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Episode #264 – January 10, 2026 – “I feel like the destinies of those meant / To be the best / Are in the hands of liars now the world is on fire” artwork

Episode #264 – January 10, 2026 – “I feel like the destinies of those meant / To be the best / Are in the hands of liars now the world is on fire”

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Send us Fan MailOur title today comes from Ay-Shay (an African musician) from her song “The Way I Feel” whose words really struck me this week, some of the other lines from this song are:  I feel like I'm not the only one who's frustrated I feel like something's goin' wrong, I can't escape it I feel that the destinies of those who are meant to be the best Are in the hands of liarsNow the world is on fire - Asa, The Way I FeelIntro: Quote of the Week: Frantz Fanon Unmasking the News: Democracy Watch: Trump 2.0: Authoritarianism + Imperialism ICE Went Trigger-Happy — Trump Backed It The Apology Is Noise, the Prayer Is Useless Theater Good News:  Not Just “Success” Strategic InfrastructureStrategies for Black Power: Blueprint: Resist the Empire: Reflections and Call to Action:Closing/Outro: Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand...

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