Ax Ron P

Why is the Bitcoin price rising so rapidly? Who is buying it, will 2021 become a repeat of 2017, and should we invest at these price levels?

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 3 of 3.

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 2 of 3.

One of the most unique and powerful rights granted to first-class citizens of the United States is the 2nd Amendment, the right to bear arms. What is the history of gun control for second-class citizens (Black & Brown peoples) in the United States, to what extent does this legacy inform current polices regarding current firearm regulation, how may it inform future legislation, and how does this relate to the alarming increase of gun related homicides in Chicago, Illinois during July 2020? Can gun control alone prevent community violence? Could Black gun owners have two worse presidential candidates to pick from? Part 1 of 3.

Nick Cannon's relationship with ViacomCBS was mostly terminated after content from his podcast was labeled as hateful.  What does 'hate' mean to second class citizens and how might our understandings differ from how first class citizens define 'hate'?  How might these differences allow for a range of valid perspectives regarding this controversy?

Exploring a very tabooed subject through a personal story, and suggesting a few considerations to account for prior to "opening that door." 

Sharing a personal narrative about unrealistic expectations and accountability, I attempt to understand why I choose to invest so much into a one sided relationship.

Outlining the history of NASCAR, the black drivers, it's recent policies prohibiting the Treason flag from all races, as well as speculating about the organization's inspiration to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.  Part 2 of 2.

Outlining the history of NASCAR, the black drivers, it's recent policies prohibiting the Treason flag from all races, as well as speculating about the organization's inspiration to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.  Part 1 of 2.

On June 11th, 2020 the US stock markets dropped 6% after a substantial recovery rally from lows of the market crash in late March.  Many major media outlets have been suggesting our economy will recover in a “V-shape”, but the market events of June 11th and 12th potentially foreshadow a different story.  Why is this important, what are the implications of recent financial stimulus policies in the context of larger market trends, and what can we do to financially protect and empower ourselves in the event that the Financial Crisis of 2020 is not already over?  Part 2 of 2.

On June 11th, 2020 the US stock markets dropped 6% after a substantial recovery rally from lows of the market crash in late March.  Many major media outlets have been suggesting our economy will recover in a “V-shape”, but the market events of June 11th and 12th potentially foreshadow a different story.  Why is this important, what are the implications of recent financial stimulus policies in the context of larger market trends, and what can we do to financially protect and empower ourselves in the event that the Financial Crisis of 2020 is not already over?  Part 1 of 2.

In the wake of the gruesome execution of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 31st, 2020 the National Security Advisor told the American people that the police are not “systemically” racist and President Trump identified a new public enemy…Antifa.  With protests, rioting and looting spreading from city to city over the past week, I identify and explain new concerns related to our safety as a Black people and as Americans.

Not only have we been recently reminded to consider our safety while jogging through our own neighborhoods, but now the Monica and Dameon Shepard incident in early May inspires us to consider how to remain safe when a mob of vigilante terrorists is literally at the front door of our home.

In the discussions I have witnessed on social media and the news about the Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor murders, I feel not enough attention is given to the historical context and legacy of violence done to Black bodies in the United States.  Drawing parallels between these contemporary murders and the similar killings Ida Bell Well-Barnett witnessed in 1892 that sparked her to begin the Anti-lynching Movement, I explain my most prominent concerns regarding the safety of Black people today. (If you appreciate what this episode is talking about, please share these ideas with loved ones.  Knowledge is power, and we need more of both!)

Information is everything.  It informs the decisions we make and often times it serves as the lens through which we understand politics and current events.  What if the information you relied on for understanding was tainted, incomplete or both?

Shame is heavy.  And unfortunately it’s a part of the human experience.  How can we begin to make peace with the darker corners of our pasts and forgive ourselves for the mistakes that we have made?

Celebrating and memorializing an antiquated practice that I predict contemporary society has left behind, perhaps for good, because it is now considered a health risk.  Part 2 of 2.

Celebrating and memorializing an antiquated practice that I predict contemporary society has left behind, perhaps for good, because it is now considered a health risk.  Part 1 of 2.

Playas attract value, but playas also know when it's time to fall back.  Relationships, jobs, and even our self esteem are very fragile and it is critical to understand how our expectations can destroy or develop them.  

Speaking on the divine feminine and masculine energies, the importance of striving to maintain a balance between these energies, and how they relate (and do not relate) to the traditional institution of marriage.

