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FiredUp Ep 67 - American Rescue Plan, Minimum Wage and More Mar 15, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- The current update on the coronavirus
- The American Rescue Plan (Covid relief) is signed into law by Pres. Biden
- KY bill making it illegal to "insult" police has a kicker in it, making it illegal to distribute anything that might be weaponized - like a bottle of water - as a Class B Misdemeanor.
- The Raise the Minimum Wage Act proposed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025
- Comments by Sen Ron Johnson (R-WI) saying he would have felt unsafe if BLM had stormed the building. My commentary to the Right follows the story.

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FiredUp - Ep. 66 - Texas, COVID Relief/Updates, KY Legislation and More! Mar 08, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses:
- Covid updates plus news on vaccination progress
- Texas and Otherf States lifting or modifying restrictions on activities.
- Senate passses Biden's cCOVID bill
- What is going to happen to the filibuster?
- KY legislature debating bill on making insulting a police officer a crime
- BLM protests have led to a significant drop in police killings in cities where protests occurred
- Black teen draws protest over his t-shirt from teacher

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FiredUp Ep 65 - Covid, Voting Rights, Voter Suppression and Fighter Jets? Mar 01, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve touches on:

- Covid update and new vaccine approved from Johnson and Johnson.

- Supreme Court to hear 2 cases tomorrow that could cripple the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

- New voter suppression bills proposed by Republicans in 33 states.

- Donald Trump speaks at CPAC in Orlando

- House passes $1,9T pandemic relief bill - fight for $15 min wage seems DOA at senate.

-DoD spends $1.7T on development of fighter jet with out a clear need for it. Divert money for covid relief?

Ep. 64 - Ted Cruz, Georgia Suppression, IRS Audits and Covid Progress Feb 22, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses

Progress being made in the fight against Covid.
Democrat sponsored bill to increase IRS audits of the richest Americans and largest corporations seeks to raise $1.2 Trillion over 10 years.
Ted Cruz's Cancun getaway - really bad optics.
Georgia continuing voter suppression legislation targeting Blacks and people of color.
What's The Donald up to these days?

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Ep. 63 - Impeachment Results Pt 2 Feb 15, 2021

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On this episode of FiredUp, Steve discusses: > First we look at Truth vs Facts and what is the difference. > Next we will dive into the Impeachment Trial and look at what transpired. House Managers vs Defendant's Counsel > Next we look at the aftermath - McConnell's speech after the verdict admitting Trump did it as we explore why the Republicans voted to acquit. >We close with a first glance at what will come from the Former President now that he's been acquitted.
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Ep. 62 - The Biden American Rescue Plan Feb 08, 2021

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On this episode, Steve has a full plate of things to cover including:

Covid Update - declines showing in new ases, hospitalizations and death rates. Small drops but significant.
Latest Congressional activity
- Dems pass Biden American Rescue plan - $2.19 Trillion. Some trimming expected out of Senate-House conference committee. Dems use Senate Finance Comm Budget Reconciliation process to pass bill on 51-vote party vote.
- Dems show willingness to use this process when needed, but Biden and Dem leadership would prefer bi-partisan agreements
- Dems need to rely on generating positive outcomes for the country to convince moderate conservatives to join and work with them. Words won't work.
- Republicans need to recognize the new reality. They will need to reach across the aisle and combine with Dems to get positive things done for their constituents.
Discussion on building a third party or united voting block with minority caucuses in congress (Black, Hispanic and Asian-Pacific) which represents 137 votes overall.
Discussion on building a third party or united voting block with minority caucuses in congress (Black, Hispanic and Asian-Pacific) which represents 137 votes overall.
And a Special segment podcast by Emmanuel Acho - "Why don't we have a white history month"

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Ep 61 - Games, Games, Games Feb 01, 2021

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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"

Ep 60 - Week 1 of the Biden Regime! Jan 25, 2021

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Today at 530pm on WJMS and 10:30pm UK on @mintwaveradio catch a brand new episode of FiredUp! Almost 1 full week into #President Biden's first term and Steve discusses:

• #Covid plans under the Biden Administration. Nearly 22 Million vaccinations to date with 100 million or more in the first 100 Biden days.
• Political games have not gone away, just changed horses on the merry go around...
• #Trump #pardons 116 people in January (mostly white, male white-collar financial crimes, no surprise there).
• Biden signs 30 #ExecutiveOrders in first 5 days as he awaits senate approvals of his #Cabinet.

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Ep 59 - MLK Day and Inauguration Eve! Jan 18, 2021

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Today on Firedup, Steve has a full plate on this MLK Day and Inauguration eve!! Tune in for an Update on Coronavirus Pandemic 24M cases/397.3K deaths/16M vaccinations given
- Thoughts on Martin Luther King Day and the current situation in DC
- When will the Articles of Impeachment reach the Senate and what could happen then.
- Interlude: excerpt from 1967 speech by Dr King at Stanford Univ. on justice and the time to do right.
- How the 2021 version of political games is starting the new year.
- The Republican party after Trump leaves office.
- US covid economic assistance compared with other countries in the world.

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FiredUp - Ep. 58 - The First Week of 2021! Jan 11, 2021

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Jan 4-8 OMG what a week!
Georgia Senate Vote - Democrats Win !!!
Electoral College certification, then riot and breaking into the Capital by MAGA, then finished up around 3:30am.
Trump's options for the remainder of his term - resign, 25TH Amendment or impeachment
Trump gets banned from Twitter and other SM platforms...

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