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Are Some Cops Just Bad Apples?

Is the issue with police a matter of just a few bad apples? hotlou dives into the controversial statements of police union leaders Bob Kroll and Michael O’Meara. The debate continues over what to do with these “bad apple” cops and hotlou asks, “Do a few bad apples spoil the bunch?” You can also watch …

Can we cancel Cancel Culture?

With people stuck at home and online, Cancel Culture is alive and well. But is it time to cancel Cancel Culture? hotlou and hot Mike #3 discuss the latest people to be “canceled” and the history of cancel culture. They also reveal their sordid online past and wonder whether hotlou is next on the Cancel …

Defund the Police?

Protests in Minnesota are more alive than ever with Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey rejecting the city council’s push to defund the police. Is defunding police inevitable or is there other reform people should be fighting for? hotlou and hot Mike #3 discuss who has the power to abolish the police and the statistics behind police …

Tiananmen Square Protests Anniversary

Today on hotlou happy hour, we reflect on the 31st anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Protests as protests closer to home continue.   Plus, we give updates on the George Floyd murder, how COVID-19 fits into this mess, Trump’s potentially crumbling relationship with the military, and Mark Zuckerberg’s untimely death (not really tho). Links to …

Breaking Down Police Immunity

Why are police officers so hard to hold accountable? Today Patrick Jaicomo and Anya Bidwell, both attorneys for the Institute for Justice, join hotlou happy hour with answers. They have been fighting against “qualified immunity” which protects police officers from liability and any risk of consequences. Their battle for justice on behalf of James King is …

Police Reform NOW

Every problem needs a solution. Today we talk about how to begin to fix our police system in America. As the protests march on, we tackle what police reform looks like, where it should come from, and what we can do to help. Not to mention, breaking news relating to Carole Baskin taking over Joe …

Where’s Trump?

Today on another episode of hotlou SAD hour, hotlou and hot Mike #3 recap a weekend of riots across the country. When can we expect a presidential address from Trump? How has the media painted the protesters? What are we not seeing on TV? The show tackles the complex issues combined with some much-needed comedy …

Derek Chauvin Arrested As Riots Continue

In today’s 2-hour double feature of hotlou happy hour, we welcome attorney Chris Perske to the show. Chris sheds light on the politics and legal process behind persecuting a police officer. The show covers the continuation of the Minneapolis riots, the arrest of Derek Chauvin and hotlou’s personal experience with racism and the police. This …

Riot Is the Language of the Unheard

Today the news comes to hotlou’s front door. hot Mike #3 and hotlou discuss the riots breaking out in Minnesota over the death of George Floyd. How can people with different political views come together to make important changes for personal safety? Does social media help or hurt our chances to start a national dialogue? …

Are you Batman or Joker?

Today we all choose a side: Batman or Joker. To dox or not to dox. hotlou fights against the common sense of the  “vigilantes” who are sharing the personal information of Derek Chauvin. As one of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd, people are eager to target him, leading to a lot …