The Global Scoop with Olabimpe

Our Take on Current Economic, Political, and Entertainment News: Episode 24 (2023)

If you’re going to Rome, you have to abide by their rules, and this is the privilege Americans have. When we (non-Americans) go anywhere, we’re quick to adjust, because we know we aren’t exactly home. You can’t simply go anywhere and think that your American winning ways will suffice .— Olabimpe (2023)

With Olabimpe’s birthday approaching, we dive into our plans for her celebration. We start by revisiting our recent episode on housing insecurities and delve into my ongoing therapy sessions. I share how I connected with my therapist, who has been a refreshing source of support. I had asked my therapist to listen to our housing insecurities episode, as I aimed to address the shame I associated with my childhood experiences in our next session. Her response to Olabimpe’s birthday sparks conversations. Listeners reached out with questions and personal stories after the episode, discussing their encounters with housing insecurity.

Recalling one of our most recent episodes, I recount a time when I concealed my living situation out of embarrassment during a friend’s visit. After the episode, the friend contacted me, questioning my shame and emphasizing the need for open communication. Another individual shared their struggles with housing insecurity, even after achieving success, highlighting the lasting emotional impact. Olabimpe and I empathize with overcoming shame and stigma, encouraging those grappling with similar feelings.

Turning to global news, we touch upon various topics, from politics and democracy to celebrity news and economics. Tragedy strikes as Dr. Vwaere Diaso, a dedicated medical professional, loses her life due to a long-standing elevator malfunction at a hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. The negligence displayed by officials in Nigeria infuriates us. In another incident, an aircraft crashed during a test flight in Lagos, fortunately without fatalities, prompting Olabimpe’s characteristic humor about air travel within the country.