The Great Divide Podcast

With Trump being indicted, a lot of folks saw it coming. For me, this ordeal is not over for me until a sentence has been reached that includes prison time. I'm not going to be satisfied until the 45th president is locked up in Sing Sing. However, being able to predict his indictment was not difficult because of some hood wisdom my father passed onto me when I was a very young man. The Ten Crime Commandments. Host: Effington Major To leave feedback:feedback@thegreatdivide.us To Subscribe: SpotifyiTunesStitcherFeedburnerAnchorCastboxOvercast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Today we delve into the reason why, when Trump had nothing to show for it, 74 million people still voted for him. It's really not difficult to surmise. But I wanted to go in-depth about how a person who has failed as miserably as Trump did at being ANYTHING (his failure doesn't only apply to the presidency, it extends to life in general) could garner so much support. We start from the macro and get into the minute details of the micro. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

This is an update to a podcast I did that opened season 2. In it I described what going through a mid-life crisis is like and how to tell you're in one. In that show I spoke of a friend who was going through that part of his life. Well, it turns out, that story has a surprise twist ending. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

A week ago today we celebrated one of the most underrated holidays of the year. In fact, it's so undervalued a lot of you may have missed it, as we observed it on a Thursday. (Don't most holidays occur on Mondays?) So I wanted to take the time and give Veterans day more time than we tend to give it on it's actual holiday. And to any service members listening... Thank you for your sacrfice. I mean it! To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

When I did this show two weeks back, the end of it did not feel right to me. So I recorded an addendum to describe what I felt was missing from the original content. I started the show with the intention of doing the show on one topic not realizing I was talking about a similar but altogether different topic. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Four years ago not too long after the election I put out a podcast that encompassed what I then thought was the perfect analogy for the political climate the new administration brought us in. It was right out of a 1970s horror movie. Tonight I revisit that show as well as add on my thoughts about where in this movie we currently are. It's super fitting that Halloween and the election were so close together because this past four years has been nothing but a horror show. Media credits: One Last Time, We'll Pray (Carrie OST) Bucket of Blood (Carrie OST) Sue at the Grave (Carrie OST) To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Specific reasons why I do not trust the US government, no matter who's running it, turned into why I don't really trust the world. I will need to follow up this show with a second part in order to bring my thoughts on this full circle. Media credits: Real Women (Adele Givens) In Your Eyes (New Blood Orchestra) To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

I believe that in season one of this how I told the story of why I left the Republican Party, and while I am not a Democrat, I lean Democratic now. In this episode, I am going to run you through why my stance on capital punishment changed. I used to be aggressively anti-capitol punishment and now I am completely pro-death penalty. I explain why and how on this show. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Today's show was only supposed to be 5 to 10 minutes. Turned out, I had a lot more to say. Over this past weekend Blotus was diagnosed with COVID and spent time at Walter Reed Hospital as a result. Before we find out whether he's going to live or die I just wished to make my feelings known about the whole thing and even for the people who know me, I don't think I feel what y'all might think I feel. So let's take a few minutes and dissect this. Music Credits: Welcome To The Future - Alenko Petri Cold Blooded - Zayde Wolf To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

This was recorded four days ago. That is important because now I'm beginning to hear other people make the same assertion I made. I heard a story, and right away my spidey senses started tingling and my red flag went up. From the moment I first heard the story I found it suspect for one specific reason. So I recorded it... Now other people are echoing what I said but for a different reason. In any case, this is a situation where we need to get the ish right so I'd love to hear from you and weigh your thoughts. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Two chimps and an elephant walk into a bar and the bartender says... Shout out to all of the new TGD page followers. We just went from 136 to a stable 243 and so I just wanted to send a special shout out to all of you for your support. From the bottom of my heart – THANK YOU! To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-divide-the-great-divide/id1317487087?mt=2  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-great-divide  Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tgdivide To follow the podcast  https://facebook.com/thedivide https://www.thegreatdivide.us Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

This is a quick mini episode that we are testing on the feed, as TGD-Minis will get their own show under the new model. Presently there is a lot of migrating feeds and other administration going on in the background in preparation for the new model. This is just one of those tests to make sure everything is working accurately. The clip you are listening to can be heard on an earlier full episode of the show. Thank you for you patience while we conduct this test. The normal feed will be back up in a few days. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

