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Black Politics Today is the prolific political conscience of the African American community, and the heartbeat for “What’s At Stake” with public policy impacting the social, economic, and political affects on the African American community.

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    121 - White Panthers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 67:53


    White Nationalism has become the embodiment of what white republicans have come to stand for under this administration. However, Wakanda is what most Americans see as the encouragement of what America should be. Some $700M+ in two weeks, says America believes in the Black Panther more than they do the Trump Panther; and its racist nationalistic views. The future of our country must not be dependent upon the White Panthers of this administration, but it should be upon all of the Panthers of our nation. My guest Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the shifting landscape of the GOP and the Black Panther.

    120 - “Cries of Anger”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2018 63:01


    Guns Kill People! Yes, people kill people too. However, people would not be able to kill anyone without the absolute access that is given to guns in this country. The truth is, a gun needs a person to pull the trigger, and people who want to kill need a gun to do it. Assault weapons like AR-15 and M-16 are military style weapons designed for war, not hunting, unless you’re hunting humans. The question we need to ask ourselves: is access to deadly weapons more important than the safety of our children? My guest Dr. Johnny B. Hill and Det. Marq Claxton join me to answer that question.

    119 - “Classified Dangerous Abuses”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2018 58:04


    When you think about the past week and the previous fifty-seven weeks since this Test Tube Baby took office, do you want to rip your robe like David? Are you so fed up, that you can’t stand to hear another thing that’s going on inside this administration? Do you want to throw every American who voted for and those who didn’t vote at all, into a huge room and pimp slap them all? Or maybe you’re like me, and you want to, ala Chris Rock, Shake the Sh__ out of every African American who sat on their asses and didn’t vote? Are you just as pissed, that over 40 staff members in the White House don’t have the proper security clearance to even work in the damn house, let alone see top secret documents? Does it bother you that every staff member in the White House, is white? How about, that they are all in the highest tax bracket and get the most from the tax bill? Every one of these facts should bother you to your core, if indeed you care about America and our political and economic future. Black America, this is our bus boycott. This is our Bloody Sunday! This is where we decide, to stand and fight, or do we sit and watch? My guest, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga and Rebekah Caruthers, break it all down for us.

    118 - Trumptastrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 21:01


    The Republican lead congress has dramatically embraced the entire Trump mantra and it’s continued displays to disrupt and distract the American people from the truth about legal surveillance of our nations judicial systems. Is this the democracy we want to live in? My guests Rebekah Caruthers and Greg Stewart discuss the impact of GOP rhetoric upon the American Society.

    117 - America’s Blind Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 72:40


    A racist, bigoted, narcissistic buffoon sits in 1600 without a clue of what to do, or how to do it. And yet, there are people who still think that having a racist for president is okay. Voters, made a deal and put the security and welfare of America in a BLIND TRUST and left Donald Trump as the fiduciary in charge and themselves hostage to 4yrs of chaos, threats of nuclear war, and a return to white supremacist way of thinking. America buried its head in the sand and as a result, their own bias’ against a woman are coming home to roost. Damien Thaddeus, Kellie Green, Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, and Ron Busby join the round table and discuss the GOP Tax Plan, and the concern for black businesses.

    116 - The Queen of the City

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017 59:40


    On November 7th, after winning the Primary by 11points, history will be made in the Queen City of Cincinnati Ohio, where Councilmember Yvette Simpson can become the first African American woman to serve as Mayor in the cities 229yr history. A progressive new vision will move into the Midwest's crown of glory. While in the nations capital, collusion looms large at 1600 with more crimes leading pass Russia’s doorstep, where not even the blood on the doorpost can stop the angel of death from stopping at the feet of Trump and his crooked cronies. Joining me tonight is Cincinnati City Councilwoman Yvette Simpson, Political Consultant, Rebekah Caruthers, along with Professor Omekongo Dibinga, and ANC Commissioner Greg Stewart, as they quibble over the Fake News.

    115 - “A Slow & Dirty Death”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 53:24


    When a Commander in Chief lies about his conduct, everyone should hold that individual accountable. From Congress to the American people, they should hold that leader responsible for anything that happens on his watch. Unfortunately, Congress and that 27 percent don’t think so. As a result, hundreds of Americans have died because of his lack of leadership. The GOP has neglected to care for their constituents and other Americans across this country and it shows as the death toll increases with every tweet. Prof. Kelly Green and Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers breaks it all down.

