HeyJaredElwood and Carlton, Keepin It Real
From opposite sides of the Blue Ridge Dr. Elwood Watson and Carlton Huffman break down current events, culture, and history in black and white.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones and Trump's Press Lockout (opens the original)
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Both Carlton and Elwood are in the saddle to take on two heady topics. First the recent column by Nikole Hannah-Jones on the issues facing her daughter's schooling, and the backlash she has faced. The role of race in education and is front and center in a timely discussion. And the President's recent attacks on the press, with the banning of CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House, provides more fodder in the outrage generator that is Trump 2.0. Doc's Latest Column on the Nikole Hannah-Jon
BONUS EPISODE: Keepin' It Real on Jones Street (opens the original)
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In a bonus episode Carlton welcomes Brian Lewis of New Frame, a lobbying firm in Raleigh, NC, to talk the dynamics of state capitol politics, times of old on Jones Street at the Legislative Building, and where Brian and Carlton get it right and wrong. If you want to know how the decisions that shape your life are made in state politics this is a must listen episode! Subscribe to the Do Politics Better Podcast!
GOP's Midterm Woes (opens the original)
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Summer is ending, and the midterm election is fast approaching. The GOP had the novel concept of having a midterm convention, and it was....well....something. Doc and Carlton break down why the need for this gathering, and where things went off the rails for the GOP in Trump 2.0 The fellas also break down Bo French's racist attack on Longhorn fans of Indian descent, and where each party has it's issues. And in a lightning round the fellas discuss the battle for the US Senate, and some notable co
The World 9/11 Made (opens the original)
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After a week off for the Labor Day Doc and Carlton return for a heavy discussion on the world September 11, 2001 created. The anniversary offers a time of reflection for where we were, where we have been, and what it all means. 25 years offers a lot for us to dwell on, and I hope for those who remember that day we hope it speaks to the feelings this anniversary elicits. We also remember the legacy of Gloria Steinem, and what the second wave of feminism accomplished for women in this nation. Hers
We'll Miss You Dolly (opens the original)
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As the Campbell Camels and East Tennessee Buccaneers battled in Johnson City the fellas took time to salute the life and legacy of Miss Dolly Parton. She made her life the sermon of her faith, and became a unifying legend that transcended the dividing lines in our culture. We will miss her life and unifying presence. From unity we turned to the infuriatingly dumb dispute between the United States and our neighbor, Canada. The Trump driven destruction of the American led world order is both arbit
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