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Kenyetta & Jack Save the World
by John Robertson
We're just a couple of friends who are Gen Xers and not afraid to talk about the difficult things happening in the world. Who knows, we might save the world while talking about them.
Episodes
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"All Good Things..."
Well, our friends, the time has come... After 3 ½ years and more than 150 new episodes, our time at saving the world has come to an end. We wrap up this journey with our last WTF's, discuss the current buzz over a racist provocateur, and finish up with thoughts of our favorites things about doing...
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Trials, trials, and trials (Repost)
(Repost of our VERY FIRST episode from December 2, 2021!) We start out with our WTF moment then move into talking about the 3 big trials happening in the last week or so. Our charities: www.bwhi.org www.servicedogproject.org Our Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/KenyettaAndJackSaveTheWorld/...
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It's a Public Health Crisis: The Plague of Mass Shootings (Repost)
(Repost--original air-date: 7/12/2022) We discuss how something that should never be a regular thing anywhere, anytime, ever, has become one in this country. Sidenotes: A James Beard winner, an actor passes, Tucky C., and Eddie Kendrick. *************** Our Website:...
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Fascism, For Your Consideration - *Repost*
(Repost; original air date: 1/31/2023) On this episode, we dive into the 12 warning signs that your country may be tumbling into a fascist regime. We also discuss the Doomsday Clock, The Dark Side of the Moon, stuff, and things. 🎧: podpage.com/kenyetta-jack-save-the-world - Spotify - Apple -...
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Fannie Lou Hamer - - A Civil Rights Force of Nature (Repost--original air date: 2/10/2022)
(Repost) Kenyetta teaches us all about Fannie Lou Hamer as part of our February Trailblazers Series , A true American hero who was an unstoppable force of nature. The Undefeated Article Kenyetta mentions:...
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A More Perfect Union Part 2 (Repost)
(Repost--original air date: 10/11/2022) In this episode, we wrap up our examination of the United States Constitution. Sidenotes: Batteries exist, Repubs do it again, and our prophetic thoughts on legalizing "the wacky weed". Our Website: www.podpage.com/kenyetta-jack-save-the-world/ Our…
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A More Perfect Union, Part 1 (Repost)
(Repost: original air date: 9/27/2022) The Constitution, it's a document that is talked about a lot, but what does it really say? In this episode we find out the first 3 articles say. Our Charities: www.bwhi.org www.servicedogproject.org Our Social Media:...
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Technology Is Fun!
On today’s episode—the last of our 1980s series—we chat about the technological advancements from the 1980s that set the stage for many of the things we enjoy today. Also, we discuss several celebrity passings, the belated thing that is often justice, and a wanna-be pastor spewing his usual...
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Principle Vernon Lost His Saturday Too
We chat about the Coldplay affair, that putz Hawley, and the evil that are HOA’s. We then get into some more Gen-X shenanigans, as we debate the best bits of random 80s trivia—movie lines, bands, and SNL characters. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like,...
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A Rabbit, a Professor, and a Xenomorph Walk Into a Bar...
We continue our 80’s flashbacks as we discuss and rate notable movies from the decade. Also, there’s a divorce, a baby pygmy hippo, and the latest foolishness out of the DC clown show. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get...
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This’ll Be Totally Awesome
On this episode, we discover that not all mushrooms are good and that that meteor we’ve been wishing for will indeed not hit the earth. Then, as we are nothing if not Gen-Xers, we rank and discuss 80’s television shows. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and...
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Do the Hustle
On this episode, we discuss yet another danger of inhumanity disguised as “laws”, and the absurdity of propaganda. We then get into a brief history of disco, and how its relatively brief lifespan influenced a multitude of other music genres. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new…
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Sooo not the AHole
While Kenyetta is off enjoying a deserved Thursday night off, Jack and guests Heather and Shea discuss some Reddit Am I The Ahole stories. In the WTF we talk about a Christian nationalist pastor who is definitely the Ahole Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday…
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'Murica Is a Hellscape
We mourn the passing of a few folks of note, discuss the military base-renaming process, and mull over yet another example of GOP hypocrisy. We then discuss how the current state of ‘Murican affairs, and how much of what’s happening is straight from the hot garbage called Project 2025. Subscribe…
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The Most Influential Black Man
We kick off this episode with a very brief discussion of The War of the Dingleberries, the latest supervillain to join the cabal, and the indignity inflicted on a family dealing with an unimaginable tragedy. We then get into today’s topic: the history of the Pullman Porters, the Black men (and...
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Long Live the Chief
We chat about TACO Tuesdays everyday and how drugs are bad, kids. We then get into Luke Cage, the Marvel superhero with a socially relevant origin. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get the word out about STW! - Follow us!...
