There are a few states in the U.S. that are known for being proud, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, and Texas are few that instantly come to mind. Thanks to a recent mandate by the Texas Board of Education, I have looked into my crystal ball, and predicted a whole heap of problems headed for the "Lone Star" state in the new school year. The board's decision to mandate bible stories in classrooms smells like an influx of lawsuits waiting to happen, and I for one am hoping that an often overlooked group of trouble makers get involved and fight the good fit. Because the rich zealots who worked so tirelessly (have to give them credit for their passion) to make this mandate happen, are not the ones with kids attending these schools; hence, they haven't earned the right to have a say in what Texans should be learning in order to prepare for the real world. Besides, why is the board of education doing more to prepare kids for the afterlife than they are to prepare kids for life on earth?  Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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This podcast is recorded in a style that pays homage to talents like Miss Monitor (Tedi Thurman) and explores topics designed to stimulate conversations. 

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Dating Apps, are they a necessary evil in this tech age that encourages isolation and emoji communication? Swiping and liking can be a thrill, but is the connection even real if everything is enshrouded in witty banty? Is it possible to say, "let's avoid these time wasters," without being cautioned about posting diatribes and being unkind.  Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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Simple little stories from the "glamourous" life of a showgirl.

Every showgirl loves a watchful eye and we also love feeling good in our skin. The touching and the teasing, is literally what makes it all memorable, in fact I'd argue it's more important than rhinestones and glitter. Alas, there are some performers whose names I can't recall whereas the costume or prop may linger for a moment in my mind, but the dancers that made me feel? The one's who excelled at the touch and the tease? Those are the dames whose names are still on the tip of my tongue years after I watched them grace the stage. But a showgirl is not exempt from the process of aging. So where does that leave us? Most people cringe at the thought of being seduced by a scantily clad grandma, and at some point our bodies give way to gravity and years of late night romps. Does the ingenue long to become a M.I.L.F before she fades into existence? Is there life after M.I.L.F.?

In Pillow Talk, The Luvely Rae delivers short antidotes on nightlife and working in entertainment in the U.S. These stories lead to bigger questions such as: what is female empowerment and the difficulties of building notoriety off being sexy.

Music  The Mooche by Duke Ellington (recorded 1928)

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There's nothing like trying to explain American English idioms and slang to non-native English speakers, to really make you notice how extreme the swings in the usage of words has become. While grade school educators are asked to follow this K.I.S.S. method (Keep It Simple Sweetheart), corporate America (and college campuses) have ushered in phrases with such force that the effectiveness of this secret language is questionable. So why is it that saying something like "let's sync up later," has become the De facto phrase in many offices as opposed to "let's talk later?" Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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It's that time of year again, when Americans are all aflutter about taxes. Some people love tax season because it means a nice size check in the mail, while others loath it because it means they must part with money they had become attached to. So why is it that people in other countries, don't seem to share this  experience of tax related elation or dread. Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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Sometimes pop culture trends reported online seem so outrageous, I find myself thinking, "that can't be true. In the same way, the X files warned us that there was a group of powerful men who would meet secretly and make decisions that impacted all of mankind, I wounder if there's a group of "influencers" gathering together to discuss fake trends. Certainly a good business model, other influencers would pick up the stories, thus growing the myth to a point where it is so loud, that mainstream media starts reporting on it. Alas, this podcast doesn't dabble in conspiracies. This week we will take a peek at the "tradwife" trend, the name in and of itself raises some questions. Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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Simple little stories for the "glamourous" life of a showgirl.

Every showgirl loves a fan and if you look at Beyonce, BTS, and Taylor Swift, then you know that it is not uncomment for those fans to become a part of that showgirl's fam. In a the digital age where everyone and everything is overexposed, when do fans become a threat? When do warnings from friends simply fall into the realm of rumors? How do we trust our bodies when making a living baring our souls?

In Pillow Talk, The Luvely Rae delivers short antidotes on nightlife and working in entertainment in the U.S. These stories lead to bigger questions such as: what is female empowerment and why going to adult stores on the first date is a terrible idea. 

Music  The Mooche by Duke Ellington (recorded 1928)

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I love late night talk shows. Laughing about politics is par for the course, but what about pop music? It used to be young people would flock to concerts to hear singers croon about peace and love, but nowadays, the audience for that type of entertainment is rather niche. Despite the popularity of anti-government music being on the decline,  it would seem that America's obsession with voicing dissatisfaction with politics is very much thriving in both media and social media.  Is there a difference between being informed and simply being obsessed? What about the center of all the debate? Is Trump equally obsessed with public perception of his actions, as influencers are with him. Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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The mutli-billion dollar GLP1 industry is about to get a whole lot bigger now that an oral pillow is available to the public. But how does the wide spread weight loss medication fascination that is sweeping America coincide with the world of body positivity? When is it okay to talk about bodies and should we even talk about bodies? Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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Have your dreams come true? Have you met the man or woman of your dreams? Strangely, my dreams have come true, only I can't say that I'd realized it before now. So what on earth did I dream of growing up?

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Being an artist seems exciting, if you followed the narrative in Hollywood movies, but that excitement comes along with a lot of drama. For many artists, that drama doesn't always lead to a happy ending. Is it avoidable? Is it worth it? Whatever it is, it's certainly worth talking about. 

In Pillow Talk, The Luvely Rae delivers short antidotes on nightlife and working in entertainment in the U.S. These stories lead to bigger questions such as: what is female empowerment and why going to adult stores on the first date is a terrible idea. 

Music  The Mooche by Duke Ellington (recorded 1928)

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Simple little stories for the "glamourous" life of a showgirl.

Some people are bad at love, others are bad at breaking up, and though I don't think I'm that bad at dating, I'm not very good at pretending to be interested in mainstream things. I don't want to talk about football, Squid Games, or Game of Thrones. I don't care about the hottest new restaurant, sadly, I do owe this gentleman an apology. I hope he went on to fall in love and marry someone who recognizes what a true catch he is.

In Pillow Talk, The Luvely Rae delivers short antidotes on nightlife and working in entertainment in the U.S. These stories lead to bigger questions such as: what is female empowerment and why going to adult stores on the first date is a terrible idea. 

Music  The Mooche by Duke Ellington (recorded 1928)

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Peace in the Middle East? When you call a friend in Turkey, and the first question they ask is, "what do you think about the war?" the urge to apologize, or find something to say that explains how you became complicit in another war in the Middle East can feel overwhelming. Regardless of who you did or didn't vote for, id you are living in the United States, then are you not complicit? Regardless of whether or not you live in the United States, does being a bystander not also make you somewhat complicit? Perhaps, but maybe who agrees, who disagrees, who supports, who condemns, is all irrelevant without addressing the reason why. Is there ever a reasonable justification for war? Let's chat about it.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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Strange how in the U.S. we value the first amendment right to free speech, yet there's a ton that is just too "impolite" to talk about openly with friends, family, colleagues... even lovers. This just seems a little off to me, personally, but I'd love to know what you think. Let's have a little chat.

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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While major news outlets are running stories about Venezuelan's President Maduro's arrest that happened days earlier, what they should be reminding the world about is the attack on the U.S. capital on January 6th, 2021. 

*Note: I may have referenced 2020 during recording, but the correction is 2021, following the 2020 presidential election. 

This is the 2nd time, I am asking listeners to check out investigative journalism courtesy of NPR. NPR is not a sponsor and I have no affiliation with the station. I love listening to podcast and will continue to share items that are relevant to our chats.

NPR's YouTube story with Two police officers visiting one of America's darkest days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvL4sXhGrYs

Music by Mound City by Coleman Hawkins (recorded 1929)

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