The Six Cents Report

In light of the recent slew of sports teams deciding they needed to change their name, Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation covering: teams who changed their name change noble objective lack of a standard unintended consequences https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Survey shows Simon Fraser athletes want Clan nickname dropped Former Blackhawk Jordin Tootoo asks for context with racial team names Jordin Tootoo shares thoughtful message on Edmonton Eskimos name controversy Blackhawks release statement defending name, logo Blackhawks ban headdresses from home games, team events JONES: Name change leaves long-time Eskimos fans feeling loss Washington will go by 'Washington Football Team' until further notice BC hockey team changes name from 'Braves' just in case it might be offensive Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Darnell & Joel discuss 8 Billionaires who lost their billions and the following causes of their demise: Economic collapse Fraud - ponzi scheme Unfavourable long term contracts War Related Episodes: 6CR #73 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Broke Billionaires: 8 Who Had It All & Lost Almost Everything Mansa Musa I The Difference Between MLM and Pyramid Schemes What is a Ponzi Scheme? Is it True that 40% of Americans Can’t Handle a $400 Emergency Expense? Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Darnell & Joel have a conversation about systemic racism in Canada and cover the following: Systemic racism vs Racist policies Collective Rights vs Individual rights Pierre Trudeau and the 6 Classes of Canadian Citizen Special treatment from government and it's effectiveness Related Episodes: 6CR #79, 6CR #57 & 6CR #30 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Premier Ford says Canada doesn’t have same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as U.S. 'I know it exists:' Premier Ford says he knows there is systemic racism in Ontario Charlottetown Accord The Law by Frédéric Bastiat Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On this episode of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell. This book was requested by a listener and was recommended by Andre 3000. Their conversation highlights the following: IQ & The Trouble with Geniuses Hard work Hamburg principle Rice Paddies and Math Tests Age & registration dates impacting children's success https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

John MacArthur & the Elders of Grace Community Church decided they will defy the governor of California's gathering ban. Darnell & Joel address the following: Church Polity Spheres of Sovereignty Grace Community Church Statement 9Marks & Jonathan Leeman's response related episodes: 6CR #79 & 6CR #35 www.sixcentsreport.com References: Sermon Preached: We Must Obey God Rather Than Men A Time for Civil Disobedience? A Response to Grace Community Church’s Elders Further Reflections on Recent Conversations about Christian Freedom Devers & Leeman twitter conversation with Phil Johnson AD Robles response to 9Marks Lawren's FB post Toronto's COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship Ontario Charter Challenge Justice Gorsuch's Dissent in the Nevada Church Supreme Court Case Is Short, but Epic Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms - Section 2 BILL 195: ONTARIO'S POWER GRAB Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

What can we philosophically learn from COVID 19? Amos Dowber & I.J. Makan invited Darnell & Joel on to the Kazingram Dialogue podcast to discuss individual rights vs the common good Lock-down The purpose of government Libertarian perspective What are laws? What are rights? The common good Voluntarism Original Podcast release: Kazingram Dialogue #35 Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/l1OUW3Lx8eg https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: TRUTH: Seasonal FLU TWICE as Deadly as Coronavirus? Sunetra Gupta: Covid-19 is on the way out The 2006 Origins of the Lockdown Idea Kazingram Dialogue Contact info: https://kazingram.com/ Podcast IG, Twitter & FB Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Abel & Yvan from the Beyond Culture podcast join Darnell & Joel for a conversation regarding COVID-19 which covers the following: Beyond Culture podcast "Infodemic" & managing the flow of information Personal mindset during the lock-down Politicians & intellectuals Can we evaluate the effectiveness of lock-down measures https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: TRUTH: Seasonal FLU TWICE as Deadly as Coronavirus? Incompetence and Errors in Reasoning Around Face Covering CDC: Considerations for Wearing Cloth Face Coverings COMMENTARY: Masks-for-all for COVID-19 not based on sound data Why Face Masks DON'T Work, According To SCIENCE Sunetra Gupta: Covid-19 is on the way out Karl Friston: up to 80% not even susceptible to Covid-19 The 2006 Origins of the Lockdown Idea Questions for lockdown apologists How Much Credit Should Lockdowns Get for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission? Do Lockdowns Work? Mounting Evidence Says No Did the Lockdown Save Lives? Beyond Culture Contact info: Beyond Culture Podcast IG: @beyondcultureto Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

