Hanging With Apes

Candace Owens and Cardi B get into a political dispute on IGTV and Candace comes out on top. The Apes share their thoughts on why this matters. The guys also discuss Rasmussen's report on Donald Trump's approval rating hitting 51% which is a six month high. 

The guys compare the DNC and RNC's messages and polling aftermath. Then K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss why the Portland violence along with violence in other major cities has Democrats worried about a potential Trump win. Finally, Kyle Rittenhouse is charged with first degree murder for the Kenosha shootings. The Apes discuss what led to the shooting and how the government's relaxed stance on d...

The Apes discuss the Democratic National Convention and break down some of the most cringe moments. It now boils down to the Republican National Convention and 3 presidential debates and this will determine the results for November 3, 2020. Then K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their thoughts on the new Batman fandom trailer. 

Kamala Harris has been chosen as Joe Biden's Vice President. How does Biden's latest campaign decision affect his chances of winning against Trump. Is Kamala Harris truly a moderate leftist like the mainstream media have been suggesting? The Apes discuss all these questions and give their thoughts on how President Trump and Vice President Pence should prepare moving forward. 

Joe Biden says African-American communities aren't diverse like Latino communities. The Apes discuss the fallout after Joe Biden's latest racist gaffe. Then K. Cartoon poses a question about Trump's inquiry into getting added on to Mount Rushmore. 

Documents that tie former President Bill Clinton to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released and barely covered by MSNBC and CNN. Would mainstream media have ignored this news had it been someone like President Trump being implicated? How should someone navigate the news and get to the truth despite the bias on both sides?

Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy interviews President Trump and for the first time you see a more relaxed and familial Donald Trump. Is this a pivotal moment for President Trump and how does this put pressure on Biden? Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics recall some of the most interesting and memorable interviews they've watched in the past. 

Jemele Hill tweets "If you vote Donald Trump, you are a racist. You have no wiggle room." The Apes give their thoughts on her stance. Then the guys talks about Linkin Park issuing a cease and desist letter over pro-Trump ad campaign which had Linkin Park's "In The End" playing in the background. 

Jada Pinkett Smith brings Will Smith to the Red Table Talk and they discuss and confirm Jada's relationship with August Alsina. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics share their thoughts on the whole situation. Then the Apes give their thoughts on Tucker Carlson's top writer resigning because of bigoted statements that he posted on online forums.

On 4th of July Kanye West tweets that he is running for president. Should we take him serious or is this a publicity stunt? How would this change the dynamic of election day 2020? 

The Apes discuss how Trump is down in every poll against Biden and how he struggled with softball questions on his agenda in a Sean Hannity interview. Is Trump slipping or is he purposely waiting until he see Biden's platform? The guys then talk about Black Lives Matter and whether or not it is a communist movement. 

Trump's first rally back since the COVID-19 pandemic takes place in Tulsa and the results looked underwhelming. Is Trump's base loosing interest or were there other situations at play? The guys discuss their assessment and what we might see from the Trump campaign moving forward. Then the apes discuss several shootings over the weekend in Seattle's CHOP (formerly known as CHAZ) which resulted in o...

Dave Chappelle voices his thoughts on George Floyd's death. The Apes break down some of the points Chappelle made. The Apes then discuss Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), which is a 6 block radius of the largest city in Washington that has been taken over by protesters which includes a police precinct that has now been abandoned by Seattle Police. Finally, left wing celebrities are st...

As the Black Lives Matter protests move along, defunding police has become a big topic of discussion all over America. The culture war is at a tipping point and The Apes give their take on where things stand in the battle for the presidency. Finally, Nini's Deli, in Chicago, has permanently closed after protesters took to the streets over what many in the community felt were a series of racist and...

The fallout over the death of George Floyd while in police custody sparked unrest and protests all over the USA. The Apes, being from Chicago, witnessed the looting and destruction of property all over the city while CPD officers stood and watched. Furthermore, tensions between the Hispanic and African American communities rise and violence erupts in Little Village and Cicero & Cermak. Finally, th...

"If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't black" says Joe Biden. The guys discuss why Joe Biden felt comfortable saying that and what can be in store for the left going forward with this mentality. 

Donald Trump posted a meme of a speech by Bill Pullman as President in the movie "Independence Day." Twitter freaks and so do many "journalists" as people accuse the President of doctoring this iconic moment in the movie. Finally, the apes discuss their favorite chapters on 50 Cent's new book, "Hustler Harder, Hustle Smarter." 

President Trump's new press secretary came prepared to her press briefing and checkmates a journalist on the spot. What does this say about news outlets and how has alternative media capitalized? Then the guys discuss 6ix9ine's successful comeback. Should people be so accepting of a man who snitched? What does his return say about Hip Hop culture and its listeners? Was he in the right for doing wh...

K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss the "crab in a barrel" mentality in society and where this mode of thought stems from. Then K. Cartoon brings up a movie he recently saw from the early 90's called "Indecent Proposal" and how the situation in this movie shows the importance of being principled. 

The guys invite the founder of Critic At XL ( www.criticatxl.com ), Vincent Williams and discuss the class divide that has been exposed by the COVID-19. What do the numbers say and how does it relate to the inequalities we are seeing? Then the guys discuss Universal Basic Income and whether or not it is a good idea. Finally, Kanye West makes a billion and the guys discuss how Kanye did it and what...

The Apes recall the burning of the forest story from The Dark Knight film. When does one burn the forest down metaphorically? Also, the COVID-19 has been a wrecking ball to many people's finances. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss how to make your finances pandemic and recession proof. 

Did Trump wait too long in shutting down the economy to slow the coronavirus? The guys analyze Trump's actions and where America stands when it comes to reopening the economy. Then, the guys have a philosophical talk on gaining more by losing. 

Ben Shapiro's Sunday Special has a doctor and an economist weigh the economic and health challenges that are to come due to the COVID-19. The Apes analyze some of those points and give their take. Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss the top 3 rappers that they would want to sit down with for 20 minutes to discuss business and creative ideas. 

The $2 trillion stimulus package is passed which gets the guys talking about the current economic state of affairs. How much longer can the economy be halted? Furthermore, how does good leadership help during an unprecedented time like this?

The COVID-19 pandemic and fallout is analyzed from a philosophical perspective.