    114 - “.45 Caliber”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2017 46:40


    A .45 Caliber weapon is known for its destruction to human life. It’s powerful bullet can rip through the bones of a man’s kneecap, or put a cantaloupe size hole in the back of a man’s head. That is the same destruction that many Americans have been feeling over the past 8months since there has been a 45 in the White House. Any .45 is deadly and destructive, and both have the potential of killing a number of innocent by-standers, whether it be through the power of 45s pen or, if its through the slight hand movement of pulling the trigger. The results are nearly the same, death at the hands of a .45! My guests Craig Kirby and Gregory Stewart join me and share their thoughts and insights.

    113 - “Hypocrisy of White Privilege”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 52:16


    The Constitution grants American’s rights of expression and protection. However, it seems that those rights and protections only exist or are accepted when they are expressed by hypocritical white folks. When Black American’s exercise those same rights, they are labeled or demonized for it. Colin Kaepernick quietly expressed his disdain for police brutality, and his efforts have cost him his career. But, Donald Trump’s family can have private emails, communication with Russia, and make money off the government while being employed by the government a direct violation of an emoluments clause of the Constitution. However, it doesn’t seem to apply to Donald Trump. White privilege holds a revolving door of hypocrisy and my guest Dr. Omekongo Dibinga, Rebekah Caruthers and Jason Crosby discuss how White Privilege hurts America.

    112 - Reality Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2017 53:31


    It was June 16, 2015, when a 68yr old smug, arrogant, insecure, narcissistic, Test Tube baby declared his candidacy for the presidency of these United States of America. The announcement was filled with vile animus and hatred towards Latino’s, immigrants, and other foreign and domestic ethnic groups of color. His language was filled with race baiting rhetoric that stoked the fears of many American’s now willing to embrace that fear tactic and support the dangerous path of this man. American’s must ask themselves, which America do they want to live in, a Post-Civil Rights Movement or a Post-Donald Trump. My guest is Trump supporter and District of Columbia Ward 7 ANC Commissioner, Greg Stewart.

    111 - “RECLAIMING OUR LEGACY”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 53:55


    Thomas Jefferson once said “(white folks)… what we need is six years of compulsory education, and what he meant was education for white folks. Why, did he say this, "that white folks needed six years of school? Because he said, “So that they could rack a few geniuses from the rubbish, the rubbish being a dirt pile, or white trash. And remember these are white folks Jefferson was speaking of.” America we have to consider our future. Black America, we can no longer sit around and wait; We have to Reclaim Our Legacy! With so many of our Civil Rights reverting back to pre Civil Rights Movement, and some going back before Reconstruction, we don’t have time to bitch, gripe or complain. It’s time for action!!! We need to set our agenda, draft our legislation, and move forward with solid benchmarks of accomplishments. Our Historically Black Colleges and Universities need support from everyone from alumni, corporations, donors, students, faculty and staff to ensure that Our Legacy is still in tacked

    110 - Crooked Trump & Criminal Arpaio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2017 59:49


    Criminal elements routinely are left to the seedy and derelict of society; the thugs and hoodlums. And yet, those same characteristics apply to the racist, bigoted thug who wore the uniform of law enforcement and held the position of Sheriff. Joe Arpaio, a vicious thug in uniform terrorize thousands of African American’s and Latino’s during his tenure as sheriff. Then karma hit, and Joe Arpaio was criminally convicted by a federal judge. That conviction was for thousands of people of color that were tortured by Joe Arpaio and his deputies. An even greater crime is that Crooked Trump pardon Criminal Arpaio subjugating the criminal process and advocating for a known criminal thug! Donald Trump has continued to disrespect the office of the presidency and believe that he is almighty God and can do no wrong. Well, Lucifer, let me remind you, there is only one God and He is the ultimate judge and jury. My guest tonight to help in the rule of law is BPT Contributor Rebekah Caruthers.

