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Jordin, Logan, and Garrison discuss the recent Supreme Court decisions on Student Loan forgiveness and the end of Affirmative Action. Later in the episode we give our takes on the 2024 Presidential Election and how the Republican Primary race is progressing so far.

We're back! It's like women getting their rights taken away offended us or something? Join us this episode as the cast breaks down some of the most destructive Supreme Court decisions in U.S. history. Jordin will provide her legal insight to the cases and how the Justices came to their decisions. We'll break down the single most destructive decision in SCOTUS history with the overturning of Roe. V...

In this week's episode the cast provides a quick headlines update and provides discussion on the two remaining Supreme Court decisions that came down this week including voting rights in Arizona. We theorize the ways in which modern politics have broken the Court and what could potentially be done to limit its inefficiencies. We also give out our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy awards of the week!&nb...

On this week's episode we have Jordin break down the big decisions coming out of multiple Supreme Court cases and what her take on the rulings are. We also do a deep-dive discussion on voting rights and how they are coming under attack from multiple sides. We finish as always with our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy of the week!

We've got a special international themed episode lined up this week. Join in as we walkthrough President Biden's European meetings with the G7 and NATO, as well as his much anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. We also have a fresh off the presses Florida update concerning their attempt to control the minds of children. Stay till the end for our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy of...

We're back from a short break! On this week's episode we catch you up on recent headlines including political drama in Israel and a new trend of kidnappings against journalists internationally. Jordin rips into recent pieces of legislation targeting the LGBTQ community within high school athletics, while Logan gives his idea on why Republicans don't want a commission to investigate the January 6th...

On this week's episode the cast gives their opinions of President Biden's first speech before Congress and what we though of his goals. We also discuss the major decision that Facebook's "review board" issued concerning the permanent ban of Donald Trump's account. We finish with our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy nominees of the week!

On this week's episode we break down what we think President Biden's first speech to Congress will look like and what possible themes/challenges the President may be grappling with as he tries to move to country forward. Listen to the end to see our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy picks for the week, and don't forget to like our new Facebook page @AthenaProjectPod.

Join us this week as we give our reactions to Derek Chauvin being found guilty on all three counts of his charges. We reflect on the importance of the moment but also how much further we have to go. We discuss the beginnings of an investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Minneapolis PD and its practices. Also, don't miss our Good Guy, Bad Guy, Aight Guy picks of the week!

In this week's episode we bring you an update on the trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. We give our opinions on the prosecution's argument and the opening days of the defense's case. Jordin gives us an update on what the rest of the trial will most likely look like. We also discuss the unnerving killing of Daunte Wright in Brooklyn, Minnesota and what it means for race relati...

We're back from a mini vacay! In this week's episode we break down the alarming increase in anti-Asian violence across the country and why it may be hard to prosecute hate crimes. We also discuss the opening days of the trial of Derek Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd. Jordin gives her legal perspective on the timeline of the trial and which charges actually have a strong chance of convinci...

On a special episode of the Athena Project we welcome Michael Jenkins onto the show to discuss the state of North Carolina public schools, from his perspective, in the midst of the pandemic. We cover topics with Mike such as: the responsibility that the state has taken regarding students returning and safety, how his curriculum has changed since last summer's BLM protests, and we debate the role o...

In this week's episode the cast gives you a quick update on stimulus talks and then we delve into some of the concerning themes seen at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and how they might develop in the Republican Party. Jordin gives her professional diagnosis on the "cancel Dr. Seuss" movement and we wrap up with our favorite headlines of the week.

Join Jordin, Logan, and Garrison as we discuss current events like Joe Manchin's newfound celebrity and Lindsey Graham's perpetual slide into mental oblivion. We also break out the crystal ball and try to pick our favorite hot takes with topics such as Germany's potentially dark future, Biden's 2024 likability, and the odds on Supreme Court reform. The cast also chooses their favorite headline of...

In this week's episode the cast delves into the quick and meaningless decision of Trump's 2nd impeachment trial. We also preview major upcoming rumored legislation regarding the U.S. immigration system and say our goodbyes to a radio host who left the world worse than when he found it. In our Headline of the Week segment we discuss celebrity DUIs, France's religion problem, and Matt Gaetz's appare...

Join us in this week's episode as the cast checks in with how a non-Trump presidency feels and who's stirring up shit in the Senate. Plus we talk about the long term implications of Impeachment's effect and whether it will stay a useful tool. We'll also dive into the numerous executive orders President Biden has issued and discuss how effective they really are and what issues may still be lingerin...

Join us this week as we analyze the Vice Presidential debate, discuss the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, and give our hot take predictions for the possible outcomes of the election.

In this week’s episode Jordin breaks down Trump’s Supreme Court nomination and what it means for the country. We discuss the 1st Presidential Debate and the precedent it sets for future elections, and how our president went from The Art of the Deal to the art of super-spreading.

On this week’s episode the cast processes the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg and what the unfolding political landscape will become in the weeks leading up to the election.

On this week’s episode the cast is joined by Dr. Kevin Freeman, a professor of political science, who discusses the state of voting in our country as well as the much debated systems that we use to elect our President.