Ep 61 - Games, Games, Games

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"