Bedste The Opinion Factory-podcasts (2024)

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Sha'Carri Richardson Banned for Weed: Are the Olympics Broken? 26:32

3+ y ago26:32

26:32

Alex and Khelil debate the Sha'carri Richardson ban. Are the Olympics laws outdated? Should Sha'carri Richardson be used as the catalyst? Why are we still banning people for weed?

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Is Juneteenth Another Empty Symbolic Gesture 23:30

3+ y ago23:30

23:30

Alex and Khelil discuss the passing of Juneteenth Becoming a federal holiday. Is this just another empty gesture, or a sign of change

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Carl Nassib: The First Gay NFL Player: Does Coming Out Still Matter? 25:40

3+ y ago25:40

25:40

Alex and Khelil discuss NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay. While representation matters, is it necessary to come out anymore? Have we moved past this in society where these announcements no longer do anything, or is it still important that these players are examples for people like them?

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Can You Be All Powerful and All Good 19:37

3+ y ago19:37

19:37

Alex and Khelil discuss if its possible to be all powerful and all good. Can you be obtain Jeff Bezos level of power ethically? Is it impossible to be a good person of wealth by not shorting others?

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Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk: Does Amazon Have Too Much Power? 26:07

3+ y ago26:07

26:07

Alex and Khelil discuss Jeff Bezos and other powerful billionaires and large companies in the United States. Amazon has recently acquired MGM, and shows no signs of slowing down in the acquisition of companies. Can one company/man be too powerful? How do we stop monopolies realistically? Are these companies too big to fail?…

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NBA Fans Outta Control: What Is the Underlying Issue? 23:24

3+ y ago23:24

23:24

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent fan incidents at NBA games. Why do fans feel so emboldened to physically abuse and racially abuse players and families? Should players be allowed to fight back? How do leagues get fans to behave properly? Will jail time discourage fans from throwing items and racially abusing players?…

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Asian Hate Crime Bill: Will Black People Get Their Turn? 21:09

3+ y ago21:09

21:09

Alex and Khelil discuss the Coronavirus Hate Crimes Bill, Congress has shown the ability to pass bills that benefit certain minorities in need of help. Why will they not pass one for black people?

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Instagram Fake Bodies and the Loss of Natural Beauty 43:59

3+ y ago43:59

43:59

Alex and Khelil discuss the phenomenon of plastic surgery and body enhancement surgeries that has risen over the last 5 years. Has instagram resulted in the rise of plastic surgery and butt enhancements? Why are so many women now getting surgery? Do men want to date women who look like this? What type of attention are the women who get these surger…

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Can White People Ever Say The N Word: Rutgers University Too Woke? 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

28:06

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent news story of a white student saying the n-word in an academic case study that caused black students to launch a petition against Rutgers University. Is it ever okay for a white person to use any variation of the n-word, regardless of the purpose? Do the students in the Rutgers case have a point? If it's said in m…

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Complainers and Victim Mentality: Does Misery Love Company? 38:06

3+ y ago38:06

38:06

Alex and Khelil discuss the constant complainers and victim players that we encounter in every day life Why do people feel the need to play victim? Why are people competing to see who is the most oppressed? Is there a constructive way to tell people that they're miserable and killing everyone's vibes? Does misery really love company?…

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Is Toxic Femininity Real? 35:25

3+ y ago35:25

35:25

Alex and Khelil discuss what is toxic femininity. Is toxic femininity real? What is toxic femininity and is it a problem in American life? What can we do to correct toxic women traits?

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Should You Pay All Her Bills? 24:42

3+ y ago24:42

24:42

Alex and Khelil discuss rapper the Game's comment about men should always pay for women's bills because they have sex with you. What is the mentality behind this nonsense? Why do women expect men to pay all the bills while both parties work? Does this mentality only apply to wealthy people?

