The Court of Law Remains an Obstacle in Donald Trump’s Effort to Bend Reality to His Will; Also, Debating Seinfeld’s Call Back to an “Agreed-Upon Hierarchy” and Whether Misogyny Enlivens Rap Music or Makes it Harder to Enjoy

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss how quickly followers of Donald Trump were to attack the pillars of the American system like courts and a jury following Trump’s conviction and the almost religious manner in which Trump defines reality for his followers (1:24). The guys also consider Jerry Seinfeld’s “agreed-upon hierarchy” comments and whether too much was being made of them (26:22) and how the extensive misogyny in rap music can affect one’s behavior and/or enjoyment of the music, particular as one ages (46:00).

Trump Was Convicted by a Jury, Not by His Political Enemies (Wall Street Journal)

Republicans are sticking by Trump, the felon — even in battleground states (Politico)

The Texas GOP Has Made Its Bed With Trump—Conviction Be Damned (Texas Monthly)

Trump supporters call for riots and violent retribution after verdict (Reuters)

Trump supporters try to dox jurors and post violent threats after his conviction (NBC News)

Trump allies signal they’re declaring war against Republican Senate candidate (The Independent)

Jerry Seinfeld Says He’s Nostalgic for “Agreed-Upon Hierarchy” and Misses “Dominant Masculinity” (Yahoo!)

Jerry Seinfeld on the Rules of Comedy—and Life | Honestly with Bari Weiss (YouTube)

Inside My Complicated Relationship With Rap Music (Esquire)

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