    109 - Hate of The State

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2017 56:17


    White Supremacy has existed for centuries in America. And so has racism. Charlottesville, Durham, Seattle, and other cities across the country became the racial fields for the Neo Nazi, White Nationalist and the Alt-Right movement for white hatred. These groups and their insecure leadership have found the acceptance by their de facto leader to be a bugle, to assemble and fight for white supremacy. That fight, the same fight waged in the 1800s, 1900s and now in 2017, will have a far different result than before. Today that fight comes with resistance and power to fight against the white controlled establishment. Today, that fight comes with more white American’s fighting along side Black America to ensure that the Constitution that white supremacist use to validate their racist existence will be the same weapon Black America uses to stop their progress. The Confederacy and it’s monuments is no longer hold it’s intimidating nature, because today, they are coming down. My guests, Dr. Karen Cox and Dr. Martha Bireda, join me to say…Welcome to America, white supremacist!

    108 - Black Murder Under Blue Shield

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2017 53:22


    In 1967 the arrest of black men and women that were peacefully enjoying themselves at an after hours nightclub in a black neighborhood by white police officers sparked the fuse for the start of the Detroit Riots. Ultimately the shooting death of three more unarmed black men after three white officers terrorized a group of black hotel patrons fueled even more anger. As the cops covered up their murder and blamed the victims for their deaths, tensions flared. Police violence against black me isn't new, but having someone in the White House forced to denounce white neo nazi racists and white supremacist in the 21st Century is! Donald Trump refused to call out radicle white racism and rhetoric by neo nazi's, white nationalists, and white supremacists, that rallied in support of him and his policies in Charlottesville. VA. Heather Heyer, who was killed by one of these white nationalist supporters, was the embodiment of the fight and struggle for equality for all, especially the underserved and marginalized. She was an activist for equality. But, White America led by David Duke, say that they're going to take America back, they mean from you and me, Men of color. Racist cops and racist groups are eager to white wash America with murder, hate, and violence, to Make America White Again!

    107 - Reclaiming Our Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017 50:52


    The Trump Administration under Attorney General Jeff Sessions has embarked upon a witch hunt for white students in America that have been discriminated against by colleges and universities in admissions because they have accepted African Americans as students. A Task Force has been organized to research whether or not these cases exist, with the result that the college or university will be prosecuted by the Justice Department. Rather then investigate the already known cases of racial discrimination against black people where evidence already exists, this Justice Department would rather seek to create a case, then follow the case. Similarly, the Task Force on Voting, searching for something that doesn't exist, to rally their white racially conscious base, to galvanize a racist segment in our country. The fear mongering that Trump engages in to fuel and stir already frayed relationships among the races is the exact demagoguery we cannot accept from someone who is supposed to be the leader for the entire nation, not just its white citizens. Today, Black America must stand and declare, we "RECLAIM OUR TIME!" We Reclaim Our Legacy, Our History, and Our Future in this country and we are no longer going to allow a race baiting, narcissistic, test tube baby, to dictate to us, who, what when, where, why, or how we do it. We must re-establish the power of the Black Vote, Black Economy, Black History and burn the path for our Black Future! We, the people, Black America, "Reclaim Our Time!"

    106 - Critical Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 52:54


    The Trump White House for 190 days has shown a complete disregard for the dignity of the Presidency. This quartet of imbeciles, fools, neophytes, and plain ole jackass (Trump) have demonstrated why this man has been sued numerous times and has filed bankruptcy more than four times. It's because, Donald Trump after learning how to tie his shoes and cheat on his wives, has mastered nothing of any substantive relevancy. His attempts at history and stating that Andrew Jackson was upset at the Civil War, when Jackson was dead before it started, reinforces his ignorance and inability to actual learn anything outside of a beauty pageant and how to cheat students out of their money. The billions he claims he's worth is all on paper that isn't worth the ink it's written on. His six months in office have decimated any respect the United States held in the World; and he was able to destroy that literally on day one. So, guess what America, we've got three & half more years of this critical chaos to deal with and we don't know what's next. America, it's time to Wake Up! Wake Up Everybody....!!!!

    105 - GOP Healthcare Kills 270k Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 53:05


    Thirteen! That's the number of white men that crafted the healthcare plan for over 350M Americans, and they did so, in 13 days. Theirs always been that superstition about the number 13 being unlucky. Hotels, don't have a 13th floor. You rarely find it as a persons favorite number. And yet, that's the number of bonehead senators it took to totally destroy one sixth of our nations economy and steal $800 Billion out of Medicaid/Medicare and give $600 Billion in tax cuts to the wealthiest people in America. And you wonder why we have a healthcare crisis. Stupidity That's why! The GOP healthcare plan will kill nearly 270k Americans simply because they don't have healthcare. My guest Dr. Martha Bireda and Alisa Hughley explain why.

