Rules of Dumb
By René and Ben
Rules of DumbOct 12, 2018
Ep. 011: Stay Mad Aunt Becky
Season 2 of the Rules of Dumb podcast starts off with a bang. René and Ben discuss the recent FBI investigation of the college admissions scandal involving some well known-celebrities (Aunt Becky from Full House) and some high profile business people.
The duo explores the spectrum of unethical behavior by Parents and College Coaches and Administrators in the admissions process as well as cases against Harvard College and the University of Texas to undermine their Affirmative Action efforts (#StayMadAbby).
Ben also shares some surprising results from a recent DNA test with Ancestry.com, and discovering some new family members. Tune in!
Victory | Rules of Dumb Ep. 010
In Episode 010 of the Rules of Dumb Podcast, René and Ben meet their goal of completing 10 episodes in 2018. The two celebrate this victory by answering questions from RoD listeners and rabid fans.
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My Date With Michelle Obama | Rules of Dumb Ep. 009
In Episode 009, Ben shares the highlights of his recent date with forever First Lady Michelle Obama. Actually, 20,000 other people were on the date and René tagged along as well. René and Ben venture to the famous Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, NY and discuss the life-changing experience as well as some big takeaways from the recent Michelle Obama book tour.
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Holla, Holla, Holla: The Art of Catcalling | Rules of Dumb Ep. 008
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Alternative Thanksgiving: 10 New Traditions | Rules of Dumb Ep. 007
In other words, the holiday season can be a rough time for a lot of us. But it is a good thing for you, you are listening to Episode 007 of the Rules of Dumb podcast. René schools Ben on 10 non-traditional ways to spend “Alternative Thanksgiving”. René does not necessarily say you have to spend the holiday alone, but she strongly suggests you remove yourself from a toxic environment. The theme is self-care. And she gives you 10 great ways to spend your holiday.
Of course, if you’ve decided to skip Thanksgiving with family this year, you might feel anxious about how your family might react. René and Ben have some ideas that will help you there as well.
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If Your Vote Didn't Matter, They Wouldn't Suppress It | Rules of Dumb Ep. 006
The two got into how in 2013, in Shelby County vs Holder, the Supreme Court deemed section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 as unconstitutional. That decision has made it easier for states to engage in a campaign of voter suppression including, closing polling places, voter ID requirements, exact match practices, all in an effort to marginalize the votes of black people. The two also got into how mass incarceration aides in suppressing the black vote.
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Achieve Financial Independence w/ Jamila Souffrant | Rules of Dumb Ep. 005
In the conversation with Jamila, she chronicles her journey from Jamaica to the US as an infant to the work ethic her mother and grandmother instilled in her. This eventually led her down a path of business and financial success that has to date culminated in Jamila and her husband saving $169,000 in two years. She talks about the events that led her to leave her six-figure corporate job, the life of a solo entrepreneur and mom, and her role in the FI/RE (Financial Independence / Retire Early) movement and how she thinks she can advance POC into financial freedom. At the end of the conversation, Jamila also lets us in on what she thinks is a Rule of Dumb: A conventional idea that many think is a great idea but she thinks might not be all it’s cracked up to be. You’ll want to listen until the end.
René got to listen to the conversation Sri and Ben had with Jamila, and she was disappointed she missed out. René and Ben share their takeaways from all the knowledge bombs Jamila dropped. But not before René accuses Ben of being an “over-toucher” and a “hand-talker”. She also reveals she has a secret talent.
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The Robots Are Coming To Get Us | Rules of Dumb Ep. 004
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Blaming and Shaming the Victim | Rules of Dumb Ep. 003
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Serena Being Serena | Rules of Dumb Ep. 002
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Kaepernick Just Does It With Nike | Rules of Dumb Ep. 001
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In this first episode of Rules of Dumb, René (@rene_lh) and Ben (@benbakaar) dive into what they've been getting into over the summer. Ben talks about his "near-death experience" while René details her vacation on Martha's Vineyard and playing golf with Barack Obama and Ray Allen. René also talks about her volunteer work at the African American Film Festival on Martha's Vineyard and gives her take on movies like the BlackkKlansman and the Bobby Brown docuseries with a special shout-out to Janet Jackson. Finally the two comment on Nike’s new “Just Do It” ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick and the public’s response to it.
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