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Season Two - Episode Two: Epstein, Firings, Fascism OH MY!

Breaking down the last week of events and the Epstein timeline from the beginning to now. Links used for this episode are here:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-trumps-threat-to-take-away-rosie-odonnells-u-s-citizenship
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-seeks-to-fire-bureau-of-labor-statistics-director-after-release-of-weak-jobs-report
New Texas redistricting plan could achieve Trump's aims : NPR 
Texas Democrats face their Alamo with new GOP congressional map 
To counter Texas, Newsom suggests special election to gerrymander California
Governor Gavin Newsom's retaliatory redistricting idea gets mixed reaction in California Legislature - ABC7 San Francisco
The Epstein Files Timeline Raises Real Questions for Trump - POLITICO
A Timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein Investigation, Now 20 Years Old
Timeline Of The Life And Crimes Of Jeffrey Epstein - CBS New York
The Epstein Files: A Timeline | Britannica
Jeffrey Epstein: Timeline that led to sex-trafficking charges : NPR
What Corp. for Public Broadcasting Shutdown Means For NPR, PBS | TIME
Texas GOP will redraw House districts at Trump's urging, but there's a risk | AP News
‘Fetal Position’: Newsom’s Attempt To Gerrymander Already-Lopsided California May Be Over Before It Begins – IJR
Anatomy of the Texas Gerrymander | Brennan Center for Justice
Here’s The Timeline Of MAGA’s Epstein Files Meltdown—As Trump Calls The Case ‘Boring Stuff’
https://www.eventsandfestivals.org/the-growth-and-power-of-rural-pride-events-in-small-town-america
https://www.nclrights.org/our-work/legislation-policy/lgbt-rural-pride-campaign
Movement Advancement Project | RURAL LGBT RESOURCES
https://www.qorrn.com/about-us/

Season Two - Episode One: WTF?

Episode One catches you up on the hosts Kelly Wise and K.B. King, updates much of what's happening under Trump 2.0, and of course, our ever-trusty MIMS section - Make it Make Sense. All the links used to inform most of our discussion are found here:
Trump's First 100 Days in 2025 | The American Presidency Project
Trump Administration 2.0: Challenges to the Government | Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
Tracking the lawsuits against the Trump administration | AP News
Litigation Tracker | Lawfare 
Trump 2.0: The Damage So Far - Alliance for Justice
Trump embarrasses the Pentagon with a U-turn on Ukraine
Trump Embarrassed Himself, the Nation, and Every Thinking Human on Earth
Trump ‘TACO’ Tracker: Here Are The President’s 28 Tariff Flip-Flops
Trump Slurs His Words And Embarrasses America While Announcing US Strikes On Iran
Trump embarrassed himself and America by bullying Ukraine's leader Zelenskeyy | Letters 
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388507/supreme-court-transgender-military
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/04/25/protect-the-dolls-meaning-lgbtq-trans/
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/07/pete-buttigiegs-replacement-begs-governors-to-remove-rainbow-crosswalks-claiming-they-people/
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/religion/2025/05/27/anchor-baptist-church-okc-dillon-awes-lgbt-hate-group/83670917007/
https://glaad.org/trump-accountability-tracker/
https://www.project2025.observer/

Season One - Episode Ten: War & the American Military

This episode features our first guest - T Shea. We discuss the likelihood of a World War 3, what might cause it, conflicts in the Middle East, and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. There are no links this time around, as most of the things discussed are either deeply ingrained knowledge, easily verified with a quick Google search, or pulled from social media and other podcasts. Enjoy the listen without the reading! 

Season One - Episode Nine: The Environment

We cover all things climate change in this episode including the legislation that could be changed under Trump Admin 2.0, including the 150 pages of Project 2025 which address climate, air quality, water quality, and so much more. 
Links used in the research for this episode:
https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement 
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/archeology/antiquities-act.htm#:~:text=The%20Antiquities%20Act%20established%20that,National%20Historical%20Park%20(1923).
https://ceq.doe.gov/#:~:text=Congress%20enacted%20the%20National%20Environmental,law%20on%20January%201%2C%201970.
https://defenders.org/blog/2020/03/we-were-wrong-about-wolves-heres-why#:~:text=Seventy%20years%20without%20wolves%20changed,the%20wolf%20in%20the%20U.S.
https://www.nrdc.org/stories/why-we-need-epa
https://earthjustice.org/article/what-project-2025-would-do-to-the-environment-and-how-we-will-respond
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/researchers-have-developed-a-way-to-break-down-long-lasting-pfas-compounds-using-light?fbclid=IwY2xjawHeSKpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHa3D49kzJYYfxBVxRSyyeXAhVGOkaNMQxcez8ADVSpUJOMR9LtF3O8H5Hg_aem_CKP6dFZCHxR01f49SH95gA
https://www.enn.com/articles/75775-study-finds-fluoride-in-water-does-not-affect-brain-development
https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2024/12/study-finds-fluoride-water-does-not-affect-brain-development
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/01/681368165/research-supports-claims-that-teeth-worsen-without-fluoridated-water#:~:text=Research%20Supports%20Claims%20That%20Teeth%20Worsen%20Without%20Fluoridated%20Water%20:%20NPR&text=Research%20Supports%20Claims%20That%20Teeth%20Worsen%20Without%20Fluoridated%20Water%20Using,water%20supply%20is%20not%20fluoridated