    104 - The Real Death Panels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 52:50


    The GOP Senate Bill will ultimately cause 23Million American's, many of which are African American, to lose their healthcare insurance, not in the name of better insurance, but in the name of $600 Billion in tax cuts for the wealthiest people in America. More than 400 of the riches families in America will get $7Million per year in an epic illustration of a transfer of wealth; while the most vulnerable and the sickest of Americans, the elderly, disabled, poor, and black, will lost the only healthcare coverage that they had ever had, the Affordable Care Act. Thirteen rich white men, have decided what our nations healthcare will be for 350 Million Americans; one-sixth of our nations economy. And they did it without any input from women, disabled, or any one of color. Thirteen, decided for America, and Black America was never represented. My guests, Rebekah Caruthers, Alisa Hughley, and Marlon Jackson discuss the impact of healthcare on the Black community.

    103 - The Killing Fields

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 53:44


    The acquittals of Deputy Sheriff Betty Jo Shelby and Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the killing of two unarmed African American men who in both cases were detained as a result of traffic stops by these officers, in separate and independent incidents, highlights the renewed belief that continues to haunt African American's and this nation at its core...RACISM! White America continues to want to sweep the injustices experienced by Black America under the rug and say that the victims are somehow to blame for their own deaths, when in both cases, the victims were complying with the officers. In neither case was there any reason to use deadly force, especially when neither victim was exhibiting any aggression or violence towards the officer or any other person at the time of their deaths. Joining me tonight is Retired New York City Police Detective, and current Director of Public Information and Political Affairs, for the Black Law Enforcement Alliance, and frequent contributor to MSNBC is Detective Marq Claxton,

    102 - "The Consequences of 2016"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 52:09


    With just a 143 days in office and with more than a dozen investigations circling the White House, First Family members, staff, and Russia, it's no wonder so many American's have become more and more desensitized to the continuous volume of conflicts of interest surrounding this White House and staff. With each passing day, another news report reveals another questionable act by either Donald Trump or someone closely tied to him. When will it stop? Only when we can get him and his GOP cronies out of office. So, don't stop making each day a day of reflection. And don't stop reflecting until you see what matters the most to you in your reflection. America, you have to make a difference for you and your family, #WhatsAtStake for you?

    101 - Power - The Difference between Black & White

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 52:48


    Strongmen regimes have been identified as political regimes that have a totalitarian dictator or autocrat seeking to rule by fear and threat. These leaders are typically void of any democratic philosophy, although they may use a democratic structure to hide their authoritarian rule. Most notable strongmen regimes are Russian President, Vladimir Putin; Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi; Turkish President, Tayyip Erdogan, and North Korea's President, Kim Jung-un to name a few. Donald Trump idolizes these individuals and is seeking to turn his administration and this country into a mirror of these autocratic governments. So, the question becomes, if Barack Obama displayed these strongman characteristics and sought to harness complete power under his authority, would congress, the media, and the Rust Belt White America respond in the same manner as they have with Donald Trump? Can a black man use the same tactics as a white man and get the same results? My guests, Ret. Lt. Col Warren Christopher, and Dr. Johnny B. Hill join me to discuss the reality of Power - The Difference between Blacks & Whites.

    100 - Death Panel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2017 52:06


    Former VP Candidate Sarah Palin once suggested that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would create "death panels" because "bureaucrats" would decide who was worthy of health care. She called that such system was "downright evil!" The Republican controlled Congress, passed TrumpCare that would indeed create those Death Panels that Sarah Palin said would occur. She just didn't think it would be the Republican healthcare plan. Well, with $800Billion cut from Medicaid and $600Billion in tax cuts given to the rich, babies with Down Syndrome, Asthma, Cancer, or any other disease, may end up, on that Death Panel. My guests tonight: Dr. Marilyn McPherson-Corder, Commissioner Greg Stewart, and Dr. Jermane Bond discuss the impact on Black America.

    99 - "The First 100"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2017 51:22


    One Hundred days have never been so long. Every year someone says, this year has gone by so fast. Yet, these first 100 days of the Trump Administration actually feels like two or three years; nothing about it, has been quick. Trumps 100 days has not had any legislation accomplishments or created any jobs, and Trump proclaims his first 100 is greater than any others. Unfortunately, the fact is, that Trump has the lowest rating of any President ever. Why should anyone believe this man? My guest California State Senator Steve Bradford, SkillTarget Co-Founder Brandon Andrews, and Principle of Caruthers Consulting, Rebekah Caruthers join me to explain why America's credibility is at stake.

