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FiredUp Ep 87 - 2020 Census Population Concerns, Moratorium Updates and more Aug 16, 2021

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On the Monday episode of Fired up, the discussion will cover what might be the outcome from 375K people attending the Sturgis Motorcycle rally as we detail the covid updates. The population report from the 2020 Census has some groups of white people concerned that a shrink of their population by some 9M people combined with a growth surge in minority sectors is a harbinger of doom for with people's power in this country. We review the latest efforts by Republicans to push forward with redistricting efforts in Red states along with the on-gping voter disenfranchisement efforts still moving forward. How can those most affected fight back? New intraparty fractures in the Democratic party sets the stage for a return to DC gridlock and endangers Bidens agenda. And we re-visit the freeze on the repeal of the CDC eviction moratorium and a call to action on getting state legislatures to start distributing more than $46B set aside back in March to aid tenants and landlords.

FiredUp Ep 86 - Delta Variant, COVID Update and Schools this Fall Aug 09, 2021

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This week on FiredUp, Steve will be updating the latest Covid information including stats as well as news on the latest variant - called the Lambda Variant - which has been identified in 41 countries around the world as well as being identified in 44 US states with 1300 cases already documented.
- In other Covid related stories, news about the increasing numbers of former anti-vaxxer/anti-mask advocates that continue to "get religion" about getting the vaccine once they have been infected and hospitalized with the Delta variant.
- Also, critics falsely attribute statements that the Biden Administration wants to require all US citizens to get vaccinated, a false claim as no such statement has ever been issued.
- There was a story that a conservative spokesperson called the requirement for Covid vaccination before students can attend school this fall a civil rights violation, ignoring the fact that pre start-of-school vaccinations have been a requirement for more that 50 years and are perfectly legal under local and state laws.
- In political news, the Biden administration is drawing heat from their dropping the ball and letting the CDC Eviction Moratorium end. Now they are scrambling to get it reinstated.
- And if the events of January 6th weren't enough, a Right Wing group has announced another protest at the Capitol for Sept 18th.

Ep.85 - COVID Update, Eviction Moratorium, AZ and GA and more Aug 02, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp Steve discusses:
- Covid count and look at how the pandemic is being politicized at the expense of American sickness and lives with the Delta Variant.

- Pres Biden and Congress allow the eviction moratorium to expire placing 11.4 million adult tenants at risk of eviction.

- Arizona audit considered a botched effort and partisan corrupted. Will other states get the same treatment?

- FL Gov DeSantis signs order prohibiting mask requirement orders as schools set to open.

- Georgia starts push to take over local election boards.

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Ep 84 - Delta Variant, COVID Update and Schools this Fall Jul 25, 2021

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Ep 83 - Lego Guns, COVID, Delta Variant and more! Jul 20, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:

Weekly Covid numbers
Covid Vaccines vs the Delta Variant - efficacy levels above 85% for all three against Delta Variant reports show.
Politicians and Health Officials slam vaccine misinformation
Doctors and Health Officials express high concern around unvaccinated patients getting Delta covid. As high as 95% of new patients are not vaccinated.
Republican Governor blames antivaxxers for his state's high hospitalization and earth rates from Covid.
Utah gun manufacturer introduces a Lego style Glock-19 handgun. Gets cease & desist order from Lego Co and pulls it from the market
Poll shows Americans prefer Democrat voting proposal over Texas voter bill proposal.

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FiredUp Ep 82 - Delta Variant, CRT and more! Jul 14, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve dives into:

Covid Numbers are lower overall but Delta variant causing a spike.
IL Gov signs law requiring public school to teach Asian-American history of racism and discrimination - how does that compare to CRT discussions.
Chris Cuomo offered a suggestion to have voter registration on site at polling.
Covid and Politics:
Red States/Blue States vaccination rate comparison - Blue states outpacing Red
Covid cases rising among the unvaccinated.
McConnell perplexed by vaccine refusers? Really???
Rep vs Dem/Race and Ethnicity comparison poll on getting vaccine.

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FiredUp - Ep 81 College Vaccines, GA Reform Law Suit and more Jun 29, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:

States fight over college vaccination requirements and/or self reporting of vaccine status before being admitted to campus.
Justice Dept.suing Georgia over election reform law.
One America News promotes facist call for executions of officials who oversaw the 2020 elections in battleground states.
Black athlete protest playing of national anthem during medal ceremony - calls it a deliberate setup.

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FiredUp Ep 80 - COVID Variants, Texas and GA Suppression and more! Jun 21, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:

- Covid Update: Report on Delta Variant of the Covid virus and its spreading to the US
- Report from Rachel Maddow on tactic from Republican playbook that Democrats could use to extend their power in the Senate
> Passage of Juneteenth federal holiday and why it is an important step
- Democrat and Republican party dysfunction and its effect on getting anything done
- Georgia (at it again) new voter suppression tactic coming into play
- Texas (not to be left out...) Gov Abbott defunds the legislature as a punishment for Democrats walking out on the voting restrictions bill in May

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Ep 79 - COVID and Critical Race Theory Jun 14, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve breaks down:
- Covid update as always and G-7 countries vote to ship 1 Billion vaccine doses to poor countries struggling with the pandemic still.
- A discussion on Critical Race Theory - Is America fundamentally a racist country? Um...YEP
- What is the difference between the For The People Act (HR1) and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act(HR4)? HR4 could pass, HR1 maybe not... Manchin and Cinema again... plus stubborn Republicans

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FiredUp Ep. 78 - New COVID Vaccine, AR15 and Swiss Army Knives and Voter Restrictions Jun 07, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- New Covid Vaccine that uses a different methodology to defend against the disease could be available this summer. - CA Judge overturns 32 year old ban on assault weapons - compares AR-15 to "swiss army knives" - Review of voter restriction efforts and voter expansion efforts from The Brennan Center for Justice - Why do our elected officials NOT listen to overwhelming support of issues by the electorate?
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