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4 Mass Shootings In One Month.. Is This Normal Life In America Again? 34:59

3+ y ago34:59

34:59

Alex and Khelil discuss the return of mass shootings in the past month. With America slowly opening back up to prequarantine life, are these mass shootings inevitable? #massshooting #America #guns

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Bhad Bhabie Only Fans: Social Media and the Hypersexualization of Young Girls 52:02

3+ y ago52:02

52:02

Alex and Khelil discuss the culture in our society that allowed a newly turned 18 year old to make 1 million on onlyfans in 6 hours. Are young women in our society oversexualized? How many men must've been waiting for her to become of age to hope for lewd pictures? What roles does social media play in young women looking to grab older men's attenti…

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Fatphobic, Homophobic, Transphobic... Can We Have A Conversation Without Labels 35:44

3+ y ago35:44

35:44

Alex and Khelil discuss Lil Nas X's video and the reaction to it. Why is everym time a person from a community is criticized the criticizer is labeled a bigot? Can we have any conversations about sensitive topics without attacking the other person? Does being called a racist, homophobe, etc lose its power when these labels are thrown around everywh…

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Is The Gender Wage Gap Real? 36:33

3+ y ago36:33

36:33

Alex and Khelil discuss the differences in WNBA and NBA pay. And further look as the gender pay gap in the United States. Is it a real thing? Is it presented to us as it is said, or is there another meaning to the pay gap? Is there a way for fairer pay across the board?

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Pepe Le Pew And The Ridiculousness of Cancel Culture vs Accountability 37:00

3+ y ago37:00

37:00

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent trend of cancel culture, particularly with cartoons aimed at children. Are adults putting too much effort into correcting history? Are children influenced to act like men from cartoon skunks? Why are we cancelling things that do not matter? Is there a way to hold people accountable instead of simply cancelling the…

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Can Money Buy You Happiness? 35:55

3+ y ago35:55

35:55

Alex and Khelil discuss if money can buy you happiness. Are there things in life more important than money? If you are depressed with no money will having money fix your problems? Does mo' money equal mo' problems?

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Russel Wilson Vs Future: Simp vs Pimp: Do Good Guys Finish Last? 43:26

3+ y ago43:26

43:26

Alex and Khelil debate whether good guys really do finish last. Why does everyone seem to dislike Russel Wilson and take Future's side. Do women need to go through heartbreak and douchebags to finally look for a good guy? Why do nice guys believe being nice will get them the girl they want? Is Ciara setting a bad precedent for women wanting more wh…

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Quarantine and Porn Addiction 31:00

3+ y ago31:00

31:00

Alex and Khelil discuss one of the unintended effects of the prolonged quarantine, porn addiction. Is there a greater risk for porn addiction in quarantine? What is going to happen to the dating world when quarantine is over? Are the effects of porn addiction amplified because of the limited interactions of quarantine?…

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The National Anthem vs The NBA 37:47

3+ y ago37:47

37:47

Alex and Khelil discuss the National Anthem and the NBA's decision to play it at the beginning of all games. Why is it so important to be played before domestic games? Is there a way to show American Unity without the National Anthem? Is standing for the anthem just virtue signaling?

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What is The Truth? Do We Really Know Anything? 45:58

4y ago45:58

45:58

Alex and Khelil discuss what the truth actually means? How do we know things that happened when we were not there to see it? How do we know what is real and what is fake? Whose research and evidence is correct?

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Are Transgender Athletes Killing Women's Sports? 46:27

4y ago46:27

46:27

Alex and Khelil discuss transgender athletes in sports, specifically men transitioning to women. Is it fair for transgender women to compete with women in sports? Why are sports separated by gender in the first place? Is there any solution to transgender in sports that will appease all? Be on the lookout for our Opinion Factory Mug giveaway! Detail…

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Fake Woke and Conspiracy Theories: Flat Earth, Lizard People, Black Superpowers, I've Heard Enough 29:05

4y ago29:05

29:05

Alex and Khelil discuss the mindset behind people who claim to be "woke." What is their ultimate goal? Why is there such a superiority complex with these people who claim to know everything? Why is there a need to explain the unexplainable?

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Wanting Someone to Die: Is It Ever Okay? 36:36

4y ago36:36

36:36

Alex and Khelil discuss is it ever okay to want someone to die. Is it okay to want someone who has committed grave evils to want to die? Who decides who gets to live and die? Is it a slippery slope to allow your psyche to set in this headspace?

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Free Speech vs Censorship: Gone Too Far? 38:27

4y ago38:27

38:27

Alex and Khelil discuss Donald Trump being banned from the major online social media websites. Is his freedom of speech being violated? Are these companies so big that they are a hybrid of private companies and public utility i.e. internet? Is this a slippery slope for us to define "inciting violence"? Was Trump rightfully banned? Has censorship go…

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Does Your Girlfriend Really Love You If She Didn't Get You a PS5? 17:08

4y ago17:08

17:08

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent PS5 Craze. Is there any point of having a girlfriend if she doesn't get you the PS5?