    98 - "POST STRIKE, PRE 100"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 53:53


    On Thursday, April 6, 2017 at approximately 8:40pm EST, the United States military launched Tomahawk missiles at Syrian airfields in response to Syrian's use of chemical weapons against their own people. Unfortunately, that strike did nothing to halt the Syrian slaughter of innocent women and children, nor did it give this president any post strike boost in his job approval ratings. This Administration had done nothing to address the issues affecting millions of Americans, many of which voted for this president. So, today we declare Donald Trumps first 100 days as, detached from reality. Never again, will America subject itself to then whelms of a narcissistic, egotistical, autocratic person. Nooo...next time America will step up an not be fooled.

    97 - 'NUCLEAR'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 53:23


    Since January 20, 2017, some 80 days ago the nation has been in continuous chaos and confusion with no signs of it ending anytime soon. The nepotism of this administration and the conflicts of interest are momentous and clearly demonstrate a complete disregard for the integrity and credibility for the Office of the Presidency. The impact that this administration has had on our domestic and foreign policy, our allies, and even our adversaries has been devastating. A further indication that knowledge, experience, and understanding of our Constitution, our three branches of government, and the roles and responsibilities of each individual representing the Office of the President, is crucial and should not be taken lightly or as another notch in a belt. The direction of this nation falls on the shoulder's of those American's who chose to sit and be a spectator, rather than engage and be a participant. Our experts weigh in on the current state of our nation, Commissioner Greg Stewart, Political Consultant Rebekah Caruthers and Author & Professor Dr. Johnny B. Hill.

    96 - "Ain't Nothing Funny About Trump"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 53:29


    In just 73 days, Donald Trump has been able to turn the American society upside down with criminal investigations, failed policies, a lack of knowledge, an autocratic totalitarian narcissistic nepotism, and no clear direction for the country. This administrations lack of ability to govern or provide any frame of leadership has caused the American people to wonder if our nation is safe in the hands of a 70yr old twitter techie. America has entrusted its future to the hands of someone without any experience and now they are reaping what they have sown.

    95 - "Donald Trump's Presidency, means America's Suffrage"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2017 56:02


    Just 60 days in and the Trump Administration is officially under criminal investigation by the FBI. Not since Nixon, have we seen such criminal activity by a President or his staff. But in 2016, the Trump family made history for the number of investigations opened in the first 100 days of a new administration. The budget, healthcare, jobs, infrastructure, housing and education policies are all under siege as a result of this administrations dereliction to duty. What's At Stake for the American people and how will we overcome the continual cycle of investigations, tweets, and blatant lies by this President of the United States of America? Can we afford to sit back and wait to see what happens next? I don't think so. My panel of insiders, Rebekah Caruthers, Greg Stewart and Rep. Robin Kelly, shared their thoughts and insight into what's next for America.

    94 - "The Ignorance of A Brain Surgeon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 52:57


    Ignorance, Incompetence, and Narcissism are not qualities one would look for in someone they would want to lead them, and it certainly shouldn't be the character traits of the President of the United States. Nor should these same traits be the qualities of our Federal Agency Secretaries, unfortunately, in America; the home of the brave and the land of the free, 43 million people decided that those are the exact qualities they wanted to put the future of their family in the hands of. Welcome to the Trump Debacle. Dr. Ben Carson, HUD Secretary believes that slaves were immigrants and that their journey to American was filled with hopes and dreams of the good life and a prosperous future for their Massa (Master) fathered children. Dr. Lewis Brogden shares his historical perspective on Trump and the dismissive nature of our American slave history that Ben Carson attempted to do with his asinine comments.

    93 - "Trump & Bannon's Predatory Message"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2017 66:01


    Nationalism, Autocracy, lies, and more lies, are what this Trump Administration has been based on. The American people were bamboozled, repeatedly lied to, mislead, and been made a party of the election of the worst and most unqualified individual ever to hold elected office. The "fake news" that this administration has fed to the American people have been so ingrained in white nationalism that Steve Bannon himself told the Conservative Political Action Conference just how he planned to destabilize and destroy the American government based on economic nationalism. The predatory messages that these folks are spewing are detrimentally dangerous to our American society and void of any Constitutional resolve. To discuss the dysfunctionality of this Trump Administration is Prof. Sharon Kyle and Rebekah Caruthers.

