we share some of the same political ideals, we still have very different perspectives when it comes to this issue. The result is a very interesting, entertaining, and eye opening conversation. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mDZG-BM3AoI&pp=ygUITWFyYWNoaSA%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg1Nvz7E-z4&pp=ygUZc3RhcnZpbiBtYXJ2aW4gc291dGggcGFyaw%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EU1POWEjlbY&pp=ygUQRmFtaWx5IGd1eSBkb29keQ%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dUG8O72P0FI&pp=ygUlc291dGggcGFyayBtZXhpY2FucyBnbyBiYWNrIHRvIG1leGljbw%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=X53ZSxkQ3Ho&pp=ygUNYmFieSBnb3QgYmFjaw%3D%3D

So, some great news: the Texas GOP has impeached one of their own! YIPPEE! Yup, that is right the party that has been all about Trump, and supports all those who are Donny Boy's bootlickers -no matter what, is starting to fall apart. And we can see this now as they attempt to take out the far-right Trump supporter, the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton. So, just for a moment, close your your eyes and envision yourself skipping for joy through a field of flowers. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J1vXBe2wSrg&pp=QAFIAQ%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogc1yxQpSac&pp=ygUZcGV0ZXIgZ3JpZmZpbiB5b3UgYmFzdGFyZA%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk0ShCoTfS8&pp=ygUdZmFtaWx5IGd1eSB5b3UgYXJlIG91dHRhIGhlcmU%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRwdex3kSM&pp=ygUbbG9vbmV5IHR1bmVzIGZpdmUgY2FyZCBzdHVk

If you are a fan of old classic TV, like MASH or China Beach, then I've got a treat for you. Texas is enacting new legislation that would require kids to be taught battlefield trauma care at school. That is right; kids in Texas will soon be just like Hawkeye Pierce, like 4th grade, baby-faced Hawkeye Pierces, who will be trained to perform meatball surgery on all those people who are being gunned down in Texas right now. Yup. Instead of dealing with the real issue, which is guns, Texas has decided that kids should bare the brunt of it. Despite the fact that kids apparently can't handle a book about a black person, they somehow believe that children will be able to stomach a gunshot wounds. That is Texas' decision, and that what this rant is about. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://instagram.com/heathergtv?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsbqdQPpSwH/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PopMSJFa0og&pp=ygUaZG9jIG1jc3R1ZmZpbnMgdGhlbWUgc29uZyA%3D https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=doc+mcstuffins+what%27s+going+on+song+ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v605dDOO-Dw&pp=ygUPbWFzaCB0aGVtZSBzb25n https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a_xpoZPVi1g&pp=ygUcU3VjaWRlIGlzIHBhaW5sZXNzIG11c2ljIGJveA%3D%3D

Conservatives always call liberals or progressives snowflakes. They say that we are easily triggered, and meltdown for no reason, and while there may be some truth to some of those claims, there is something that needs to be straightened out. See, what needs to be made clear, especially for a party that claims that the truth is the most important, is that Republicans are fragile. The truth is that they are made of glass. Sure, they may look well put together and strong, and transparent and clear, but the moment the pressure beings to build, they crack, and then shatter into a million pieces. It is a hypocrisy that is both uproarious and notably distressing. That is what I will be ranting and raving about in this episode. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qT40hKyl1ng&t=5s&pp=ygURZGVzYW50aXMgd29rZSBtb2I%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mg_weeXxtkE&pp=ygUaZmFtaWx5IGd1eSB0aGUgZ3V5cyBjcnlpbmc%3D https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cKfERVHHD40 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DjhKsqfTzxA&pp=ygUSc3RvcCBkcm9wIGFuZCByb2xs

