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    57 The Arrest of a Former President (Part Deux)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 66:48


    Trump has been indicted and arraigned again, Illinois bans book bans, and a Louisiana law would put an age limit on social media. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) Former President Donald Trump has been indicted and arraigned again for his alleged mishandling of classified documents, pleading not guilty to all 37 charges. 2) Illinois becomes the first state in the US to outlaw book bans in libraries after the governor signed the new bill into law. 3) New legislation in Louisiana would require parental consent for anyone under the age of 18 to use social media. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: The Arrest of a Former President (Part Deux) #donaldtrump #bookbans #socialmedia

    56 The Oxford Dictionary of African American English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 65:14


    The first 10 words of the African American dictionary are in, a Fox News host praises a sex offender, and a transgender Mississippi girl misses graduation after a judge's ruling against her. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) In a recent presentation, editors and researchers working on a dictionary of African American English gave a status update on the project, revealing the first ten words to be included in the publication. 2) Fox News host Greg Gutfeld is bothered that a 38-year-old teacher who had sex with a 16-year-old student might go to jail for it, calling her a "hero." 3) A transgender Mississippi girl declined to participate in high school graduation after a Judge said the school district could bar her unless she dressed in clothes required for boys. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: The Oxford Dictionary of African American English #africanamerican #foxnews #lgbtq

    55 Social Media Age Requirements?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 159:09


    A bipartisan bill would ban kids from social media sites, Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns and diversity, and the final officer involved in George Floyd's murder gets convicted. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) A new federal bill would establish a national minimum age for social media use and require tech companies to get parents' consent before creating accounts for teens. 2) Florida Republicans approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don't correspond to someone's biological sex. 3) A Minnesota judge found former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter for his role keeping bystanders back in the May 2020 killing of George Floyd. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Social Media Age Requirements? #socialmedia #lgbtq #georgefloyd

    54 Biden Is Running For Re-Election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 85:07


    Biden says he plans on running in 2024, the Florida Senate passes a 6-week abortion ban, and the Biden admin moves to make transgender sports bans illegal. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) In an interview with NBC's "Today" show before the White House Easter Egg Roll, U.S. President Joe Biden said he plans to run for reelection in 2024 but was not prepared to announce it yet. 2) Florida's state Senate on Monday passed a bill that would ban most abortions in the state after the gestational age of six weeks, or about four weeks of pregnancy. 3) The Biden administration proposed a new federal rule change that would allow for schools to enforce some restrictions on transgender student athletes, but opposes policies that “categorically” ban those students from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Biden Is Running For Re-Election? #biden #abortionrights #transgender

    53 The Arrest of a Former President

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 74:23


    Donald Trump gets indicted and arraigned in New York, and DeSantis signs a bill allowing permit-less concealed carry. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) Former president Donald J. Trump was indicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, including trying to cover up hush money paid to porn actress Stormy Daniels. He was arraigned and arrested in New York and plead not guilty to all counts. 2) Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that will allow Florida residents to carry concealed guns without a state permit. Supporters of gun rights have repeatedly called on GOP legislators to go further by allowing people to carry guns openly. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: The Arrest of a Former President #trump #gunrights #lsuwomensbasketball

    52 The Cases Against Donald J. Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 105:39


    Breaking down the four legal cases against Donald Trump, the House passes the ‘Parents Bill of Rights Act,' and ExxonMobil faces a racial discrimination lawsuit. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) Former president Donald J. Trump currently faces a whopping four legal cases, including paying hush money to a porn actress. 2) The U.S. House passes the 'Parents Bill of Rights Act,' which focuses on educational oversight. 3) The federal government filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil alleging a Black worker was subjected to racial hostility over several years when five nooses were found at a company complex in Louisiana. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: The Cases Against Donald J. Trump #trump #lgbtq #racialdiscrimination

    51 Utah Bans Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 85:45


    Utah's governor signs a bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth, breaking down the killing of Tyre Nichols, and Minnesota's House passes "driver's licenses for all" bill. Let's get uncomfortable! 1) Utah's Republican governor signed a bill that bans youth from receiving gender-affirming health care, prohibiting transgender surgery for youth and disallowing hormone treatments for minors who have not yet been diagnosed with gender dysphoria. 2) We break down the killing of Tyre Nichols and discuss what it may mean for the police reform and racial conversations going forward. 3) The Minnesota House voted Monday evening to pass a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Utah Bans Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth #transgender #policereform #immigrants --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    50 Cousin Of Black Lives Matter Founder 'Tased To Death' By LAPD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 171:10


    Teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter founder ‘Tased to death' by LAPD, San Francisco reparations panel pitches $5M — each — to black residents, and Illinois Governor Pritzker blasts sheriffs for refusing to enforce new gun-control law. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. A cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors was killed by Los Angeles police after he got in a traffic accident and officers who showed up repeatedly tased and restrained him in the middle of the street, according to body-camera footage and his family's account. 2. A San Francisco panel studying reparations has proposed a one-time payment of $5 million to each black resident of the city deemed eligible as recompense for the “decades of harm they have experienced.” 3. Illinois sheriffs who are refusing to enforce the state's new gun-control law are engaged in “political grandstanding” and are endangering the lives of residents, Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker's office said on Monday. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Cousin Of Black Lives Matter Founder 'Tased To Death' By LAPD #blacklivesmatter #reparations #guncontrol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    49 We FINALLY Have A Speaker Of The House!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 98:52


    Kevin McCarthy is elected Speaker of the US House after 15 rounds of voting, Trump is being sued again, and the Biden administration defends student loan forgiveness. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. Kevin McCarthy has been elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives after heated exchanges which almost saw fellow Republicans come to blows. 2. The family of a Capitol police officer who died a day after defending the building during the Jan. 6 riot has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and two rioters. 3. The Biden administration filed a legal brief with the U.S. Supreme Court defending its plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: We FINALLY Have A Speaker Of The US House! #kevinmccarthy #trump #studentloanforgiveness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    48 A Little Holiday Cheer With The Uncomfortable Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 104:18


    Join us for some holiday drinks, some holiday trivia, and some holiday laughs! We want to wish everyone a Merry "Whatever-the-hell-you-celebrate," because no one's holiday or traditions are any more or less important or valid than anyone else's. That's a lot of or's. Grab some eggnog and enjoy the freaking show. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: A Little Holiday Cheer With The Uncomfortable Conversation #holiday #eggnog #trivia --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    47 The Respect For Marriage Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 116:13


    President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act, the Supreme Court hears case of web designer who doesn't want to work on same-sex weddings, and Trump calls for the end of constitution. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law on Tuesday at a jubilant celebration that featured U.S. singer Cyndi Lauper performing "True Colors" in front of thousands of supporters on the White House lawn. 2. The U.S. Supreme Court heard more than two hours of arguments Monday in a constitutional test of state public accommodations laws that protect same-sex couples from discrimination. 3. Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social, repeating his lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him. He said a "massive fraud of this type and magnitude" should allow "the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution." SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: The Respect For Marriage Act #lgbtq #supremecourt #trump --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    46 Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 134:49


    Donald Trump announces his bid for the 2024 nomination, Nancy Pelosi steps down from Democratic leadership, and a supposed racist picture of Jerry Jones surfaces. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced November 15th that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. 2. Speaker Nancy Pelosi — who shattered the "marble ceiling" to become the first woman to lead the U.S. House — announced November 17th she will step down from party leadership. 3. And an old photo recently resurfaced shows a 14-year-old Jerry Jones in a crowd, consisting of white students, attempting to deny access to six Black students at North Little Rock High School. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Bid #trump #nancypelosi #dallascowboys --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    45 Kyrie Irving Suspended 5 Games By The Brooklyn Nets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 165:14


    Kyrie Irving is suspended by the Nets, Justice Thomas was Trump's 'only chance,' and Florida votes to ban gender-affirming care for minors. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. The Brooklyn Nets suspend PG Kyrie Irving for 5 games without pay for not apologizing for posting a link to an anti-Semitic video. 2. Newly disclosed emails detail former president Donald Trump's lawyers' plans to use Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to derail Joe Biden's win in the 2020 election. 3. And the Florida Board of Medicine votes to start drafting a rule that would bar all minors in the state from receiving puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgeries as treatment for gender dysphoria. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Kyrie Irving Suspended 5 Games By The Brooklyn Nets #kyrieirving #scotus #florida --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    44 Nancy Pelosi's Husband Attacked In San Francisco Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 134:57


    Nancy Pelosi's husband is attacked, Elon Musk buys Twitter, and the Supreme Court prepares to hear cases about affirmative action. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer at the couple's home in San Francisco by a male assailant, David DePape, early Friday morning. 2. Elon Musk has completed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. 3. And the U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing two cases challenging the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions policies. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Nancy Pelosi's Husband Attacked In San Francisco Home #pelosi #twitter #affirmativeaction --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    43 Alex Jones Ordered To Pay $1 Billion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 112:00


