This week on 51/49, James exposes the double standard between how the Democrats are handling Andrew Cuomo’s sexual harassment allegations versus those made against Joe Biden last spring. Despite credible allegations made against both Andrew Cuomo and Joe Biden, last spring and against Cuomo right now are credible, the response of the media and political establishment have been very different. With Biden, he did one televised interview on Morning Joe to address Tara Reade's allegations, denied everything, and most people in the Democratic establishment and the media moved on. On the other hand with Cuomo, both New York Senators, Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand have called for Cuomo’s resignation, along with nearly all New York House Democrats. Why?! Well, as it turns out, it all has to do with preserving power and maintaining the status quo. In the case of Joe Biden last year, he was in the midst of a primary battle against his anti-establishment rival Bernie Sanders, and if the Democrats would’ve called for Biden to drop out, Bernie would’ve almost certainly locked up the Democratic Party presidential nomination, something seen as very undesirable by party insiders. In the case of Andrew Cuomo, another establishment insider Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul would be first in line to succeed Cuomo if he were to resign. It's disappointing to say, but today, still the seriousness of a sexual assault allegation against a prominent politician still has a lot to do with how politically convenient it is to prosecute it... 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Recapping the Allegations Made Against Cuomo and Biden 1:37 Believe Women, Unless... 4:36 Conclusion #MeToo #BelieveWomen 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ Subreddit link: https://www.reddit.com/r/5149withJamesLi/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft70o9Axem4

President Ronald Reagan once said: “The right to vote is the crown jewel of American liberties, and we will not see its luster diminished." The reality is, however, that while casting a ballot appears to be one of the fundamental ways to engage in your right to free speech, currently the First Amendment of the US Constitution only protects activities adjacent to voting, but stops short of protecting the vote itself. Citing a paper published by the Yale Law & Policy Review: “Burdens on voter registration and voting are not analyzed under strict First Amendment standards, and therefore the Court has allowed states excessive latitude to restrict voters’ access to the ballot box.” But if the notion of “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”, is imbedded within the fabric of our country, we have to include one of the most basic and fundamental way to express one’s opinion, and that is the right to vote. 0:00 Introduction 1:13 The First Amendment, Free Speech, and the Right to Vote 2:13 Historical and Cultural Contributing to Disenfranchisement 4:29 The Supreme Court and the Future of Voting Rights 5:55 Protecting the Right to Vote is an American Issue 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exR-ZZ0eiss

Professor Scott Galloway of NYU Stern School of Business and the former New York University Dean Peter Henry sat down to discuss racism and inequality in America on Professor Galloway's podcast The Prof G Show. James examines the telling conversation between his former professor and dean--telling in just how hollow and woke corporatism is, and how living in the elite New York City bubble can result in two brilliant academics misdiagnosing the problems facing America. 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli ----- Fair Use Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material; the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available for the purposes of criticism, comment, review and news reporting which constitute the fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. Not withstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work for purposes such as criticism, comment, review and news reporting is not an infringement of copyright. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S3GlaR48jM

L’Oreal, led by their new CEO Stéphane Rinderknech, is forcing their non-essential employees to return to the office in the midst of this deadly Covid-19 pandemic, potentially putting hundreds, if not thousands of lives unnecessarily at risk. In a letter to employees, the company writes: “Phase 2 of L’Oreal USA’s Safe Together plan will begin on Monday, August 3 for employees in our New York City offices. As previously communicated in the Safe Together plan presentation, we will increase from the current maximum of 25% of employees onsite to a maximum of 50% onsite.” In this segment, James dives into internally leaked emails, corporate propaganda efforts downplaying the coronavirus, and reactions from anonymous L’Oreal employees. Source: https://www.instagram.com/esteelaundry/ #Loreal #Coronavirus #Covid-19 51/49 with James Li - Commentary on business, politics, and the other things (from an independent perspective) Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesccli/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2NiGG3eCYw