There is some horridly terrific news; Tucker Carlson was fired by Fox News. That is correct my democracy-loving friends, the fear-mongering former bow-tie wonder-turned-demigod is gone. He screwed up, the truth was revealed and his employer cut their losses. Rupert Murdock has finally cut out a troublesome possibly cancerous growth in his media empire. As great as that news is, a very troubling question has not been addressed. Who is going to replace Tucker Carlson? What new scaremongering tight-ass will take the helm in that coveted prime time time slot? On this episode, I rant and rave about this issue. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE&pp=ygUaSm9uIHN0ZXdhcnRlZCBvd25lZCBUdWNrZXI%3D https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cKfERVHHD40 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XyWLm5E0SAI&pp=ygUXVHVja2VyIGNhcmxzb24gaXMgZmlyZWQ%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8EKxK9Qorxs&pp=ygUXZmFtaWx5IGd1eSBzZWFuIGhhbm5pdHk%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DjhKsqfTzxA&pp=ygUSc3RvcCBkcm9wIGFuZCByb2xs

Just when we think that things could not be anymore unethically ridiculous, ProPublica has reported that the far-right sellout and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has a far-right sugar daddy. Yup, that's right, but it's not just any sugar daddy; it's a Nazi-loving and memorabilia-collecting bestie who has given him millions in free trips and private jet rides. All of those things have not been reported by Clarence for more than two decades. What this reveals is that not only is there a need for a code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices, but it also answers a very important question. That question: can you buy a Supreme Court Justice like Clarence Thomas? And this proves that yes, yes you can. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/shorts/cKfERVHHD40 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-bTpp8PQSog&pp=ygUZaW5kaWFuYSBqb25lcyB0aGVtZSBzb25nIA%3D%3D https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crow https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QtTR-_Klcq8&pp=ygUacHJldHR5IGZseSBmb3IgYSB3aGl0ZSBndXk%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4kyzEzn6gXA&pp=ygUoQ2xhcmVuY2UgdGhvbWFzIGhhcyBnZXRzIGZyZWUgdmFjYXRpb25zIA%3D%3D https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=esqVxV5A2J8&pp=ygUqQ2xhcmVuY2UgdGhvbWFzIGdldCBmcmVlIHZhY2F0aW9ucyBmb3huZXdz https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y_vwKjLPv58&t=5s&pp=ygUgTmljayBmdWVudGFzIHRvbyBtdWNoIGluY2x1c2lvbiA%3D

While another incident of gun violence occurs in places like Nashville, and another round of demands for gun control is sounded, Republicans have decided to take the blame game to a next level. They have decided to play it straight from their typical biased playbook, and they have pointed nervous fingers at a marginalized population. That population that they now blame is all the rage when it comes to fear-mongering. Think hacky sack with an anthrax coating. They are blaming transgender and all things queer as being a threat to our society. They have even gone as far as to call trans people terrorists. Yup, rather than discuss the solutions, they have decided to start another satanic panic, only this time they are giving something that is ultimately liberating an evil shine. On this episode, I rant about how hysterical petrifying the Republican's deflecting blame game is. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eU-IqbTvKjE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xNajoFc9WVY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I4NND27ASFo https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pBf4MyqW550&t=5s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=86xrKtfaFf4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=86xrKtfaFf4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=86xrKtfaFf4

There is a pattern that is emerging in the GOP. It is a hypocrisy that is so transparently hidden that it's translucent. Take for instance their proclaimed goal of being there to protect the children; the only problem is that what they are trying to protect the children from is something that isn't that much of a threat. Education and Frag story hour are not a true threat to the youth of the nation. It's guns. The pathetically hilarious reality is that the real threat the party that says it is here to protect children is not protecting kids from it. In this episode, I rant about this lack of moral standards. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tCuIxIJBfCY https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=N6pv0_eK960 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4ep0Z81Xt6s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i609iQf0yx4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pBf4MyqW550 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fY4Qib2BD9A&t=4s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=75rRs6fraUI https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HfJNRFB6E-A&t=5s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8GLOJxTCHlQ&t=8s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=flvRuY14N9E https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6bJois9q-8Y

