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Call It Like I See It

James Keys, Tunde Ogunlana

Call It Like I See It proves that news and social commentary does not have to be manipulative or sensationalist to be interesting, so join hosts James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana as they take a weekly look at notable news stories, opinion pieces, or products of our culture and break down what they see.

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00:52:39

In the Face of a Measles Outbreak, will RFK Jr.’s...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/04/09

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the ongoing measles outbreak in the southwest United States and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s apparent about face on the importance of the measles vaccine (01:22). The guys also consider whether the rise in caffeine consumption, whether through energy drinks or coffee and tea products, and the deaths that seem to be arising out of that, is something that society needs to take a closer look at (29:21). Health secretary

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00:41:36

Culture Series: “The Revolt of the Public and the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/04/02

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss a few things that stood out in Martin Gurri’s 2014 book “The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium,” which looks at how digital technology has ushered into a new era of information access altered the power balance between the public and elite institutions in societies around the world. The guys also consider the extent to which the perspective it offers still holds true over 10 years

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00:41:36

Culture Series: “The Revolt of the Public and the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/04/02

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss a few things that stood out in Martin Gurri’s 2014 book “The Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium,” which looks at how digital technology has ushered into a new era of information access altered the power balance between the public and elite institutions in societies around the world. The guys also consider the extent to which the perspective it offers still holds true over 10 years

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00:53:27

What’s Behind the Trend of Young Men Struggling with...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the numbers that suggest that young men are having a tough time holding down romantic relationships, at least relative to historic trends (01:16). The guys also try to make sense of the rise in what look like apologist attitudes and conversations about Hitler and the Nazi’s we have seen recently coming from figures on the political right. (29:22). Why are young men so hopeless at dating? (Vox) Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage

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00:53:27

What’s Behind the Trend of Young Men Struggling with...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to the numbers that suggest that young men are having a tough time holding down romantic relationships, at least relative to historic trends (01:16). The guys also try to make sense of the rise in what look like apologist attitudes and conversations about Hitler and the Nazi’s we have seen recently coming from figures on the political right. (29:22). Why are young men so hopeless at dating? (Vox) Teens Are Forgoing a

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00:49:53

The Idea that Covid-19 Originated in a Lab Continues...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the growing consensus that appears to be forming that the Covid-19 virus originated from scientific research and was accidentally released from a lab in Wuhan, China (01:25). The guys also break down the overwhelming evidence that firing employees deemed as low performing doesn’t work boost overall productivity in workplaces, particularly in light of talk now in corporate America and in government about cutting workers and growing

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00:49:53

The Idea that Covid-19 Originated in a Lab Continues...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the growing consensus that appears to be forming that the Covid-19 virus originated from scientific research and was accidentally released from a lab in Wuhan, China (01:25). The guys also break down the overwhelming evidence that firing employees deemed as low performing doesn’t work boost overall productivity in workplaces, particularly in light of talk now in corporate America and in government about cutting workers and growing

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00:27:39

As Competition Picks Up in the Global AI Development...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/12

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the ongoing global AI development race and consider in light of its recent development technologies like DeepSeek and Manus, whether China may be poised to overwhelm the US from a capability standpoint. New Chinese AI agent draws DeepSeek comparison (Axios) The west is already losing the AI arms race (The Guardian) Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the U.S. won’t ‘be competitive in manufacturing with China in our lifetime’

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00:56:25

With the Rich Increasingly Propping Up the US...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider what it means that the US economy continues to become more and more reliant on spending by the top 10% of earners, and discuss how this is the exact opposite of how the US built to largest middle class in the history of the world in the 20th century (01:15). The guys also take a look at the concept of news fatigue, and discuss why so many in our modern society feel overwhelmed by the news and what can be done about it (29:51). The U.S

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00:56:25

With the Rich Increasingly Propping Up the US...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/03/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana consider what it means that the US economy continues to become more and more reliant on spending by the top 10% of earners, and discuss how this is the exact opposite of how the US built to largest middle class in the history of the world in the 20th century (01:15). The guys also take a look at the concept of news fatigue, and discuss why so many in our modern society feel overwhelmed by the news and what can be done about it (29:51). The U.S