De-fund the police! Reform the police! Abolish the police! Which one is it? Darnell & Joel address the following aspect of the Po Po Canadian vs American policing differences BLM's Defunding the Police policy Potential solutions to police reform www.sixcentsreport.com References: Bob Murphy's podcast - Ep. 124 The Right Way to Defund the Police, and an Eyewitness Account of the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) BLM Canada: Defund the Police - Demands Dear Police Officers ‘Defund the Police’ Is a Bad Slogan, but Some Aspects Are Worth Considering Unbundle the Police Three Ways Law Enforcement Must Be Reformed Right Now American Dystopia: San Francisco (Part One) W&N #171 - Are Social Distancing Violations the New Stop and Frisk? Twitter: ConLawWarrior Police Accountability Begins With Ending Qualified Immunity Vipers Threat Management Revolutionary New Bill Would Require Cops To Carry Their Own Personal Liability Insurance Police Training Meme Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On location at the Ezra Institute in Grimbsy, ON - Darnell & Joel have a conversation with Dr. Joe Boot about: Spheres of Sovereignty Individual Family Church State Charter challenge Equal opportunity Institutional Racism Biblical Justice https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: https://www.reopenontariochurches.ca/ Intellectuals and Society by Thomas Sowell Dr. Joe Boot Contact info: https://www.ezrainstitute.ca/ Twitter: Ezra_Institute Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Phil Darko joins Darnell and Joel to discuss Black Lives Matter the movement. Their conversation addresses the following: Should Christians support BLM? The definition of racism When it come to the church is Silence Compliance? https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Phil Darko's Blog post: Here I Stand About - Black Lives Matter Ephesians 5:22-33 John 7:24 Romans 2:11 James 2:4 Romans 9:6-13 James 1:17 Christians, Charlamagne Tha God And Black Privilege Phil Darko contact info: IG: @phildarkohiphop Twitter: PhilDarkoHipHop [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The hiatus is over, season 4 of The Six Cents Report starts now. Darnell & Joel have a short conversation covering Are we continuing TYPBST? Diversity of listener's favourite and least favourite episodes Always looking to improve and grow Follow up survey www.sixcentsreport.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Thanks Coach is a docu-series launching March 5, 2020 where Darnell interviews various coaches he played for played with and coached. Thanks Coach is a docu-series podcast about the life lessons learned through the player, coach relationship via the vehicle of Canadian amateur hoops. Darnell & Joel's conversation use this new podcast as a starting point and cover the following: Episode 00 featuring Darnell's wife Coaching & Mentoring experiences Last effect of tough love coaching Coaching boys, developing men Developing a mindset of hard work https://linktr.ee/sixcentsreport References: The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do about It Thanks Coach Season 3 Feedback Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The hosts of the Teachers Like Us podcast - Alyssa & Andre join Darnell & Joel to discuss a wide array of topics. Their conversation addresses the following: Teachers Like Us podcast White Privilege We Rise Together How Andre & Alyssa approach teaching How has teacher's hiring process changed Why are teachers striking? Socialized education & its systemic issues Related Episodes: 6CR #48 & 6CR #2 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: 1992: Stephen Lewis report on race relations in Ontario We Rise Together Peel District School Board: We Rise Together Accountability Report Planned job action by teachers to impact hundreds of thousands of students this week Ford blames union leaders again as teachers plan week of walkouts EFTO Collective Bargaining Class Size: What Research Says and What it Means for State Policy The Class Size Debate: What the Evidence Means for Education Policy Secondary School Class Sizes and Student Performance in Canada With twice the debt of California, Ontario is now the world’s most indebted sub-sovereign borrower Ontarians shoulder provincial government debt—and big chunk of federal debt Guests contact info: Teachers Like Us Teachers Like Us IG: @teacherslikeus Alyssa IG: @ehgraysway Andre IG: @iamandre.m Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Tipping is intended to compensate for high quality service. Would you believe that tipping is causing Chef's to be underpaid? Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Tipping in other countries vs Canada Rethink Tipping - 2012 TEDx Talk by Bruce McAdams Who creates value for the customer Mandatory tipping Tipping promotes discrimination https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: The $100,000 a year waitress isn't a myth: Some hard truths about tipping in Canada Tipping in Europe: The Europe Tipping Guide Tipping in Australia: Who should you tip and how much? What the Ontario minimum wage increase means for you Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Taxing Billionaires appears to be the solution to our problems.The TVO . Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Getting paid for the value you contribute vs time audio clips from TVO Debate Government protecting billionaires? How is wealth generated? "Taxation is theft" Who are these billionaires? Related episodes: 6CR #12 & 6CR #33 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: TVO: The Agenda - Should Billionaires Exist? - TVO.org or YouTube TVO Debates: Should Billionaires be Taxed out of Existence? TVO.org or YouTube Billion The Real-Time Billionaires List 45 Canadians make Forbes billionaires list Jeff Deist Talks Ray Dalio and Crony Billionaires Book to be given away: Economic Principles for Prosperity Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

With the passing of Kobe Bryant on Jan 26, 2020, we remember him with an episode of TYPBST discussing The Mamba Mentality: How I Play. Darnell & Joel's conversation addresses: Where were you when you heard The Mamba Mentality Mamba academy The agony of defeat is as low as the joy of winning is high Motivation https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Mamba Sports Academy NBA History - Points Leaders [Nick] Nurse on Bryant's passing, Sunday's eerie game and the play of Pascal Siakam Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