Telling a story to encourage listeners to identify patterns in the people we choose to be intimate with.  What might the celebrities and strangers we are drawn to tell us about our own dating preferences? 

Despite the recent spike of interest in health due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is not enough attention given to many dietary related health conditions that have been devastating families and communities throughout the United States for decades!  Particularly African American families and communities.  Sharing my sources of inspiration to learn and be concerned about health & dieting, 7 suggestions to be considered when trying to improve one's health, my gripes with the Keto diet, and the sexual ramifications of clean eating.  This is not about getting skinny.

Identifying the "orgasm gap" that exists too often in heterosexual relationships where women are climaxing significantly less of the time when compared to their male partners, hypothesizing about how studio porn contributes to this issue, and providing some instruction to potentially help my fellow cis gendered hetero males to do better.  And of course some stories.

Talking about money, how I've witnessed others spend it throughout my life, and the importance of saving it.

Celebrating Toni Morrison’s life and legacy, I discuss how I initially connected with her works and the lasting impressions they continue to have on me.  I also talk about some of the stories she has shared about her upbringing and how she fell in love with storytelling, language and writing.

What types of value do we bring our partners?  And how can we contextualize what we bring to the table in our relationships, particularly when we may be dealing with someone who makes ungrounded claims about our level of investment?

Naked-A shares a story about how a great friendship was ruined after it became more than platonic.

Recognizing the African origin of western mermaid mythology, and analyzing the differences in underlying narratives of The Little Mermaid and the story of Mami Wata.

Sharing a story about a time when a friend unintentionally sullied my reputation.

Discussing the difference between antiheroes and villains, and analyzing some of our favorite examples from classic Black gangster films.

Isaiah shares a great story about the importance of seeing (and believing) the red flags, as well as the importance of having tact when we communicate with others.

We recall the some of the psychedelic adventures we had in college and reflect on how it changed our perspectives forever.

How we begin our relationships is important because it sets the stage for the respect we will (and will not) receive as the relationship develops.  The Second Pause is that moment when we restore the balance of power that we share with our partners.  Question and answer about hard limits in the bedroom.

In this episode I am interviewed by my brother Issa and I share my first experiences with sex and sexuality.

Joined by Brickhouse, we react to Georgia's and Alabama's recent anti-abortion legislation, discuss the importance of healthy dieting, and analyze violence perpetrated against women and Black bodies.  Most of the time.

We reflect on Memorial High School's "Thug Day" for rising seniors in Houston, TX, black country music artists, and a few other relevant tangents we stubbled upon along the way. 

While I don’t believe we can or should attempt to control anyone, I think it’s important to create environments where our partners are less likely to cheat.  In this episode I share three tips to help us help our partners find enough of their sexual needs met in our relationships.

Analyzing the alienating comments made by judges to a producer in a Toronto beat battle, a question and answer about expressing frustrations relating to financial responsibilities, and another question and answer about judging a friend for habitually cheating on her/ his significant other.

Scratching the surface of the meaning behind the creation and destruction of Sand Mandalas in Tibet, and exploring some of the implications of these philosophies in (and outside) of relationships.  Then a question and answer about child support.

In consideration of the impending economic recession, this week's episode is about the importance of changing our spending habits to establish financial stability and begin wealth building.

Attempting to understand some of the emotional resistance experienced while trying to set up a threesome, and a much more serious question and answer about consent.

Sharing a story about the importance of being attentive to your intuition, and answering a question about how to have a difficult yet critical conversation.

In the wake of the loss of Nipsey Hussle, we explore a relationship gem from a Dr. Sebi interview.

Despite not being able to skip the sad part in the aftermath of a break up with someone we really care about, perhaps we can sometimes circumvent some of the confusion, disbelief and anger we may  experience.  I share a perspective, then answer a question about what to do when you are given your partner’s phone and they receive a text message from “someone else.”

What is “playa”?  What is Playa Etiquette?  And why are black women so frequently compared to white women?

Exploring "The Objectification Game", a relationship dynamic where one partner willingly negotiates the sexual objectification of her/himself for money, while the other partner willingly negotiates the financial objectification of her/himself for sex.

In this week's episode I'm sharing my views on a video I saw about sliding in a woman's DM, followed up with a VERY direct question & answer session.  One I imagine a lot of women will hope a lot of men will hear.

What is the 'G' word?  It's not "gangster", it's not "gay", and it's definitely not "gremlin"...for this episode at least.  Instead we explore this mystery topic and then I answer a question from a woman in a relationship with a co-worker.