We begin this week’s episode of #LetMeSipPod with the hypocrisy of the Matt Hancock cheating scandal in the middle of the COVID pandemic. How can the public take this pandemic or the rules on social distancing seriously Was the reaction about betrayal of trust or the flaunting of regulations? What does the hidden camera reveal about invasion of privacy?This week’s big news comes after the sentencing of murderer of George Floyd to 22 years and its links to the killing of footballer Dalian Atkinson by UK police. What is the meaning of murder and its degrees? What does a life sentence mean? Should it be a life for a life? We also consider the concept of bail in US vs UK and ask should you have to pay for your freedom before conviction?Next we touch on the protest of US hammer thrower Gwen Berry during the playing of the anthem at the US athletics trials. We ask is it ever right to disrespect a nation’s flag or anthem? Is there ever a right way to protest? We also look at the punishments and consequences for athletes who exercise their right to protest and ask should you tow the line or create the change?We end this week’s episode with a the topic of cultural appropriation and the passing off content as their own against the backdrop of the TikTok boycott by Black dancers and content creators. Is appropriation premeditated or simply opportunistic? What is the difficulty in paying homage to your inspirations and giving them their flowers? What can the media platforms do to prevent this? What can the community do more to protect their creations and secure ownership?