TYPBST: Darnell & Joel discuss Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who God Has Always Been by Jackie Hill Perry. Their conversation covers the following: Why are people gay Men are the problem Stop Being Gay! - Do you need the gospel to stop being gay? Same Sex Attracted Christians https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Jackie Hill-Perry "Gay Girl, Good God" Full Interview (2018) Tim Challies' review of Gay Girl, Good God Genesis 3 (ESV) Jackie Hill Perry's Music Twitter: @JackieHillPerry Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On Jan 3, 2020 the US killed Iranian major general Qasem Solemani in a targeted U.S. drone strike. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about their perspectives and understanding of the following: Who is Qasem Solemani? Iran shot down Ukrainian airliner Just War theory vs Pacifist Was killing Solemani justified? Propery Rights and US military presence https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: US, Canada vs Iran (40 year old virgin parody) The Central Details of the Soleimani Assassination MSNBC analyst Rukimini Calimachi - “According to them, the evidence suggesting there was to be an imminent attack on American targets is “razor-thin” Scott Horton Profile Scott Horton on Trump’s Assassination of Soleimani The Scott Horton Show Why Not Impeach Trump for War Crimes? The Ron Paul Liberty Report Ron Paul Curriculum BBC.com: When the US shot down an Iranian airliner Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 - Ukrainian Air plane shot down flight plan Patrick Cockburn on Qassem Soleimani and America’s Proxy War With Iran in Iraq Iraqi prime minister says Qassem Soleimani was in Iraq to 'discuss de-escalating tensions between Iran and Saudis' when he was killed Kibbe on Liberty - Ep 48 | Only Congress Can Declare War in Iran | Guest: Rep. Thomas Massie No War With Iran meme U.S. President Barack Obama authorized more than 500 drone strikes. #IraniansDetestSoleimani #EverybodyCalmDown Truth from an Iranian #Iran #RaminParsa #IranvsUSA Two Iranians speak on current events Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Joel joined The After Watch for a FULL SPOILER conversation about the Joker film shortly after it's release. Their conversation addresses the following: Controversy prior to the film's release Mental health and personal deception Unique portrayals of characters and aspects of the Batman universe Character development Themes of the film More stand alone Batman character films? https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Golden Globes - Joker FB post about Ricky Gervais mentioned The After Watch - Episode 58: Joker - HA HA HA HA HA! The After Watch contact info: Twitter: @after_watch Podcast: The After Watch Email: [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

With the end of the 2010s, there have been many "end of a decade" lists released. Darnell & Joel take a different look at the last decade and comprised their list - the top 5 aspects of the last 5 years that will impact the next 5 years: 5. Raptors NBA Championship 4. Cannabis 3. Climate Change & Student walk-outs 2. Jordan Peterson 1. Bitcoin https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: 5. Raps Raptors’ championship will have long-lasting impact on basketball in Canada Toronto Raptors: Long-term impact of winning NBA championship Could basketball overtake hockey as Canada's national sport? 2015: Canadians do not make up the majority of NHL players this season Bianca Andreescu Wows Canadians, Inspires Young Tennis Players 4. Cannabis related episodes: 6CR #10 & 6CR #44 How the Ontario Cannabis Retail Corp lost $42 million last year 2019 was a disaster for the cannabis sector — and there might be more trouble on the way in 2020 CEI: Federal Regulations Cost $1.9 Trillion Annually Consumers who have used cannabis for non-medical purposes in the past year in Canada in 2018, by province Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge in Florida, says alcohol 'not involved' What Is the Endocannabinoid System? The Union: The Business Behind Getting High (2007) Perfect Plant? 7 Great Uses For Industrial Hemp 3. Climate related episode - 6CR #55 TDSB helps students walking out for climate change Why Adolf Hitler Was TIME's Man of the Year for 1938 | Time 2. Jordan Peterson Shut Him Down: The Rise of Jordan Peterson Video Shows Man Beaten, Car Stolen While Witnesses Hurl Anti-Trump Rhetoric ‘I’m really sorry’: Justin Trudeau admits wearing brownface at 2001 costume party 1. Bitcoin Distributed Ledger Technology: Where Technological Revolution Starts Bitcoin Is To Blockchain As Email Was To The Internet Bitcoin Price History You Don’t Actually Own Your Securities Land Registry: A Big Blockchain Use Case Explored Do you know the Uses of cryptocurrency in third world countries? Wala Was Africa’s Perfect Crypto Success Story – Until It Collapsed Regulation of Cryptocurrency: Canada Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The hosts of The After Watch - Levar & Phil join Darnell & Joel to discuss Star Wars and political agendas in film. The conversation addresses the following: Our shared history and how we evaluate content Our relationship with the Star Wars universe Opinions of the newer Disney created Star Wars films (up to The Last Jedi) Prequel trilogy: Episodes I, II & III compared to the current films Political agendas influence on the quality of a film Social issues done well in film Character development Can Episode IX redeem the new trilogy? https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: How to Read a Book