Season One - Episode Eight: Healthcare

We cover more anecdotal stories in this episode about Healthcare, Luigi Mangione and the CEO killer, and a comparison of the US, Switzerland, and Germany's healthcare systems. 
 
Links in this episode here:
https://www.pgpf.org/issues/healthcare/
https://studycorgi.com/comparison-of-healthcare-systems-the-united-states-and-switzerland/
https://wise.com/us/blog/healthcare-system-in-germany
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/luigi-mangione-healthcare-ceo-shooting-what-we-know/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/elon-musk-europe-surging-far-right-rcna185145
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/21/politics/pharmacy-benefit-manager-reform-funding-bill/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawHU_o9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfjq6pyDt48t4hmFaUsaPvzbJbBaLQHfJKa_pWP2v4QfB0KFAxuQ5ck1rA_aem_V1PG3dRr82SteoZ5s7poBA

Season One - Episode Seven: LQBTQIA Rights

In this episode, we delve into the history of LGBTQIA rights and then bring it into the current context with Project 2025 and the Trump Administration. 
All links used in this episode here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026137942300149X
https://www.nsurc.org/files
https://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/stonewall-era
https://www.project2025.org
https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/trump-downplays-transgender-bathroom-debate-issue-rips-congress-rcna184031
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/ucla-student-sues-california-doctors-says-was-fast-tracked-transgender-rcna183815
https://lgbtqhistory.org/lgbt-rights-timeline-in-american-history/
www.newsweek.com/hate-crimes-under-trump-surged-nearly-20-percent-says-fbi-report-1547870
www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/9-battles-the-lgbt-community-in-the-us-is-still-fi/
www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/hate_crime_laws
www.yahoo.com/news/trump-appoints-gay-tech-executive-112214920.html 
www.edgemedianetwork.com/story/337030
 

Season One - Episode Six: Women's Rights

Episode Six dives into the history of women's rights and the hurdles women still face today. All links for episode 6 research are found here:
https://www.businessinsider.com/roe-v-wade-autoimmune-patients-collateral-damage-of-abortion-ban-2022-7
https://www.guttmacher.org/2024/05/clear-and-growing-evidence-dobbs-harming-reproductive-health-and-freedom
https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/samuel-alitos-moms-satanic-abortion-clinic
https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/new-fundraiser
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work
https://www.history.com/topics/womens-history/equal-pay-act#section_1
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/#general_gender_wage_gap_statistics_section
https://www.pewresearch.org/
www.newsweek.com/full-list-presidents-who-have-pardoned-relatives-joe-hunter-biden-1993960
www.npr.org/2024/05/31/g-s1-2298/publisher-of-2000-mules-election-conspiracy-theory-film-issues-apology
www.roadandtrack.com/news/a62919131/tesla-has-highest-fatal-accident-rate-of-all-auto-brands-study/ 
www.motorbiscuit.com/tesla-safety-study-s-y/ 
Https://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-pay-delaware-judge-texas-9d8c2212443a8fb77ef030ca96022b65 
www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rejects-elon-musk-agreement-sec-vet-social-media-posts-rcna149579
www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-s-conquest-president-elect-posts-bizarre-ai-pic-of-himself-with-canadian-flag-on-a-swiss-mountain/ar-AA1vdA5d?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=985a3f4a055f47d383af598a6c95c913&ei=15
https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/womens-rights-movement/detailed-timeline/#:~:text=1839%20The%20first%20state%20
https://www.britannica.com/event/Declaration-of-Sentiments 
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/19th-amendment-centennial/toolkit/suffrage-timeline/ 
https://time.com/5675029/violence-against-women-act-history-biden/ 
https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/women-and-credit-a-look-at-the-history 

