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Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
We pick up from where we left off with yesterday's discussion, which generated a lot of phone traffic. We're adding another day to accommodate those who didn't get a word in edgewise yesterday, and thank everyone for being so gracious. Thank you!
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Tuesday Jun 02, 2020
Trump Revamps Trump. From What to What Else?
Hounded by his inept handling and outright dismissal of myriad crises and catastrophes, President Donald Trump has come to (been made to?) understand that his re-election to a second term is not at all a sure thing. So, he's revamping.
In recent weeks, Trump's been making a great effort to revamp and rebrand, but from what to what?--or, more intriguingly, from what to what else?
Leid Stories listeners discuss Trump's constantly shifting focus as he tries to earn his credits as America's greatest, richest, most politically astute, most popular and accomplished president.
Will his born-again revamp work?
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
A Week That Shook the Nation
Much of nation is on edge, hoping that the still-being-finalized homegoing services for George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man tortured and killed in a violent police arrest in Minneapolis on Monday, will respect the family's wishes for dignity and calm.
In the immediate aftermath of Floyd's death, the city of Minneapolis and several cities across the country, exploded with rage when none of four officers was arrested for crimes they allegedly committed during Floyd's arrest that directly contributed to his death.
The most egregious of these was when the lead officer, aided by others, kept Floyd totally incapicitated by kneeling on his neck for almost nine minutes. He ignored Floyd's desperate pleas for air, as well witnesses imploring him not to continue ill-treating Floyd, who by then had collapsed and was not breathing.
Only after public protest were all four officers fired, although only one is now facing charges. Derek Chauvin, who appeared to be the leader of the team who kept his knee on Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes now faces first-degree murder charges.
Reaction was immediate and intense, touching off violent violent protests in several cities.
What will be the outcome of this case? Was violent protest necessary? Will police conduct toward people (especially men) of color improve?
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
It's "Free Your Mind Friday," our free-form open forum that encourages listeners to express their views on an issue that is of particular concern to them and about which they have a strong opinion.
Let's hear what you're thinking, the views of others notwithstanding.
Wade In and fearlessly present and defend your point of view. That's what "Free Your Mind Friday" is all about.
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Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
It is rare that police officers are tried and convicted on murder charges against civilians. Rarer still is the likelihood that a law-enforcement officer will face trial on the full strength of the charges a grand jury votes. It happens so often, it's become something of a professional courtesy.
That's why the case against four Minneapolis police officers who failed to stop a fellow officer from the torture-killing of a black man this past Monday must be monitored closely.
Leid Stories says a new body of laws needs to be developed, and current procedures eevised and strengthened, to protect against arbitrary excesses by officers of the law.
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
Against the morbid backdrop of the United States recording more cases and deaths due to the Coronavirus than any country in the world, we return to the theme of our previous conversation about the many ways in which people are trying to cope.
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
Don't Keep It All In, Get It Said!
Welcome to our weekly free-form open forum, "Free Your Mind Friday," where you take the conversation wherever you want it to go.
The idea is, you have a strong point of view about an issue we may/may not have discussed, but have a different perspective you'd like to share. Here's your opportunity to publicly make your case.
We're eager to hear what you have to say, but don't be surprised if someone challenges your opinion.
Call 888-874-4888 and free your mind!
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Is the Coronavirus Teaching Us Anything About Ourselves?
It's been only a few months since the coronavirus made its somber but dramatic debut and immediately began to spread its deadly handiwork all over the world, making sport of people's lives and livelihoods and proving itself mightier than the world's mightiest weapons.
Life and major disasters have a way of teaching us things, valuable lessons. But most often, we do not seek to understand the lessons we are being taught. We doom ourselves by ignoring lessons we should to learn.
This time, will we try to understand? Will we try to learn something valuable?
If so, what are we learning? How will it benefit us and others?
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
How much longer is President Donald Trump's bizarre, erratic and unpredictable conduct to be tolerated as "normal?"
Can Stacy Abrams be saved from herself?*
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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
How much longer is President Donald Trump's bizarre, erratic and unpredictable conduct to be tolerated as "normal?"
Trump's announcement yesterday that he's been taking hydroxychloroquine to guard against coronavirus infection once again raises serious questions about his mental fitness -- considering that his own administration's health experts have repeatedly warned that the drug has no helpful effect with coronavirus.
Leid Stories says the president should be put on medical leave so that experts can closely examine his aberrant behavior and whether it is a threat to national security.
Can Stacy Abrams be saved from herself?
Stacy Abrams is convinced she should have that No 2 spot on Joe Biden's presidential ticket. She wants a meeting with him as soon as possible, because, you know, she's got some campaigning to do.
Calm down, Stacy. Get a hold of yourself. You're reading this whole thing wrong.