Star Wars movie order: a definitive viewing chronology for the galaxy far, far away Henry Knox thoughts The After Watch contact info: Twitter: @after_watch Podcast: The After Watch Email: [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The Canada Goose brand has transformed from a functional product to a luxury brand. Darnell & Joel have a conversation about Canada Goose's rise in prestige and addresses the following: Canada Goose's history Animal rights criticisms Competitors of Canada Goose Economic recessions impact on luxury products Biblical perspective of animal rights https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Canada Goose - Branta Collection Why Canada Goose Jackets Are So Expensive | So Expensive Canada Goose Loses to Vegan Coat Canada Goose - Kirkfield Bomber Canada Goose - Forester Jacket Genesis 3 Canada Goose - Honouring the North Patagonia - Corporate Responsibility Wuxly - Our Movement Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives published a report titled "Canada’s Colour Coded Income Inequality" on Dec 9th, 2019. Darnell and Joel are joined by economist Stefan Dindayal to discuss what we can and cannot learn from this study. Their conversation addresses the following: Stefan's background Data presented in the report Controlling for cause and effect relationships Biases influence on statistical research How to design good statistical studies Interesting data points in the study Solutions proposed and alternatives https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: CCPA's Published Study: Canada’s Colour Coded Income Inequality CCPA's twitter: @CCPA CCPA'S blog on the study: By the numbers: Race, gender and the Canadian labour market "racialized" definition Stefan Dindayal contact info: Twitter: @stefanDecondon IG: @stefandecondon Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Members of York University’s student group - Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) - staged a protest on Nov 20, 2019 at York University's Vari Hall. SAIA was protesting a panel discussion with Reservists on Duty, an organization of former members of the Israeli Defense Force. The protests resulted in a conflict that escalated to violence. This event serves as a catalyst for Darnell & Joel to provide their two cents regarding the long standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Their conversation addresses the following: Is Israel practicing Apartheid? Is Canada’s support of Israel justified 7 types of Propaganda Biblical theology of Israel’s existence in Palestine https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Anti-Israel protest at York University turns violent Toronto police investigating York U protest for possible hate crimes Justin Trudeau's response to violence and antisemitism at York University Doug Ford's response to the protest at York University SAIA York mission statement SAIA York Twitter Historical Maps of Israel and Palestine The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history Award Winning Journalist Jeremy R Hammond on the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict ISRAELI APARTHEID FACTSHEET Israel’s hugely controversial “nation-state” law, explained The Gritty Truth About Israel's 'Jewish-Only' Highways Stephen Harper: Why don't You Support Israel A Black South African on Israel and Apartheid 7 Types & Examples of Propaganda Techniques to Blow Your Mind Politics - According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture NGO Apartheid State Campaign: Deliberately Immoral or Intellectually Lazy? Four ways Jews and Arabs live apart in Israeli society Top Ten Myths about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Israel’s attack on Egypt in June ’67 was not ‘preemptive’ The Occupation of the American Mind (original 84-minute version) The Occupation of the American Mind (21-minute version) Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Chick-fil-A just can't stay out of the news, so Darnell & Joel discuss the following aspects of this organization: History of Chick-Fil-A Chick-Fil-A's conflict with LGBTQ community comparing David Lynn case with Chick-fil-A protest Chick-Fil-A change in Giving Philosophy https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: 25 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Chick-fil-A The Rise Of Chick-fil-A #Cluckoff campaign tweet Chick-fil-A opens in Toronto: “We're just here to buy chicken” amid LGBT protesters | Keean Bexte Chick-fil-A Foundation Announces 2020 Priorities to Address Education, Homelessness, Hunger My Thoughts on Chick-fil-A’s Decision and the Leftist Mob that Pushed Them Mat Staver responds to Franklin Graham: Chick-fil-A is now funding pro-LGBT group Chick-fil-A was already moving left, but nobody noticed until it caved to LGBT lobby Chick-fil-A's Giving philosophy Chick-fil-A hires Navigator to lobby government LGBTQ Youth and Homelessness The unfortunate lesson from Chick-fil-A’s surrender Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Sikhs maintain a high level of representation in the political sphere. There are roughly 500,000 Sikhs in Canada, which accounts for about 1.4% of the population. In the 2019 federal election, 5% of parliamentary seats - 15 Liberals, 1 NDP & 3 Conservatives were won by Sikh politicians. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation that covers the following: Jagmeet Singh's comments on abortion & gay marriage Sikhism NDP & Socialism Grass roots strategy of Sikh politicians Religion & politics vs church & state Majority privilege related episode: 6CR #35 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Audio clip played: Jagmeet Singh interview World Sikh group against gay marriage bill Sikhism and abortion Why Sikhs are so powerful in Canadian politics Tweet: RIP Fidel Castro What Do Sikhs Believe? Sikhism Ludwig Von Mises - Economic Calculation Problem Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Remembrance Day 2019 has been victimized by partisan politics. Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Girl suspended from school for criticizing rainbow poppies Don Cherry fired on remembrance day How do you define hate speech? Analysis of the statement Don Cherry was fired for https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Rainbow Poppies Students suspended from Canadian high school for arguing against wearing rainbow poppy Former Conservative party candidate apologizes for viral rainbow poppy tweet Paper posted in the school criticizing the rainbow poppy Grade 11 student kicked out of school after defending the red and black poppy! Upset about the rainbow poppy? You've been duped by fake news Don Cherry Audio clips played #1:Don Cherry's Full Poppy Rant with Special Poppy Feature & #2:Cherry often says "you people" in a completely generic way Canadian icon Cherry fired over controversial comments Don Cherry fired for poppy rant: Woke lefties think supporting veterans is fascist | Keean Bexte Sportsnet apologizes for Don Cherry's 'divisive' and 'offensive' remarks The Don Cherry Story: Pt 1 & Pt 2 Rights 101: Freedom of Expression Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby is the first listener requested book to be featured on TYPBST. Darnell & Joel focus their conversation on the Biblical arguments in this book. Darnell developed an apologetic acronym to summarize his analysis of the arguments: C-H-U-L-O Church: ecclesiology Hatred: racism Unempathisable Legislated diversity vs. Spirit led diversity Other brothers Bonus section: thoughts on Jemar Tisby's recommended solutions https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: The Color of Compromise Pass The Mic AD Robles' criticism: Abuse of History + Economic/Theological Ignorance = Jemar Tisby James White's feedback: The Color of Compromise, Steven Anderson Continued, Open Phones Sam Sey's Review: The Color of Compromise 'Survivor' contestant's racial comment leads to touching moment CP: CHRIST OVER POLITICS: LIVE AT TRINITY CHURCH’S CONFERENCE Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Kanye West dropped his first Christian album - JESUS IS KING. Darnell & Joel are joined by Anthony Mitchell to discuss the album and fan fare. The conversation covers the following topics: Anthony's history in the Christian music industry Kanye's salvation Insights about Kanye from the Zane Lowe interview Where does Kanye's album fit within Christian hip hop JESUS IS KING album review https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Kanye's new album: JESUS IS KING Zane Lowe interview: Kanye West: Jesus Is King, Sunday Service, and Being Born Again Anthony Mitchell Contact info: Overflow Ministries Group: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Website Overflow Music Playlists: Spotify, Apple Music [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The Toronto District School Board updated the student's dress code as of Sept 2019. The recent changes allow students to now wear hats, hoods, crop-tops and spaghetti straps. Darnell & Joel discuss the role of dress codes with Ayesha Madden & Jenna Nicoloff. The conversation covers the following topics: Impact of dress codes on students First impressions & dressing to impress Modesty Teaching young people how to dress Consequences of how you dress Being overdressed vs underdressed Professional dress codes https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: TDSB revises its dress code and the rules are not what you might remember Is ‘modesty’ no longer the best policy? On dress codes, Canadian schools begin to change their approach The Best and Worst Outfits From the 2019 NBA Draft Questions for our guests, email us: [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Oct 21, 2019 is federal election day in Canada. Darnell & Joel discuss the leaders debates that were held on Oct 7 & 10, 2019. Initial thoughts and feedback on the debates Multiculturalism & Immigration Quebec's Bill 21 & Provincial Jurisdiction Indigenous People Climate Change https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Federal election leaders debate 2019: Full replay Federal leaders debate 2019: Full transcript French-language federal leaders debate 2019 (English translation): Full replay Debriefing the 2019 Federal Leaders' Debate Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Amber Guyger was convicted of murdering Botham Jean and shortly after his brother Brandt offered her forgiveness. This was followed by some Christians voicing concern that Brandt's offer of forgiveness would diminish black justice. Darnell & Joel breakdown the following aspects of this serious of events: Concerns with how the case was handled Racial Trauma & Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome Negative responses to the act of forgiveness Biblical evaluation of justice and forgiveness https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Tim Challies: 9th Commandment - Duties Required & Sins Forbidden Mother of man slain by cop says son's hug should not be "misconstrued" as "complete forgiveness" Jurors in former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger case speak about decision Botham Jean’s Brother’s Offer of Forgiveness Went Viral. His Mother’s Calls for Justice Should Too. White Christians, do not cheapen the hug and message of forgiveness from Botham Jean’s brother The Amber Guyger Trial Showcases a Special Class of Citizen Bishop Talbert Swan tweet: "Post Traumatic SLAVERY Syndrome" Black Forgiveness Culture Undermines ADOS Case for Reparations Scripture References: Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:13, Romans 3:23, Galatians 1:8 & John 