Stay Strapped

This week, hosts Jarrett Hill and Tre'vell Anderson are talking about the rise in gun ownership in the Black community. Since March 15th there have been 45 events classified as ‘mass shootings. This year alone – as of the time we’re producing this episode – there have been 147 mass shootings. With a rise in gun circulation, a 36% increase in background checks for firearms and an uptick in gun sales during the election year we're asking the question: should Black Americans join in on America's seeming obsession with guns? But first… Pass the Popcorn Tre'vell and Jarrett discuss the Derek Chauvin trial and how we can possibly find a way forward as a nation. DIS/Honorable Mentions This week, Jarrett has an honorable mention for the HBO Max program Persona as well as the IG handle @everyniggadeserves. Tre'vell has an honorable mention for Lynn Fucking Whitfield who just wrapped her show Greenleaf and is set to star in the spinoff. A dishonorable mention goes out for Al Sharpton's tone-deaf social media post and we have one last honorable mention for e! Host Nina Parker and her new clothing line for plus-sized women. Catch Tre'vell and Jarrett on We Stan Together. Catch Tre'vell's Bullseye guest host spot with guest Nicole Byer here. Catch Jarrett and Richard Lui here. This week's episode is brought to you by Babble. The episode is also brought to you by Dipsea. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to Dipseastories.com/FANTI. Email: [email protected] @FANTIpodcast @Jarrett Hill @rayzon (Tre’Vell) @FANTIpodcast @TreVellAnderson @JarrettHill @Swish (Producer Laura Swisher) FANTI is produced and distributed by MaximumFun.org Laura Swisher is the senior producer. Jordan Kauwling is the associate producer.