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Ferguson rages in protests, riots, militarized police, and now the entrance of the National Guard. The situation has escalated since our last show – Jennifer Wieda joins as our guest as we zone in on the unrest and the chaos, and look to where things are going. Also later: we update news items Blendover has been following; and Greg gets to the TRUTH of those comments by Gene Simmons of KISS…
Topics Discussed:
- Ferguson, Missouri
- Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
- Marijuana Industry and the Banks
- Oklahoma Lethal Injection and Drug Secrecy
- Message to Venus
- Gene Simmons / KISS
- WTF: Skellow Google Bomb
- WTF: The Penis Collector
BlendoveR is the “trendover” podcast, bringing you the news that the news isn’t covering. Presented by Greg Davies, we focus on topics that are not trending across the web and in the mainstream media, and have a knack accurate predictions of coming events, trends, and media coverage.
Ferguson, Missouri
Chaos erupts again in Ferguson
Dad of Slain Unarmed Missouri Teen Michael Brown: ‘We Need Justice for Our Son’
Every item distributed to local law enforcement by the Pentagon’s 1033 program over two years
Ferguson Police Chief: Officer Didn’t Stop Michael Brown as Robbery Suspect
Ferguson police say Michael Brown was suspect in robbery
Ferguson police tear gas PEACEFUL protestors
‘I Just Saw Someone Die’: The Man Who Live-Tweeted Michael Brown’s Shooting (PHOTOS)
RAW: Ferguson police fire tear gas at defiant protesters
This needs attention. Police in Ferguson tear gas the press, dismantle their gear after they flee.
Two reporters arrested in Ferguson, Mo.
Shout-Outs and Other Remarks
Marijuana Industry and the Banks
Colorado Bill HB14-1398 (Creation of banking alternatives for marijuana businesses)
Colorado law sets up world’s first marijuana banks; feds must OK
House Approves Marijuana Industry’s Request For Banking Access
U.S. House OKs bill that may open door to bank accounts for pot shops
Remarks of Jennifer Shasky Calvery, Director Financial Crimes Enforcement Network – August 12, 2014
Oklahoma Lethal Injection and Drug Secrecy
Execution Dates Set For Okla. Death Row Inmates
Oklahoma death row inmates sue over ‘unsound’ execution practices
Oklahoma inmates file lawsuit over ‘unconstitutional’ executions
Oklahoma: Inmates’ allegations in lawsuit false
Warner Complaint filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
Message To Venus
Message To Venus – Official Site
Message To Venus @ ReverbNation
Gene Simmons / KISS
Gene Simmons: ‘I deeply support’ those suffering from depression
KISS’ Gene Simmons Tells Depression Sufferers: ‘F*** You! Kill Yourself’
MMM / Austereo Network: 2Day FM – 2012 Royal Hoax Call Incident and the Death of Jacintha Saldanha
MMM confusion over racist jibe
Nikki Sixx calls out Gene Simmons over comments on depression
Nikki Sixx does not condone ‘Anti-Gene Simmons Bashathon’
SongFacts.com: Gene Simmons interview
WTF: Skellow Google Bomb
Google’s ‘Skellow’ search results in X-rated naked man shock
WTF: The Penis Collector
Man Arrested After Jars and Jars Of Human Penises Discovered In His Apartment
Music Featured:
- “Friend Like Me” by Robin Williams from the soundtrack Aladdin
- “Five Minutes” by Bonzo Goes to Washington from the vinyl single Five Minutes
- “Come Together” by Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin from the album George Martin: In My Life