Adrian Guess discusses the news in a way to boost civic engagement. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (00:37)

• Utah bans fluoride in water

• Disney investigated over DEI practices
• Tariff Update
• Texas prison heat ruled unconstitutional
• RFK Jr. to dismantle vaccine and HIV offices
• United Airlines pilot forgets passport

2nd Segment (29:50)

• Trump targets Smithsonian funding
• Trump signs executive order on elections
• Severe honeybee losses projected
• Adoption and CPS system failure
• Law firms intimidated by executive orders

• Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech

Final Message (62:14)

• Black-owned brands adapt in post-DEI era

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Adrian Guess delivers the news in a way to get you civically engaged in your community. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda, Devin Dedeaux. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (0:43)

• Department of Education Lays Off Nearly 50% of Workforce Amid Federal Restructuring
• Black Lives Matter Plaza Removed Following Political Pressure
• Senate Democrats Join Republicans to Avert Government Shutdown
• Louisiana and South Carolina Executions Spark Death Penalty Debate
• U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Economic Concerns and Tariffs

2nd Segment (38:50)

• Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Detained by ICE, Raising Free Speech Concerns
• JD Vance Acknowledges Elon Musk’s Federal Job Cuts as ‘Mistakes’
• Supreme Court Takes Up Challenge to Colorado’s Conversion Therapy Ban
• Measles Outbreak in Texas Spreads as More States Push for Vaccine Exemptions
• State Farm Seeks 22% Insurance Rate Hike in California Following Wildfire Losses

Quick Hits (1:04:20)

• The Death of 2 Free Bags: Southwest Becomes Just Another Airline
• Michigan Judge Wanted Walmart Shoplifters to Wash Cars, But His Boss Shut It Down
• Turtle Smuggler: TSA Catches Man Hiding Live Turtle in His Pants
• NASA and SpaceX Launch Mission to Rescue Stranded Astronauts
• Track Race Turns Violent as Runner Hits Opponent with a Baton

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In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Brown, an esteemed litigator and Chief Diversity Partner at Nelson Mullins, with over 25 years of experience handling complex cases across the country. From representing Fortune 500 corporations to trying over 80 cases to verdict, Michael has excelled in a range of areas, including products liability, employment law, and commercial litigation. As a leader in diversity and inclusion, he spearheads initiatives to create equitable opportunities in the legal profession. Join us as we delve into Michael’s remarkable career, his strategies for success, and his vision for fostering diversity in law.

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (00:40)

• Nationwide Economic Blackout on February 28: What to Know About Boycott

• DOGE, Education Department Threaten States’ Funding if They Don’t Cut DEI Programs

• Which Agencies Have Been Hit by Federal Layoffs? What to Know About NPS, NIH, IRS, More
• 4th Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
• Invisible Crisis: America’s Caregivers and the $600 Billion Unpaid Cost of Their Labor
• Before the Break: Ballot Initiatives Protecting Marriage Equality Advancing in Some States

2nd Segment (28:36)

• Americans' Credit Card Debt Reaches New High
• Wisconsin Governor Floats Plan to Close 19th-Century Prison and Overhaul Corrections System
• Kindergarteners Could Learn Gun Safety in School Under a Bill Gaining Momentum in Utah
• Legislative Immunity Is a Privilege in Most States. A Speeding Ticket Could Change That in Arizona
• This Kansas City ‘Wellness Court’ Takes a New Approach to Mental Health, Substance Use
• Before the Break: 15 Cases of Measles Reported in Small West Texas County With High Rate of Vaccine Exemptions

Final Message (58:50)

• Cancer Patient Builds Victory Bell for Hospital Where He Volunteers

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment:

• Trump Expands Executive Power, Raising Constitutional Concerns
• Trump Eliminates Environmental Justice Protections for Black and Latino Communities
• Trump Administration Targets DEI Initiatives
• Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
• Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Consumer Prices
• Before the Break: DCA helicopter collision with plane

2nd Segment

• Supreme Court to Decide on Public Funding for Religious Charter Schools
• U.S. Students Continue to Struggle in Reading and Math
• Illinois Republicans Challenge Legislative Gerrymandering
• Fast Food Workers Struggle to Survive on Minimum Wage
• Before the Break: Spirit Airlines Updates Passenger Dress Code Policy

Final Message

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My guest for today’s interview is Diane Bradley, a highly accomplished attorney, mediator, and educator with over 30 years of experience in employment and privacy law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Diane has represented individuals, employers, and Fortune 500 companies, navigating complex legal landscapes and fostering equitable workplace solutions. As an adjunct professor and certified mediator, she combines her extensive legal expertise with a passion for teaching and conflict resolution. Join us as we explore Diane’s career journey, her insights into effective mediation and governance, and her advice for navigating the ever-evolving legal profession.

Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. Sit back and listen well.

1st Segment (0:55)

- LA Fires

- Proof of citizenship requirements for voting registration

- Meta stops fact checking

- TX cannabis industry

- Before the Break: Rise in dementia

2nd Segment (32:09)

- Passing of President Jimmy Carter

- Trump news and inauguration

- TikTok ban

- Capping nicotine in cigarettes

- Before the Break: Tax credit for solar panels might disappear

Final Message (52:10)

Announcements

Next news update is in 2 weeks

Check out Michele's interview at the end of the month

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Adrian Guess covers a variety of news in an effort to boost civic engagement and community participation. He is joined by his former co-host of The Black Agenda Devin Dedeaux. Be sure to listen to the special Quick Hits segment at the end. Sit back and listen well. Happy Holidays.

1st Segment (02:08)

• Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration
• Senators demand USDA move more swiftly to prevent theft of grocery funds from low-income families
• North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers
• Senate Democrats push plan to abolish Electoral College
• Supreme Court to hear challenge to California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards
• Before the Break: House Dems urge Biden to sign ERA

2nd Segment (37:40)

• Texas sues New York doctor accused of posting abortion pills
• Trump girds for battle with Democrats, Supreme Court over birthright citizenship
• Congress’s deal to prevent government shutdown blocked
• Outgoing Washington governor suggests ‘wealth tax’ to avoid cuts to education and police
• Before the Break: Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time

Quick Hits: (01:21:05)

• Oregon city asks locals to stop putting googly eyes on sculptures
• Tuna melt 'stinking up' plane prompts fellow passenger's viral video
• Realtor accused of being a home-wrecker for spreading holiday cheer
• Mattel sued over porn site misprint on Wicked dolls
• Iceland’s Cucumber Crisis
• Food fight erupts as woman claims family spiked her vegetarian meals with meat, social media reacts

Announcements: (1:52:05)

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