On this episode of Life is Blue, host Chris Blue unpacks some of the most controversial stories making headlines this week. We discuss the case of a Black high school student in Texas who was suspended for wearing locs, even after the state passed the CROWN Act banning hair discrimination. What does this say about the state of racial justice and equality?

Next, we examine the intense backlash against a Seattle police officer who made insensitive jokes after a woman's tragic death. With police under scrutiny, what boundaries should officers have when it comes to dark humor on the job?

On a lighter note, we talk about the University of Colorado football team's thrilling double-overtime win against rivals Colorado State. How big was this victory for the Buffs?

Finally, we analyze the shocking 30-year sentence given to actor Danny Masterson for rape. Once a TV star, now a convicted felon - how did Masterson fall so far? What does his case say about the #MeToo movement and changing attitudes toward sexual misconduct in Hollywood?

Chris also shares his weekly mindful moment about judging a book by its cover, relating it to the complex topics covered in this episode. He reminds us not to make snap judgments and to look deeper at each human story.

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