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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
This week, Tim and Rich dive headfirst into The Great Meme War of 2025: How Internet Culture is Shaping Real-World Debates. From viral X posts to savage political jabs, we unpack how memes are no longer just laughs—they’re rewriting the rules of discourse. Are they the ultimate truth bombs or digital chaos? Join us for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the internet’s wildest battlefield.
Show Notes
Book: Meme Wars: The Untold Story of the Online Battles Upending Democracy in America by Joan Donovan, Emily Dreyfuss, Brian Friedberg – The gritty backstory of memes as cultural weapons. Find it at your favorite bookstore or library.
Article: “How Memes Got Weaponized: A Short History” – MIT Technology Review (Oct 24, 2019) – Joan Donovan on memes turning from jokes to political dynamite. Read it here.
Article: “A New Front in the Meme Wars” – The Atlantic (Sep 13, 2024) – How disinformation campaigns use memes to stir the pot. Check it out.
Article: “The Surprising Power of Internet Memes” – BBC (Sep 28, 2022) – Memes as activism, subversion, and everything else. Dive in.
X Platform: No single post, but X is meme central. Search “memes 2025” on x.com to see the battlefield for yourself.
Got thoughts? Hit us up on Podbean or X with your wildest meme takes. Listen now and join the fight!
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Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show, Tim and Rich dive into one of the hottest topics in college football: the transfer portal drama surrounding Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. From NIL negotiations to his surprising exit, this story has it all—money, power, and the shifting landscape of college athletics.What does this mean for the future of NIL deals? And where will Nico land next? Stay tuned as we break it all down and explore the ripple effects across the NCAA.Let’s get started!
Show Notes
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44703683/ucla-talks-qb-nico-iamaleava-less-money
https://frontofficesports.com/nico-iamaleava-tennessee-nil-transfer-portal/
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https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we dive into the life-altering ordeal of a college student whose world was turned upside down by a viral rumor. How does a moment of internet infamy spiral into relentless harassment, anxiety, and family trauma? And more importantly, how can we hold ourselves accountable in a digital age where truth is often a casualty of clicks? Join us as we explore her journey, the power of rumors, and the resilience it takes to reclaim a life that’s been shattered by virality.”
Show Notes
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/university-mississippi-student-speaks-about-viral-rumor-rcna199330
https://www.yahoo.com/news/college-student-reflects-impact-viral-015532351.html
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6245376/2025/04/01/pat-mcafee-espn-ole-miss-student/
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Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
“Welcome to The UnWoke Show’s 100th episode! It’s been an incredible journey challenging norms and exploring fresh perspectives. This milestone belongs to all of us who dared to think differently.”
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show we're discussing a story that's sparking outrage across the nation. With arson attacks targeting Tesla vehicles, the Attorney General has called these acts, quote, 'nothing short of domestic terrorism.'
What does this mean for our society, for justice, and for the future of innovation? Join us as we dissect the facts, explore the implications, and uncover the truth behind this incendiary controversy.
Show Notes
https://apnews.com/article/tesla-vandalism-musk-trump-domestic-extremism-7576c03393a733eaf34b793e86ad1a6f
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/31/tesla-musk-political-protest
https://abcnews.go.com/US/tesla-vehicles-vandalized-us-musk-began-white-house/story?id=119910817
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Thursday Apr 03, 2025
Thursday Apr 03, 2025
On tonight's episode of The UnWoke Show, we delve into President Donald Trump's recent declaration of April 2 as "Liberation Day," marking the initiation of a series of tariffs aimed at reshaping U.S. trade policies. This move has elicited a spectrum of reactions, from staunch support to profound concerns.
Show Notes
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/31/business/liberation-day-announcement-trump/index.html
https://apnews.com/article/trump-new-tariffs-liberation-day-import-taxes-118d73f50e5133ef3d9598aed6661a6c
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https://goodpods.com/podcasts/the-unwoke-show-309196
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show we uncover the harrowing story of how a casual dating app connection led to life-altering consequences for a teenager. From the swipe that started it all to the legal aftermath, we explore the fine line between youthful mistakes and a lifetime of repercussions. Stick around as we dig into the human stories, legal complexities, and the lessons we all need to hear."
Show Notes
https://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/us/dating-app-sex-offender-registry/index.html
https://www.fox13now.com/2015/08/05/judge-reconsidering-case-of-teen-on-sex-offender-registry-after-girl-he-met-on-app-lied-about-her-age
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we dive deep into the newly released group chat texts that reveal the inner workings of the Trump administration as it grapples with unprecedented fallout. Get ready as we take a closer look at the moments that changed everything. Let’s get started."
Show Notes
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2025/03/politics/yemen-war-plans-signal-chat-annotated-dg/
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/26/politics/the-atlantic-publishes-signal-messages-yemen-strike/index.html
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/pete-hegseth-atlantic-goldberg/2025/03/26/id/1204449/
https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-atlantic-war-plans-signal-yemen-houthis-c0addd08c627ab01a37ea63621cb695e
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Tonight on The UnWoke Show we dive into the chaos and controversy of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show. From unexpected protests to mixed reactions, we'll break down the moments that made this performance one of the most talked-about in Super Bowl history. Was it a bold statement or a complete disaster? Tune in to hear our take on the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Show Notes
https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/music/2025/02/10/67a97057ca47418f128b45ad.html
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/kendrick-lamar-super-bowl-halftime-191000922.html
https://www.reddit.com/r/rap/comments/1ilvww3/that_was_one_of_the_worst_super_bowl_performance/?rdt=46474
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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
"Dismantling USAID: Reimagining America's Role in Global Development" delves deep into the ongoing debate about the future of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, USAID has long been a symbol of American engagement and leadership in global development.
Tonight on The UnWoke Show, we explore the implications of reshaping or dismantling USAID, examining how such changes could affect global health initiatives, economic development, women's rights, and the United States' international influence. Join us as we navigate the complexities of balancing national interests with global responsibilities, and hear from experts, policymakers, and those directly impacted by USAID's programs.
Tune in to gain insights into the potential outcomes of curbing Chinese influence abroad, reassessing "wasteful spending," and redefining America's commitment to internationalism in today's evolving geopolitical landscape.
Show Notes
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/07/climate/usaid-trump-china/index.html
https://www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda/2025/02/07/g-s1-46239/why-is-the-trump-administration-targeting-usaid
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