Very recently, conservatives changed our concept of history once again. Frightened by the truth of our country's record, they have banned a new AP class of African American Studies to serve their own selfish needs. The reasoning for this strike against education is simple, racism. A pattern that many could arguably say if allowed and implemented could do serious damage to our nation. In this episode, I discuss how the bath salt capital of the world, Florida, is leading the way in whitewashing our nation's identity. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SAzGObgdz1I https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fTNtpus3a80 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zGgdR04iCME https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIkDXrQlVs https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=C3SN3Bghkxw

With political violence on the rise, there has become a very clear difference between what equates to extremism. That distinction depends on party lines. For Democrats, the ultimate transgression is Far-Right extremism. For Republicans, it is “wokeness” and civil unrest that is the ultimate betrayal. Now while it is true that both are bad, the one thing that seems very clear is that for conservatives violence is ok. It is just peachy for an election denier to claim that the election was stolen from them and attack his opponents with violence. Targeted attacks and violence are ok as opposed to vandalism, and maybe that is because Patriots use bullets. Well, at least that is how most conservatives have presented it. Come join me, and soak your brain in caffeine as I ramble and rage about this hypocrisy. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3L4YrGaR8E4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YatFZrNVfW0 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mTsKuMX1k68&t=18s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TWpn2WIgsv4&t=101s

Do you know what a hypocrite is? According to Webster's Dictionary, it is defined as: 1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion 2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings Now many of us can call out one of the parties as being hypocritical, democrat or republican, and one could argue that Trump is a huge charlatan. One could argue that he is like a colossal ingrown hair on the ass of the country that just keeps causing us discomfort. But now Trump has been shown up, somewhat, by none other than his archenemy, Dark Brandon. Yup, after harshly criticizing Trump for his handling of classified documents, it has been revealed that Dark Brandon ( President Joe Biden ) too had classified documents. Biden had classified documents in his base of operations, Wilmington Delaware. That's right, you read it correctly, Delaware. Delaware, a state that is just about as pointless as Florida or Ohio, is a place where classified documents were being stored. In this episode, I rant about this while soaking my brain in caffeine. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BQsXe9yiY-c https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VHpePQ6FCkM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jn9BWf50UdE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dLYfwprjtog&t=174s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tLKchfZRWaI

Now that Republicans have a slim majority in the House, there has been some changes, very visible changes that have taken place in DC. One of those changes was the almost IBS style process that was used to choose a new speaker. I say IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, because the forcefulness that seemed to cause our political process get both the runs and gut busting constipation at the exact same time. This is a preview to a Penny Dreadful, sad style sideshow that awaits us as the far-right flexes their muscles. The new GOP majority will be the political IBS of our republic. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3bgW7Lw1twI https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9oLS9MkgBP4&t=198s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mBEHbYBOmBU

I wanted to ask you a question, if that is ok. The question is if the economy is doing so well then why are we all struggling? Why is everyone considering starting an Onlyfans or selling their blood, or a kidney just to buy a gallon of milk? Why does stripping your own home of copper wiring suddenly seem like a logical remedy for our money woes? The bizarre thing about it is that we keep being told that the economy is actually doing well, unemployment is down, jobs are everywhere, yet people can't live. So I decided to look into it, well as much as my ADHD brain would allow. And so I decided to start this Coffee And A Car Ride series “Extra Duty”. On this series, I will examine what people are doing to stay alive in a society strapped for cash but flush with employment. But rather than explain any further let's jump right this quagmire, and start off with this thought provoking talk with a someone who did exactly what I am talking about. She took her side hustle and she made it her main job. And she is thriving. Let's stop there, and give it a listen. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: Camilla Wilkinson- Isagenix: Business: https://youtu.be/ZUfHdXgxmnU Compensation Plan: https://youtu.be/0UHvxHwFY-8 A few of my favorite products: Collagen: https://youtube.com/watch?v=cHrZqQPo_vU&feature=share https://issuu.com/isagenixinternational/docs/collagen-b_a-flipbook 30 Day Weight Loss Challenge: https://youtu.be/QPV7l8ONIw0 Recharge NAD: https://youtu.be/HVdM9MsmmtA Websites: Isagenixhealth.net Isaproduct.com Rudy Mancuso- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GBb1pV2YJ-w