    Alex Jones is ordered to pay nearly $1 billion, Biden hands out some marijuana pardons, and the Jan. 6th committee subpoenas Trump. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. Jurors ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on Wednesday to pay nearly $1 billion to Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims' relatives and an FBI agent, who said he turned their loss and trauma into years of torment by promoting the lie that the rampage was a hoax. 2. On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden announced he would pardon anyone convicted of the federal crime of simple marijuana possession. 3. And the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump, saying there is precedent for a former president to appear before the panel. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Student Loan Forgiveness Gets Rolled Back #alexjones #marijuana #jan6committee --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    42 Student Loan Forgiveness Gets Rolled Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 136:59


    The Biden administration scales back student loan forgiveness, Highland Park victims sue the gun manufacturer, and Biden comes under fire after most recent gaffe. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. The Biden administration has backtracked on who qualifies for student loan forgiveness after several states sue, claiming unfairness 2. The victims and families of the Highland Park shooting are suing Smith & Wesson, the gun manufacturer that produced the weapon used in the shooting. 3. And during a recent speech, President Biden appears to search the crowd for late congresswoman Jackie Walorski, who tragically died in a car accident two months ago. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Student Loan Forgiveness Gets Rolled Back #biden #studentloanforgiveness #highlandpark --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    41 Trump Associates Get Subpoenaed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 108:11


    The Feds go after Trump's known associates, immigrants keep getting shipped around the country, and California passes two controversial social media bills. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. A grand jury has subpoenaed over 30 of former president Donald Trump's associates over efforts to influence the 2020 election, and federal agents seize the cell phones of nine people connected to him. 2. Gov. Ron Desantis of Florida and Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas have been busing and flying illegal immigrants to liberal states. 3. And Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signs two controversial social media bills into law aimed at boosting children's safety online and transparency around hate speech and disinformation policies. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Trump Associates Get Subpoenaed #trump #immigrants #gavinnewsom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    40 What Was Found At Mar-A-Lago

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 120:59


    What the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago revealed, the details on President Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt, and a new fast food bill in California. Let's get uncomfortable! 1. A federal judge released the full list of what the FBI seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. 2. We dive into what is actually in President Joe Biden's plan to relieve 43 million Americans of student debt and its impact on the economy. 3. And California becomes the first state to pass a bill giving fast food employees more power and protections. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE ►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: What Was Found At Mar-A-Lago #trump #studentloans #ucomfortpod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    39 Texas School District Bans Anne Frank And The Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 92:56


    A district in Texas bans the Bible and Anne Frank, Pennsylvania bans conversion therapy, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 1. Keller, TX, school district has banned 41 books from its libraries after challenges from parents and community members, including the Bible and Anne Frank's Diary (a graphical representation). 2. The governor of Pennsylvania signed an executive order banning conversion therapy for minors. 3. And a federal judge blocked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' Stop WOKE Act, citing the First Amendment. SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE►► bit.ly/3disN2l Patreon ► patreon.com/theuncomfortpod T-Shirts/Merch ► store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Apple Podcasts ► apple.co/3oYYEYp Spotify ► spoti.fi/3A4cKOf Twitter ► twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Tiktok ► tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Facebook ► facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Instagram ► instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Title: Texas School District Bans Anne Frank And The Bible #politics #uncomfortpod #news --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    38 The FBI Raids Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 102:32


    The FBI raids Trump's resort in Mar-a-Lago, a town in Alabama disbands its police force, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Get your MK 0 Merch while you can!: store.streamelements.com/theuncomfortableconversation Subscribe on YouTube!: bit.ly/3disN2l Become a patron!: patreon.com/theuncomfortpod Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Instagram!: instagram.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on TikTok!: tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532 Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    37 January 6: What We've Learned So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 89:11


    A look at what we've learned from the Jan 6 Committee hearings so far, Texas almost called slavery 'involuntary relocation', and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Become a patron!: patreon.com/theuncomfortpod Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Instagram!: instagram.com/theuncomfortpod/ Follow us on TikTok!: tiktok.com/@theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    36 Roe v Wade Gets Overturned

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 83:18


    Roe v Wade gets overturned, a new gun control act heads to Biden's desk, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Become a patron!: patreon.com/theuncomfortpod Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Instagram!: instagram.com/theuncomfortpod/ Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    35 New York's New Gun Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 94:29


    The January 6th Committee hearings begin, New York passes ten new gun laws, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    34 Does THIS Start The Gun Control Conversation?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 103:11


    Tragedy strikes Uvalde, we finally talk about the Depp/Heard trial, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    33 The First Black And Out LGBTQ White House Press Secretary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 93:37


    The possible end of Roe v Wade, Florida has an election police force now, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    32 Our Political Leanings Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 82:21


    BLM non-profit buys $6 million mansion with donation money, we test our political beliefs, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    31 The Confirmation Hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 95:06