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Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Service
We address the possible fallout from the antics of the The Wig and Co., and the tragic case of the Georgia woman whose story is the worst-case test of the state’s abortion law. We then get into the story of the Pittsburgh Freedom House Ambulance Service, which was the first emergency medical...
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Outrage, Excuses, or Crickets
We chat about yahoos on social media and how amazing and terrifying underwater tsunamis must be. We then get into a little homemade trivia game on how egregious the far-right pundits find random politically-related events while veering off into various side-quests, per usual. Subscribe on any…
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Men of Bronze
Kenyetta teaches us about the Harlen Hellfighters, the WW1 National Guard unit from Harlem and the impact they had. Also we have our WTFs, and find out why Jack won't eat an apple as a guest in your house. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share…
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Another Round of Reddit Am I the Problem (You know what we mean)
With Kenyetta out and about exploring the world Dora style Jack gets to hang out with his wife Heather and co-worker Shea. The topic Reddit "Am I the A-Hole". We also talk about cloning and sloths wearing Predator masks. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and...
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The GOP has always hated it
Cats, Exoplanets and the Department of Education. Turns out the GOP has always hated it. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get the word out about STW! - Follow us! IG: @kayandjaystw -- FB: Kenyetta and Jack Save the World…
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It's a Right, Not a Privilege
The Handmaid’s Tale is back, and so are we! We chat about the obnoxiousness of snacks, and of the toxic, incel, and bigoted gaming community. We then discuss the history of voting in these here United States, and how each amendment, act, or bill was an example of DEI at work. Subscribe on any…
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OSHA and Other Problems
On today’s episode, we first pay our respects to a couple of passings in the past week. We then pivot into a discussion with our guest, Larry Clayton, Jack’s bro-in-law, who delves into the importance of safety on the job, the origins of OSHA, and what the dismantling of certain government…
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The Lost Boys in Never-Never Land
We discuss an encounter between two Tennessee politicians, and the continuing efforts to create a brainwashed worker bee generation. Then we move into what’s become known as Whiskileaks and Signalgate—the stupendously ridiculous debacle of high-ranking government officials having a...
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It Runs in the Family
On this episode, we chat about how The Wig takes another step towards authoritarianism, and how Leon’s lil beep-beep Tonka trucks are a smidge faulty. Then, we discuss the life and times of Friedrich/Frederick Trump, The Wig’s grandfather, and all-around great role model. Subscribe on any major...
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“Pride Goeth Before Destruction”
On this episode, we chat about the great progressive vs. conservatives debate, how the EPA and other benevolent government agencies are actually plants, and another celebrity passing. We then move on to discuss the sunk cost, or Concorde, fallacy, in which people insist on sticking to their worst...
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You Might Be the Problem
We’re back, listening friends! It’s been a really long week, and we missed y’all dearly! Jack’s better half Heather joins us, and we start out discussing some sad passings, the latest episode of The Wig and Leon Show (the absolute worst thing ever), and another case of FAFO. Then, we discuss a…
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What's In A Name? (Re-air)
(Original air date: 5/8/2023) In this brand new episode, we discuss how many things and places are named after notable Confederacy figures, and the efforts under way to change them. We also discuss the Oklahoma government's umpeenth day of nonsense, and the ongoing tone deafness of Lauren Boebert...
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Ease on Down the Road (Re-air)
(Re-air; original air date: 7/23/2024) Tim Byrd is back to all about The Wiz, Botox, and the attempt on FORMER President Trump. As is our way when Tim is on we cover a lot of ground and topics. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to...
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When Cutting Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face Goes Wrong (reair-original air date: 1/2/2024)
We’re kicking things off for our third season by discussing the story of the Little Rock Nine, the nine Black teenagers who were the first students to integrate Little Rock, Arkansas’ public schools. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and...
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Truth or Fiction: The Welfare Queen
Was the welfare queen a real person? Should a whole community be held accountable for the acts of 1? Is it the system? W.T.F's and a bit of outrage. https://www.lexingtonlaw.com/blog/finance/welfare-statistics.html...
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Whiskey, Straight Up with a Twist (Re-Air)
(Re-airing - original air date: 3/27/2023) Join us as we discuss Nathan "Nearest" Green, the man who taught Jack Daniel. Take a look at the links below for Uncle Nearest Whiskey, and the story behind how this story was finally brought to light. https://unclenearest.com/...
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Dearly Beloved...(Re-air--original air date: 3/12/2024)
(Re-Airing) Kenyetta talks about one of her favorite artists, Prince, and one of his albums that just happens to be one the giants of the 80s. That album is: Purple Rain. The track breakdown video mentioned in the podcast is below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5NFI4ysJ48&t=955s...
