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Feb. 27, 2023

The Miscalculation of an Agent Provocateur

This episode talks about how Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, made a miscalculation while trying to be an agent provocateur concerning race, and got canceled in the process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Enough!

This hot mic episode deals with elected officials that are more concerned about entertaining than legislating, especially one in particular. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...

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Feb. 13, 2023

On Birth Of A White Nation, Professional Antiracism Matters, Politica…

In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Battalora, author of The Birth of a White Nation, guides us through the origin of “white” in America; Dana Brownlee, author of The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up, talks about antiracism work in...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Menace to Society

This hot mic episode deals with the concept of a menace to society from a black and white perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podca...

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Jan. 30, 2023

On Black Organ Donation, I'm Not Yelling, and White Fragility Featuri…

In this episode, Robert Chelsea, the first African American male to receive a face transplant, makes an appeal for more Black organ donors; Elizabeth Leiba, author of the new book I'm Not Yelling, talks about why it was impor...

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Jan. 24, 2023

On Homeland Security, The Waymakers, The Resident Legal Diva and The …

In this jam-packed episode, Juliette Kayyem, CNN National Security Analyst, discusses recent homeland security issues; Tara Jaye Frank, DEI Consultant, talks about her new book, The Waymakers; Melba Pearson, The Resident Leg...

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Jan. 9, 2023

Speaker’s Race

After 15 ballots, a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was chosen. In this episode, I do my best to explain why that happened. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a …

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Jan. 2, 2023

On Political Psychology Featuring Dr. Reneé Carr

As we start the New Year, Dr. Reneé Carr, The Problem Solver, talks about the importance of psychology in creating public policy. Later, I make the case why 2023 should be the Year of Mental Health. --- This episode is …

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Dec. 26, 2022

On Historical Filmmaking, Linguistic Imperialism and Religious Nation…

As we close out 2022, Loki Mulholland, Activist and Filmmaker, explains what he views as his obligation as a storyteller through film; Dr. Ayo Sekai, Professor and Publisher of UWP Books, defines linguistic imperialism and it...

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Dec. 19, 2022

On Big Dirty Money, Bodies Out of Place and Current Affairs Featuring…

In this episode, Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money, explains the effects of white collar crime on society; Barbara Harris Combs, author of Bodies Out of Place, talks about how society seeks to control African Americans...

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Dec. 12, 2022

On RBC, Black Marriages and Authoritarianism Feat. Tonija Hope, Chris…

In this episode, Tonija Hope, Director of the Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, touts the importance of the Center; Marriage Counselor Chris A. Matthews explains why successful Black marriages ar...

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Dec. 5, 2022

On Mississippi Legal Victory and Refugee Advocacy Featuring Joshua To…

In this episode, Joshua Tom, Legal Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, discusses the recent legal victory in Mississippi to keep the State Legislature from funding private schools. Then, Drocella MugoreWera, The Diversity Tr...

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Nov. 28, 2022

On Smarter Safety Solutions, TEEM Leadership and Blackjack Christmas …

Attorney Patrice Sulton, Executive Director of DC Justice Lab, discusses her ground breaking work revising the District of Columbia Criminal Code; Dr. Cecelia Martin, author of the book, Incarcerated: Escaping the Prison of Y...

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Nov. 21, 2022

On Social Media Influence, Political Violence and Female Political Ac…

In this episode, the legendary April Reign explains how African American social media influencers, like herself, can impact future political campaigns. Next, Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC-Davis Violence Prevention R...

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Nov. 14, 2022

On Election Wrap Up and Own Your Opportunities Featuring Will Cooper,…

In this episode, Attorney/Columnist Will Cooper and Minister/Activist Coach Felecia Killings give their insights into the results of the 2022 Mid Term Elections. I also interviewed Leadership Consultant Juliet Hall on her new...

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Nov. 8, 2022

On Violence Featuring Pastor Michael McBride and Dr. Shani Buggs

In this episode we address violence, particularly gun violence, in the African American community. Pastor Michael McBride, Director of the LIVE FREE Campaign, and Dr. Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor at the UC-Davis Violence ...

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Oct. 31, 2022

On N.O.W. and the 2022 Elections Featuring Christian F. Nunes

Christian F. Nunes, the President of the National Organization for Women (N.O.W.), discusses the importance of the 2022 Elections, as it pertains to American women and democracy itself. In the second half, I explain what Ye, ...

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Oct. 24, 2022

On FordMomentum Featuring Maya Ford

In this episode, Maya Ford, Principal of FordMomentum!, talks about her unique strategies to empower the disenfranchised. Later, I make the case for the Delegate of the Cherokee Nation to be seated in Congress. --- This episo...

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Oct. 17, 2022

On Media 2070 Featuring Collette Watson

In this episode, Collette Watson, Vice-President of Cultural Strategy for Free Press, explains the mission of Media 2070, an organization created to bring equity into media narratives. The episode concludes with my thoughts o...

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Oct. 10, 2022

On I'm Tired of Racism and Clarissa Uprooted Featuring Sharon Hurley …

In this episode, Sharon Hurley Hall, co-host of the Introverted Sisters podcast, discusses her new book, I'm Tired of Racism, and the team from the Clarissa Uprooted project talks about the origins of the project and the valu...

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Oct. 3, 2022

On Real Men Teach Featuring Curtis Valentine

In this episode, Curtis Valentine, Founder of Real Men Teach, talks about why he started the organization and the importance of African American men in the classroom. Later, I appeal for us, as a community, to uplift Black me...

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Sept. 26, 2022

On Libertarianism Featuring Larry Sharpe

In this episode, Larry Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Way podcast, makes the case for African American voters to choose Libertarianism and I’ll do my best to play catch-up on some of the recent hot topics. --- This episode is...

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Sept. 19, 2022

On After Stop Woke and Dobbs Featuring Nadra Nittle and Jamesa Bailey

In this episode, Nadra Nittle, Education Reporter for the 19th, discusses the impact of legislation, designed to limit discussions on race and LGBTQ+ issues in classrooms, is having on public education. Then, Jamesa Bailey, D...

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Sept. 12, 2022

On Jackson Water Crisis Featuring Rep. Chris Bell

In this episode, the first of the 6th Season, Mississippi State Representative Chris Bell, (D-Jackson 65th Dist.), updates us on the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis. Later, I give my thoughts on the African Diaspora's react...

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