You already know what's happening in today's world, but sometimes talking about it can get a little complicated. Join veteran radio host Deborah Rowe each week for her insightful observations on current events, news and issues impacting society. Bonus: She knows how to have fun too!
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Hamas Attacks Israel: Very Troubling on So Many Levels
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The terrorist group Hamas, surpasses it's well-documented history of violence with its latest attack against Israel. This time it's different, with the killing of so many innocent civilians, including defenseless babies. Yet, despite this blatant act of evil, there's no shortage of allies, sympathizers and the hopelessly inept to provide cover for …
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You know we're in major trouble when elected and appointed officials are extremely brazen with deception. And what's worse, they think we're such rubes, they're even flaunting their deception. This is next level on this podcast, I tell who running major head fakes.By Deborah Rowe
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I want to share with you some of the goings-on with the show. And of course say thank you for supporting my podcast!By Deborah Rowe
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Observations II: Four HOT topics in one podcast. Whew!
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Chicago and Illinois democrats appeal to President Biden to grant work permits for the massive number of newly arrived illegals; More trouble for Elon Musk. The Department of Justice is suing Space X for not hiring illegals; An unregistered, unlicensed, Chinese-owned biolab was found operating in California, and President Biden gives us a history l…
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Fighting (on the water) and More Public Incivility; Plus, Looking for Microaggressions
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The brawl on the water in Montgomery, Alabama is but another example of public incivility--it's also the inspiration for some of the best memes of the year. But why are more and more people behaving so badly in public? Plus, microaggressions. They're tiny (microscopic?), intentional or maybe not, but don't worry, there are plenty of places that wil…
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AI Has Been With Us For Years: But Journey Ahead Could Prove Quite Sobering
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There's no doubt about it, Artificial Intelligence can be found in practically every aspect of our life. And much of the time, we don't even realize it...and that's okay, it's built to be that way. Yet, despite our decades long exposure to this technology, the truth of the matter is, AI is still in its infancy. But buckle up, because we are about t…
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Affirmative Action Pt. 2: A Shiny Object That Helped Keep Our Eyes Off the Big Picture
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The numbers don't lie. On the one hand, Affirmative Action didn't really benefit very many people at all. On the other hand, an alarming number of the nation's students are so far behind no amount of Affirmative Action could help them get through college. How did we miss this?By Deborah Rowe
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Affirmative Action Pt. 1: Real Talk and Real Facts
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With the Supreme Court's recent decision to end Affirmative Action in higher education, many are raising questions and making dire predictions about what the future holds for the nation and minorities, especially for Blacks.By Deborah Rowe
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Some thoughts on smelly Marijuana smokers, the talent show craze, Madonna, President Biden's commencement address at Howard University and the wildfires in Canada.By Deborah Rowe
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Should Non-Citizens Be Allowed to Become Police Officers? (Spoiler: It's in the works)
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Several states and cities have pending legislation--it's now law in California--that will allow non-citizens to become police officers.By Deborah Rowe
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Color-Blind Movie Casting: Can An Actor of Any Race Really Play Any Role?
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In a film re-make, should actors be cast in roles that were played by an actor of a different race in the original version? What about historical and documentary-style films, is it okay to take liberties when it comes to casting actors of a race that differs from the actual subject?By Deborah Rowe
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Lots of really smart people are championing (and implementing) mass decarceration as the means of reforming the nation's justice system. Can you guess who loves this idea, and who's paying the price?By Deborah Rowe
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The well-established practice of raising (or temporarily removing) the debit ceiling to cover the nation's massive debts, may be the single biggest threat to the future generations' hope for prosperity and opportunities.By Deborah Rowe
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Dealing with an issue that encompasses both sex and gender, can be daunting. But if our challenge is to work towards creating a respectful and protective environment for all, why are we allowing the few to keep pushing us further from that goal?By Deborah Rowe
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A great big welcome to my podcast!By Deborah Rowe
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The Immigration Game: It's not as much fun as you may think
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The lifting of Title 42 and the ensuing events reveal more about illegal immigration that you may have realized. From racially-charged rhetoric, to pushback from communities, to the pro-immigration policies of the Biden Administration, it seems that in this game, the rules have been completely abandoned.…
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