Ep 61 - Games, Games, Games

Episode 61 February 01, 2021 00:51:05
Ep 61 - Games, Games, Games
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Ep 61 - Games, Games, Games

Feb 01 2021 | 00:51:05

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Show Notes

On this episode of Firedup, Steve discusses
the Dedication of the show to Cecily Tyson RIP.
Introduction to Black History Month
Covid numbers review
Game 1 - Who will preside over the Impeachment Trial and arguments from Republicans about it not being constitutional.
Game 2 - Republicans are trying to strongarm Democrats into some form of change in the Filibuster, including an offer from McConnell to get rid of it. There must be a catch.
Game 4 - Calls to change the finance rules after the Gamestop/Robinhood mess. Now that "ordinary" players are getting into the game, the rich cats want to change the rules.

Other News Steve Discusses:
Biden's $1.9T rescue plan - more details
BLM gets nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Final segment - Poem recitation from Amiri Baraka "Revelations"

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