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2020 Year in Review: Things We Need to Leave Behind 59:44

4y ago59:44

59:44

Alex and Khelil discuss the eventful and tumultuous year of 2020. From Kobe's tragic death to obesity acceptance to rap beef to coronavirus. 2020 was a crazy year. What are the things we need to leave behind going into the next year? Is there anything worth keeping going into the next year?

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Is Christmas Dead? 25:09

4y ago25:09

25:09

Coronavirus has dampened the Christmas Spirit this year. Christmas no longer feels as magical as it did when we were kids... Does the Christmas spirit still exist when you get older and do not yet have kids? What is the best thing about the Holiday Season? Should we expect gifts in the year of the pandemic?…

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The Era Of Fake Flexing and Clout Chasing 50:16

4y ago50:16

50:16

Alex and Khelil discuss flex culture and the impact that it is having on everyone. Why do people feel the need to flex on others? Did social media intensify attention seeking and clout chasing? Why does having more than others make people feel better about themselves? What is the message that it is sending out to others? Does misery just love compa…

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Please Stop Twerking in My Restaurant- A Lack of Respect 36:38

4y ago36:38

36:38

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent viral video of patrons in a Dallas restaurant twerking on tables. Is there a lack of respect for black businesses? What would motivate someone to twerk on a table at a restaurant? Was the owner right in his speech to the restaurant, or should he have just kicked them out? Why would you play turn up music if the pa…

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If You Can't Handle Me at My Worst.... 38:23

4y ago38:23

38:23

Alex And Khelil discuss toxic love and the infamous Marilyn Monroe quote, "If you can't handle me at my worst, you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." Why is this quote so popular, particularly among women? Is it arrogant to expect someone to deal with your fatal flaws that you have no intention of fixing? Why would a grown person expect ano…

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Amber Heard vs Johnny Depp: Me Too Gone Too Far? Double Standards of Domestic Violence 25:25

4y ago25:25

25:25

Alex and Khelil discuss the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp situation and the double standards that have been exasperated by the me too movement. Why has Johnny Depp had to step down for allegations but not Amber Heard? Is there a double standard when it comes to never hitting women? Do men feel shame to say they have been abused?…

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Should Your Wife Be Your Best Friend ft. Thati from Girlfriends Guide Podcast 1:14:17

4y ago1:14:17

1:14:17

Alex, Khelil and guest Thati from girlfriend's guide podcast discuss if your wife should be your best friend. Is it healthy to have a best friend out of your relationship? Why do women say they married their best friend but men seldom do? What happens to the best friend that was there before marriage? Are best friend and wife two separate roles, or…

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Trump Loses: Is America Still the Best Country on Earth? 51:21

4y ago51:21

51:21

Alex and Khelil discuss the pros and cons of living in the United States. Is the United States the best country on earth? Do the pros outweigh the cons of living in the United States? Why are we such a laughing stock for other countries?

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The Lizzo Effect: Has Body Positivity Gone Too Far? ft. Helen 53:38

4y ago53:38

53:38

Alex, Khelil and guest Helen discuss body shaming and the body positivity movement. Does instagram and social media have more of an effect on body image than traditional media? Do women body shame as much as men? Who does it have a greater effect on? What is the difference between thick and fat? If it is okay to criticize models for being too skinn…

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Cutting Off Toxic Family: Is Blood Thicker Than Water? 46:21

4y ago46:21

46:21

Alex and Khelil discuss if it is okay to cut off toxic family.Should family get more leash because you are related? What roles do other family members have in calling out the toxic behaviors of the perpetrator? How do you distance yourself from toxic family members? Do parents have a lack of respect for their children's privacy/dignity?…

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Is Having Kids Still Worth It? 53:08

4y ago53:08

53:08

Alex and Khelil discuss the thought of having children in the current state of the world. Are children the best legacy we can leave behind? Should people be shamed for not wanting to have kids? Should you have kids if you are not secure financially? Is it okay to live for yourself and be as happy as others who live for their families?…

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Only Fans Simps: Whats Wrong with Men? ft. Gerry with a G 1:02:59

4y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Alex Khelil and guest Gerry discuss the only fans phenomenon and the impact it is having on men. Is Onlyfans causing more men to be simps? What does it mean to be a simp? Why is OnlyFans different from other adult websites? Can the stigma with sex work be erased with OnlyFans becoming mainstream? What are the negative impacts both parties face when…

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For Better or Worse? What Happened to Rap Music 48:12

4y ago48:12

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Alex and Khelil discuss the evolution of rap music over the past 15 years. Has rap music gotten worse in the age of the internet? Has it lost its cultural feel since everyone wants to rap and get rich? Has the artform been lost? Is lloyd banks a legend?

