Ep.66 - Coronavirus, Amazon Alexa & DJ Kool Herc

In a week where:

1. A 3-pack of Supreme Oreos are on the resell market for $52K.
2. Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder via TKO in Round 7.
3. Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician & subject of "Hidden Figures" dies at 101. 
4. Harvey Weinstein is found guilty on two of the five counts of charges in his trial. Third-degree rape & criminal sexual assault in the first degree.
5. Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak who was ousted during the Arab Spring dies aged 91.
6. An independent inquiry concludes that Police & Politicians 'turned a blind eye' to child sexual abuse claims. 
7. The Tokyo Olympics could potentially be moved or postponed altogether.

In the 1st of two Life segments: (9:51) COVID-19 (or 'Coronavirus') is continuing to spread and while people have been extra vigilant, it's still spreading. To the point of major events now being postponed.

In Film/TV: (25:25) I recently saw "Just Mercy" and plan to see "Parasite". Both films that came up in the Festival scene but only one garnered Oscar attention and because of that, the attention of the general public. Unfortunately, these two films exemplify why awards are important.

In Music: (41:11) The father of Hip-Hop, DJ Kool Herc and his sister, Cindy "First Lady of Hip-Hop" Campbell, went to Jamaica and discussed not just how their roots were essential for the birth of Hip-Hop, but how Hip-Hop & Jamaica should be intertwined with a museum in Jamaica.

Finally, in the 2nd Life segment: (50:47) I've said many a time that Alexa and all of them smart speakers are listening to you. Now, I have evidence. You may apologise and never invite me to your home if you own one...

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Intro Music - "Too Much" By Vanilla
Interlude - "Vista" By Poldoore
ChillHop Music

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