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Black Wall Street
Kenyetta teaches us about the Greenwood District of Tulsa, known at the time as Black Wall Street. Our WTF's involve space lasers and a gassy Don Snoreleone in court. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get the word out…
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The State of the (Un)Union
Today’s episode is really just a vent session, and we are completely justified. We discuss the very recent tragedy in D.C., the filth that continues to be churned from the Oval, and open up with a delightful short story on assumptions. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes…
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The Sport of Kings
On today’s episode, we discuss all news worth talking about surrounding this new Presidential “administration”, and then we dive into the history of Black players in the NFL. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get the word...
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The Middle of the "Me Generation"
We discuss the uptick of bad faith and disingenuous actors who want to argue the inarguable, and the penalty for pineapple on pizza. We move on to chatting about the 40th anniversary of the second inauguration of Ronald Reagan, and all the interesting things going on in 1985. Subscribe on any…
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The Only Lasting Truth Is Change
Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to share our first episode of our fourth season, and the first for 2025! In this episode, we talk about Octavia E. Butler, whose sci-fi and dystopian fiction work has been described as prophetic. We also chat about PSP’s ridiculous future plans, and the ongoing...
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*Re-Air* Until All of Its Citizens Are Free
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we couldn't bring y'all a new episode this week, but we didn't want to deprive you! We're re-airing our July 16, 2024 episode about the Civil Rights Act of 1964, just so we never forget what continues to be at stake. Don't worry though! We hope to be ready...
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Christmas has some Deep Roots
Christmas as its roots far deeper in history than most folks realize. Join us as we talk all about it. It's pretty interesting. #christmas #yule #saturnalia #feasting #singing #drinking #puritans ** While we love podcasting it does come with monthly expenses. Your support enables us to pay for...
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A Few of Our Favorite Things
We discuss the songs of the season, as well as our pick for the WTF-best of this year’s WTF’s. As this is our season three finale and last new episode for 2024, we wish all of you a wonderful new year, and we’ll see you for a fresh episode in 2025! Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new...
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We’ve Seen Better Cabinet Picks at a Flying J Truck Stop
We do our own All-Star presidential cabinet nominees—anything’s better than reality, right? Also, we ponder the symbolic end of a CEO, and a reason to still maintain a little bit of faith (besides this podcast, of course). Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday…
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Re-Airing of DEI. . . Surprise! It's good for Everybody
DEI, why is it good for business? Why is it good for all of us? Tune in and find out why. Also, Bear Vs. Man & Brittney Griner are our WTFs. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes every Tuesday, and like, share, and comment to help get the word out about STW! - Follow us! IG:...
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Stay Woke
We discuss Jordan Peele’s 2017 directorial debut, Get Out, our thoughts on different themes and symbolisms, and the curious satisfaction of watching mutilation by deer antlers. We also chat about a legal issue, and the worst cabinet picks since—ever. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for…
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"The Leopard Ate My Face"
On this episode, we discuss the sudden and bizarre buyer’s regret from last week’s election, and the widespread ramifications that could result from the next administration. We also say goodbye to several notable figures and laugh it up at a guy named Jones. Subscribe on any major podcast…
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Mars Attacks!
On today’s episode, we discuss the panic caused by the 1938 radio broadcast of The War of the Worlds, and how folks will believe just about…anything. We also discuss the loss of a musical great, and the loss of democracy as we’ve known it. Subscribe on any major podcast platform for new episodes...
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Election Day!
Today, we chat about interesting facts about US presidential elections of the past, including those folks who lost the popular vote, but won the electoral vote (yes, that guy too). Also, we discuss the guy who owns Twitter/X, and how a master class in white privilege operates. Subscribe on any...
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All The Southern Ladies
On this episode, we discuss the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and their importance in establishing the “Lost Cause” as an alternative history of the Civil War. We also indulge in some delightful TFG and Family bashing—it’s always a good time! 7 days to go! This election season, stay up to...
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Congressional Tidbits (Re-air; original air date: 5/16/2024)
**Reair!!** 14 days to go! This election season, stay up to date on the facts with Ballotpedia at: https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page. ************************************** Kenyetta informs us of some interesting but not talked about facts of our Congress. Plus our WTF's where we learn someone…
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Fundamentalism, College Style
On this episode, we discuss the rules that certain colleges and universities establish using the controversial Seven Mountains theology, including a most curious area of study--listen to hear what it is. Also, more objections over possible race-based college admissions, and TFG once again being…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We're just a couple of friends who are Gen Xers and not afraid to talk about the difficult things happening in the world. Who knows, we might save the world while talking about them.
HOSTED BY
John Robertson
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