Hey Gang! 🌲🔥 It’s Monday, and we’ve got an exciting week lined up for you! From live discussions with comedians to deep dives into ancient religious texts, anthropology, and mob history. This week is packed with stuff to keep you entertained and coming back for more! Before we dive into this wild week, we’d like to know what your favorite kind of episodes to watch are? Let us know in the poll below!📜💬
Which type of episode do you prefer?
Now lets take a look back at some, Today In History!🪖
War: On December 9, 2017, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi joyfully announced the decisive victory over the Islamic State. This came after Iraqi forces successfully pushed the last of the militants out of the country, marking the end of a three-year struggle during which the group had seized about a third of Iraq's land. Just two days earlier, the Russian military had declared the defeat of the militants in Syria, where they were supporting the Syrian government forces. To celebrate, several squadrons of Iraqi helicopters soared over Baghdad at noon, proudly displaying Iraqi flags in what seemed to be a practice run for the upcoming victory parade.
Crime: On December 9, 1981, a Police officer Daniel Faulkner was found dead with a well-known activist and journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal, found badly hurt and lying nearby in Philadelphia. Abu-Jamal, who had lost his job at National Public Radio for being outspoken, was driving a taxi around 4 AM when he saw his brother arguing with Faulkner on the street. He tried to help, which led to a gunfight with Faulkner. In 1982, Abu-Jamal was found guilty of killing Faulkner. However, because the details of the incident are unclear and there are concerns about the fairness of the trial, many people around the world believe Abu-Jamal should be released and given justice.
War: On December 9, 1971, during the 138th session of talks, for the first time since the Paris peace talks began in May 1968, both sides refused to set another meeting date. It was reported that the U.S. delegate William Porter angered communist negotiators by requesting a postponement until December 30, seeking a “more constructive approach” from Hanoi and the Viet Cong. The U.S. was frustrated with North Vietnam's repeated demand for South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu's resignation as a discussion prerequisite. It took several months and Nixon’s “Christmas Bombing“ of Hanoi and Haiphong to resume and conclude the peace process.
Crime: On December 9, 2003, the United Nations Convention against Corruption was unveiled for signatures in Mérida, Mexico. This groundbreaking convention provided an incredible framework for nations to unite and tackle the colossal challenge of corruption, a notorious barrier to sustainable development. The audacity of former Zaire President Mobutu Sese Seko, accused of siphoning off a staggering US$ 5 billion from his country's coffers, and the late Nigerian dictator Sani Abacha, allegedly taking US$ 2 billion from the National Bank, plus hiding away another US$ 2-3 billion in bribes were discussed as examples. These jaw-dropping examples were highlighted to rally member states into action against the scourge of corruption.
Monday: Live Tent Talk with Comedian Anthony Davito 🎭🔫
Start the week with some laughs and intrigue as comedian Anthony Davito joins us live to talk about mobsters. The episode is a mix of humor and fascinating stories about the underworld—what’s better than that? You don’t want to miss this one!
Tuesday: Shaman Omar on Religious Ancient Texts and Gnosticism 📖✨
Shaman Omar joins us to uncover the mysteries of ancient religious texts and explore the fascinating world of Gnosticism. What was gnosticism? And did it influence our modern religious views? This episode will dive into the hidden wisdom and spiritual teachings that have shaped beliefs for centuries.
Wednesday: Anthropologist Live on Early Childhood Development 🧠👶
On Wednesday, we’re going live with an anthropologist to discuss the development of early childhood and to discover how human development has evolved over time. What does this tell us about who we are today? How have we changed over time? We break it all down in the tent!
Thursday: Tony Hernandez – The Mob Story of the French Laundry 🔪🍽️
Tony Hernandez is back to share another insane mob story! This time, we’re diving into the intriguing tale of the French Laundry and its ties to organized crime. Get ready for a story packed with drama, mystery, and history. If you haven’t checked out or last episode we did with Tony, check it our here!
Maybe: Live with Comedian Peter Francis 🤔🎙️
We might end the week with another live episode featuring comedian Peter Francis, where we’ll break down this week’s events with a humorous twist. Everything from Hawk Tuah going tuah jail and even monopoly money being found in an assassins bag, this week was full of headlines. —we’ll let you know if this one’s happening!
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- Jaime