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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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00:39:30

The Insect Apocalypse: Are We Making the Earth Less...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/31

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the so called “insect apocalypse,” and try to make sense of the fact that bugs are disappearing all over the planet at an alarming rate (1:01). The guys then react to a recent discovery of a black mold near Chernobyl that appears to have evolved to be feeding off ionizing radiation. (23:15). A looming 'insect apocalypse' could endanger global food supplies. Can we stop it before it's too late? (Live Science) The

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00:30:48

MacKenzie Scott's Philanthropy Reveals Her Good Heart...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/24

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, and the staggering amounts she has donated to charitable causes not just in 2025 but also since 2019, consider whether this level of philanthropy is needed now with how much wealth disparity has grown, and discuss how the pillars in the American system that brought about the largest middle class in the history of the world were intentionally taken apart to rig the system to

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00:30:48

MacKenzie Scott's Philanthropy Reveals Her Good Heart...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/24

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, and the staggering amounts she has donated to charitable causes not just in 2025 but also since 2019, consider whether this level of philanthropy is needed now with how much wealth disparity has grown, and discuss how the pillars in the American system that brought about the largest middle class in the history of the world were intentionally taken apart to rig the system to

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00:52:53

College Sports, Private Equity, and Betting on the TV...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/17

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the ongoing professionalization of college sports in light of the recently announced deal between University of Utah and the private equity firm Otro Capital of New York that is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The guys also discuss how the fall of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore illustrates how one can set up their own downfall and sealed their own fate by ignoring the rules of the

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00:52:53

College Sports, Private Equity, and Betting on the TV...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/17

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the ongoing professionalization of college sports in light of the recently announced deal between University of Utah and the private equity firm Otro Capital of New York that is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The guys also discuss how the fall of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore illustrates how one can set up their own downfall and sealed their own fate by ignoring the rules of the

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00:40:23

“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” - Key Takeaways from the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/10

Note: This Podcast Contains SPOILERS. James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which was directed by Alex Stapleton and has been promoted extensively by longtime Diddy antagonist 50 Cent. The guys break down a few themes that were emphasized in the documentary and consider the extent to which Diddy was treated fairly in it. Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix) Netflix’s Hit Diddy Documentary Makes

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00:40:23

“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” - Key Takeaways from the...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/10

Note: This Podcast Contains SPOILERS. James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the recent Netflix documentary “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” which was directed by Alex Stapleton and has been promoted extensively by longtime Diddy antagonist 50 Cent. The guys break down a few themes that were emphasized in the documentary and consider the extent to which Diddy was treated fairly in it. Sean Combs: The Reckoning (Netflix) Netflix’s Hit Diddy Documentary Makes

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00:41:27

Shocking Discovery: Plastics Are Polluting Our...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/03

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at a recent discovery that suggests that plastics microplastics and nano plastics are being detected in human brains (0:56). The guys then react to a study that suggested that kids remember being lied to, and lied to kids tend to become lying, ill adjust adults (20:35). Psychiatrist sounds alarm after disturbing discovery made inside human brains: 'I spent three years changing my own habits' (Yahoo

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00:41:27

Shocking Discovery: Plastics Are Polluting Our...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/12/03

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at a recent discovery that suggests that plastics microplastics and nano plastics are being detected in human brains (0:56). The guys then react to a study that suggested that kids remember being lied to, and lied to kids tend to become lying, ill adjust adults (20:35). Psychiatrist sounds alarm after disturbing discovery made inside human brains: 'I spent three years changing my own habits' (Yahoo

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00:32:07

Ken Burns, His "The American Revolution" Documentary,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a recent interview of Ken Burns by Lex Pryor of the Ringer which discussed Burns' new documentary, “the American Revolution,” and gave some interesting insight into how Burns was able to avoid being a prisoner of the political moment when making this documentary over the last decade, and also how Burns was able to provide more context and depth to the origin story of the United States as well as the heroes and

