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Lessons from the ground in Georgia, as mobilization continues to decide the US Senate; Plus: Behind the myths and superstitions of Friday the 13th

0:08 – On January 5th, 2021 two Senate Runoffs in Georgia will largely determine what a Biden presidency could look like if it can tip the scales in favor of the democratic party. Democrat hopes and dreams are now resting on Georgia’s shoulders. We speak with Mondale Robinson (@mondalerobinson) Founding Principal of Black Male Voter Project and National Political Director for Democracy For America. 

0:34 – Today is Friday the 13th, considered to be an unlucky day by many. And according to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute millions of dollars are lost on this day due to people’s fears of  doing business as usual. Today we re-air an interview aired on Sept. 13, 2019 with Aja Romano (@ajaromano), culture writer with Vox, and author of the most recent article: “Friday the 13th isn’t unlucky. It’s a meme disguised as superstition.”