Looking Back at 2018 (Part One)

The podcast reflects on major pop culture, LGBTQ, and race-related events and trends of 2018. In pop culture, the rise of Ariana Grande, the cultural impact of Childish Gambino's "This Is America," and Beyoncé's Coachella performance are examined. Discussions on LGBTQ issues cover milestones like Beth Ford becoming the first openly gay woman to run a Fortune 500 company and Jared Polis being elected as Colorado's governor, alongside concerns about the Trump administration's policies. Regarding race, the panel analyzes Colin Kaepernick's influence, the Serena Williams controversy, and the role race played in the midterm elections, including Stacey Abrams' and Andrew Gillum's narrow defeats and allegations of voter suppression. The forced separation of migrant children from their parents at the border is also addressed, highlighting the historical context and ongoing challenges.