Hey, on this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride we are going to discuss a very depressingly hilarious new reality. It is a perfect example of why we as a society need to pay attention to what is going on around us. That example is this; we have black Nazis now. Yeah, we have black Nazis now. It's Kanye West. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=39vnY-8Abis https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9HLS9Hfvnvw&t=29s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sSH3-wmA9fc&t=7s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3DeQiHbweqU https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xKM95QHE7Kg

On this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride, I am joined by a very special guest to discuss a very important topic. This topic is very timely with the midterms having just passed, and the divisions in our nation. My guest, the conservative political commentator Jeff Charles, joins me from across the aisle to discuss the future of America's political parties. This is an episode that you won't want to miss. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Jeff Charles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AFreshPerspectiveShow iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fresh-perspective-with-jeff-charles/id1565410911 The Smattering: http://smatteringnews.substack.com Twitter & Instagram: @JeffOnTheRight Sources: One Man Band | Rudy Mancuso: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ATwpzZnspMY HUMBLE PIE Black Coffee 1973: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2tNoSmlnxwQ

In this episode is we are going to continue with the topic of immigration, a topic that is strangely decisive for a nation of immigrants. However, this time around I was going to put a tad of a twist on this and instead of talking about those who are coming into the country we would discuss those who are trying to leave it. Joining me is my very good friend Elena. She is a world traveler with a very unique perspective. She is also someone who plans to leave the nation because of our current political situation. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/160227-animals-communication-sperm-whales-dialects-science https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6gu_4W9XfRg https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t_mB7JkIlJE https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e8TUwHTfOOU

One of the biggest issues that has always been a point of contention in American politics is immigration. Immigration, that's right, immigration. Recently it has become a point of rage once more with two governor's being accused of human trafficking after both orchestrated acts of political drama. Those scenes of the political theatrics were more than just acts of protest, they were seen by many as acts of deception that equated to criminality. It is something that has left us as a nation questioning what a nation of immigrants should do about immigrants and whether have we gone too far in our visceral response to fear of the “other”. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=323v_FtWqvo https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjiAq89cy6w https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RbYdjyxDNtQ https://twitter.com/coffeeandacarr1/status/1570906847711993856?s=46&t=VVcOteTaEqO69OdgSYOpJw

The planet is dying. Climate change is proof of that, and it is happening quickly. But there is great news. If we recycle, we can help save the planet. That is what we have been told. Don't throw your garbage on the ground! Put it in the trash! Put those plastic water bottles in the recycling bin! Once you do that you have already started the process of saving the world. Can you feel it? That warmth? That is courage. The only problem is that nothing significant is being recycled. Take, for instance, plastics. Plastics are both saving our lives every day and slowly murdering the planet. And the majority of the stuff we put out to be recycled instead ends up in Staten Island. But there is hope. And that hope comes from a bean, a soybean. That right. Soybeans, but you got to listen to learn more. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg To leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lou-ford1/message Sources: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CWIaU6gWrQc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8-xCu9hHa8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Va-AIliDw&t=14s https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NpKbULrB9Z8 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=e-d_TSq0cgc https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mAuj-l9JuUw