20:22-23 When Forgiveness isn’t Woke Enough Meme referenced: 45 yr sentence for Police Dog Killer Paul Carter's comments AD Robles response to Kyle Howard and Jemar Tisby Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Greta Thunberg is a child activist for government policies regarding climate change. Darnell & Joel discussing the following aspects of climate change: Climate change policy critics are deemed skeptics or science deniers Greta Thunberg's UN speech Economics of climate change policies Appealing to emotions vs intellect Behavioural Economics Public discourse regarding the science of climate change Correlation vs causation Taking care of the earth https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Climate Change: Not just a political issue & Joel's Tweet Maxime Bernier calls teen climate activist ‘mentally unstable’ Nobel Secretary: Awarding Obama the Peace Prize Was a Mistake WATCH: Greta Thunberg's full speech to world leaders at UN Climate Action Summit Greta Thunberg’s yacht trip to New York not as green as it may seem Bob Murphy: Economics of Climate Change Articles - #1, #2, #3, #4 Greta Thunberg To Poor Countries: Drop Dead The Briefing - Monday, September 23, 2019 Tucker vs. Bill Nye the Science Guy Tim Moen - Fear Voting Guide Tim Moen - David Suzuki's daughter COMMENTARY: Climate change discussion needs to get back to science Do 97% of Climate Scientists Really Agree? '97% Of Climate Scientists Agree' Is 100% Wrong 97% Study Falsely Classifies Scientists' Papers, according to the scientists that published them 97 Articles Refuting The "97% Consensus" Fact Checking The Claim Of 97% Consensus On Anthropogenic Climate Change The Cook et al. (2013) 97% consensus result is robust Memes: #1, #2, #3, #4 Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Justin Trudeau was caught wearing Blackface - once, twice, three times a charm. Darnell & Joel discuss the following: Comments from political commentators Morality of decisions based on race "Wearing Blackface might prove a person’s ignorance and insensitivity, but it doesn’t necessarily prove that they are racist" - Sam Sey Is blackface morally neutral? Darnell & Joel in Chicago @ 2013 Legacy Conference - experiencing racism Sincerity of Trudeau's apology What will the impact of the scandal on Canadians Good vs bad racism Related episodes - 6CR #30 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: ‘I’m really sorry’: Justin Trudeau admits wearing brownface at 2001 costume party Will Trudeau’s ‘blackface’ photo end Canada’s shame-based politics? Justin Trudeau mocked for what he said about Star Wars as a kid Justin Trudeau Memes Josephine Mathias: By his own standard, Justin Trudeau is apparently a racist Dr. Joseph Smith on CP24 Is Justin Trudeau A White Supremacist? Dave Rubin's Response “It was something that I didn’t think was racist at the time, but now I recognize, it was something racist to do” Bamboozled (2000) Tropic Thunder (2008) White Chicks (2004) Hillary Clinton - Hot Sauce Jamie Foxx on Robert Downey Jr. Doing Blackface - JRE Rex Murphy: For anyone else, resignation would be unavoidable – and appropriate Christie Blatchford: Trudeau will get away with blackface because he's a Liberal What happened when Justin Trudeau was heckled in Quebec "I long for a world where Justin Trudeau is kicked off of SNL for dressing up like our Prime Minister." Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Dr. Tony Costa is teaching a new course on Social Justice at Toronto Baptist Seminary, this fall semester. Darnell & Joel discuss the following with Dr. Tony Costa: Biblical vs Secular Social Justice Subjective vs Objective Morality Social Justice in the Canadian Context Identity Politics within the Church Team Woke & Team Spoke Demographic of Church Elders Good vs Bad Discrimination Related episodes - 6CR #38 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Dr. Tony Costa's Current Courses Exodus 23:3 Scientist Suggests Climate Change Could Pave the Way for Cannibalism The Trojan Horse - Ep. 1: Deconstructing Communities | Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay The Trojan Horse - Ep. 2: Radical Subjectivity | Peter Boghossian, James Lindsay, Michael O'Fallon 5 Things We’ve Learned as We Transition from an Ethnic to a Multicultural Church Dr. Tony Costa contact info: @tmcos_tony [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On the next installment of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes To Those Who Create It by Charlamagne Tha God. Topics Include: What Christians can learn from this book "F Your Dreams" Everyone has privilege Take up the inequality we see with God Five Percenters https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ References: Christians, Charlamagne Tha God And Black Privilege John 1:46 Jordan Peterson | Pareto Distributions & Wealth Inequality Matthew 20:1-16 Laborers in the Vineyard Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Dave Chappelle's Netflix comedy special, Sticks & Stones, dropped on Aug 26, 2019. Darnell & Joel give their 2 cents on the comedy special. https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Epilogue: How to watch the secret Dave Chappelle Netflix special Critical Reviews: You Can Definitely Skip Dave Chappelle's New Netflix Special 'Sticks & Stones' Dave Chappelle's Netflix special 'Sticks and Stones' is as perceptive as ever. Here's why it's controversial. Dave Chappelle Doesn’t Need To Punch Down Dave Chappelle’s ‘Sticks And Stones’ Tries Too Hard To Offend What Bothers Me Most About Dave Chappelle’s ‘Sticks & Stones’ Dave Chappelle Shouldn’t Defend Michael Jackson References: Half Baked George Carlin Reality Check: Mass Shootings & Psychiatric Drugs Jussie Smollett arrested and charged over alleged hate crime attack hoax Joe Rogan - Dave Chappelle Has