A.P.E. Academy

We are back!! This episode is the first in a series discussing the history and cultural significance of tattoos. We will begin in the West, i.e. North American and Europe. Enjoy! 

In this A.P.E. current events episode, we discuss how the United States Intelligence apparatus and military aid program is turning the tide in Ukraine. 

In the first episode of season 2 we discuss some things to consider for edc in the summer months.

What to bring to the range if you want to shoot like John Wick. 

In this episode we discuss some important items you will need at your first range session or even as a beginner. 

Books you need to read ASAP! Enjoy. 

Our top 5 history/history based shows and miniseries. Based on shows we have actually watched. We have also included a few honorable mentions that are awesome!

We set the stage for the worst race riot in American history Tulsa, 1921. 

In this episode, we discuss how a joint task force of local law enforcement and federal agents called the Special Prosecution Unit (SPU) murdered  Black Panthers Fred Hampton and Mark Clark.

In this bonus episode we discuss the FBI's top secret Counterintelligence program. This elite unit targeted domestic dissident organizations and anyone deemed dangerous to national security. 

Our thoughts at the official end of black history month. What can we learn from studying black history?

Part 1 discusses the early life of legendary Black Panther Fred Hampton and his early achievements as a local hero of Chicago's South Side. 

We discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Why did this happen? What can NATO do to help? Can Ukraine win?  What is Putin's goal? Tune in. APE!!

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)  is widely considered to be the father of Western moral theory. He is also the father of scientific racism, and perhaps the most influential racist in history. 

In this episode we discuss The Degeneration Theory of Race during the Enlightenment era. APE!!!

The quest to eliminate bad genes, bad blood, and "undesirables". We discuss the Eugenics movement in America.

 Racial categories  have divided human societies for centuries. They helped justify the evil of certain institutions and propped up racial inequality. Race is not based in science. The biological data suggests that humans have never been separate races or subspecies. Thus, we did this to ourselves, 

In this episode we explore the science of Polygenism and discuss the influence of Harvard professor Dr. Louis Agassiz. Enjoy! APE!!!

TGIF!! In this episode we discuss the Black Panther Party's 10 point program. The Panthers considered themselves the "vanguard" party of the Black Power Movement. To claim this title, they had to outline a set of specific demands and formulate a detailed revolutionary philosophy. 

In this episode we visit the front lines of the battle against Critical Race Theory: the state & local level. We explore who is fighting against CRT and why. What is fueling the opposition? 

What is Critical Race Theory? Lets discuss the FACTS. Facts don't care about feelings. Enjoy!

We follow Huey P. Newton's intellectual journey through some of his most influential essays. Hope you enjoy! Suggested Reading: "To Die for the People" by Huey P. Newton, "Revolutionary Suicide" by Huey P. Newton

We discuss Newton's experience in the "Soul breaker", the solitary confinement cell of the Alameda County Jail and  explore the early philosophy behind the Black Panther Party for Self Defense. 

The Oakland Police department murdered the first recruit of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, 18 year old Robert Hutton. This is his story. We need to learn about the past to change our future. APE!!!

We meet Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton the founds of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.