The World At Large

Ep 64: The Grand Finale

This ain’t goodbye, just see you later. Keep in touch with the show:   Twitter: @IceQuebe_ [//Twitter.com/@IceQuebe_] & @WorldAtLargePod [//Twitter.com/@WorldAtLargePod]   Instagram: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Instagram.com/TheWorldAtLargePod] Facebook: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Facebook.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]   E-mail: TheWorldAtLargePod@gmail.com   Artwork courtesy of: @Ride0rDieTy [//Twitter.com/@Ride0rDieTy]

Ep 63: Hurricane Ida batters the east coast, Patriots cut Cam Newton, DaBaby meets with HIV-Awareness organizations, Lil Nas X’s maternity shoot & more

This week we begin with a recap of Hurricane Ida heading north. The storm brought catastrophic levels of rain to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country, triggering statewide emergencies. With the NFL season around the corner, teams had to trim their rosters down to the final 53 players. And, in a surprising move, the New England Patriots released former NFL MVP Cam Newton which signified they are all in on their 1st round draft pick, former Alabama QB Mac Jones. DaBaby is back in the news as a result of meeting with a group of nine HIV-Awareness organization. Que not only reads some quotes that were part of a joint statement on behalf of all groups involved but also shares why DaBaby has a ways to go with regards to making amends. Lil Nas X popped out with maternity photos to symbolize the birth of his baby (debut album). This wasn’t without ridiculous outrage but some fair criticism was levied at the pop star. Finally, the show is then closed out with, “The Last Call”. Keep in touch with the show:   Twitter: @IceQuebe_ [//Twitter.com/@IceQuebe_] & @WorldAtLargePod [//Twitter.com/@WorldAtLargePod] Instagram: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Instagram.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  Facebook: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Facebook.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  E-mail: TheWorldAtLargePod@gmail.com  Artwork courtesy of: @Ride0rDieTy [//Twitter.com/@Ride0rDieTy]

Ep 62: Hurricane Ida touches down, Boosie’s Breakfast Club appearance, 5-year anniversary of Colin Kaepernick’s protest, Dylan Roof’s execution upheld & more

This episode begins with a brief diatribe about Hurricane Ida which touched down in Louisiana a couple days ago. The storm brought historical winds and a torrential downpour. Boosie sat down with The Breakfast Club for an interview regarding his most recent comments about one Lil Nas X. Que runs down the rapper’s comments and asks why is a platform like that giving oxygen to a known homophobe? August 26 marked 5 years since Colin Kaepernick began his national anthem protest. Que takes the listeners down memory lane and recaps how Colin has gone on to become bigger off the field than he ever was on the field. A federal court ruled in favor of upholding Dylan Roof’s execution. Que explains although people found cause for celebration he didn’t and why the death penalty must go. Finally, the show is then closed out with, “The Last Call”. Keep in touch with the show:   Twitter: @IceQuebe_ [//Twitter.com/@IceQuebe_] & @WorldAtLargePod [//Twitter.com/@WorldAtLargePod] Instagram: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Instagram.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  Facebook: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Facebook.com/TheWorldAtLargePod] E-mail: TheWorldAtLargePod@gmail.com  Artwork courtesy of: @Ride0rDieTy [//Twitter.con/@Ride0rDieTy]

Ep 61: Crisis in Afghanistan, Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19, Sha’Carri Richardson finished last in race, R. Kelly trial underway & more

This week‘s episode begins with Que giving the listener a brief recap of what’s transpired in Afghanistan. Next up, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released an official statement where he revealed a positive test for COVID-19. Sha’Carri Richardson appeared in her first race since serving a 30-day suspension at the Prefontaine Classic. Her ninth place finish set off social media. Que also reviews the almost history made by Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah. The R. Kelly federal trial got underway and has been mired in shocking testimonies. Que runs down some of the stories and shares how this is a long time coming. Finally, the show is then closed out with, “The Last Call”. Keep in touch with the show: Twitter: @IceQuebe_ [//Twitter.com/@IceQuebe_] & @WorldAtLargePod [//Twitter.com/@WorldAtLargePod]  Instagram: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Instagram.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  Facebook: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Facebook.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  E-mail: TheWorldAtLargePod@gmail.com   Artwork courtesy of: @Ride0rDieTy [//Twitter.com/@Ride0rDieTy]

Ep 60: Texas school districts enforce their own mask mandates, Happy belated birthday to “WAP”, Cory Booker goes viral after Senate vote, NCAA fails to punish Baylor & more

Fresh off an absence last week due to technical difficulties TWAL is back for its 60th episode. The show begins with news out of the Lone Star State. Gov. Greg Abbott had previously done away with mask mandates and with school beginning, some districts took it upon themselves to enforce their own form of the aforementioned mask mandate. Que offers a look back at the one-year (albeit belated) anniversary of CardI B and Meg Thee Stallion’s chart topping ode to women’s sexual agency, “WAP” New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker went viral last week after a video of him making sarcastic comments after a vote passed surrounding the defunding of the police. Listen in as Que takes the politician to task for completely whiffing on the moment. The NCAA handed down a punishment to Baylor but not for their failure in reporting sexual assault claims. Que takes the listener down memory lane about the scandal which first started off as a football story but then wound up highlighting a campus-wide failure in how violence against women was handled. Finally, the show is then closed out with, “The Last Call”. Keep in touch with the show:   Twitter: @IceQuebe_ [//Twitter.com/@IceQuebe_] & @WorldAtLargePod [//Twitter.com/@WorldAtLargePod]  Instagram: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Instagram.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  Facebook: TheWorldAtLargePod [//Facebook.com/TheWorldAtLargePod]  E-mail: TheWorldAtLargePod@gmail.com Artwork courtesy of: @Ride0rDieTy [//Twitter.com/@Ride0rDieTy]