"This Week: Disassembled" is a weekly podcast discussing politics, culture, and intersectionality. Jim and Aaron discuss some of the week's most consequential events and topics, creating a meaningful dialogue during a divisive era.
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August 12, 2020 - Kamala Harris, Allan Lichtman, and the Duality of the moment
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This week Jim and Aaron discuss Joe Biden's VP selection, Allan Lichtman's 2020 prediction, and more! Note: Minor audio differences due to technical difficulties this week. 2:00 - What has the response been to Kamala Harris? 16:00 - Aaron's thoughts on the Harris pick 25:00 - Is Harris Evolving? 40:00 - Donald Trump and the Payroll tax 53:00 - Alla…
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August 4, 2020: Dr. Trevor Rubenzer joins to discuss Joe Biden's potential VP pick
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This week Jim and Aaron are excited to have Dr. Trevor Rubenzer, Chair of the History, Political Science, Philosophy, and American Studies department of the University of South Carolina Upstate. The three discuss the shortlist of names Joe Biden may have for his Vice President pick. In their "Moment of disassembly", Jim and Aaron discuss some of th…
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July 28, 2020 - Nancy Pelosi, AOC, Stimulus 2.0, Tom Cotton, and Magic City wings
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This week on the podcast, Jim and Aaron discuss: 3:00 - What's the problem with Nancy Pelosi 6:00 - Aaron declares himself the president of the AOC fan club 15:00 - What does the DNC stand for? 23:00 - GOP proposed stimulus 2.0 plan 35:00 - Aaron's terrible transition into Tom Cotton 46:00 - Tom Cotton discusses the "1619 project" 55:00 - Is Americ…
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July 21, 2020 - Honoring John Lewis & C.T. Vivian, Covid-19's Looming Housing Crisis, and Fascism in Portland
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This week's episode is a good one and an emotional one. Jim and Aaron discuss: 2:30 - Moment of Disassembly, "Herd-immunity" with Covid-19 6:11 - Honoring John Lewis and C.T. Vivian 17:00 - Covid-19's housing crisis 30:00 - Trump's infrastructure problem 39:00 - What is happening in Portland? 50:00 - The aspirations of the Declaration 1:10:00 - Is …
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July 15, 2020 - "Cultural Wars", Betsy DeVos, and School re-opening
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This week, Jim and Aaron talk about school(s) re-opening and the consequences it may bring. They also discuss: 2:00 - Moment of Disassembly 9:20 - Cultural Wars? 20:00 - Slippery Slope? 30:00 - Betsy DeVos on CNN 50:00 - Does DeVos have a plan? From this episode: Betsy DeVos interview on CNN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b8Kg_a4Omo Cultural Re…
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July 7, 2020 - Revisiting Biden; Race & Ethnicity, Trump Leans into Racism
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This week, Jim and Aaron discuss: 3:10 - What did we miss with Joe Biden's conversation with Trevor Noah 16:00 - How can you be oppressed and the oppressor? 25:00 - BIPOC 32:50 - What is Latinx? 47:10 - Trump's Speech at Mt. Rushmore 1:00:00 - What do these confederate statues represent? From this episode: Philosophical Investigations (3rd edition)…
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July 2nd, 2020 - COVID-19 still rising, Power and Authority
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This week Jim and Aaron discuss COVID-19 still rising in the USA, power and authority, how Trump has used his power, and also about Black lives in America. Be sure to like and subscribe! From this episode: Gary W. Cox: Making Votes Count: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/making-votes-count/42CD9425E1410457FFC5079EC851F32B Alexandre Kojeve (Auth…
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June 23, 2020 - DEFUND THE POLICE?!?!
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This week Jim and Aaron discuss the topic of defunding the police. Is it different than abolishing the police? Is it all the same? We discuss Joe Biden's timeline to his current position in the party, and his position on defunding the police. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share! Want to learn more about abolishing the police? Here are some resour…
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Jim and Aaron are back, under a new name, but the same conversations. In this welcome back episode, Jim and Aaron discuss COVID-19, the current state of racial affairs, and a reimagination of what needs to happen for real change. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share!
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February 12, 2018 - New Look Cavaliers, Josh McDaniels, Jimmy G gets paid, and more!
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This week, Jim and Aaron Discuss: (5:00) - LeBron James can drive teammates crazy (19:00) - How good are these teams really in the NBA? (30:00) - Josh Mcdaniels screws over the Colts (44:00) - Jim hates how the modern NFL is officiated (55:00) - Is Jimmy G worth the money? Is Nick Foles the real deal? (1:10:00) - Who plays a game in the NFL first, …
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January 23, 2018 - Super Bowl Preview, Cavaliers are a mess - Episode 1000, DACA and more
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This week Jim and Aaron discuss: (4:00) - Is Tom Brady the G.O.A.T (15:00) - Do the Eagles have a chance? (30:00) - Is Blake Bortles done in JAX? (45:00) - What is wrong with the Cavaliers? (1:00:00) - DACA and the #SchumerShutDown Be sure to follow Aaron on Twitter: @AJPONE Like and rate the podcast on iTunes…
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January 12, 2018 - Special Guest: Darnell L. Moore
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This week's special guest is Cassius Editor-at-large, author, activist, creative mind, Darnell Moore. He and Aaron discuss: (1:00) - Darnell's Background (6:00) - #TimesUp, Black Women, and the LGBTQ community (12:30) - Are we having the right conversations about consent (20:00) - Does the Black experience change how we as black men approach the to…
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January 9, 2018 - Alabama wins again, Are the Patriots broken?, Oprah should NOT run for President
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This week's podcast, Jim and Aaron discuss: (0:00)- Alabama wins again (7:00) - Should Jalen Hurts Transfer (17:00) - Kansas City chokes again in the playoffs (28:00) - ESPN's story on the fractures for the New England Patriots (44:00) - Jon Gruden is officially back (55:00) - Let's discuss the #TimesUp, and the Golden Globes (1:00:05) - Oprah woul…
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January 2nd, 2018 - Isaiah Thomas is back, CFB Playoff, Rick and Morty, John Gruden and more!
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(5:00) - If IT plays well, does he stay in Cleveland? (12:00) - Alabama Beats Clemson, UGA defeats Oklahoma (21:00) - Does Georgia have a chance? (30:00) - Marvin Lewis Stays in Cincinnati? (41:00) - Gruden to the Raiders? Does the Rooney rule even matter? (50:00) - Rick and Morty? (60:00) - Trump is going to get us killed - 2018 edition Follow Aar…
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December 26, 2017 - Trump wins the "War on Christmas", Christmas NFL and NBA Games, Jon Gruden Rumors, Rosen doesn't want Cleveland, and more!
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This week's episode, Jim and Aaron discuss: (0:00) - Trump Wins the War on Christmas (10:00) - Netflix review of Will Smith's "Bright" (14:00) - Aaron thinks people should "be more empathetic", but falls into irony? (22:00) - Warriors/Cavs on Christmas (31:00) - Buffalo needs a quarterback (40:00) - James Harrison to the Patriots (50:00) - Jon Grud…
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December 20th Guest - Charryse Johnson MA, LPC, NCC: Black Women Save Alabama, Jerry Richardson, Lavar Ball, and more
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This week's guest is Charryse Johnson, they cover a range of topics, including: (2:00) - Black Women Save Alabama, but why are they continuously over-looked...why? (6:00) - What does it even mean to be an "evangelical voter" (10:00) - As a therapist, have you seen the political climate take a toll on people? (14:00) - Diddy can't buy the Panthers, …
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