The 2024 election brings to mind echoes of the 1864 election. That was a moment in which Americans had a chance to opt out of war. And chose heroically.

https://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/lincoln/speeches/gettysburg.htm

Michael Harriot asked Black Twitter, “Who is the most ‘blackfamous’ person of all time?” 

We're going to start our #BlackFamous Series with Billy Dee Williams, someone White folks think they know and someone Black folks LOVE. 

Enjoy this fun new ride! 

Billy Dee's IMDB page. 

Some reminders that Kyle Rittenhouse isn't the end; he's another opportunity for beginning. 

Please know there are no punches pulled in this episode. If you're not ready to hear this one, just save it for later. 

Connect with us when you can. We're @whodeannypod on Twitter and Facebook. You can also email us@ whodeannypod@gmail.com.

We truly want to hear your thoughts on this episode and these difficult days.

Franklin shares some of his thoughts on interacting with strangers in public spaces. Do you have some of the same instant reactions he does? 

Feel free to connect with us, sharing your own thoughts on this episode via Twitter and FB @whodeannypod and email at whodeannypod@gmail.com. We look forward to continuing the conversation! 

Check out host Rishab Prakash as he explores the incredible world of Kanye West. Join him for the WEST. POD. EVER. 

What do badges, Confederate symbols, and UFOs have in common? 

They're part of this short and sweet podcast about undersold stories that should bring us hope! 

Share your hopeful stories with us through email@ whodeannypod@gmail.com or via FB and Twitter @whodeannypod. 

Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth,”

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/04/metro/new-book-harvard-astronomer-pushes-theory-about-object-that-passed-through-solar-system-alien-world-may-have-sent-it/ 

Franklin shares his admiration for a magnificent love poem, Resignation, by Nikki Giovanni. It helps to be a hopeful romantic. 

Read the whole poem here. https://poets.org/poem/resignation 

At the NBA's regular season halftime, Franklin takes a look at a few continuing lessons from the first half of the season then suggests a couple fun things to look forward to from here on out. This pod is FAN-TASTIC!