    Legislation for Black hairstyles, Florida recognizes Emma Weyant as champion, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    30 Ketanji Brown Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 74:27


    History can't make people feel guilty in Florida, a woman in Denver doesn't want to serve gay couples, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    29 Biden Calls Out The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 47:23


    Preschoolers wear blackface, the Vatican invalidates thousands of baptisms, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    28 Brian Flores v The NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 88:07


    Whoopi Goldberg gets cancelled, the Army to start discharging soldiers over vaccine mandates, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Follow us on Twitter!: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Join the Facebook group!: facebook.com/groups/3094588247518532/ Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    African-American Racism - Tobias' Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 7:30


    In this edition of Tobias' Thoughts, Tobias recounts an interaction with an African-American woman that expressed to him her beliefs about Caucasians. Racism comes in all shapes and sizes, and Tobias shares his thoughts. Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Pfizer Full FDA Approval Could Mean More Mandates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 21:36


    Now that Pfizer has received full FDA approval, will we see an increase in vaccine mandates? Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Trump Gets Booed At Rally For Recommending Vaccination

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 20:09


    Former President Donald Trump recommended getting vaccinated at a rally in Alabama. He then gets BOOED by the people in the crowd! What? Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    School Board Meeting Mask Outrage And Larry Elder Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 35:02


    A Louisiana school board meeting is interrupted by anti-mask parents, and leading California Republican candidate Larry Elder is under fire. Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Religious Vaccine Exemptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 18:31


    Destiny Christian Church in Rocklin, CA, handed out hundreds of religious vaccine exemption letters for people that don't want to take the vaccine. But, they didn't just offer them to church members. Anyone who showed up could get a letter. Should religious exemption fire sales be allowed? Let's drink and talk about it! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    The Hilarity of Mike Lindell's Cyber Symposium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 31:20


    Did any of you tune in to watch the My Pillow Guy's "Cyber Symposium"? Holy sh*t was that bad. Let's drink and talk about it! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Florida Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 25:31


    The pandemic in Florida has reached all-time highs. But why is it getting so bad? And what is their governor doing about it? Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Are Vaccine Mandates Legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 12:55


    The United States has seen an increase in COVID-19 vaccine requirements. Recently, an Ohio judge mandated a defendant take the vaccine as part of his probation. It raises the question: are vaccine mandates legal? Should they be? Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    27 A New Vaccine Misinformation Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 66:52


    A new bill targeting covid misinformation, a possible Roe v Wade reversal, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    26 Is Critical Race Theory Stealing Our History?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 126:54


    Critical race theory is stealing and rewriting history, Sacagawea is a confederate, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    25 Trump's Social Media Lawsuit Needs Help!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 118:47


    The Trump social media lawsuit is in need of funds, Biden takes on Big Tech with new executive order, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    24 Florida Judge Blocks Florida Law Punishing Social Media Companies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 95:12


    A federal judge blocks a Florida law punishing social media companies from banning politicians, Derek Chauvin is reportedly close to reaching a plea deal, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    23 Biden Blames Guns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 97:50


    Our first live stream! Biden blames guns for the recent crime wave, Florida punishes the "indoctrination" of students, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    22 Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 70:49


    Florida bill requires a moment of silence, the Supreme Court sides with the Catholic church, and more. Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 2:01 What We Drinkin'?! 4:26 Housekeeping 8:26 U.S. Senate votes to make Juneteenth a holiday 19:24 Florida governor signs new bill requiring K-12 public schools to hold moment of silence each day 33:11 Supreme Court sides with Catholic adoption agency that refuses to work with LGBT couples 45:02 Missouri has declared federal gun laws invalid. They can't do that. 51:00 Driver who plowed into Minneapolis protesters thought he was Jesus headed to the Super Bowl 58:41 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    21 Tequila Sunrise From A Sippy Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 83:25


    Florida signs a bill banning the teaching of critical race theory in public schools, North Carolina tries to pass new abortion bans, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 1:55 What We Drinkin'?! 4:10 Housekeeping 8:55 Florida bans teaching critical race theory in schools 18:43 North Carolina legislature votes to ban abortion based on race, sex, and down syndrome diagnosis 26:17 Chicago cop charged in US Capitol breach, accused of entering a senator's office 35:41 Pennsylvania Republicans cut a lawmaker's mic after he said the state GOP is '100% white' 47:20 Anti-vaxxer tried sticking key to neck, arguing jab made her magnetic 55:31 Washington state kicks off 'Joints for Jabs' to promote COVID-19 vaccinations 1:04:00 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    20 Florida Bans Transgender Women From School Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 86:04


