Civic Cipher

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Civic Cipher 122521 What is a Culture Vulture (Part B) Dec 25, 2021

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In the second half of our Christmas show, we discuss Culture Vultures. We recognize that there is a lot of shared culture in this country, and we simply try to give some guidelines so that lines aren’t so easily crossed and that we are more often honoring parts of each other’s cultures rather than simply taking from them. Our Way Black History Fact discusses the ethnic origins of Saint Nicholas.

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Civic Cipher 122521 Why is Blackface so Offensive (Part A) Dec 25, 2021

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Merry Christmas! Today, we decided to use the first half of the show to discuss the history of Blackface and why it is offensive to Black people. There is a lot tied up in the legacy of Black characters in show business that we spend a good amount of time addressing and unpacking. We also dedicate our Ebony Excellence segment to the life of Bell Hooks.

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Civic Cipher 121821 Finding the Humor in the Black Experience (Part A) Dec 18, 2021

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In the first half of today's show, we examine some of the points made by popular stand-up comedian Michael Che. From his feelings upon seeing the American flag, to only loving certain parts of the country, he gives a humorous and somewhat accurate look into the Black experience in this country. We naturally felt like some of his topics could stand to be fleshed out a bit more, and we couldn't wait to discuss them here!

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Civic Cipher 121821 The Trial of Officer Kim Potter and The Death of Daunte Wright (Part B) Dec 18, 2021

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In the second half of today's show, we peel back some of the layers that led to the death of Daunte Wright as well as the demise of Officer Kim Potter. After a brief debate as to whether or not culpability or negligence will affect the outcome, of the trial we examine the system beyond the officer and make connections to the loss of Daunte Wright's life. We also tell the story of Emmett Till for our Way Black History Fact.

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Civic Cipher 121121 Whitewashing Blackness (Part A) Dec 11, 2021

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In the first half of today's episode, we discuss a national story about a Black couple who received an appraisal on their home...only to have it increased by nearly a half-million dollars when they got a White couple to stand in for them. We also discuss how this and other things affect Black wealth or lack thereof. Furthermore, we share examples of our own where whitewashing was what we felt we had to do in order to be treated fairly.

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Civic Cipher 121121 Bullies or Heroes? Do Police Deserve Both Labels? (Part B) Dec 11, 2021

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In the second half of today's show, we discuss several examples of police bullying or otherwise failing to meet the callings of their oaths. We had many examples to choose from this week and all of them felt important, but bullying underscored them all. With qualified immunity, the blue wall of silence, and no real repercussions for abuse, examples like these are innumerable and it felt like we should view this through a larger lens rather than just focusing on one example. Our Way Black History Fact is about the Stanford Experiments that give some insight into how people can abuse their peers when they have been given a position of "authority" and all other things are equal.

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Civic Cipher 120421 The Legacy of Trumpism and Islamophobia on Capitol Hill (Part A) Dec 04, 2021

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In the first half of today's show, we discuss Islamophobic comments made by Lauren Boebert which have been deemed offensive by Muslim-Americans. We also make the connection from trumpism to behaviors like this which have become more commonplace in recent years. In this segment, we also recognize Barbados and Rihanna for our Ebony Excellence.

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Civic Cipher 120421 One More Thing about Kyle Rittenhouse (Part B) Dec 04, 2021

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In the second part of today's episode, we revisit last week's topic about the Rittenhouse verdict to make sure we acknowledge a few minor things that we missed. We also took the time to acknowledge that the world is changing and how alarming that must be for White folks...men in particular. We also make it a point to hold our ground with respect to the stance the program takes in response to White supremacy and White supremacist institutions. For our Way Black History Fact, we take a look at the Black Codes that were enacted during reconstruction.

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Civic Cipher 112721 Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict Reaction (Part A) Nov 27, 2021

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In the first part of today's episode, we discuss the Rittenhouse verdict and what it means for the allies of Black and Brown people. We hold a critical examination of the judge in the trial as well as the optics from conservatives. We try to make sense of the inconsistencies in the logic behind the "self-defense" cry from 2nd amendment supporters as well.

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Civic Cipher 112721 Ahmaud Arbery Trial Verdict Reaction (Part B) Nov 27, 2021

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In the second half of today's show, we discuss the verdict handed down in the trial of the killers of Ahmaud Arbery. We make several comparisons to the trail of Kyle Rittenhouse and how loosely "self-defense" was used in the trial. We also examine the legacy of policing in this country with our Way Black History Fact.

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