The FBI served a warrant on Trump. Everyone and their mother knows that the FBI was at Trump's Florida home taking back was is rightfully our nation's property. Now with the case against Trump seeming to be building, and the tide turning there is still a problem that won't go away. That conundrum is an undying love affair that has played out between the ideas of Trump and his believers. It is a troubling problem that doesn't seem to be losing any vigor due to one thing; ideology. The sad thing about it is that, unlike Trump who can fall out of favor, his way of life is bulletproof. Trumpism is a love affair on steroids. So the question that is demanding to be answered is how can you beat a romance with an idea? How do combat that? Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg Sources: I want my shit back https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYbDJxQsrRc The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ON4iy8hq2hM&t=29s Family Guy - Peter and Lois fight in the cabin https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9jG8bqT71cY Lois beats Peter - Family Guy https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A_qKskFl0uQ. Family Guy - Peter meets Death https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dMOKZngI93g PoliticsGirl https://twitter.com/iampoliticsgirl/status/1559250312552017920?s=21&t=Fz6SbUXQSd6S_Fl9G8REWg

We have all heard about the raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. We have all heard the defensive posturing from the GOP, and while that is a tempting topic to grill, I think that there is something more important to look at once again. The demographics of the people who support Trump. And to prepare you for this just think about protest signs. Specifically Trump support protest signs, and the hilarity of them. Let's take a moment to ponder that. Oh, and before I forget, Coffee And A Car Ride is holding a contest. Tweet your favorite political joke to @CoffeeAndACarR1 with the #laughsfortheride and you could win a Trump pencils holder where you can shove that stick right were it belongs. You can shove that stick right up his ass. So tweet those jokes now. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

We are all aware of the new information that has come to light. We know that Trump played a role, a significant role in all that occurred on January 6th. What we are left with are a party that is not attached to reality and a completely self-serving party. Take for instance those who testified at the hearings. They, members of what is supposed to be the law and order party, are now abiding by the law for all the wrong reasons. It is not for the betterment of our nation, but for book sales and to save their skins. They aren't whistleblowers or even snitches, they are rats. They're speaking out is appreciated; they could have done more. And let's be honest, what they are doing now is like apologizing to someone after you got them pregnant for using a condom you weren't sure had a hole in it. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

In this episode, I am joined by my Friend Flavious once again to discuss the far-reaching effects of the toppling of Roe v. Wade. While we have been over the possible consequences of the Supreme Court's decision, this time we look further at future harms that will be inflicted by the overruling of this half-century-long precedence. We look at how the left was so unprepared for this kick in the teeth we had been warned about. We talk about how we can move forward. We talk about how to fight back. Come and give a listen and maybe we can figure this out together. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

I think that we can all agree that starting with the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the rights of the people are being taken away. They are being taken away at the peril of the many for the benefit of the few. The anti-abortion decision doesn't just take away a woman's right, it now puts other rights, like same-sex marriage on the chopping block. The thing about it is that many of these freedoms are nothing more than a conservative to hit list. It is a right wing pick and choose; a conservative greatest hits list with their needs being shielded. Now, while it is clear that the Supreme Court should shoulder a big part of the blame, the reality is that we as Americans have lost our focus, and have let this happen. We have not paid attention to those primary and local elections that elect people that affect our lives the most. The problem, those elections are boring. So I got an idea, forget campaigning, the candidates should race. That will make it more engaging and interesting, but please fellow democrats if it is Biden, no bikes. PoliticsGirl: PoliticsGirl / @BreakfastRant | Linktree Trae Crowder: https://www.traecrowder.com/?fs=e&s=cl Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

In recent years the White Supremacy has taken center stage in mainstream culture. While it has always been a clear influence, the idea of it being blatantly held up as the shining example, as the correct path way to solving the nation's problems, is something that is a fairly new position. It is a new face on an old monster. On this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride I am joined once again by Flavius and a new friend, ADot, to discuss this interesting, and troubling topic. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 email: carcoffee8@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

Hate crimes have been on the rise. To many of you Folks out there that is no surprise. What is surprising to many is the ideas, the concepts that gave been the motivations behind this surge. That theory is this seemingly new concept that has blinded-sided many and left them dumbfounded. The deceptive thing about this theory is that it incorporates age-old wives' tales and myths that have been recycled. They have been polished and reused to help radicalize and encourage the rise of racially motivated violence. In this episode, I sip and contemplate the elements that make up this influential conspiracy that has led people to mass murder.

