The Black Neighbors

Egypt explains in hilarious detail the controversial Pepsi ad that Walt refuses to watch. Walt’s tired at everyone’s offense at everything. The couple discuss the recent criticism of Autism Speaks and the state of their “saved” links on Facebook. Pepsi ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5Yq1DLSmQ Awesome Luvvie http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2017/04/pepsi-ad.html Goldilocks http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2017/04/goldilocks-criming-while-white.html Very Smart Brothers http://verysmartbrothas.com/the-kendall-jenner-pepsilivesmatter-ad-turning-a-protest-march-into-coachella-is-why-white-people-must-be-stopped/

Walt & Egypt get into a heated argument about Facebook censoring the slow-motion Keith Lamont Scott cell phone video. Help us decide who’s right. Plus, listener feedback. Slow-motion analysis of the #KeithLamontScott cell phone video taken by his wife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjX8_wchn7o Check out our sponsors: www.linguanigra.com (promo code ‘TBN10’ for 10% off your order) www.audibletrial.com/blackneighbors (free audiobook and 30-day trial)

Walt introduces a new game. Egypt tries her best to ruin it. Eventually they discuss #teacherbae, what Egypt admires about Amber Rose, and the plight of well-endowed women. Plus, more listener feedback. Donald Trump’s “admission”: http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/09/trump-drops-his-birtherism-while-sharing-stage-birther Black Atheist Documentary: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/reasonadvocates/2016/09/14/documenting-the-exodus-from-black-churches/ #teacherbae Reprimanded: http://www.complex.com/life/2016/09/teacherbae-reprimanded-atlanta-school-clothing Patrice Brown statement: “I just wish they would respect me and focus on the positive and what truly matters—which is educating the children of the future generations and providing and caring for them." http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/09/alabama_state_university_gradu.html

Walt is no longer reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Egypt’s feeling unreasonably patriotic on Patriot Day. And...our first listener feedback segment, on Episode 33! In the United States, Patriot Day, observed as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, occurs on September 11 of each year in memory of the people killed in the 2001 September 11 attacks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_Day History of the Pledge of Allegiance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance

Egypt thinks that we should only teach Ethan that rape is morally wrong. Walt also wants to emphasize that rape is illegal. You decide. Check out our sponsor: www.thepartymanonsports.com

Walt, Egypt and MC (of the Vocal Minority Report Podcast) discuss reparations, the Arab-Israeli conflict, middle-class black folk, and whether Egypt is the second coming of Stacey Dash. The Vocal Minority Report Podcast (https://soundcloud.com/thevocalminority) The Movement for Black Lives (www.m4bl.com) The BDS Movement (www.bdsmovement.net) Roxy G’s blog response to Episode 31: (https://goldenrox.com/2016/08/28/my-response-to-black-lives-matter-democrats-podcast/) Please also visit Cardigans & Conversation Podcast (http://www.cardigansandconversation.com/)

On August 1, 2016, The Movement for Black Lives (www.m4bl.org) released their platform. Walt & Egypt discuss the platform, its effectiveness, and whether Black Lives Matter is now a political party, a lobbyist group, or something else. Reparations: http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ Why reparations are divisive: https://today.yougov.com/news/2014/06/02/reparations/ Israel-Arab Conflict: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict https://bdsmovement.net/ Zionist response to M4BL: http://truah.org/5-media/general/779-t-ruah-statement-on-black-lives-matter-platform.html

Walt and Egypt discuss an article published in the Washington Post (written by Lyz Lenz) about the effects of the book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye”, on women that read the book and followed its advice in the 90's. Egypt explains the difference between legalism and having a relationship with Jesus. Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2016/07/27/as-a-young-evangelical-i-believed-a-bestselling-book-that-warned-me-to-stay-pure-until-marriage-i-still-have-a-stain-on-my-heart/ Soul ties: http://www.greatbiblestudy.com/soulties.php Creation (Christian music festival): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Festival Donald Trump’s interview with Chris Matthews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGSttcyn2RI A link to continue the discussion about Joshua Harris and I Kissed Dating Goodbye: http://www.lifeafterikdg.com/

Walt & Egypt discuss a recent invitation to a Blue Lives Matter event in their neighborhood, hosted by their homeowners' association.

