Hanging With Apes

Dave Chappelle's new Netflix stand-up comedy special "Sticks & Stones" is all the rage as many regular everyday people find it hilarious but many in the media find it off putting at best and the Apes give their take on all of this. In this episode K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics also react to some of the new early reviews of "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix's and do a little bit of predicting as to how they think the movie will go. The fellas also briefly discuss Boston's recent Straight Pride Parade.

#EqualityCantWait trends on Twitter. Furthermore, in 2018 only 5% of Fortune 500 CEO's were women. The Apes discuss if equality is a realistic societal goal. Then the guys talk about Hasbro's Monopoly: Socialism board game. While the original Monopoly deals with buying real estate and forcing opponents to go bankrupt, Monopoly Socialism is about contributing to "community projects."

Right-wing commentator, Ben Shapiro, was in hot water for what many say was a tone-deaf attack on Americans who are working two jobs to make ends meet. Shapiro then proceeded to calling poverty a "you problem" on his podcast. Then K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics talk about Mia Khalifa's Complex interview where she revealed that she only made $12,000 from porn. The guys then discuss whether she has the right in being mad that people bring up her past.

American financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, committed suicide in jail. Naturally, conspiracy theorists had Twitter going wild with #EpsteinMurder, #ClintonBodyCount and #TrumpBodyCount trending on the day of the incident. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then talk about the student debt crisis and what could and should be done to help fix this issue. Furthermore, the crisis could help contribute to a 2020 recession that can potentially hurt President Trump's chances of getting re-elected.

Within 24 hours there were two mass shootings that took place in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on how President Trump and lawmakers believe the issue of mass shootings should be handled. Is President Trump's rhetoric to blame for white supremacy terrorism? Why were the Chicago mass shootings ignored by mainstream media? What do mass shootings tell us of the social, cultural and political fabric of today? The Apes answer all these questions and more on this episode of Hanging With Apes. 

The President tweets about Baltimore's rat problem and the mainstream media thinks that he is racist because of it. With the 2020 Presidential Election getting closer and closer Cardi B voices her concern about the possibility of Donald Trump winning a second term. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss these topics and also get into some of the research they have done about a possible 2020 recession and the causes of it. The episode then closes out with a brief review of Quentin Tarantino's new movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" staring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt.

Will President Donald Trump's "racist" tweets and the Georgia Democratic State Rep. Erica Thomas #HateHoax debacle set the mood for round 2 of the Democratic debate? The Apes give their take on who will come out on top and how the debate will play out. Then the guys elaborate on what they think living a better life means. Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics talk about healthy financial habits that will set you up for a better future.

ICE begin raids nationwide to deport illegal immigrants. This sparks protests and draws heavy criticism by many leftist politicians. In response, Trump tweeted remarks aimed at Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley, asking why certain Democratic congresswomen don't just "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came." Those series of tweets had #RacistPresident and #RacistInChief trending on Twitter. The Apes then break down a National Geographic piece titled "There are now more people over age 65 than under five-what that means." The guys discuss what the pros and cons for the U.S. economy might be moving forward? Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics break down the Ed Sheeran single, "Beautiful People," and why it is a breath of fresh air in today's pop music scene.

Coach Red Pill's video "Be Strategic In Your Living" is analyzed and broken down by the Apes. What does it mean to strategize your life in a world where YOLO and FOMO is the mode of thought. This prompts K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics to talk about the weird coincidences regarding the topics that they cover. Why is it that people like Coach Red Pill, Ben Shapiro, Jordan Peterson, Steven Crowder, Tim Pool and others tackle similar subjects as Hanging With Apes? Can people be on the same wavelength or is there something else at work?

The Democrats are debating for a chance to challenge President Donald Trump. The Apes analyze the hot button issues that were discussed and whether or not the candidates made positive or negative strides forward. President Donald Trump meets with Kim Jong-un and becomes the first sitting president to cross into North Korean soil. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on what could unfold after this meeting. Finally, the Apes wish everyone a happy 4th of July and share why the 4th is an important holiday for them. 34:38 Democratic Debate Breakdown 01:08:00 Trump in North Korea

The Women's World Cup is currently going on and there have been talks of the gender pay gap. When K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics give their take on this issue and other women's issues it tends to make people believe they hate women. Is there any truth to this or is there a method to their thought process. Also, the guys delve into whether or not men and women can just be friends. Finally, is leftism making women unhappy? YouTuber, Daisy Cousens, thinks so and in her video, "Leftism Makes Young Women MISERABLE!" she makes some valid points.

In the spirit of Father's Day, the guys explore why fathers are an important piece to the family unit. The family unit has deteriorated in the 21st century and the guys explore why. Furthermore, the guys talk about some of the points that Suzanne Venker made in an opinion piece titled "The Future Of Men and Marriage is Bleak." She makes the point that "fatherlessness" is the number 1 cause of nearly all social ills that we face. The Apes give their thoughts on that point and more. 

You've heard of red pill and blue pill philosophy but today's episode delves deep into what black pill philosophy is about. Is nihilism the way to go or is Coach Red Pill right when he says "The Black Pill is for Losers"? K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then give their views on what it means to be a true friend. 

The Apes find out that the Bubonic plague (The Black Death) is probably already in Los Angeles according to Dr. Drew Pinsky. Dr. Drew says typhus and typhoid is also making its rounds due to trash, rats and feces in the city. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then talk about a Worldstar video where chick gets pistol whipped and held at gun point for hooking up with a married man. Finally, the guys talk finances and discuss whether or not a person should at least have $10,000 in their savings account. 

The Apes give their thoughts about an article titled "Women Are Happier Without Children Or A Spouse, Says Happiness Expert." The guys then discuss if getting married young is a good idea. Finally, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics reminisce about their past and realize that time is not kind to you if you worry too much about the wrong things, like fitting in. 

The Apes give their take on the controversial Alabama abortion bill that was passed. K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics then talk about the pregnant 19 year old Chicago teen, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, that was 9 months pregnant when she was killed and had her unborn baby cut from her womb. Finally, the guys talk about why your values system dictates whether or not you have the right type of "flex."

Ben Shapiro doesn't do well when interviewed and debated by BBC's Andrew Neil. The Apes discuss their thoughts on what Ben Shapiro did right and what he did wrong. Then, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics discuss Alyssa Milano declaring a #SexStrike on social media after Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp, signed a bill that would ban abortions if a fetal heartbeat can be detected. 

Facebook bans Farrakhan, Jones, Paul Nehlen, Milo Yiannopoulos, Paul Joseph Watson and Laura Loomer because it deems them "dangerous." Is this a good precedent do set or is this ban taking things too far? On another note, Dr. Jordan Peterson tweets about an article by Suzanne Venker titled, "Why one-night stands don't work for women." In this article Venker makes the case that women pay a far deeper price than men do when having uncommitted sex. The guys discuss their thoughts on the statistics behind this informative article. 

The world will soon be at the cusp of the fourth Industrial revolution, will it hold promise or peril for our people? Today, drug overdoses and suicides are the leading cause of death and Americans are having fewer babies. What does this say about our spirit and value system? Many of the greatest thinkers of the 21st century are tackling and unpacking all of this from a socioeconomic, political, cultural and existential level. Are we prepared for an unprecedented future? 

K. Cartoon does a book review for Ben Shapiro's new book. "The Right Side of History: How Reason and Moral purpose Made the West Great.