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00:32:07

Ken Burns, His "The American Revolution" Documentary,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/26

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to a recent interview of Ken Burns by Lex Pryor of the Ringer which discussed Burns' new documentary, “the American Revolution,” and gave some interesting insight into how Burns was able to avoid being a prisoner of the political moment when making this documentary over the last decade, and also how Burns was able to provide more context and depth to the origin story of the United States as well as the heroes and

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00:36:31

Is Facebook Making Big Money From Scam Ads? Also,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at recent reporting which raises the alarm about scam ads on Facebook and how selling ad space to scammers appears to be substantial boost to the company’s bottom line (1:22). The guys then consider whether ChatGPT is making people crazy, or at least crazier, in light of recent revelations about people ending up hospitalized, divorced, or dead following intense interactions with it (20:19). Meta is earning a

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00:36:31

Is Facebook Making Big Money From Scam Ads? Also,...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/19

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at recent reporting which raises the alarm about scam ads on Facebook and how selling ad space to scammers appears to be substantial boost to the company’s bottom line (1:22). The guys then consider whether ChatGPT is making people crazy, or at least crazier, in light of recent revelations about people ending up hospitalized, divorced, or dead following intense interactions with it (20:19). Meta is earning a

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00:36:57

Mamdani’s NYC Victory Brings Old Fears and New Energy...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/12

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the extreme reactions seen following Zoran Mamdani’s New York City mayor election victory, including how many in the media and politics (including Republicans and even some Democrats) have been freaking out, and consider what factors may be driving it. The guys also take a look at the enthusiasm from Mamdani’s supporters and how Mamdani will need to navigate the heightened expectations and potential for

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00:36:57

Mamdani’s NYC Victory Brings Old Fears and New Energy...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/12

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss the extreme reactions seen following Zoran Mamdani’s New York City mayor election victory, including how many in the media and politics (including Republicans and even some Democrats) have been freaking out, and consider what factors may be driving it. The guys also take a look at the enthusiasm from Mamdani’s supporters and how Mamdani will need to navigate the heightened expectations and potential for

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00:31:48

Is the U.S. Economic System Set Up to Prey on Working...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Pope Leo XIV’s recent criticism of economies that have the wealthy live in “bubble of comfort and luxury” while marginalizing the poor and discuss some of the predatory aspects of the American economic system as well as how many of America’s most common economic measures may cover up how difficult things are for working people. Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in

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00:31:48

Is the U.S. Economic System Set Up to Prey on Working...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/11/05

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at Pope Leo XIV’s recent criticism of economies that have the wealthy live in “bubble of comfort and luxury” while marginalizing the poor and discuss some of the predatory aspects of the American economic system as well as how many of America’s most common economic measures may cover up how difficult things are for working people. Pope Leo condemns economies that marginalize the poor while the wealthy live in

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00:35:00

The “No Kings” Protests Revealed a Serious Disconnect...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/10/29

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to how widespread the recent No Kings Protests were and discuss how they reflect something deep inside the Americans psyche. The guys also consider why some Americans in power and in places of influence, like Rep Mike Johnson or comedian Joe Rogan were apparently so bothered by these peaceful demonstrations that reflected Americans’ longstanding disdain for unchecked and concentrated power. From Texas to Tennessee,

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00:35:00

The “No Kings” Protests Revealed a Serious Disconnect...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/10/29

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana react to how widespread the recent No Kings Protests were and discuss how they reflect something deep inside the Americans psyche. The guys also consider why some Americans in power and in places of influence, like Rep Mike Johnson or comedian Joe Rogan were apparently so bothered by these peaceful demonstrations that reflected Americans’ longstanding disdain for unchecked and concentrated power. From Texas to Tennessee,

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00:29:03

Understanding “The Psychology of Money” and How Greed...

Call It Like I See It ·

2025/10/22

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss a couple of sections that stood out in Morgan Housel’s 2020 book, “The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness.” The Psychology of Money (Bookshop.org)

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