“If you’re pro black but anti gay you don’t want equality you want privilege” Walt and Egypt discuss the responses they received to the message in the meme above, particularly the response from Black Christians. Intersectionality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intersectionality Privilege - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privilege_(social_inequality) Slavery vs. Holocaust - https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=what%20is%20worse%20slavery%20or%20the%20holocaust Gay struggle for equality - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_history_in_the_United_States

Walt and Egypt discuss the one article that, should you share or “like” it, crosses the line from ignorance to racism, and whether sharing or “liking” that article would cause them to unfriend someone or not patronize a local business. The couple also discuss their parents’ role in shielding them both from the black struggle, and the difficulty with being the token black family in their white neighborhood during the Alton Sterling and Philando Castile shootings. Rudy Giuliani CBS interview: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/rudy-giuliani-black-lives-matter-is-racist-anti-american/

Walt and Egypt have different reactions to the Nikole Hannah-Jones interview on Mom & Dad are Fighting Podcast. They also discuss their rationale for moving to an area with “good schools”. Egypt has a Stacey Dash moment. Podcast: http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/mom_and_dad_are_fighting/2016/06/mom_and_dad_are_fighting_school_segregation_and_toddler_antics.html Article: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/12/magazine/choosing-a-school-for-my-daughter-in-a-segregated-city.html?_r=0 Nikole Hannah-Jones: http://nikolehannahjones.com/ Also, Nikole did another interview about her article on Longform: https://longform.org/posts/longform-podcast-197-nikole-hannah-jones

Egypt and Walt discuss an article that proposes bringing 3 and 4-year-old children to the Pride parade and answering the type of questions they may have. Walt has another story about Ethan’s penis. We promise this is the last penis story. We think. Main article: https://www.babble.com/parenting/why-im-taking-my-kids-to-the-pride-parade-this-year-after-orlando/ Arguments for and against homosexuality as a “sin”: https://www.gaychristian.net/justins_view.php News360: www.news360.com

Egypt confronts Walt about his behavior this weekend while visiting family in Liverpool. Egypt challenges Walt to establish the connection between the use of Queen and Dance Moms to refer to Hockey Dads. Walt has renewed interest in enrolling Ethan in sports. Note: Roger is Walt’s cousin; Nicola is his cousin’s wife. Dance Mom: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Dance%20Moms Hockey Dad: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hockey%20dad Queen: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Queen&defid=307970 i9 Sports: https://www.i9sports.com/ Autistic Spectrum Disorder: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd/index.shtml

Walt tries to convince Egypt that men need to stop blaming women for their own discomfort with how women dress. Egypt tries to convince Walt that he needs to talk to Ethan about touching his penis. Please visit our sponsor, www.engeljones.com/tbn Girl in trouble for not wearing a bra: http://www.teenvogue.com/story/girl-trouble-school-not-wearing-bra-dress-code I was never raped, but: https://medium.com/@kim.saumell/i-was-never-raped-but-when-i-was-11-the-son-of-a-family-friend-copped-a-feel-whenever-we-were-b2c95ea1fdeb#.ye6nolcul

Walt thinks that everyone should walk away from the Gorilla incident, though they both think the family will sue. Egypt reveals a deep appreciation for Shaun King; Walt is not impressed. Walt & Egypt can relate to the current Airbnb issues, though they have never used Airbnb. Awesome Luvvie https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150635786999944&set=a.282208644943.34887.514499943&type=3&theater Kanye Meme https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205981944938875&set=a.1214908224009.2026728.1567928425&type=3&theater Shaun King article on Harambe racism: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/king-racism-found-cincinnati-zoo-saga-article-1.2655860 About Shaun King: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaun_King_(activist) Airbnb issue: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/airbnb-racism-jane-north-carolina-host-banned-for-life/

Walt struggles with spanking his children and questions the scripture that justifies it. Egypt thinks Walt is too permissive as a parent. Notes: “Spare the rod; spoil the child” is an interpretation of Proverbs 13:24 - “Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.” Effects of spanking: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/moral-landscapes/201309/research-spanking-it-s-bad-all-kids Parenting Style: https://www.verywell.com/parenting-styles-2795072?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareurlbuttons DISC profile: https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc/overview/

Egypt wants Walt to stop engaging irrational people on social media. Walt thinks we should start evangelizing our conservative friends and family. Egypt suggests a reasonable way to do it. For those of you that don’t know Kirk Cameron’s style of proselytizing: http://www.wayofthemaster.com/

Walt & Egypt recap a dinner with Walt’s work colleague where the kids displayed very strange behavior, including Ethan’s performance anxiety. Do you have advice for us based on this episode? Send us a message on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter, or email us at theblackneighbors@gmail.com.

Egypt is worried about Hillary Clinton’s chances of winning the general election against Donald Trump. Walt thinks the election is already over and that Egypt is giving in to fear. Egypt’s feminist side comes out. Trump’s current chances of winning (as of May 4, 2016): http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/111615/current-probabilities-donald-trump-president.asp www.270towin.com