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About Spill The Tea
Welcome to Spill the Tea, the podcast that brings awareness about pop culture, history, literature, music, and life, the universe, and everything. We research different topics and share what we discover with our listeners.
- Publisher
- Brigitta Rose and Lara Moebs
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 14 Jun 2024
- Latest episode
- 28 Dec 2024
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12 episodes in the feed.
28 Dec 2024
Episode 11: Origins of the US Declaration of Independence Part 2
In this episode, Brigitta and Lara give a modern translation of the United States Declaration of Independence and talk about how the philosophers John Locke and David Hume, alond with the Virginia Declaration of Rights, influenced the writers of the Declaration. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. References Virginia Declaration of Rights - National Archives https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/virginia-declaration-of-rights Declaration of Independence - National Archives https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript John Locke - provides a good jumping off point for further research (see the References section) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke David Hume - provides a good jumping off point for further research (see the References section) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hume Writers of the Declaration of Independence - another jumping off point due to multiple references https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence
4 Nov 2024
Episode 10: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 3
In part 2 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: Harris-Walz official campaign website: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues: https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act. Politico’s take on their policies: https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/ Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo Focusing on Black voters: https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/ Foreign Policy look from a UK agency: https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/ Harris Campaign positions:
3 Nov 2024
Episode 9: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 2
In part 2 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: Harris-Walz official campaign website: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues: https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act. Politico’s take on their policies: https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/ Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo Focusing on Black voters: https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/ Foreign Policy look from a UK agency: https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/ Harris Campaign positions:
30 Oct 2024
Episode 8: Review of the 2024 Democratic Party Platform Part 1
In part 1 of 3 episodes, Brie and Lara discuss the 2024 Democratic Party Platform and the Harris/Walz Issues page on Kamala Harris' website with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: Harris-Walz official campaign website: https://kamalaharris.com/issues/ Urban Instute Article projecting Social Security Issues: https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/if-social-security-runs-out-money-poverty-among-older-adults-and-people-disabilities#:~:text=Soar%20%7C%20Urban%20Institute-,If%20Social%20Security%20Runs%20Out%20of%20Money%2C%20Poverty%20among%20Older,People%20with%20Disabilities%20Will%20Soar&text=With%20financial%20pressures%20mounting%2C%20Social,if%20Congress%20fails%20to%20act. Politico’s take on their policies: https://www.politico.com/interactives/2024/kamala-harris-tim-walz-policy-2024-election/ Council on Foreign Relations take on Potential Asia strategy: https://www.cfr.org/article/how-harris-walz-administration-might-handle-asia-policy Yale School of Management take on H-W policies: https://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/filling-in-the-harris-walz-economic-policy-scorecard BBC Reporting on Key takeaways from her interview: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ejw1kd7ndo Focusing on Black voters: https://capitalbnews.org/what-to-know-about-harris-walz-policies/ Foreign Policy look from a UK agency: https://fpc.org.uk/us-presidential-election-what-would-a-harris-walz-foreign-policy-look-like/ Harris Campaign positions:
25 Oct 2024
Episode 7: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 3
In Part 3 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the final five chapters of the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: What is Agenda 47? Statements regarding Agenda 47 2024 Republican Party Platform https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436 Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties. How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer
23 Oct 2024
Episode 6: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 2
In Part 2 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the first five chapters of the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: What is Agenda 47? Statements regarding Agenda 47 2024 Republican Party Platform https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436 Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties. How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer
21 Oct 2024
Episode 5: Review of the 2024 Republican Platform Part 1
In Part 1 of 3 of the 2024 Republican Platform review, Brie and Lara go through the preamble for the document with fact checking, commentary, and a healthy dose of snarkasm. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Show Notes: What is Agenda 47? Statements regarding Agenda 47 2024 Republican Party Platform https://www.investopedia.com/gdp-growth-by-president-8604042 - source for fact-checking preamble claim about Economic growth under Trump Parental responsibility laws (probable concept of what the “punish families” is about): https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/sites/g/files/xyckuh176/files/pubs/reform2/ch2_d.html And : https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/criminal-defense/juvenile/parents-responsibility-childs-criminal-actions Probable response to : https://apnews.com/article/james-crumbley-jennifer-crumbley-oxford-school-shooting-e5888f615c76c3b26153c34dc36d5436 Most Favored Nation - what is it?: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/most_favored_nation#:~:text=Most%20favored%20nation%20refers%20to,included%20in%20bilateral%20investment%20treaties. How much of the US does China really own?: https://globalaffairs.org/bluemarble/china-foreign-land-ownership-explainer
13 Aug 2024
Episode 4: Anime and Disney
In this episode, Lara shares with Brigitta what she learned about Anime and its connection to Disney. They also discuss US, UK, and Japanese copyright. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffee. Full resources also available on our website. Resources from Disney and Anime History of Anime Industry From the English Wikipedia – which is one of the better resources for pop culture groupings (like anime and comics) in America and English speaking world : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_anime From the Japanese side: https://www.nippon.com/en/features/h00043/ Japan's first animated productions were war training films and propaganda for WWII Post WWII – wanted to know how to continue using the industry in peace time. Saw Disney being successful, so invited Disney over to assist with transition. Thus a new art form was born. Some specific American influences discussed in a paper by a Univerity of Michigan paper” https://public.websites.umich.edu/~wewantas/amoreena/ameranime.html Some numbers about the industry: https://www.statista.com/topics/7495/anime-industry-in-japan/ A few of the well-known Anime studios: Namco - now known as Bandai Namco (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namco ) Toei Animation - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toei_Animation Ghibli - best known for work with Disney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_Ghibli) under the auspices of Hayao Miyazaki Anime and Product placement/toys – inherent blend of st
19 Jul 2024
Episode 3: Origins of the US Declaration of Independence Part 1
In this episode, Brigitta and Lara give a modern translation of the United States Declaration of Independence and talk about how Thomas Hobbes of Malmesbury's "Leviathan" set the stage for the future philosophers who influenced the writers of the Declaration. Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org (https://www.joystock.org) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/SpilltheTeaPodcast224) or buy us a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/spilltheteapodcast).
6 Jul 2024
Episode 2: Policing in America Part 1
In this episode, Brigitta and Lara discuss the history of policing in America and how some of the training affects issues with racism and police presence in schools. (Note: This was recorded around Juneteenth; hence the references.) Produced by Brigitta Shannon Rose Researched by Lara Moebs Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org (https://www.joystock.org) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/SpilltheTeaPodcast224) or buy us a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/spilltheteapodcast). Reference links History in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythians (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scythians) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranic) https://www.britannica.com/topic/crime-law (https://www.britannica.com/topic/crime-law) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Augustus-Roman-emperor (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Augustus-Roman-emperor) https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-United-Kingdom (https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-United-Kingdom) https://www.britannica.com/event/Norman-Conquest (https://www.britannica.com/event/Norman-Conquest) https://www.britannica.com/topic/shire-British-government-unit (https://www.britannica.com/topic/shire-British-government-unit) https://www.britannica.com/topic/sheriff (https://www.britannica.com/topic/sheriff) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XIV-king-of-France (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Louis-XIV-king-of-France) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Denis-Diderot (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Denis-Diderot) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Le-Rond-dAlembert (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jean-Le-Rond-dAlembert) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Encyclopedie (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Encyclopedie) https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Johnson (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Samuel-Johnson) https://www.britannica.com/topic/regulation (https://www.britannica.com/topic/regulation) https://www.britannica.com/topic/law (https://www.britannica.com/topic/law) History in America: https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States (https://www.britannica.com/place/United-States) https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/origins-modern-day-policing#:~:text=The origins of modern-day,runaway slaves to their owners (https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/origins-modern-day-policing#:~:text=The%20origins of modern-day,runaway slaves to their owners) Training and police behavior: https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/ (https://www.statista.com/statistics/585152/people-shot-to-death-by-us-police-by-race/) https://www.in.gov/ilea/about-the-academy (https://www.in.gov/ilea/about-the-academy) https://www.in.gov/ilea/mandated-in-service-training/ (https://www.in.gov/ilea/mandated-in-service-training/) https://www.cchrtaskforce.org/articles/police-violence (https://www.cchrtaskforce.org/articles/police-violence) https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/08/warrior-cop-class-dave-grossman-killology.html (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/08/warrior-cop-class-dave-grossman-killology.html) https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-128/law-enforcements-warrior-problem/ (https://harvardlawreview.org/forum/vol-128/law-enforcements-warrior-problem/) <a href="
15 Jun 2024
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Listen in as Brigitta and Lara introduce Spill the Tea, the podcast that asks you to just hear us out. We cover topics about life, the universe, and everything. Tune in regularly to see what Lara's research skills discovered this time. Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org (https://www.joystock.org) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/SpilltheTeaPodcast224) or buy us a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/spilltheteapodcast). Copywrite 2024 Spill the Tea
14 Jun 2024
Episode 1: Queerness in the Animal Kingdom
In this episode, Brigitta and Lara reveal what they learned about "queer behavior" found in the animal world. They look at same-sex pairings, monogamy vs. non-monogamy in animals, and which animals stay together...and which ones "divorce." Background music - Jazzy-banger Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org (https://www.joystock.org) Support us on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/SpilltheTeaPodcast224) or buy us a coffee (https://buymeacoffee.com/spilltheteapodcast). Reference links for this podcast include: Homosexual behavior in animals (Wikipedia) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior_in_animals#:~:text=While%20reports%20on%20many%20such,non%2Dmonogamous%20species%20like%20sheep (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual_behavior_in_animals#:~:text=While%20reports%20on%20many%20such,non-monogamous%20species%20like%20sheep). Same Sex Behavior Among Animals Isn't New. Science is Just Catching Up (National Wildlife Federation site) https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2023/Summer/Conservation/Same-Sex-Behavior-Animals-Science (https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2023/Summer/Conservation/Same-Sex-Behavior-Animals-Science) New Science on Same-Sex Behavior in Wildlife (National Wildlife Federation Blog) https://blog.nwf.org/2022/06/new-science-on-same-sex-behavior-in-wildlife/ (https://blog.nwf.org/2022/06/new-science-on-same-sex-behavior-in-wildlife/) Mammals May Use Same-Sex Sexual Behavior for Conflict Resolution, Bonding, and More (Popular Science) https://www.popsci.com/environment/mammals-same-sex-behavior-evolution/ (https://www.popsci.com/environment/mammals-same-sex-behavior-evolution/) Same Sex Relationships May Play an Important Role in Evolution (Article from The Guardian – 14 years ago) https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2009/jun/17/same-sex-relationships-gay-animals (https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2009/jun/17/same-sex-relationships-gay-animals) Homosexuality in Animals: An Analysis of Sexual Behavior Theories (Lake Forest College, Lake Forest IL – paper published from the Biology Department – from 2017) https://www.lakeforest.edu/news/homosexuality-in-animals-an-analysis-of-sexual-behavior-theories Same-Sex Behavior Seen in Nearly All Animals, Review Finds (Article from Science Daily 2009) https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090616122106.htm (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090616122106.htm) 21 Animals Who Know Being Single is Awesome (aka some of the Aces of the animal kingdom) https://www.thedodo.com/21-animals-being-single-awesom-988668711.html (https://www.thedodo.com/21-animals-being-single-awesom-988668711.html) Animal Attraction: The Many Forms of Monogamy in the Animal Kingdom (US National Science Foundation – 2/13/13) <a href="https://new.nsf.gov/news/animal-attraction
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