Several weeks ago America was slapped in the face with some very shocking news, a leaked draft of a Supreme Court decision that could overturn Roe vs. Wade. Yes, the Supreme Court is considering overturning Roe vs. Wade. That would effectively make abortion a state issue and not a constitutional right. Many Americans are now terrified, reeling from the potential punji pit that we find ourselves hanging over, a trap that somehow seemed to appear out of nowhere. All the while conservatives are jumping for joy at the possible victory that they have been working their ass off for. It would be a victory that the public at large has somehow seemed to have overlooked despite its long and loud history. In this episode, I will sound off about how we as Americans have lost our focus, and have fallen asleep at the wheel of a democracy that is so close to collapsing. This episode is a wake-up call, a sobering cruise through the reality of what could happen to our democracy. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

It is no secret that conservatives take issue with the LGBTQ community. We all know that the GOP has been consumed by QAnon conspiracies; but what is troubling is that they have been combined to attack some of the most vulnerable people in our society, LGBTQ kids. Laws like Parental Rights in Education Act, a.k.a. the Don't Say Gay bill, that has been enacted and has made a place where kids, parents, and teachers, to some varying degrees, are safe. The bigger problem that has now come to light is the fact that those in the GOP are now influenced by fantasies, conspiracies, and lies. Those are the deciding factors in the decisions and policies of those in charge. In this episode I discuss the lies that have led to these attacks and question if the people in charge are detached from reality, then what do you do?

On, this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride I am joined once again by my friend Flavius Maximus. On this car ride, we discuss America's relationship with a very American art form, hip hop. White America's connection to that genre. As we sip our coffee Flavius and I converse over the complex relationship that America has developed with that groundbreaking discipline, that love/hate romance our society has with hip hop. The hugs and kisses; the shoving blows exchanged, and the things that make this genre uniquely American. So pour yourself a cup and hop in the ride, it's Coffee And A Car Ride. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

In Canada there had been a protest, an occupation of the capital that has been hilariously devastating. It was a protest that was meant to fight back against government over reach. It was ridiculous and yet highly influential. That protest was called the Trucker's Freedom Convoy. It had literally shutdown the entire maple syrup fueled political machine that is Ottawa. The consequence of that protest are others have taken inspiration and created their own. One nation that has followed suit is America. The only problem is this conspiracy fueled protest has been sabotaged by a conspiracy theory making this more of a con oy vey than an actual convoy. On this episode of Coffee And A Car Ride I talk about how this new protest that isn't actually protesting anything. Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg

Free speech has always been a contentious issue for Americans as a whole. “Can he say that?” “Did she just say that and with a hard ‘r' at the end?” “Isn't that inciting violence?” “I don't want to hear that he put that there.” All those things have caused battles that have raged in the court of public opinion. And now that controversy has come to Spotify. That donnybrook was the result of Joe Rogan's podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience. Joe Rogan is accused of spreading misinformation and racism on his podcast. This issue has raised the question of what freedom of speech is, and the extent of that freedom. It also begs the question of whether there should be consequences for certain kinds of speech. My guest Flavius Maximus, an artist and activist, dive into that issue. Come join us for this thought-provoking discussion. Flavious Maxiumous is an activists, naturalist, singer, songwriter, rapper, new comedian, clothing line designer, dancer, laugher, podcaster, philosopher, anti racist, pro reparations, pro free socialized housing for all, free clothing, higher education, transportation and healthcare for all. http://www.fdesignerllc.com Coffee And A Car Ride info: Twitter: @CoffeeAndACarR1 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-and-a-car-ride/id1532064488 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6k3X7X4E4mx41R37ftFCwL?si=PQDWYkogRD6I8Ss3KS_ZNg