    92 - "Donald Trump: Unqualified and Unprepared"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017 62:41


    During the 2016 Presidential election many conscious sensitive republican American's found themselves in precarious positions attempting to defend their support for Donald Trump while still trying to maintain some dignity among their peers. The results of the election didn't help much to pivot away from the rhetoric and tone, nor did it create any substantive agenda. No, instead it gave way to a group of unqualified, unprepared and incompetent staffers and president around the White House and in major cabinet positions. Tonight we discuss the level of dysfunction and destruction under the Trump Administration with Greg Stewart and Will Jawando.

    91 - "Till...Session's End"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2017 62:12


    On February 9, 2017 the 84th U.S. Attorney General, Jeff Sessions was sworn in as the Top Law Enforcement official in America. Yet, this AG has a history and has made public statements of denying, obstructing, and supporting legislation that suppresses the votes of African Americans and Latinos; seeks to overturn Roe v. Wade and a woman's constitutional right to chose; along with legislation to set back legal rights of members of the LGBT community. All of this during the celebration of Black History Month that supports the diversity of our nation. Unfortunately, this Attorney General has sought to obstruct the Civil Rights of our citizens and like his president, can only see contributions from deceased Fredrick Douglas who died more than 100 years ago in 1895, rather than speaking to the current state of our nations civil rights. My guest tonight is Dr. Wilmer Leon, host of "Inside the Issues w/Wilmer Leon" and Award Filmmaker and Producer, Keith Beauchamp.

    90 - "The True Alternative Facts"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2017 64:33


    In eighteen days, the Trump Administration has clearly demonstrated that they are all way over their heads in attempting to run this government. They have disrespected federal judges, banned Americans and legal residents with a ban that isn't a ban, assailed polling that they once embraced as biblical, lied about the number of attendees at their inauguration, become besties with Vladimir Putin, and now even deciding which facts are going to be facts. This is who America has decided they want to lead our country...SMH

    89 - "13th"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2017 66:48


    For more than 18months, racially charged rhetoric, hatred, masogeny, homophobia, you name it and it was front and center at every campaign event for Donald Trump. That same rhetoric has continued into the Oval office and the cabinet selection of Donald Trump. Many of his cabinet selections have a history of racial bias and hateful language towards people of color. Ironically, they all seem to take on the same prosauna as Donald Trump, if they don't like the truth, they make up their own and push it over and over until they can change the story and move on to something new. Donald Trump and his administration have instilled fear among our nations most vulnerable citizens and have opened the door and welcomed our adversaries as if they were allies. The ignorance of this authoritarian, will be critical to our democracy as we know it. My guest, Greg Stewart, Dr. Johnny B. Hill, and Clifton Rogers share their thoughts on the new administrations.

    88 - "The Stupidity of Crime"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 60:50


    Todays technology has provided a glimpse into the actions and minds of criminals in the millennial age. The rise of social media to document everything you do, doesn't stop with junior and senior high school kids. It captures, adults, celebrities, athletes, even the President of the United States. Noo, social media has allowed even the most criminally inclined to post their illegal actions for some kind of notoriety. On New Years Day, three teenagers and one adult kidnapped, torched, and humiliated another teenager with a disability for more than two days and streamed it LIVE on Facebook. While another would be theft, is caught on camera using the credit card of a man who has been missing for four weeks, while shopping with her five year old son. What are these people thinking? Your right, they aren't thinking. And now, they've signed up for 30, thirty years in the penitentiary. Why...?

    87 - Trump Embraces Racial Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 110:49


    Dog Whistle politics are the politics that frequently spew racial animus and division among different ethnic groups as a result of the constant and often times incendiary rhetoric. Many Southern Democrats, whom are now staunch conservative Republicans, used divisive language to stir up hatred for white voters against Liberals who were supported by civil rights organizations that were predominately black. The racial code words used by Richard Nixon in 1970 is the same language Donald Trump used during the 2016 Presidential Election. Racial Politics has re-emerged in America when it was said that we were in a “Post Racial” society. The documentary 13th featured on the broadcast, enlightens and educates many who were clearly unaware of the racial foundations previously laid to impact the mood and turnout of the 2016 election proving that America was never in a post racial society, just a well hidden one. Sooo…welcome to the Post Trump Society of Racial Politics.