    Florida governor signs bill banning transgender women from female sports, Facebook ends its exemption rule for politicians, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 3:11 What We Drinkin'?! 4:54 Housekeeping 8:30 Florida governor bans transgender women from school sports 19:06 Facebook to end rule exemptions for politicians 25:20 Prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for Derek Chauvin; defense requests probation 35:49 At least 10 states divert federal welfare funding to anti-abortion clinics 41:52 Trump is telling people he thinks he'll be 'reinstated' as president in August, according to a report 48:24 Veteran's microphone cut off when he discusses Black people's role in establishing Memorial Day 55:38 Trump blog page shuts down for good 1:00:23 A high school senior was accused of violating his graduation's dress code with his shoes -- so a teacher switched with him 1:08:01 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    19 Florida Politicians Safe From "Deplatforming"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 86:04


    Florida protects their politicians from Facebook, Texas is the next state to allow permit-free open carry, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 4:14 What We Drinkin'?! 7:02 Housekeeping 14:20 Florida governor signs law to block ‘deplatforming' of Florida politicians 22:44 Texas lawmakers send permit-free gun carrying legislation to governor's desk 32:40 Trump claims immunity against Jan. 6 lawsuit 39:46 Inmate who sought execution by firing squad loses Supreme Court appeal 48:44 MyPillow guy kicked out of Republican Governors event 55:12 EEOC says companies can make employees take COVID-19 vaccine 1:13:10 Karine Jean-Pierre makes history giving White House briefing 1:18:33 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    18 George Floyd's Family Goes To The White House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 66:06


    The White House hosting George Floyd's family, The Supreme Court taking on abortion again, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 0:35 What We Drinkin?! 2:53 Housekeeping 6:46 Biden will host George Floyd's family 20:25 State Finds Deputies' Shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. 'Justified' 30:50 Supreme Court to Hear Major Case on Abortion 42:04 Justices decline to give police more power to search homes without warrant 52:16 Bodycam video: Deputy single-handedly lifts overturned vehicle off woman to save her 59:45 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    17 Secret Republican Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 80:49


    A secret group restricting voting rights, Biden scrapping the garden of heroes, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 2:05 What We Drinkin'?! 4:26 Housekeeping 12:02 A conservative group told donors it's secretly helping Republican state legislatures draft bills to restrict voting, including in Georgia and Texas, leaked video shows 20:33 Biden scraps Trump Garden of Heroes honoring Kobe, Trebek, Bader Ginsburg 26:41 Proud Boys Leader Charged In Capitol Attack Feels Betrayed By Trump: ‘You Left Us' 35:18 Bodycam video shows Andrew Brown Jr. didn't drive into deputies who shot him, lawyers say: "He did just the opposite" 47:21 Biden holds West Wing meeting with six illegal immigrants 1:03:32 Video shows South Carolina deputies repeatedly tasing Black man before he dies in jail 1:08:10 Trump is bringing back his rallies 1:14:45 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    16 Chauvin Lawyers Aiming for Mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 76:51


    New election laws in Florida, rioters catching 'Foxitis', and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 2:05 What We Drinkin'?! 3:38 Housekeeping 5:47 Chauvin attorney files motion for new trial in death of George Floyd, alleging juror misconduct 12:25 GOP Gov. DeSantis signs Florida election law while shutting out all media but Fox News 29:34 Trump circumvents Twitter, Facebook bans, launches own communications platform 39:34 GOP lawmaker: Three-Fifths Compromise was to end slavery 50:42 Lawyer blames 'Foxitis' for his US Capitol riot client's actions, as another defendant derails hearings with profane outbursts 1:01:58 Mail Bag Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    15 The Supreme Court Is Taking On Gun Control Again

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 52:14


    The Supreme Court looks at gun control again, a private school in Florida asks its teachers not to get vaccinated, and more! Let's get uncomfortable! 0:00 Start 2:12 What We Drinkin'?! 4:39 Housekeeping 5:44 SCOTUS Is Taking Up A Big Gun Rights Case for the First Time in More Than A Decade 17:19 Florida private school asking staff not to get vaccinated 26:26 Kamala Harris agrees with Tim Scott that the US is not racist, but says racism must not be ignored 36:14 Florida is about to pass a law to stop Facebook and Twitter from censoring politicians 42:48 Arkansas lawmaker barricaded himself in bathroom with sword during Capitol siege Like us on Facebook!: facebook.com/theuncomfortpod Twitter: twitter.com/theuncomfortpod Send your questions and topics of discussion to uncomfortablepod@gmail.com, tweet at us using #uncomfortpod, or message us on Facebook for a chance to be featured in a future episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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