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Welcome to “Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer,” where NBA enthusiasm collides with your podcast playlist! 🏀 Join Host "E" as he delves deep into the heart of the game, discussing some hot subjects, providing personal thoughts on teams and players, and keeping you up to date on the state of the basketball world. “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” is your VIP access to NBA conversation. Lace up your sneakers and join us for an exciting voyage through the NBA globe. Press the play button to start the NBA basketba ...
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Keeping democracy alive Democracy is not a spectator sport, it requires informed participating citizens. On Keeping Democracy Alive, we delve into dynamics that both inhibit democracy and reinvigorate it. looking into issues from: domestic economic issues to foreign, labor, trade, and education policy, NSA spying, the drug war, prison, police, and judicial issues, electoral and protest politics, middle east realities, right and left wing populism, environmental and energy issues, the wealth ...
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Yumeji - Midnight Moves NY*AK - Work It Out (DJ Nature…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer," with me, your host “E”. First up, ESPN NBA insider Adrien Wojnarowski is retiring and making a surprising move to become the GM at St. Bonaventure University, leaving behind a reported $20 million deal on the table at ESPN. I’ll break down why I believe he made this decision and what it means for the sports wo…
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As Americans, we want what we want right now. But it doesn’t work that way to make real political change. As with any mechanism, there are certain things that must be learned to make it work and achieve our goals. The post Nuts and Bolts: What Needs to be Learned to Make Our Agenda Reality appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to “Shook-Ow… At The Buzzer” podcast, I’m your host, “E”. First up, Shaquille O’Neal throwing serious shade at Rudy Gobert, calling him the "WOAT" (Worst of All Time) on a recent podcast. But that’s not all—Shaq didn’t hold back on Ben Simmons either, straight up calling him a bum. I’ve got the audio clip, and I’ll share my thoughts on Shaq…
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Some might call it “cruel and unusual punishment,” arresting, sweeping the parks, bulldozing homeless encampments. Others believe if people are poor it’s their own fault. On this show, the Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis of The Kairos Center discusses an essay The post Criminalizing The Unhoused Gets Us Nowhere appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/franciscoBy thepayback
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They love to say America has the strongest military of any nation ever. But boasting usually leads to disaster. On this show, we hear from William J. Astore, a retired lieutenant colonel of the US Air Force and professor of The post A Military Security State and the Erosion of Freedom appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Empowering Athletes with Allen Thigpen, Co-Founder of We Are G.A.M.E. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Allen Thigpen, Co-Founder of We Are G.A.M.E. We Are G.A.M.E. is a groundbreaking organization dedicated to empowering student-athletes to achieve both athletic and academic success. In this episode, co founder of We Are G.A.M.E Allen Thi…
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Tracklist: Doctor L - The Summer Smiles Massive Attack…
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"Why did one of the greatest NBA players of all time, Karl Malone, never win a championship?" In the latest episode of Ringless we delve deep into the enigmatic career of Karl Malone, a basketball legend whose dominance on the court was unmatched, yet whose trophy case remains conspicuously empty. Join Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast as I explore: The…
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He got 81% of the evangelical vote in key swing states in 2016. Our guest today the Reverend Doug Pagitt is exceptionally familiar with what goes on with evangelical Christians, and he says he expects Trump to get less than The post Evangelicals Souring on Trump: Why It Took So Long. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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This guest is a trailblazer! Join us for a captivating conversation with MJ Acosta Ruiz, a prominent figure in the sports broadcasting industry. Discover her journey from Miami Dolphins cheerleader to NFL Network/Sportscenter anchor, as she shares insights into her career, the challenges she's faced, and the lessons she's learned along the way. In …
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They weren’t there for Biden. A large chunk of young men are for Trump, but with a new presidential candidate, the Democratic Party is connecting with young people. One millennial voice is Josh Lafasan, on today’s show he says the The post Gen Z, Millennials and The 2024 Presidential Election appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" podcast! I'm your host, “E”, and today I’m diving into the latest contract extensions in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors weren’t the only franchise giving out an extension, the Los Angeles Clippers and Indiana Pacers have also locked in some key players with new deals. I’ll break down all three extensions. We’…
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Reggae Jamrock Special Podcast this week in honour of Jamaican Independence with guest Steveie B and host DJ D'Francisco Back to the normal house, funk, soul, bass and beats next week Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/fr…
