Episode 165: “Look Ahead America”

For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (7:19). The hosts then turn their attention to politics. They discuss Trump’s continued effort’s to influence the Republican Party (17:00), the Conservative Political Action Conference (21:17), ongoing expectations for the Democratic Party (23:40), Gov. Cuomo sexual harassment allegations (28:14), and the CDC lawsuit over the COVID-19 eviction moratorium (32:00). They then have a conversation about recent developments in criminal justice reform, including New Jersey cannabis laws (34:40), the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (38:50), and Illinois policing reform (42:04). They close the episode by discussing the COVID-19 stimulus package (46:36) and sharing their thoughts on Judas and the Black Messiah (49:40). 

Resources:

• BhD Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast 
• Teacher accused of calling student’s ‘Black King’ T-shirt racist is investigated – https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/teacher-accused-of-calling-students-black-king-t-shirt-racist-is-investigated/ 
• Lesson of the Day: A Rise in Attacks on Asian-Americans – https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/learning/lesson-of-the-day-a-rise-in-attacks-on-asian-americans.html 
• Principal cuts insecure middle school student’s hair to get him back to class – https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/principal-cuts-insecure-middle-school-students-hair-to-get-him-back-to-class 
• No more ‘Mr.’ Potato Head: Hasbro makes classic toy gender neutral – https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/25/mister-potato-head-gender-neutral/ 
• Trump begins settling scores with Republican opponents by endorsing a former aide’s primary challenge – https://www.businessinsider.com/trumps-revenge-on-gop-opponents-ohio-impeachment-supporter-targeted-2021-2 
• Trump Was Bored By His Own Speech Until He Got to the Revenge List – https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a35681658/trump-cpac-speech-revenge-list-impeachment/ 
• New York Times: Second former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment – https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/27/politics/cuomo-accused-sexual-harassment-second-former-aide/index.html 
• NJ law prevents cops from telling parents about kids’ first-time weed bust – https://nypost.com/2021/03/01/nj-law-stops-cops-from-telling-parents-about-first-time-pot-bust/ 
• HB 3653: Gov. Pritzker Signs Criminal Justice and Police Reforms Bill Into Law – https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/hb-3653-gov-pritzker-to-sign-criminal-justice-police-reforms-bill-monday/2443923/