Friendship News Hour

4.11.22 - Elon vs Twitter, Shanghai Lockdown, Tennessee Law, & CA Work Week

This week, Frank and Alex discuss Scottie Scheffler's Masters victory, Elon Musk and his decision to not join the Twitter board, a zero tolerance Covid lockdown in China, a new Tennessee law that has many scratching their heads, and a proposed 32 hour work week in California.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

4.4.22 - Tiger Woods, DC Abortion Activist, Washington Post, & Elon Musk

This week, Frank and Alex discuss Tiger Woods' participation in the 2022 Masters, a DC anti-abortion activist who was arrested last week after 5 fetuses were found in her home, the Washington Post releases a refreshing editorial in regards to journalistic integrity, and Elon Musk is now the largest shareholder of Twitter.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.28.22 - RaDonda Vaught, Oscars Drama, & Taylor Hawkins w/ Hanna Duncan

This week, Frank and Alex are joined by their good friend, Hanna Duncan, to discuss RaDonda Vaught. This case involves a Tennessee nurse who has been convicted of manslaughter after the death of one of her patients and the scary standard this sets for nurses going forward. Also, they discuss Will Smith open palm slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars and the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.23.22 - Wells Fargo Disparities, Interest Rate Increases, & Judge Ketanji Brown

This week, Frank and Alex discuss a recent report that revealed racial inequalities concerning Wells Fargo and refinancing approvals, the upcoming federal interest rate increase and the effects that could have, and a tough question that was posed to the nominated Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson at her hearing.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.18.22 - Population Poll, AFC West Moves, & Kanye Dad Drama

To finish the week, Frank and Alex discuss a recent population poll that revealed quite a few surprising results, a plethora of moves in the AFC West solidifies it as the premier division in the NFL, and Kanye West is banned from Instagram due to cyber bullying.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.15.22 - Baseball Is Back, Dr. Strikes Cause Less Death, & Ukraine BioLabs w/ Greg Strausbaugh

This week, Frank and Alex are joined by their friend Greg Strausbaugh as they discuss the return of baseball, March Madness, a new study that shows a drop in hospital deaths when doctors go on strike, a look into the recent biolab rumors in Ukraine, and Putin's next steps.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.10.22 - Russia/Ukraine War and Don’t Say Gay Bill

This week, Frank and Alex further examine the invasion of Ukraine as we begin to feel the results of U.S. sanctions back home. Did the U.S. have a role in escalating this conflict? Also, the Parental Rights In Education Bill in Florida has been the topic of much debate. What does the bill really stand for?
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

3.6.22 - Movie Review: The Batman

This week, Alex is joined by superhero guru Michael Lopez as they review and discuss the newest Matt Reeves movie, The Batman. Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, and Colin Farrell, this film presents a fresh noir take on comic book movies and has made waves in the community. 
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2.27.22 - The Invasion of Ukraine & Texas Transgender Surgery Bill

This week, Frank joins Alex all the way from Mexico City as they discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This story is central to world news the past week and one that the guys wanted to give more background information on and share their opinions for what the future days and months may bring. Also, Texas governor, Greg Abbott, pushes legislation and calls on Texas citizens to report parents who subject their children to gender reassignment surgeries.
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.

2.22.22 - Olympics, Juwan Howard, Male Eating Disorders, Neuralink, & Jean-Luc Brunel w/ Sara Kenzie

This week, Alex is joined by his lovely wife Sara as they discuss the end of the Beijing Olympics, Juwan Howard’s brash actions after a loss to Wisconsin, the untold truth of eating disorders in males, Elon Musk’s Neuralink under fire again, and the mysterious “suicide” of Epstein associate Jean-Luc Brunel.
 
This episode is sponsored by Gun Barrel Coffee.