Thoughts In The Car

Episode 128 - Can't Make This Stuff Up recaps of my viewpoint of the political debacle that is the American government under Donald J. Trump. If someone were to tell me that President Trump would botch the debate and then become infected with the virus, I wouldn't believe it if I hadn't lived through it. Casting a vote for the challenger might be the only way to regain our dignity and self-respect. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 127 - Calm Down talks about the chaos that has ensued over President Trump's remarks to invalidate an election that is not complete. Donald J. Trump's speech is discouraging to voters across American. He tries to invoke fear in the election process. His cronies echo his false statements and they all need to be voted out. Calm down, keep a clear head, and make sure that your ballot is counted. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 126 - Hobbies as an Escape talks about finding things to do that give you peace and make you feel accomplished. Some times it makes sense to step away from all that is going on in the world. What's your hobby that allows you to clear your mind and focus on something that gives you satisfaction? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 125 - Liar Liar Pants on Fire talks about how President Donald J. Trump's lies has costed countless lives of American citizens. The November 2020 election has never been more important.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 124  - Think Twice Vote Once talks about using common sense when you vote this fall. The President of the United States of America is urging people to try to vote twice to test the security of the process when really he only wants to sow confusion to ensure himself a victory. The process only allows for one cast ballot per registered voter. Don't let the President's messaging misguide you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 123 - What I didn't' See at RNC talks about what was missing from the Republican National Convention. There wasn't a plan laid out for anything as if Republicans are not in control of the American government. Do we want four more years of grandstanding and no real combat for the health crisis that keep us twisting aimlessly in the wind? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 122 - DNC Recap talks about the highlights of the Democratic National Convention from the perspective of an average American citizen. Why voting this November is a high-stakes venture for the American people? We all know the problem, the question is, will we rise to the occasion to correct it? The Obama's call a thing a thing and Joe Biden vows to do the opposite of Donald J. Trump. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 121 - Biden/Harris White House Run discusses the main thing that Americans need right now that the United States is not getting from President Trump.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 120 - What's Your Side Hustle? Everyone needs an additional stream of income and a side hustle is the answer. Several types of side hustles can turn into creative ventures that can turn into full fledged entrepreneurial successes.  We all need extra income and a side hustle is one avenue to get to that point. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 119 - Dating During a Pandemic talks about being mindful of your partner during these social distancing times. You need to keep your partner in mind when you're out in public because exposure could be the worst thing for your relationship. Take time getting to know folks with alternative ways instead of face-to-face. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 118 - The Education of Children in America talks about digital learning versus in-classroom instruction and how we don't have much of a choice given the lack of attention and resources the government made to ensure their return. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 117 - Don't Take Voting for Granted talks about John Lewis' legacy of fighting for the voting rights and equality of black people. Many are disenfranchised with the outcome of elections and the lengths government officials go through to prevent people from casting ballots. John Lewis always knew that it was key to advancing black people. Last week we loss John Lewis to illness but his legacy will always be that black people have a voice and need to be heard at ballot boxes across the nation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 116 - Economic Spiral talks about how the United States economy can't get quite get back on its feet. Small business are taking a beating as virus hot spots creep up and shut them down. Getting started is not working for many industries and President Trump thinks it's because chlldren aren't in school. He wants badly to declare that the United States economy is fully operational, but he can't because people still have concerns because the government or the medical community doesn't have a handle on keeping us safe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 115 - Safety First talks about following the guidelines during the pandemic even if the President of the United States does not.  Keeping yourself safe should be a priority and taken seriously. Many Americans are throwing caution to the wind and it needs to stop before it's too late. Simple practices help and are encouraged. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 114 - Entertaining Kids in a Pandemic talks about hosting a painting party for the kids in your life. We are all so serious about the current health crisis, social injustice, unemployment, and isolation. Take the time out to plan something fun for the children who have no choice but to follow our lead. A painting party is a great activity to escape the daily grind most of which we don't have any control over. I hosted a painting party for my grandchildren and they had the best time ever. I talk about what was required and how to pull it together ensure that the kiddos have fun. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 113 - Trump gets Trumped is a reflection of how the tide seems to be turning away from Donald J. Trump. Two Supreme Court rulings against his actions and Oklahoma barely turns out for a rally. All these are signs of his appeal is wearing off because narcissism is no longer in fashion. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 112 - Progress Takes Time talks about police reform and the movement towards change in light of the tragedies that continue to occur in the assault of unarmed black people in America by law enforcement. Breonna Taylor gets a no-knock warrant ban, Minneapolis adopts a choke-hold ban and these referendums are the tip of the ice berg. Humanity is gaining a foothold on progress. It's about time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 111 - New Day talks about the affect that protesting against injustice is having across America. Officers have been charged with wrongdoing, but the possibility of conviction is palpitating amongst black people. Big business is shouting from the rafters that Black Lives Matter to them. And voting is top of mind for African American communities. It is a new day where hope and change feel obtainable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 110 - Killing Blacks in 2020 talks about the tragic end to the lives of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Sean Reed and Ahmaud Arbery. All were unarmed and all would be alive today if things were different. Each individual's end has one common denominator except one. We were able to bear witness and formulate our own opinion. Can we see our way to change?  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support

Episode 109 - Vote for Joe Biden talks about how America is ready to change our leadership and Trump has ensured that the possibility is real. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-in-the-car/support