06.14.21. G7: The Country Club
We examine the recent G7 Summit, and the meeting between world leaders over their goals for unifying against threats from Russia and China. Continue reading 06.14.21. G7: The Country Club
06.07.21. The Rise of Ransomware
This week, with ransomware incidents on the rise, we examine how the world economy can be affected by cybercrime, and what various countries are doing to prevent such attacks. Continue reading 06.07.21. The Rise of Ransomware
06.01.21. Conflicting Theories
Conflicting theories about the origins of COVID-19 continue to make news, with U.S. politicians pushing for investigations into whether it originated from a lab in Wuhan, China. Continue reading 06.01.21. Conflicting Theories
05.24.21. State-Sponsored Hijacking
Controversy ensues over international laws being broken during a “state-sponsored hijacking” by Belarus of a Ryanair commercial airliner carrying a dissident journalist. Continue reading 05.24.21. State-Sponsored Hijacking
05.17.21. Eruption: Israeli–Palestinian Conflict
Conflict has erupted again between Israel and Palestine, resulting in Israel’s controversial choice in striking a residential building where Hamas operations purportedly were taking place. Continue reading 05.17.21. Eruption: Israeli–Palestinian Conflict
05.10.21. Zucked
This week, we look at the problems arising from Facebook’s Oversight Board refusing to make decisions for the company about the ongoing ban of Donald Trump from its platform. Continue reading 05.10.21. Zucked
05.03.21. Celebrity in Chief
This week, we look at the phenomenon of the “celebrity politician”, as well as how celebrity culture is influencing politicians who aren’t famous before they enter office. Continue reading 05.03.21. Celebrity in Chief
04.26.29. Guilty as Charged
As former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin is found guilty of all charges, we look at the impact his trial has had on society and cultural. Continue reading 04.26.29. Guilty as Charged
04.19.21. Closing Arguments
Closing arguments are made in the trial of Derek Chauvin, as people in Minneapolis and around the country prepare for the announcement of the verdict. Continue reading 04.19.21. Closing Arguments
04.14.21. Cause for Pause
This week, the use of the Johnson & Johnson one-shot COVID-19 vaccine is paused, raising questions and concerns, as well as setbacks for President Biden’s vaccination effort. Continue reading 04.14.21. Cause for Pause
04.06.21. Deadly Force
As the trial of Derek Chauvin proceeds, we look at statements from police and medical professionals who call the death of George Floyd the result of “deadly force.” Continue reading 04.06.21. Deadly Force
03.29.21. Meet the Press
President Biden gives his first press conference as reporters ask the commander-in-chief about immigration, filibuster, and other issues. Continue reading 03.29.21. Meet the Press