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EP 53: Expanding the Focus

What's Really Going On
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Henry and Noah are joined by McKenzie Marshall to discuss the killing of Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta and the lagging political response to true "systemic change" (2:30). They are later joined by Emir Bailey to discuss the need for intersectionality when it comes to valuing Black lives. This comes on the after the murder or Oluwatoyin Salau in Florida and is LGBTQ+ activists are demanding a focus inequalities as well as discrimination in the Black community and the country (20:30). Finally they discuss the Supreme Court's decision to expand workplace protections to LGBTQ+ employees, increasing pressure on Joe Biden on policing reform and Trump's cancelled Juneteenth rally (41:30) Be sure to follow Emir on social media @ EtotheMirtothe Stay up to date on all the latest about the podcast by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Soundcloud and Google Podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ wrgopod !

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