Season One - Episode Five: Supreme Court of the United States

Episode 5 dives into all things SCOTUS- ethics, advantages, major cases coming before the court, etc. 
All links used found here:
https://www.newsmax.com/us/supreme-court-oral-arguments-vaping/2024/11/29/id/1189846/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1YVWrOlCofwbm3g9Y-Vm02K5X2wqv1nnT0jXfEEfUOHMsKy8tI78H3i7E_aem_p_Fa5afqxDtYQ2MWv0Zdsw
https://www.newschannel5.com/news/the-supreme-court-will-hear-arguments-over-tennessees-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ObWnCpHSSHnQ8OSjolpgmciq5I8oM3OwbQw6RQ_VoDHi3BaqcEUugpa8_aem_O6ZJpIOfCeWkraxyn2D4cw
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertfarrington/2024/11/26/republican-bill-to-end-the-department-of-education-introduced/
https://www.propublica.org/article/clarence-thomas-scotus-undisclosed-luxury-travel-gifts-crow
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/us/justice-roberts-trump-supreme-court.html
https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/04/26/u-s-supreme-court-justices-take-lavish-gifts-then-raise-the-bar-for-bribery-prosecutions/
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/08/politics/amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court-liberal-last-best-hope/index.html
https://www.naacpldf.org/scotus-watch-opposing-the-confirmation-of-amy-coney-barrett/judge-barretts-record/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-election/kamala-harris-brett-kavanaugh-video-trump-joe-biden-a9671756.html
https://schiff.house.gov/news/press-releases/schiff-markey-colleagues-push-to-expand-supreme-court-amidst-crisis-of-confidence
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/29/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-bold-plan-to-reform-the-supreme-court-and-ensure-no-president-is-above-the-law/
https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/01/01/574922021/chief-justice-roberts-promises-to-evaluate-sexual-misconduct-policies
https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx

Season One - Episode Four: Project 2025

In this episode, we dig into Heritage Foundation, Project 2025, and "A Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise." No holds barred, no punches pulled, no sugar coating the reality. 
Sources for this episode here:
https://www.project2025.org/
https://www.aclu.org/project-2025-explained
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c977njnvq2do
https://protectdemocracy.org/work/trumps-schedule-f-plan-explained/
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/9/what-is-the-4b-feminist-movement-from-s-korea-thats-taking-off-in-the-us
https://www.factcheck.org/2024/09/a-guide-to-project-2025/
https://www.aclu.org/our-47th-president-donald-trump
THE VIKTOR ORBAN MUST READ BELOW:
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2024/11/23/trump-autocrat-elections-00191281?fbclid=IwY2xjawGwyG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbscp2vh4TINcVsdIRa_S37gs_yu9ZwN0GPiRxHvNj7gkNxcgaPwRdRPzA_aem_zLYEp-rW0cm4kigx02KJ-Q
 

Season One - Episode Three: Electoral College, Eminent Domain, and Donald Trump

The third episode covers all those "Should We Keep It?" questions about the Electoral College, Eminent Domain, and even the suggestions for Trump's Cabinet, which is about as abysmal as you'd expect. Look, we didn't say we were non-partisan, it's in the name. Enjoy! Feel feel to follow us on Facebook and IG! @Leftistlezzies
Links used for things discussed in this episode:
https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/about
https://www.history.com/news/how-the-great-compromise-affects-politics-today
https://www.archives.gov/electoral-college/history#:~:text=The%20Founding%20Fathers%20established%20the,not%20appear%20in%20the%20Constitution 
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/mcconnell-defends-electoral-college-after-kentucky-governor-calls-for-popular-vote-system/
https://theconversation.com/explainer-a-short-history-of-the-electoral-college-and-how-it-subverts-the-will-of-voters-239206
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/01/media/trump-cbs-lawsuit-harris-60-minutes-interview/index.html
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-and-vance-make-anti-transgender-attacks-central-to-their-closing-argument-before-election-day
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-many-electoral-college-votes-do-the-seven-battleground-states-have/ar-AA1txcEc?ocid=BingNewsSerp 
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ajavsMbCapY&si=LRJSxuVYYwLxibpI
https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2012/10/09/the-electoral-college-then-and-now/
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/the-electoral-college-simplified/
https://youtu.be/XOvN1tC9VrM?si=PH3NQKoYDE5mqqyF
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/qrF5i2Vc59bXhp7b/ 
https://www.netflix.com/title/80138915 "Hitler's Circle of Evil"
https://www.netflix.com/title/80989772?source=35 "How to Become a Tyrant"