Episode 199: Broken Promises?

For this week’s episode, Tyrell and Daphne discuss the latest news and events. The hosts begin by catching up on life (00:30) and sharing “Oh Lawd” news (09:00). The hosts then discuss other major news topics (20:45), including a new police bill in Philadelphia, Facebook rebranding efforts, the relationship between sleep and health, the CRT debate, and wealth inequality (33:00). Next, they focus on politics and the Biden infrastructure bill (45:45). They close by having a conversation about the latest news in entertainment (1:03:30), including Lil Boosie’s homophobic comments and Alec Baldwin’s movie set incident. 

Resources:

• BhD Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/bhdpodcast 
• A man was ‘covered’ in poop after a passing plane dumped toilet waste over his backyard, lawmaker says – https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-man-windsor-covered-poop-plane-drops-toilet-waste-backyard-2021-10 
• A woman on a SEPTA train was sexually assaulted while other riders failed to intervene, authorities say – https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/18/us/philadelphia-train-rape/index.html 
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Additional Actions on the Use of a Booster Dose for COVID-19 Vaccines – https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-additional-actions-use-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccines 
• Boosie Badazz Hurls Vile Words at Lil Nas X in Homophobic Tweet – https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/9650161/boosie-badazz-lil-nas-x-homophobic-suicide-tweet 
• Teacher placed on leave after video shows her wearing makeshift headdress and mimicking Native American dance during class – https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teacher-video-headdress-mocking-native-american-dance-placed-on-leave/