Playlist: Show-Me JD Vance Reconsidered?!?

The fair use image referenced above takes us back to Missouri 2014 riots in Ferguson and what might have been the start of American social justice upheaval that continues to this day. 

Not-so-fun fact . . . The guy in the photo died by suicide that was disputed by his uncle.

More than TKC's love for campy photography . . . 

The Ferguson riots impact the current controversy surrounding Senator JD Vance and his turbulent ascendancy to to the 2024 MAGA ticket.

Today's media clap back that might erode confidence in the contender .  . . 

On Saturday, The New York Times published an article that included 90 emails and text messages from Vance that dated from 2014 to 2017. The messages were provided by Vance's close law school friend, Sofia Nelson, who fell out with Vance in 2021 over his support for an Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors. Nelson identifies as transgender.

Prior to that, the friends' conversations often reflected the current political environment around them, from police violence to political candidates, including Trump.

On August 9, 2014, an unarmed Black 18-year-old man, Michael Brown was killed by Darren Wilson, a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Demonstrations rapidly spread across the country giving rise to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement that started the year before.

Two months later, Nelson proposed the idea to Vance in an email that police officers should be required to wear body cameras.

"I hate the police," Vance replied to Nelson, the Times reported. "Given the number of negative experiences I've had in the past few years, I can't imagine what a Black guy goes through."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

JD Vance's "I hate the police" remark raises eyebrows

Following the release of dozens of emails from the past decade between Vance and a friend, social media users are reacting to his comments.

Those are strong statements and don't jibe well with the MAGA platform. Moreover . . . The rumors that Prez Trump might dump the guy seem to be ramping up as GOP loyalists attempt to weather the firestorm of criticism. 

So we're gonna try to get Hillbilly Elegy watched before the weekend . . . Even if it pains us that Glen Close looks like the only Walmart greeter that will flirt back with TKC.

And all of this inspires tonight's TKC playlist on the topic of second thoughts, regret and words spoken in haste.

To start, a song about desperation begins our list . . . In an interview with Songfacts, Derek Holt explained that the song was "just a lucky moment in time", and that it is about being on the road in America. The chorus "kept on looking for a sign in the middle of the night" referred to searches for Holiday Inn signs, the sight of which meant that beds had been found for the night.

Quickly, we turn to a recent neo-disco track that has captured our attention . . . Writing for Rolling Stone, Jon Dolan described "Say So" as "a high-gloss bit of Chic-biting retro disco, light and evanescent like the sun glistening off the ocean", while David Renshaw of The Fader deemed it "a slinky ode to seizing romance in the moment". Nerisha Penrose of Elle noted that the song "offers a healthy dose of nostalgia as Doja's hushed, airy voice floats over a bed of iridescent synths and a funky bassline"

This song is probably another reason why we've never wanted to start a podcast. Also, it's a perfect tribute to any campaign season. "You Talk Too Much" is the third track on Run–D.M.C.'s second studio album, King of Rock. For those who don't remember the history of hip-hop . . . At the time where were at least half a dozen songs about rumors, gossip & chatter that dominated the charts . . . It was a glorious time for talking about talking . . .

We have a feeling that Senator Vance probably regrets his remarks and so we share this iconic tune about wanting to return to the past. Even better, there's also a local connection . . . The accompanying music video for "If I Could Turn Back Time", directed by Marty Callner, was shot on board of the battleship USS Missouri and portrays Cher performing for the ship's crew, wearing a leather thong that revealed her tattooed buttocks and straddling a cannon. Military personnel condemned the video, while some family groups protested against its broadcast, because they deemed it offensive for the Navy and controversial. Following these protests, MTV was forced to air the video after the 9pm watershed.

Peak nostalgia for TKC . . . We journey back to the 90s and share this tune that every 40-55 year-old white lady now knows by heart. Hint: Local "wine moms" are known to belt this one out when they really get going and quizzically . . . Don't Speak by No Doubt speaks to things better left unsaid.

And if you've made it this far . . . 

As always, thanks for reading this week and have a safe & fun Saturday night.