Mastered Comedy!! Joe Rogan on What It's Like to Tour with Dave Chappelle Liberals Clarify They Only Want Black Voices To Be Heard When They're Saying Liberal Things Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Pastor David Lynn was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace on June 4, 2019. Darnell & Joel evaluate this situation by addressing the following aspects: Canadian Criminal Code David Lynn's preaching tour Content of David Lynn's speech Open-air preaching within a Christian's calling Biblical evaluation of David Lynn's actions https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Pastor charged with causing a disturbance in Toronto’s Gay Village Supporters rally behind pastor accused of Gay Village disturbance Crown “won't let this go”: David Lynn reacts to arrest for preaching in Toronto's “Gay Village” Police arrest and ban preacher from Toronto gay district after LGBT crowd mobs him Short YouTube video of arrest: The REAL reason why David Lynn was arrested Long YouTube video of arrest: UNEDITED RAW FOOTAGE: Pastor David Lynn arrested for preaching Canadian Criminal Code 175 - Causing disturbance, indecent exhibition, loitering, etc. Canadian Criminal Code 176 - Obstructing or violence to or arrest of officiating clergyman Toronto Mischief Lawyer - Causing a disturbance charges under Section 175 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada Matthew 10:14 Street Preaching David Lynn Contact: YouTube: christsforgiveness Twitter: @CFMDavidLynn website: https://christsforgiveness.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On the second installment of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren Topics include: Goals of reading: reading for info & understanding Reading as learning: learning by instruction vs discovery Assessing if a book is worth your time Being a demanding reader Marking up your book https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable 2 Minutes Book Summary: How to Read a Book Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The Peel District School Board's implementation of the action plan to support black male students - We Rise Together is under scrutiny. Darnell & Joel review this action plan and covering the following: student focus group underlying the action plan Other factors impacting students success beyond the school The student's experience section of the report Contrasting achievers & non-achievers Our experiences in school Positive influences on our desire to learn Related episodes: 6CR #30 & 6CR #28 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Here Is Why Many Peel Students Are Demanding Better Action Against Racism Peel school board considers recommendations to enhance We Rise Together program Parents critical of Peel School's We Rise together anti-Black racism effort Suzanne Nurse - We Rise Together Ep. 1462 The Moral Mess of Higher Education BLACK LOVE WHITE LIES Black Students' Perspectives on Academic Success We Rise Together contact: http://www.werisetogether.ca/index.html Twitter: @WRT_PDSB Email: [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

In the second half of our discussion on homelessness, Darnell & Joel transition to solutions. Topics include: Private vs Government Welfare Benevolence within the church and necessity of community Causes of financial need and type of support Welfare Cliff Previous Homelessness episode: 6CR #45 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: What If Charity Replaced Taxation? Maryland church ordered to evict homeless or pay $12,000 fine When Helping Hurts 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 At Home Study The Welfare Cliff Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

On the first installment of TYPBST (Type Beast) Darnell & Joel discuss Tim Challies book Do More Better. Topics include: Laziness & distractions impacting your productivity Busyness & perception of busyness Working for Good Intentional with your time Tools for organization https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Thinkspot Ephesian 5:15-17 Colossians 3:23-24 How to Read a Book "The key to a woman's heart is an unexpected gift at an unexpected time" https://www.challies.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Over 235,000 Canadians experience homelessness on a given night. For the rest of the population, the circumstances of homelessness are often misunderstood. Joel and Darnell discuss the article "Everyday Myths About the Homeless - Debunked" by the charitable organization Fred Victor Topics Include: Myth: Being homeless is a choice. Myth: Homeless people are taking advantage of the system. Myth: Most homeless people are single, white males. Myth: Homelessness will never happen to me. Myth: Homelessness can’t be solved. https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Everyday Myths About the Homeless – Debunked Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and team attempt damage control after a fumbled Green New Deal rollout that included a line about paying Americans 'unwilling to work' The Facts on the ‘Green New Deal’ Protesters target L.A. over skid row plan: ‘We will not be gentrified’ 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The O'Cannabiz Conference provided The Six Cents Report with media passes to their 2019 Toronto event. Darnell & Joel discuss their experience and what they learned from the conference. Topics include: Unique aspects of Canadian industry - regulations, patents Medical use & cannabinoids Bill C93 - Pardon vs Expungement of 'simple possession' records Purpose of law & criminal records Cannabis Market beyond recreational Previous Cannabis episode: 6CR #10 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Toronto Just Can't Get Rid Illegal Cannabis Stores Chris Kresser on the problems with nutritional epidemiological studies cb2insights The Ultimate Guide to Cannabinoids in Cannabis Liberals Pass Bill to Suspend Records for Simple Cannabis Possession Cannabis Amnesty Frequently asked questions about expungement Hard On Liberty - Drugs Mike Dillard Podcast With Teeka Tiwari Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being Built Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Darnell Samuels joined I.J. Makan on his podcast - Kazingram Dialogue to tell his story. During this conversation Darnell gives us an understanding of his life experiences that help shape his views and ideas. https://kazingram.com/ High-End Theories www.sixcentsreport.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

