For Love & Justice

Make it Make Sense: Elon Musk's Villain Origin Story

Is Elon Musk a misunderstood genius or a billionaire on his way to full-blown villain status? In this episode, we break down his rise from apartheid-era South Africa to becoming the most controversial figure in tech. We dig into his "power" moves at Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), his love for chaos, and the ethical gray areas fueling his empire. Plus, we take a closer look at what those closest to him have to say—his estranged father’s harsh critiques and his trans daughter Vivian’s decision to cut ties with him. Is he more Lex Luthor or Tony Stark gone rogue? Let’s get into it.
Sources: 
Ashlee Vance's biography Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
Interviews with Rolling Stone
Interview with CEO of Axel Springer
Elon Musk is on track to become a trillionaire by 2027. Here’s why the rich keep getting richer
Interviews with Musk in Bloomberg Businessweek
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover, Explained
Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover Is Now the Worst Buyout for Banks Since the Financial Crisis
Tesla Fires a Manager Who Criticized Elon Musk on Social Media
Understanding Elon Musk (archived)
Forbes’ World Billionaires List
Elon Musk Hit With First Formal Conflict Of Interest Complaint Over FAA-Starlink Deal
Elon Musk's Dad Debunks Bullying Memories And Much More In Freewheeling Interview
Vivian Jenna Wilson on Being Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Protecting Trans Youth and Taking on the Right Online
What do you think about Elon Musk? And what topic should I make sense of next? Let me know by emailing me at forloveandjusticepod@gmail.com!

Jumping Down the Conspiracy Theory Rabbit Hole (With Shannon Sanford)

Get ready for a whirlwind tour through the wild world of conspiracy theories! We explore shocking truths about conspiracy theories rooted in history, from wars fought for oil to political profiteering, with a spotlight on Overthrow by Stephen Kinzer, a must-read on U.S. interventions. We also unravel lingering mysteries like the JFK assassination, eyebrow-raising claims about the 2024 election, and whether TikTok is truly a security threat—or if the 2-hour "shutdown" was just clever PR. 
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and keep that tin foil hat handy!
Resources:
Overthrow by Adam Kinzer
https://www.newsweek.com/2024-election-rigged-donald-trump-elon-musk-2019482
https://fox4kc.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/776992724/analysis-of-2024-election-results-in-clark-county-indicates-manipulation/ 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NfY2I75fdI 

Straight From the Horse's Mouth: Broligarchy Edition

While Trump was busy signing 42 executive orders on his first day (remember when tantrums were thrown over Biden signing 17 his first day???), the broligarchy was busy yapping. Today, I'm reading quotes straight from the horses' mouths—because it's increasingly important we keep our eyes and ears open. Scary stuff is going down.

Make it Make Sense: The It Ends With Us Drama, Explained

This episode unpacks the escalating drama surrounding It Ends With Us and all the legal he-said-she-said. We explore the public and industry fallout, what it reveals about Hollywood’s persistent issues with on-set misconduct and accountability, and why you shouldn't watch this awful movie. Tune in for the latest twists in this high-stakes legal showdown.

Real Housewives Midseason Recap: RHOBH & RHOSLC

The Real Housewives have taken over our televisions (there's a franchise airing almost every night of the week), and Beverly Hills and Salt Lake City are particularly juicy this season. We're recapping the midway point on both shows, breaking down the friendship dynamics, and analyzing the psychology behind the batshit behaviors. 

Reflecting on 2024, the Danger of Elon, & Main Character Energy

As 2024 comes to a close, we're reflecting on all the crazy ish that happened this year—plus discussing the dangers of having the richest man in the world in the president's ear and looking ahead to 2025!

Welcome to For Love & Justice! (Start Here)

If you're new here, start with this episode! I'm diving into all the reasons I started For Love & Justice, and what you can expect to hear here. I'm also sharing why I'm so personally invested in the ongoing fight for reproductive freedom in hopes that it will help humanize and normalize those of us being forced to have these conversations. Nothing will ever change until we can come together as one and share our stories.
Please like, subscribe, and share with your friends!

How to Vote (and Are We?)

If you’re planning on voting in the 2024 presidential election (and you should!), you need to make sure you’re registered first. So, how do you register? In this episode, I’m breaking down the steps from registering, to updating your registration, to checking for your polling location.
Arkansas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country—so grab a friend and let’s get to the polls, y’all!
Voting Resources:
https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote
Register: vote.gov/register
Register in Arkansas: vote.gov/register/arkansas
Check Your Registration Status: https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView 

Navigating the Arkansas Abortion Amendment Petition With Mariah Martz

Arkansans for Limited Government, with the help of volunteers and paid canvassers, pulled off the impossible and gathered more than 136,000 signatures to get abortion rights on the ballot in November—in one of the most notoriously anti-choice states in the country.
I sat down with one of those amazing volunteers, Mariah Martz, to discuss what all went into the monumental grassroots effort to restore reproductive rights in Arkansas—and where we go from here.
About the Amendment: https://arliberty.org/about/
Where to sign the petition: https://arliberty.org/events/
Volunteer with AFLG: https://arliberty.org/volunteers/
Sign up for petition updates: https://arliberty.org/
Donate to Arkansans for Limited Government: https://arliberty.org/donate/
Support AFLG with merch: https://shop.arliberty.org/?_gl=1*17p....
P.S. Kelly Krout, I am so sorry I called you Kelly Trout! My husband is a big fisherman so fish are unfortunately always on my brain.

Make it Make Sense: Why is the World So Obsessed With Taylor Swift?

In the debut episode of For Love & Justice, we're delving into the enchanting lore of Taylor Swift to answer the burning question on everyone's minds: Why are we Swifties—and now the world—so obsessed with Taylor and her ever-evolving love story? While I can't speak for all Swifties, I do have a few theories as to why she's the anti-hero we can't and won't stop rooting for. Plus, we're turning to the cards to see what the future holds for Miss Americana!