Raymond is joined by Matt Baume of Marriage News Watch to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. They begin with the emergence of the gay rights movement in the 1960s and move forward decade by decade. Touching on many of the major events and key figures that have helped push marriage equality to the forefront of national discourse. Followed by a brief analysis of the reactions to the Supreme Court decision throughout the LGBT community. With such a momentous victory, Matt explains where the battle for gay rights will go from here.
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The Sewers of Paris Podcast
The Case for Gay Marriage by Andrew Sullivan
California Proposition 22, Limit on Marriages (Knight Initiative)
California Proposition 8, the "Eliminates Right of Same-Sex Couples to Marry" Initiative
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In this episode, Raymond discusses the Supreme Court decision in the King vs. Burwell case that upheld government subsidies. A brief history of the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare, is followed by a review the basic provisions of the law. He then talks about what has happened since the implementation of the ACA and explains how it is funded. Finally, Raymond shares his own personal healthcare experiences and how the Obamacare legislation has impacted his life.
Show Reference Links:
Affordable Care Act on Medicaid.gov
John Kasich's Quest for Glorious Martyrdom by Jonathan Chait
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Raymond explores the connections between a 21st Century mass shooting and a 19th century slave rebellion that both took place in the same church in Charleston, SC. He probes into the possible motives which may have been the catalysts for Dylann Storm Roof to open fire on the congregation at the historic Emanuel AME Church on June 17, 2015. Raymond ponders the significance of one of the victims, Reverend and Senator Clementa Pinckney, who was an up and coming figure in the Democratic Party. This recent mass shooting has a historical correlation to one of the founders of the Emanuel AME Church, Denmark Vesey, and the Vesey Rebellion of 1822. The subsequent kangaroo trial and executions were criticized by Governor Thomas Bennett for the lack of due process and damaging South Carolina's reputation.
Show Reference Links:
The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward E. Baptist
History 119: The Civil War and Reconstruction Era, 1845-1877 with Professor David W. Blight of Yale University
Unedited video of the shooting of Walter Scott on April 4, 2015
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In this episode, Raymond continues the discussion with Rob Walch, of Liberated Syndication (Libsyn). The focus shifts from the history of podcasting to the influence of podcasts in the realm of politics. Rob talks about his involvement with Senator John Edwards' podcast following the 2004 presidential election. They analyze the many benefits and pitfalls politicians experience when employing the podcast medium in their campaigns. Podcasts can become a powerful sounding board, not only for politics, but also non-profit organizations and unions.
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Podcasts Mentioned:
John and Elizabeth Edwards' Podcast
The Official Barack Obama Audio Podcast
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Raymond speaks with Podcasting Guru, Rob Walch, of the podcast hosting giant, Liberated Syndication (Libsyn)The discussion begins with the early days of podcasting when it was very difficult to discover and subscribe to the relatively few podcasts that were available in 2004. They then recap how podcasting has evolved and been influenced by major technological advances in the years since its inception. An interesting comparison sheds some light on the differences between Apple and Android in the world of podcasts. Wrapping up the episode, they ponder the future of podcasting and the significance of the smartphone emerging as the hub of consumption for this dynamic broadcasting medium.
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Podcasts Mentioned:
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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