The Fraser Institute hosted their Economics for Journalist conference at the beginning of June 2019. Darnell was one of 25 participants selected to attend. Darnell & Joel have a conversation breaking down the conference and go in-depth on a few of the sessions. Topics include: Darnell's experience at the conference The Economic Way of Thinking Property Rights and the Tragedy of the Commons Teaching Kids to share Why Good Politics is Bad Economics: Public Choice Theory 101 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Links: Tragedy of the commons MP Maxime Bernier says Scheer won Tory leadership thanks to ‘fake Conservatives’ Essay: That Which is Seen, and That Which is Not Seen Audiobook: That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen Journalism Seminars Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

A paper claiming dodgeball is a tool of oppression was presented by Joy Butler from the University of British Columbia and David Burns from Kwantlen Polytechnic University while presenting their research at the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Darnell & Joel have a conversation regarding dodgeball, that covers the following: Playing dodgeball growing up Reactions to audio clip from interview with Joy Butler Five Faces of Oppression Critiques of the design for gathering data Not all kids want to participate in gym class Grievance Studies affair Causation and Correlation https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Articles: IDA Dodgeball 101 - How To Play Dodgeball Rules Dodgeball isn't just problematic, it's an unethical tool of 'oppression': researchers Dodgeball is a tool of ‘oppression’ used to ‘dehumanize’ others, researchers argue Professor Joy Butler’s Perspectives on Bullying and Dodgeball Game David Staples: The world needs more dodgeball, not less of it Twitter Pool, regarding banning Dodgeball Don't pick on dodgeball. It's no more 'oppressive' or 'problematic' than any sport FB post with screen shots of articles with similar title Academic Grievance Studies and the Corruption of Scholarship Youtube Playlist for The Grievance Studies Affair Documentary Statistical Analysis Conclusions Explained PRIVILEGE OF THE GAPS Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Sam Sey joins Darnell & Joel to discuss his work at Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform. The conversation covers the following: working as a pro life advocate abortion laws in Canada Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform Abortion & Social Justice In Vitro Fertilization & pro-life consistency Previous episodes: Samuel Sey Interview & Samuel Sey Part 2 https://www.sixcentsreport.com/ Reference Articles: BREAKING: Alabama Governor Signs Anti-Abortion Bill Into Law Alabama Abortion Law Says Terminating a Fertilized Egg Is Legal in a Lab Setting An artificial womb successfully grew baby sheep — and humans could be next VA Gov On Abortion: “Infant would be resuscitated if that’s what the mother and the family desired” Texas Town Declares Itself A 'Sanctuary City For The Unborn' Documentary mentioned by Joel: The Case Against Abortion with Chris Williams Want to end abortion? Hold men — fathers of those unplanned children — accountable. Albert Mohler: The Briefing - Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Part III referenced Donate to Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform Samuel Sey Contact: https://slowtowrite.com/ @SlowToWrite [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

It's been a long layoff but we are back. Darnell & Joel have a short conversation to introduce season 3 and cover the following: Where we've been during the hiatus Listener Feedback Survey Results Mandate of the 6CR: The Good, The True & The Canadian What to expect during Season 3 High-End Theories www.sixcentsreport.com Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]

Social justice movements are causing division in our culture, including the reformed Christian community. The Principal of the Toronto Baptist Seminary - Rev. Kirk Wellum joins Darnell & Joel to discuss "The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel". Our conversation covers the following: Defining social justice Bringing up this statement at Toronto Baptist Seminary James White vs Tim Keller Social justice in Canada vs US Biblical justice Common ground & reconciling Biblical criteria for evaluating morality of cannabis https://sixcentsreport.podbean.com/ Reference Articles: The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel The Bee Explains: What Is Social Justice? James White response to Tim Keller on SJ&G Social Justice Is a Threat to Human Rights and the Gospel Pass the Mic Podcast - On “Social Justice and the Gospel” Part 1 & Part 2 Signposts Podcast - The Gospel and Social Injustice – Part 1 & Part 2 Union Seminary Response to SJ&G Justin Peters Response to Union Seminary Tim Challies: 9th Commandment - Duties Required & Sins Forbidden Rev. Kirk Wellum contact info: Toronto Baptist Seminary [email protected] Give us your two cents via: Facebook Twitter [email protected]