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Top Two, The Podcast

Shaun Fletcher, Avi Bernard, Danny Griffin

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Ever feel like the world is moving too fast to keep up? Wish you had someone to help make sense of it all? We got you covered! Join hosts Shaun Fletcher, Avi Bernard and Danny Griffin as they serve up a fresh batch of cultural commentary and societal analysis every week. Whether you’re looking to stay informed or just tap into the biggest trending topics driving the cultural conversation, Top Two has you covered. Informative and engaging, it’s the perfect weekly primer to keep your finger on ...
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In this week's episode, the crew is joined by Democratic party delegate and the former Chair of the Democratic party of Milwaukee County, Chris Walton to break down what led up to the historic change in the Democratic Presidential ticket. We also discuss what this means for the party's chances for success in November as Kamala Harris is poised to l…
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Join us for another episode as we dive into the past week's hottest and most shocking events. Of course, we begin with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania and the fallout both in and out of politics. Then, we shift our focus to President Biden's critical appearance at the NATO summi…
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In this week's milestone episode, we dive into the latest political drama as Democrats grapple with Joe Biden's future at the top of the ticket. After his recent debate performance, we'll explore the growing uncertainty within the party and what it could mean for the upcoming election. Next, we'll discuss the rapid fall from grace of boxer Ryan Gar…
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This week, we dive into the hottest topics making waves. We'll analyze the fallout from President Biden's challenging performance in the first presidential debate against Donald Trump, exploring the growing calls within the Democratic Party for a new candidate to step forward. Next, we'll discuss the NBA Draft as Bronny James joins the Lakers amid …
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In this week's episode, we discuss the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays and MLB's tribute game at historic Rickwood Field honoring the Negro Leagues. We'll explore Mays' impact on the culture, the significance of this special game and Reggie Jackson's viral description of his experiences playing baseball in the deep south. Next, we dive into …
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This week, we discuss the backlash facing Florida Congressman Byron Donalds for claiming Black families were stronger under Jim Crow racial segregation laws. We'll unpack his wild and controversial comments and the historical context. Then, WNBA basketball star Caitlin Clark gave a pointed response when asked about her name being used in divisive c…
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This week, we dive into the disturbing assault of a Black superintendent by a White parent at a small Wisconsin graduation ceremony. How prevalent is this kind of racism still? Then, the controversy around Caitlin Clark being (somewhat) surprisingly left off the USA women's basketball roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris despite her stell…
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In this weeks episode, we dive into the bombshell 34-count felony conviction of former President Donald Trump, exploring the potential political fallout of this unprecedented case. Then, we'll shift gears to the world of sports, where Caitlin Clark's meteoric rise to stardom has been marred by controversy over her reputation amongst her WNBA peers.…
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In a major shift, the NCAA and Power 5 conferences will allow schools to pay student-athletes beyond just cost of attendance. We'll break down the ramifications for college sports. Then, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito bizarrely blamed his wife for a "stop the steal" symbol outside their home, raising more concerns about the court's partisan lea…
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Of course, we dive into the latest Diddy scandal and his questionable "apology" video that came out this week. Then, pro athlete Harrison Butker sparks outrage with controversial remarks on gender roles, abortion and the LGBTQ+ community during a Catholic college commencement speech. The crew analyzes Butker's speech, debating whether he crossed a …
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This week, we take a look at the newest cultural controversies, from courtrooms to comedy clubs to cringe-worthy media moments. From the men who destroyed the Jackie Robinson statue being arrested, to a Virginia school district sparking outrage by bringing back Confederate symbols in an apparent attempt to quietly reverse the national movement that…
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Tap back in as the fellas break down the week that was...Rap giants Kendrick Lamar and Drake's long-standing feud intensifies with vicious lyrics taking very personal shots. We dissect the latest salvos in hip-hop's biggest active beef. A viral video claims successful Black athletes don't date Black women, sparking backlash over stereotypes and rep…
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In this weeks episode, the fellas are ripping the lid off some major controversies in education, including the wild new Tennessee law allowing teachers to carry guns to school. Get ready for a heated debate examining various sides of this polarizing issue. Then, the guys are marking the 70th anniversary of the impactful Brown v. Board of Education …
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In episode 10, we tackle the crazy week that was! The Trump “Hush Money” trial kicks off… A protester sets himself ablaze outside the NY courthouse…the NBA gets rocked by scandal as Jontay Porter receives lifetime ban...Gayle King finds herself in hot water over Dawn Staley slight....and, Stephen A. Smith spouts controversial claims on Fox News abo…
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In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate surrounding the reboot of the classic sitcom Good Times, exploring the tensions between nostalgic fans and those pushing for modern social commentary. We also examine former President Trump's divisive visit to Chick-fil-A on the campaign trail, the shocking allegations of Ohtani's interpreter embezzl…