    86 - The Depth of Alzheimer’s

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 55:46


    Alzheimer’s is a deadly disease that claimed ten thousand new victims each day. My daughter’s grandmother was one of those victims. My mother will be another when her time comes. Caring for my mother can be trying and exhausting at times, but its what you do for your loved one. I’m grateful for the opportunity and yet, I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone. Dan Gasby, husband of supermodel and restaurantuer, B. Smith, and Dr. Goldie Byrd shared their research and personal experience on the disease. The personal experience of Dan Gasby and his wife B. Smith helped me to better understand and cope with what my destiny with my mother will become. Many thanks to Dr. Goldie Byrd and Mr. Dan Gasby.

    85 - “Only Crooks Make $25M Settlements”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 59:10


    The 2016 Presidential election featured the President-elect Donald Trump railing against Hillary Clinton calling her a crook because she was paid for making speeches after leaving the State Department. Well, we find out that Trumps initial cabinet selections have done the same thing, even getting paid from terrorist groups. Now, Mr. Never Settle, is settling the Trump University lawsuit for $25million something he said he would never do because he wasn’t wrong. Well, I guess proving that would have been harder to do than writing a check for $25M. Only crooks settle, and Donald Trump is in fact, a CROOK!

    84 - Bigotry in 1600

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016 59:35


    On Tuesday, Nov 8th America announced that racism, bigotry, misogyny and inexperience are not disqualifiers for them to elect a Commander in Chief and Leader of the Free World. For forty-five percent of the nations population to sit out this election given the magnitude of the Supreme Court and so many other issues. A new era is coming to America, an era that embraces the Alt-Right of conservatism and ignores the divisiveness of what has occurred.

    83 - Suburban Whites or Urban Blacks, Which will Decide?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2016 57:14


    GOP Nominee Donald Trump decided that suburban white America was his ticket to victory and that alienating the urban Hispanics, African Americans, and eventually women wouldn’t matter that angry white America could take him over the top. Will it work, is there enough white men in America that will support a racially bigoted, misogynistic, narcissistic, self absorbed seventy year old child to lead the most powerful nation on the earth? Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr., Amb Suzan Johnson Cook, Mr. Brandon Andrews, and Dr. Wilmer Leon share their perspectives on Decision 2016 the Presidential elections.

    82 - Dangerous Don & His Bag of Tricks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 55:52


    The GOP Nominee suggested that African Americans and Latinos would break the law and vote more than once because “the system is rigged” and if we don’t watch out, then someone could break the law and rig the election. The irony of this is Donald Trump was right, someone would do that, and it was an Iowa female Trump supporter what followed Trumps direction to commit fraud and vote twice in a Presidential election. Donald Trump told supporters in Colorado, to “get a new ballot and vote again, your old ballot is no good.” This is the GOP nominee for President of the United States. Tom Morris, Jr, joins me to discuss the dangers of Donald Trump.

    81 - “The albatross of Trump for the Black Vote…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2016 55:12


    Donald Trump told an all white audience in Wisconsin that he wanted to help minorities, specifically African Americans, because “What Do They Have to Lose?” Give him a chance…Well, African Americans have a great deal to lose, National Stop & Frisk, Birther Saga, Central Park 5, Sued by Justice Department for not renting to African Americans, No National Minimum Wage increase, Suggesting African Americans will illegally vote multiple times, Encouraged supporters to assault blacks at his rally’s. These are just a few things that Donald Trump has implied and said about African Americans, and its these things that are the albatross around his neck. Black America will never support Donald Trump. My guest, Dr. Lewis Brogdon shares his insight and wisdom on the Black Vote!

    80 - “When Rape Isn’t Enough”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 57:02


    When Texas Congressman Blake Farenthold (R) told MSNBC’s Chris Hayes that he would have to think about whether or not he would continue to support GOP nominee Donald Trump, if he has said, “I like raping women!” Rep. Farenthold said, it would be bad, but he would have to understand the context in which Trump made such criminal suggestion. Like most GOP supporters, nothing is off limits for them to stand behind an unqualified racist and misogynist candidate. My guest Greg Stewart and Dr. Lewis Brogdon join me to discuss the insanity of the Trumpsters philosophy.

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