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It is Fantasy Football season!!!! Join Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast as we dive deep into the upcoming fantasy football season with two of the industry's top experts: Jim Coventry and Joe Bartel from RotoWire. In this exciting episode, we discuss: Must-Draft Players: Discover the players that are absolute must-haves in your fantasy drafts this year.…
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Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast, hosted by me, “E”. First up, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards made headlines by saying that Michael Jordan was the only skilled player in the 90s. NBA legend Magic Johnson had a strong reaction to this statement during his interview with Stephen A. Smith. I’ll play the clip and share my though…
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Now with the nomination of not just a woman, but a woman of color, they feel even more threatened. Today’s right encourages and seeks to use men’s anger in the culture war, even though those very policies actually harm working The post Hawley And the Right: Terrified About Their Manhood appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast I’m your host, “E”. First up today, Udonis Haslem recently appeared on “The Pat Bev Podcast with Rone” and dropped some news—he was almost part of a trade involving Allen Iverson back in 2006! Can you imagine AI and D.Wade together in the Miami Heat backcourt? I’ll break down whether that dream duo could …
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Since at least 2016, the Democratic policy has been driven by big contributors, yielding rural voters to Trump who at least pretended to hear them. With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz nominated as VP for Harris, middle America people who had The post With Walz, Can Democrats Win Back Rural America? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Featuring an interview wtih Carl Loben about his label Jack Said What and their stage takeover at Mucky Weekender Festival Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxra…
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Colonialism: Now it’s called corporate globalization. As the energy appetite of the west continues to accelerate, so does extractivism, without the consent of the people directly affected. In this revealing discussion, Professor Avi Chomsky explodes the many myths we white The post Avi Chomsky: 21st Century Colonialism and Extractivism appeared fir…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" with me your host, “E”! In today’s episode, I’m diving into the big question everyone’s asking: Is the Golden State Warriors’ front office wasting Steph Curry’s final prime years? I’ve got a clip from “95.7 The Game” with host “Steiny”, who discusses this very issue and Curry’s eligibility for a contract extensio…
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32 Questions, 16 Teams: NFC Edition Get ready for an in-depth dive into the NFC as we break down the upcoming NFL season with 32 critical questions. Join me as I analyze each team, from the defending champions to the rebuilding squads. We'll tackle everything from quarterback controversies to breakout stars, and predict who will be hoisting the Lom…
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The ideal breeding ground for the Covid virus: A place where people were forced to have constant close contact with each other and with the wider community. In other words: prisons. You know how awful it was for us on The post Jails and Prisons Were a Hotbed of Covid. Needlessly. appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow...At The Buzzer" with me your host, “E”! The 2024 Olympics may be over, but the debate is just heating up. LeBron James walked away with the MVP, but not everyone thinks he deserved it. Many fans and analysts are arguing that the MVP should have gone to Steph Curry instead. I’ll break down both sides of this hot topic and give …
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32 Questions, 16 Teams: AFC Edition Get ready for an in-depth dive into the AFC as we break down the upcoming NFL season with 32 critical questions. Join us as we analyze each team, from the defending champions to the rebuilding squads. We'll tackle everything from quarterback controversies to breakout stars, and predict who will be hoisting the Lo…
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Tracklist: The Congos - Warning (feat Lidiop) The Cong…
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We were taught in elementary school that every vote counts in America. But as we all know the 2016 winner of the popular vote did not become president. The truth is the presidential candidates will spend a billion dollars this The post Make the Winner of the Popular Vote President appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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From the stars of the galaxy to the heart of the conversation. Join us as we sit down with the incredible Katee Sackhoff to explore her multifaceted career, from her groundbreaking role as Starbuck to her powerful portrayal of Bo-Katan Kryze. We delve into the challenges, triumphs, and inspirations that have shaped her journey. Katee Sackhoff Podca…
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Make America great “again?” What does that phrase assume? Our guest today, retired Lt Col. William Astore served 20 years in the military. No, he’s not a stereotypical macho militarist, far from it. He says our “full spectrum global empire” The post The Term “MAGA” Acknowledges US Empire is Over appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer," podcast with me your host, “E”. With the Olympics in full swing, everyone’s buzzing about the 2024 Men’s Basketball Team and how they compare to the legendary 1992 Dream Team. Charles Barkley recently shared his thoughts on “Podcast P” about the differences in competition levels, and I’ve got all the details for…