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Another Day of Not Using Pythagorean Theorem: Was High School Pointless? 42:10

4y ago42:10

42:10

Alex and Khelil discuss high school education and how useful(useless) it has been in their day to day lives. Why do we force kids to learn Calculus and Pythagorean theorem instead of personal finance and how to do taxes? Wouldn't it be better to have general high school education force kids to learn things that every adult member of society has to …

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Tipping is Nonsense ft. Jesse 46:36

4y ago46:36

46:36

Alex, Khelil and guest Jesse discuss tipping at restaurants and other venues/services. Why are we tipping people for doing their job? Why can't we just get the food ourselves at the restaurant? Whose fault is it that their is a lower minimum wage for service workers? Why is their a social stigma on not tipping and not wanting to tip?…

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Cuties and the Sexualization of Children: Growing Up Too Fast? 28:54

4y ago28:54

28:54

Alex and Khelil discuss the Cuties controversy. Are children growing up too fast and becoming hypersexualized? Are there any effective measures that can be used to prevent children from being exposed to adult content? Did the cuties trailer/artwork go too far in trying to prove their point about pedophilia and the sexualization of children?…

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Prison: Punishment or Rehabilitation? 41:10

4y ago41:10

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Alex and Khelil discuss the current prison system and what they think it should be. Should prison be used as solely a punishment for criminals or should it be used to rehabilitate convicts to become productive members of society? Are there people that we will never be able to rehabilitate? Why are so many people likely to re-offend and end back up …

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Remembering Chadwick Boseman: The Death of a King and a Lasting Legacy- R.I.P. Black Panther 25:42

4y ago25:42

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Alex and Khelil discuss the death of Chadwick Boseman and the legacy he left behind. Why was Black Panther so important? What does it say to his character and strength that he able to carry on making movies and appearances while battling cancer? Should there ever be another Black Panther?

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40 Million Facing Evictions: Is There Any Hope? 27:42

4y ago27:42

27:42

Alex and Khelil discuss the upcoming eviction crisis cause by the Coronavirus pandemic. With no government relief bill in sight, there are millions of Americans facing eviction and potential homelessness. Who is responsible for the housing crisis we face? Is there anything that we the people can do to stop this crisis? Does the government even pret…

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WAP: Cardi B and the Double Standards with Female Rappers 39:27

4y ago39:27

39:27

Alex and Khelil discuss the recent WAP video/song and why there is so much outrage surrounding it. Is there a double standard when it comes to women expressing their sexuality? Why is there such concern for the children when songs like this are made but not when the whisper song or get low are made and played on the radio? Are there fair criticisms…

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FBG Duck- Chicago and the Capitalization of Black Death 44:09

4+ y ago44:09

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Alex and Khelil discuss the recent murder of Chicago Rapper FBG Duck, another Chicago rapper's death that seemingly could have been avoided. Looking for a solution to the murder problem in the rap game, they debate who is really responsible for the current state of hip-hop that promotes drug dealing, killing, robbing of black men and the open disre…

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Candace Owens and the NBA: The Problem with Identity Politics and Safe Spaces 35:58

4+ y ago35:58

35:58

Alex and Khelil discuss the issues of identity politics and dissenting away from group thinking. Has the black community been fair to people like Candace Owens and Jonathan Isaac who have expressed thoughts that have went against the grain of traditional thinking (i.e black conservatives, standing for the national anthem)? Is it the job of the comm…

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Kanye West and Harriet Tubman: Why Celebrity Opinions Shouldn't Matter? 42:07

4+ y ago42:07

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Alex and Khelil discuss Kanye West's comments on Harriet Tubman not freeing slaves. Are celebrities so out of touch with the common person that we should disregard their comments on life altogether? When someone holds a large platform, should they be more responsible with with their words? Why do we allow celebrities to have such an impact on our l…

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