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In our latest episode, we dive into a whirlwind of controversial sports and political news. We discuss The Rock's (unsolicited) announcement not to endorse a presidential candidate on Fox News, sparking outrage among his fans. We unpack Emmanuel Acho's remarks on LSU star Angel Reese, which drew heavy criticism. The GOP is up in arms (again) over B…
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Bonus Content! During this weeks episode, the fellas got into a HEATED debate on the recent trend of male athletes and entertainers wearing nail polish and offer their reflections on what it says about society at-large. As promised, the discussion was so good that one episode wasn't enough to contain it - we needed overtime! Here you go! Tap-in! Ke…
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This week, all the fellas are back on-deck! Buckle up for a wild conversation as we dive into the Diddy drama and how the culture is reacting. Then, brace yourself for the absurdity of right-wing politicians blaming the Baltimore Key Bridge tragedy on DEI. Shake your head as we unpack Ronna McDaniel's (not so) surprising exit from NBC News. Get rea…
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With Danny on hiatus, Shaun and Avi break down the hottest topics this week. They dissect Candace Owens' controversial Breakfast Club appearance, the heartbreaking terrorist attack in Russia and what Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis says about our need for information. They'll also unpack the disturbing sentencing of the "Goon Squad" officers who …
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The crew is back! Buckle up for a whirlwind episode dissecting the biggest stories shaking up the culture! We'll break down our March Madness predictions, Vladimir Putin's...uhh… “reelection”, a white collar crime ring you gotta see to believe, the heated debate on the NCAA transgender policies, Trump's many trials (pun intended) and the Draya Mich…
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Shaun, Avi and Danny dish out hilarious takes on Katie Britt's bizarre (and creepy) GOP response to Biden's State of the Union, Ava DuVernay's critically acclaimed film Origin, the potential death of college sports amateurism, Bronny James hate, and Mike Tyson dusting off the boxing gloves to fight...Jake Paul? Yes, that Jake Paul. Keep up on Insta…
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This week, the fellas dive into the controversies and conversations dominating the headlines. The crew dissect a North Carolina Pastor's wild claims about sexual assault (from the pulpit), Joe Budden's weird beef with Cardi B and his prediction on the future of "girl rap", Fat Joe's bizarre sneaker collection flex, Caitlin Clark's mark on the recor…
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Well, well, well...In this fresh episode, Avi, Shaun and Danny discuss the extreme viewpoints of Candace Owens toward Fani Willis, decipher the implications of Donald Trump's recent fashion endeavor, examining its disturbing assumptions of Black voters, and unpack Tyler Perry's decision to halt his $800 million studio expansion due to advancing AI …
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Avi, Danny and Shaun bring their popular "Group Chat" radio show to the Podcast world (finally)! The fellas weigh-in on the NBA All-Star Weekend that was (or wasn't), Vladimir Putin doing Putin things (allegedly), Beyoncé switching (country) music lanes and other topics impacting the culture! Tap in! Keep up with the show and crew on Instagram: ins…
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This year marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of a once very famous Utah native. Today, though, the name Bernard DeVoto may not be familiar to you. Indeed, few people inside of his native state really know the story of DeVoto and the significant role he and his wife Avis played in thwarting plans……
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Whether on rock or vegetation, lichen can be found all around us and play surprising and complex roles. Steve Leavitt, an evolutionary biologist at Brigham Young University, is the curator of the lichen collection at BYU’s Life Science Museum. We talk with Steve about what lichen are composed of and why we should care about……
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The Salt Lake City Council is considering a suite of changes to zoning ordinances. The proposed changes include amending rules for areas of the city zoned as “RMF-30,” in an effort to increase so-called “missing middle housing” in certain residential zones (“RMF” stands for “residential multi-family” and “30” refers to the maximum allowed building …
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This week, a Utah court heard a request by state attorneys to throw out a lawsuit challenging the way the legislature redrew political boundaries through a contentious redistricting process. The suit, filed by the League of Women Voters of Utah and the Mormon Women for Ethical Government, argues that maps drawn by the legislature are an……
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Today on In the Hive, we have a conversation with NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador to Utah Patrick Wiggins about something that is generally seen but not heard. Most meteors are so small and so far away that they don’t make any sound whatsoever. But that wasn’t the case with a meteor that interacted with earth’s atmosphere……
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In early July, Dr. Daron Duke, an archaeologist who does field work on the the U.S. Military’s Utah Test and Training Range was driving inside the base with a colleague, a research scientist from Cornell University named Dr. Thomas Urban. As they slowly crossed the dry playa in their truck, the two were discussing the……
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Today on In the Hive, we piggyback on some coverage provided this week by City Cast Salt Lake on the local spread of monkeypox. To date there have bee 42 cases of the viral disease in Utah, the bulk — 33 cases — in Salt Lake County. The virus primarily spreads through close physical contact involving skin-to-skin……
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