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We assume our picture of romance and marriage has always been there, but according to our guest author and professor Sabrina Strings, it was invented in the 12th century as a myth about Sir Lancelot. Marriage was about power, domination, The post White Male Supremacists Fear and Hate it But “Romance” and Nuclear Families Aren’t the Only Option appe…
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Welcome to “Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer” podcast with me your host “E”! In today’s episode, we dive into some hot topics in the NBA. First, I’ll talk about Julius Randle and his potential contract extension with the New York Knicks. I’ll discuss whether Randle fits in their new offensive strategy and if they should extend his contract. Next, I’ll focus …
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Summer Chill Special for lounging around to. Funk, soul, reggae bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Tracklist…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer," podcast hosted by yours truly, "E." In this episode, I’ll dive into some Olympic news. Joel Embiid is the latest member of the USA Olympic men's basketball team to get a DNP (Did Not Play), and I've got a clip from Brian Windhorst with some details, plus my own take on the situation. The Phoenix Suns I believe m…
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There is a palpable movement under Kamala Harris; so why is party leadership still so out of touch with working people as they were in 2016? Our returning guest, veteran party insider Norman Solomon, says the DNC is still top-down The post Dems Need the Middle Class: Why is the DNC Still So Corporatized? appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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As Trump heads into the 2024 campaign, you might wonder who is behind it, who benefits from destroying our republic. Here is the story. The religious nationalists see him as a fierce leader. They believe God sends such kings to The post What’s Behind Trumpism: The Open Attack on Democracy appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" with me your host, “E”! Just last week, Charles Barkley appeared on the Dan Patrick Show and hinted that he might not be ready to retire just yet. He mentioned that he’s been listening to offers from the NBA's new TV partners. I've got the clip of Barkley discussing his future, and I'll share my thoughts on this …
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcast or at www.mixcloud.com/francisco Tracklist: Private Joy - Playful Nightmares on Wax - F…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" with me your host "E"! In today's episode, I’ll dive deep into the brand-new NBA TV deal. I'll break down who the new partners are and what this means for TNT and its NBA coverage. Hear the explosive comments from Rob Parker of Fox Sports' "The Odd Couple" podcast, where he claims the NBA and TNT have betrayed th…
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Johan Santana: a pitching legend with two Cy Young awards, a Cy Young MVP award, and a dominance that redefined the art of pitching in the 2000s. So why isn't he enshrined in Cooperstown? Kenny The Sports Guy Podcast dives deep into the career of Johan Santana. I'll explore his meteoric rise, his unmatched peak, and the cruel injuries that robbed h…
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Welcome to "Shook-Ow…At The Buzzer" podcast with me your host "E"! In today's episode, I’ll be dive into the buzz around USA Men's Basketball. Many are calling this the most talented USA team ever assembled. Can anyone challenge them, or will they only face problems from within? We'll listen to a clip from "NBA Today" on ESPN discussing this hot to…
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Unions have achieved some historic victories recently. But though many workers are curious, there’s still reluctance to joining a union. As co-author of a new report called “Union Curious,” UC San Diego’s political economy professor John Ahlquist explains on this The post Union Curious in the Mid-2020s appeared first on Keeping Democracy Alive.…
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Welcome to “Shook-Ow…at The Buzzer” podcast…I'm your host, "E". First up today the Los Angeles Clippers have traded Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz, and rumors say he'll be bought out and join the Denver Nuggets. Seems like the Nuggets are trying to pull a Los Angeles Lakers move. I’ll give my through on this trade. Next, I'll talk about Bronny …
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House, funk, soul, bass and beats for open-minded listeners with an old-skool state of mind, presented by DJ D'Francisco. Featuring Tribute to Oye guest mix from Owen Barden https://www.mixcloud.com/owenbarden/ Contact: fdisco@hotmail.com / @frankiedisco54 Catch the pod live every Friday afternoon on www.musicboxradio.co.uk 3-5 UK time, as a podcas…
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Join me your host "E" on "Shook-Ow... At The Buzzer" podcast as I discuss Kawhi Leonard being cut from the USA Olympic Men's Basketball Team and why people are still buzzing about it. You'll hear an audio clip from Lawrence Frank and Grant Hill on this situation. Also, big news in sports media: Skip Bayless is parting ways with FS1. I’ll share my t…
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