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In today’s episode, Shaunna and Lisa reflect on the weight of June anniversaries — Pulse Nightclub (6/12) and the Emanuel 9 (6/17) — as well as the meaning of Juneteenth (6/19) in a moment that also saw the opening of the Obama Presidential Center (OPC). Then, the green algae of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC is more than just a chemistry project gone wrong. They discuss the politics behind the no-bid contract which has become an expensive analogy for this entire Presidential Administration.Lastly, the Drs. reveled in laughter about Michelle Obama and President George W. Bush's Altoids exchange at the opening of the OPC, then wondered if we can ever find collegiality, kindness, and mutual respect like this in America again.Mentioned in the showAlgae turns reflecting pool green after repainting. Here's why - NPRResearchers identify harmless algae behind bloom at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool – WUSA9George W. Bush and Michelle Obama Have Sweet Reunion, Complete With a Mint Moment – The Today ShowWith a Wink, Obama’s Tan Suit Is Back – The NYTObama moved to tears by wife Michelle's speech - BBCStar-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump – The Guardian

Disgust isn't a strong enough word to describe what we saw come out of the White House during the first week of Black History Month. This week, the Drs provide the history of ape imagery and how this adds to the list of rac*st behavior by 45/47. They also circle back to the SAVE Act which grapples AGAIN with voter access and rules regarding ID that affect Americans on the margins. Oh, and they WON'T entertain the Super Bowl conversations about Benito, but do talk about language privilege. Quizás a partir de ahora traduciremos las notas del programa al español. ¿Qué te parece? 😏Mentioned in the showTrump refuses to apologize over racist meme of the Obamas - NPRThe ape insult: A short history of a racist idea – The University of Melbourne45/47 Most Racist Moments, Ranked – The BulwarkWhen Voting Gets Harder, Women Pay First: The Stakes of the SAVE Act – Ms. MagazineWhat is the SAVE America Act? Here's what to know about the GOP elections bill – CBS NewsElections overhaul takes center stage in House as hard-right pressure mounts - Politico

Tuck the kids away and listen to this one with adults only! Ahhh, it is p*rn, but it isn't exactly what you think. This week, we have a sharp, curious conversation about beauty standards through looksmaxxing, self-designed learning through personal curricula, and competency p*rn as a reprieve from the real world. Watch The Pitt, The Diplomat, Abbott Elementary, or the new Matlock? There may be some science behind why we binge competent characters on the small screen.Mentioned in the show:Inside looksmaxxing, the extreme cosmetic social media trend – BBC NewsCompetency porn: is there any greater escapism than watching a capable person on TV? - The GuardianLooksmaxxing reveals the depth of the crisis facing young men – The AtlanticTV’s most satisfying escape right now is watching ‘competency porn’ - Washington Post

Processing the loss of Renee Good was so important that we settled on a one-phase episode. From the *cold* impact on immigration policy (read between the lines, ya'll!) to the true cost of allyship, Renee's story overlaps with this year's MLK Week, leaving us with important lessons on grace and kindness, even in her last moments.Word of the Week: HumanophilePhase 1: Renee Good in MinneapolisResources from the show:Renee Macklin Good’s wife says she nurtured kindness – MPR newsCongress is debating the possible consequences for ICE and even Noem after Renee Good’s killing – AP NewsRenee Nicole Good shooting casts scrutiny on ICE’s use of deadly force – The GuardianOpinion: Remembering Renee Good - NPRThe Distance Between Renee Good and Ashli Babbitt Is Fascism – The BulwarkRenee Nicole Good isn't the first death caused by ICE under Trump administration – NPR NewsBefore ICE Shooting, Immigration Agents Repeatedly Used Deadly Force – The Marshall ProjectText messages and a moved SUV: How the government’s case against a Chicago woman shot by a Border Patrol agent fell apart - CNN

Season 5 begins by (hopefully) blowing your minds. Have you imagined what you're wearing to special occasion? Have you imagined what you're eating for dinner? Have you imagined what a just world could look like? Join the Drs in the New Year as they move from resistance to imagination. We work through AI slop, revisit freedom dreaming in a new way, and discuss the new U.S. visa restrictions prohibiting five Europeans who work on ending mis and disinformation from coming to the USA in the name of protecting free speech.Mentioned in the show:2025’s Words of the Year, So Far - TimeUS bars five Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online – AP NewsEuropean leaders condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates – The GuardianAnnouncement of a Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans – U.S. Department of State