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Do you see the Two Americas? Jul 27, 2021

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**Be advised- offensive language in playback of Officer testimony**

On Vaccine hesitancy: There is no high ground on any of this. People all around the world, for generations have fought to live in reality, to live in the truth. Seeing the vaccine as an infringement to freedom is in defiance of reality.

On the January 6th Select Committee: Chris weighs concerns of whether the work of the Committee will yield any results beyond a straight reckoning for history. As he plays back the harrowing account of Officer Harry Dunn, who was confronted by insurrectionists as racial epithets were hurled at him, Chris urges the question: will this change any hearts or minds?

One way it might: There is power in exposing the reality of what happened to people who may not have seen the footage or heard the officer accounts of what happened. Maybe it can shift the, 'it was just a peaceful, loving crowd' lament.

Welcome back!

The "Why" Matters Jul 16, 2021

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The choices we make in our own lives are largely based on what information we receive through the internet, media, and our leaders. Chris addresses the reasoning behind what we choose to believe and what we don't. The healing of our collective health has been hindered by false information on why not to get vaccinated. Yet, so many continue to believe the falsehoods. The 2020 election has been proven indisputably to be legitimate. Still, partisan perspective encourages millions to believe the big lie. Critical race theory's core use should be an academic exercise in how slavery has caused racial inequalities. But somehow there are many who see it as some sort of degradation of whites in America. It's all not true but so many believe it. Why?

Also on the Table: McCarthy's unwavering allegiance to Trump continues undoubtedly due to McCarthy's lust for power. Will it pay off?

Cuomo on Vacation: Chris will be getting some much deserved rest and relaxation next week, but will be back to get after it with you when he returns the week of July 26th..

An insightful chat with Commander Ted Johnson Jul 15, 2021

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What is critical race theory? Do you truly know, or do you only know if you are for or against it being taught? To move passed how the concept has been weaponized, and on to a place of clear understanding, Chris speaks with Commander Ted Johnson. Johnson is the Director of the Fellows Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the NYU School of Law. He and Chris take pause to explain critical race theory as it applies to systemic inequality today.

Also on the Table: The troubling reality that there are many holdingoffice who leverage unprincipled leadership just to hold on to power.

Johnson on Overcoming Systemic Inequality: "The only way out of this doomed spiral is to recognize that government is under-delivering on the promise of America to all Americans."

What matters most Jul 14, 2021

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What do you care about when voting? How do you choose which media outlet to digest? Where is your line on what matters regarding Covid and what does not? Do you see those who are not vaccinated as the opposition? Chris implores us all to see questions like these through the scope of pragmatism rather than the ideal.

Cuom'ote of the Day: "There are a lot of different levels of accountability for the current state of suck."

This is the game Jul 13, 2021

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There is so much of the "game" being played for advantage by fringe media outlets that we can get lost in the deception. To simplify things, Chris uses the reckless disregard of truth that is used against him in reports of what he has said about critical race theory and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Cuom'ote of the Day: There is opportunity in opposition

Choose your hard Jul 08, 2021

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Everything in life can be hard. It's how we choose to interpret and address the circumstances before us that dictate our outcome. If you choose to ignore January 6th, you will remain ignorant. If you fail at separating your view of government and politics, you will lose your understanding of how and if we can make progress. If you can't bring yourself to see Trump as antagonistic and the lack there of in Biden, you are succumbing to partisanship. And if you aren't able to do your best, you will never be at your best. These are the concepts that Chris weaves through to evaluate what we face both individually and collectively.

Also on the Table: Biden has shifted to pitching his American Families Plan. What it includes is surely needed by both red and blue states. The question is what will it take to get it to them?

Cuom'ote of the Day: "Whatever you're doing should be enough, and if it's not, you should be doing something about it."

Weak people create hard times Jul 07, 2021

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Do you accept the type of inferior ethics and values in your personal life that you do in politics? Chris sees the obvious answer as no. In our personal lives, we strive to do what is right. But in politics, far too may of us choose what wins over what is right. The January 6th Commission will be fraught with finger pointing instead of question answering. The lingering cloud of doubt over President Biden's election legitimacy will continue to leave a stain on our democracy. The political decision by some Republicans not to get vaccinated will achieve nothing more than holding the partisan line. None of this reflects strong people creating good times. It is weak people creating hard times.

Cuom'ote of the Day: "You are what you do, not what you say".

Negativity is a proxy for insight Jul 06, 2021

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How can it be wrong to be conscious of racial discrimination or the plight of minorities? It can't be, but there is a varying degree of awareness throughout the country. This is why Chris sees the importance of using caution before embracing cancel culture or shunning those who you see as supposedly not woke enough. The challenge is that our major source of information is the media, and much of its content has to be checked because it too often feeds the part of us that wants to know about the worst of us.

Cuom'ote of the Day: "It doesn't matter if you win an argument if you lose the person you beat in the argument."

What is your 'Why'? Jul 01, 2021

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As an instructive exercise in today's episode, Chris asks, "What is your 'why'?". This can apply to every part of your life, including your political dispositions.

Why you feel the way you do about the SCOTUS decisions? Why do some of us see Bill Cosby's conviction being overturned through the lens of the victim while others view it strictly through a legal framework? Why are you paying attention to the indictments of The Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg?

Cuom'ote of the Day: "This is America. People don't have to like what you like."

Look at what you reward, and that's what you get Jun 30, 2021

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Can S.D. Governor Kristi Noem use private GOP donor funding to deploy the National Guard to another state? That's the question on the table in today's episode. While it is blatant politics from a likely 2024 contender in order to look 'Commander-in-Chief-y', can the National Guard really be summoned as a mercenary army of sorts?

Also on the Table: While a pro-Trump group performed their version of a GOP autopsy, claiming that the path to 2024 is to be MAGA heavy and all-in on decrying 'woke-ism', Chris asks if that is a good long-term strategy, based on the results from 2020. Is Trumpism on the wane?

On Infrastructure: Dems are having a tough time herding all their cats. Joe Manchin being open to reconciliation is not the same as a vote for it, a lot will depend on the deal they can work out. So will both the bi-partisan effort and the Dem only reconciliation piece have a chance in the Senate, let alone the House?

Plus: The inside scoop on Chris' cold regimen.

Cuom'ote of the Day: "Look at what you reward, and that's what you get. It's really as simple as that."

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