 As I was taking an afternoon walk I began to reflect on my time in the Pacific Northwest and realized in two months I will be coming up on 10 years living in Oregon. This is one of the longer shows I have recorded and is basically a series of short episodes I have had in this area since I’ve been here. Towards the end I have an unexpected guest that actually had me cut my thoughts short, so the episode would’ve been longer but it’s cool. I am happy with how it came out. Enjoy! Shout out to all of the new TGD page followers. We just went from 136 to 213 (and rising) and so I just wanted to send a special shout out to all of you for your support. From the bottom of my heart – THANK YOU! To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-divide-the-great-divide/id1317487087?mt=2  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-great-divide  Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tgdivide To follow the podcast  https://facebook.com/thedivide https://www.thegreatdivide.us Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

 As much as I love the internet, I also hate it. I am fascinated by it, and afraid of it at the same time. That is part of the reason why I chose to study it post-secondary.  However, the way my studies have gone, they connect mostly at the social angle of technology. I am pursuing a law degree with an emphasis on three areas: criminal, civil rights and technology. In preparing for law school I did my undergrad in sociology. What that means is that in regards to tech I study people’s behavior. The show today is concerning why it is nearly impossible to have a conversation with people you are not intimately acquainted with online.  To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-divide-the-great-divide/id1317487087?mt=2  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-great-divide  Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tgdivide To follow the podcast  https://facebook.com/thedivide https://www.thegreatdivide.us Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

It is Memorial Day weekend and reflection on our heroes, lost and fallen, made me realize that while we take today to honor those who were lost and fallen in battle that many of our soldiers come home with bits and pieces of them dead. They might not’ve lost their lives but many come back having lost something, and in a lot of cases, something significant. A small way to help our vets while helping the people is the focus on today’s show. Killing two birds with one stone. To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-great-divide-the-great-divide/id1317487087?mt=2  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-great-divide  Feedburner: http://feeds.feedburner.com/tgdivide To follow the podcast  https://facebook.com/thedivide https://www.thegreatdivide.us Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Oregon state Supreme Court just upheld the legality of measure 113 and I'm over here partying on these fools. For reference: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4442497-oregon-supreme-court-gop-protest-reelection/ To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe: ⁠ Spotify ⁠⁠iTunes⁠ ⁠Stitcher ⁠⁠Feedburner ⁠⁠Anchor ⁠⁠Castbox ⁠⁠Overcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

If it walks like a stank, talks like a stank, acts like a stank...  It's a stank! In fact, our president doesn't really know anything about women other than stanks, so to find out that one of his stanks is also a grifter just like he is, it's not news. But I explored it anyways. Credits: WAP - Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion America's Next Top Hooker - GTA4 Melania Meditation - Janelle James (from Black & Mild) To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

So I am having a day full of regret for something that happened when I was 10 years old. Something happened earlier today that not only reminded me of something that happened 30 years ago, but it may have put it in a dire context that may have been missing when I was a kid. Today I tell that story and I welcome any feedback you may have about it, even though it might not paint me in the best light. Shout out to the TGD Hall of Fame: Met Diggy Zak J Rick Gouldner (The Wordwork Underground Podcast) Ani Vee To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

Today's show is the longest I believe I ever done, and much to YOUR surprise (and mine) it is a happy show for the most part. I realize we always have a lot of important stuff to cover on this show but since it's my birthday I've decided to tell you one of my favorite stories from my childhood. You're welcome! :)  To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message

This is a repost of the Sacks & Bags episode from season two. Since there are so many new listeners, there's no time like the present to revisit a classic show. Things have not changed since then. If anything, they've gotten worse.  To leave feedback: feedback@thegreatdivide.us voicemail: 541-357-7585 (feedback may or may not be read/played on the podcast) To Subscribe:  Spotify iTunes Stitcher Feedburner Anchor Castbox Overcast To follow the show: Facebook Website Also, if you go to the website and leave comments on podcast episodes, those comments will be discussed on one of our feedback shows. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegreatdivide/message