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00:48:21

Are Weight Loss Drugs also Economy Boosting Drugs?...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to some recent studies into how Ozempic and other GLP-1 type weight loss drugs may be changing not just people’s bodies but also our economy and boosting the GDP (01:21). The guys also consider what the move by the Trump administration to replace Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, someone who is unqualified for the position by the letter of the law says about

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00:48:21

Are Weight Loss Drugs also Economy Boosting Drugs?...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to some recent studies into how Ozempic and other GLP-1 type weight loss drugs may be changing not just people’s bodies but also our economy and boosting the GDP (01:21). The guys also consider what the move by the Trump administration to replace Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, someone who is unqualified for the position by the letter of the law says about

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00:47:22

The Great Migration in Many Ways Embodied the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Great Migration, the factors that drove it and how this mass redistribution of Black Americans already in the US played such a huge role in the evolution of the country we see it today (01:26). The guys also consider whether pro sports all-star games like the NBA All Star Game and the NFL Pro Bowl have outlived their usefulness in today’s world where there is already so much exposure of the stars in the media (26:52). The Great

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00:47:22

The Great Migration in Many Ways Embodied the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the Great Migration, the factors that drove it and how this mass redistribution of Black Americans already in the US played such a huge role in the evolution of the country we see it today (01:26). The guys also consider whether pro sports all-star games like the NBA All Star Game and the NFL Pro Bowl have outlived their usefulness in today’s world where there is already so much exposure of the stars in the media (26:52). The Great

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00:59:06

How a New Propaganda Model Pressure Washes Your...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/12

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the Firehose of Falsehood propaganda model that was developed by Russia and discuss how over the last decade, it has influenced many forms of communication and become ubiquitous in social media feeds (01:15). The guys also react to the controversy over the signing of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” alongside the National Anthem at the Super Bowl brings out the tendency many Americans have to see the worst in

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00:59:06

How a New Propaganda Model Pressure Washes Your...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/12

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at the Firehose of Falsehood propaganda model that was developed by Russia and discuss how over the last decade, it has influenced many forms of communication and become ubiquitous in social media feeds (01:15). The guys also react to the controversy over the signing of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” alongside the National Anthem at the Super Bowl brings out the tendency many Americans have to see the worst in

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00:46:20

NFL Touts the Benefits of its Diversity Practices,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the NFL’s position that its diversity efforts in hiring make the league better, and put this against the backdrop of the current public hostility seen towards DEI policies (01:20). The guys also react to the lawsuit filed by a Detroit woman who claims a Lyft driver refused to give her the ride she because she weighed too much (31:04). Roger Goodell says NFL 'better' because of diversity efforts (ESPN) Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in

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00:46:20

NFL Touts the Benefits of its Diversity Practices,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/02/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the NFL’s position that its diversity efforts in hiring make the league better, and put this against the backdrop of the current public hostility seen towards DEI policies (01:20). The guys also react to the lawsuit filed by a Detroit woman who claims a Lyft driver refused to give her the ride she because she weighed too much (31:04). Roger Goodell says NFL 'better' because of diversity efforts (ESPN) Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in

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00:49:09

Immediate Extension of TikTok Ban Reveals the Game...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/01/29

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana break down what is happening with the TikTok ban and immediate reinstatement in the US and take a closer look at the direction things seem to be heading in now. (01:20). The guys also discuss the sentiment that seems to be held by a large segment of the sports watching public that that the National Football League is rigging playoff games for the Kansas City Chief and Patrick Mahomes (31:04). Trump's 75-day extension of TikTok ban falls into 'gray

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00:49:09

Immediate Extension of TikTok Ban Reveals the Game...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/01/29

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana break down what is happening with the TikTok ban and immediate reinstatement in the US and take a closer look at the direction things seem to be heading in now. (01:20). The guys also discuss the sentiment that seems to be held by a large segment of the sports watching public that that the National Football League is rigging playoff games for the Kansas City Chief and Patrick Mahomes (31:04). Trump's 75-day extension of TikTok ban falls into 'gray

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