Let Me Say This

This week, I talk to my good friend Teresa McCallum about concerns that she and others have about the new COVID-19 vaccines. Is it safe? Should you take it and why?

Season 3 of Let Me Say This is back and we're starting off with a bang. I facilitate a conversation on racism with white people. That's right, real white people talking about racism. I have to say this was one of my favorite podcasts and I really appreciate our panelists for being so honest and transparent. 

Join King Ramon from Cornbread and Caviar and me for our very first joint podcast. Along with special guest, Karl Hatcher, we discuss the protest, a little religion, and what the hell do you when your new boo happens to be white, and we're at a tipping point of racial tensions.

This week, Brynn, Dave, and I talk about the murder of George Floyd, and how America keeps getting it wrong. Why is it so hard for white people to see that racism hurts them as well as Black people. Is looting ok? Finally, we listen to the fears that my fifteen-year-old son, Quintus, lives with daily. 

This week, Dr. Dave Barhart and I talk about the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Why are Black men still being lynched in 2020? How do you talk to white people about racism in an effort to get them involved in dismantling it?

This week, Dave and I talked about the people who are saying that this pandemic isn't as bad we're making it out to be. These people are dangerous, not only endangering their lives but the lives of others. Our existential question is, "Should we feel sorry for them if they die from the virus in the process." You probably already know my answer. 

This week, I speak with a young man, Andy Yousef,  who survived COVID-19. We talk about possible contagion points and his symptoms. As you listen to this, keep in mind that Andy's experiences were mild and in no way means that we shouldn't be afraid of this virus. We don't want to sound the alarm, but we don't want you to have a false sense of security either.If you live in the Birmingham, AL area and think you need COVID testing, please call this number: 205-975-1881.For nationwide testing go to this website. https://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.htmlIf you are a healthcare professional in need of cotton masks for work for free, visit this website. These folks are doing some excellent work. I'm sure they need monetary donations, as well. Go to this website. https://www.bhamfacemasks.com/ 

This week, I interview three doctors; Dr. Ankrehah "Dr.Kre" Johnson, DO; Dr. Michael Mugavero, MD, MHSc, and Rev. Dr. David Barnhart, Jr., Ph D. Our podcast is fortunate to have so many smart people willing to give us advice. Dr. Kre talks to us about signs, symptoms, and what we can do to help prevent and/or spread the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Mugavero and I talk about the global and local impacts of the virus and our efforts to combat it. Lastly, Dr. Dave and I talk about mental and spiritual needs and how we must augment the way we're even doing church. 

This week Dave and I talk about this 'my candidate' or the highway phenomenon. What's behind the thinking that if your candidate doesn't win then we burn down the entire system. We have our first disagreement, and he wins. Let us know what you think. 

This week Tony, along with his friends, Rashad Hayes from "Sculpt With Shad, his frat brother Brian Lauderdale, and nephew Nick Shepard talk about the big controversy with Gayle King's interview with Lisa Leslie. Was it proper? Was it wrong? What should the community 'punishment' be, or are we all taking this way to seriously. 

This week I have journalist and writer, Bobby Mathews in the He-Hutch and his reformed thoughts about politics. Bobby is a self-proclaimed ex-conservative, who offers a lot of insight into the thought processes of this new "Trump" brand of conservatives. What makes them do the things they do? Why is there nothing Trump can do to lose their support? Lastly, where are all of the spines in the Republican party?

This week on Let Me Say This, I talk to a teenager about what it's like growing up in the 21st Century. My son, Quintus is a freshman at a local high school and I have questions. What is high school like? What are your thoughts about sex and gender? We talk about this and more. 

This week Tony is joined by his husband (Robert Christon-Walker), Antonio "Twane" Williams, and Terrell and Nancy Walker. We take a collective sigh and really examine Tyler Perry's new movie, "A Fall From Grace". We look at the editorial glitches, overall plot and development, and what could have been done to make a better product. This movie had lots of potential, but that's about it. 

This week Tony is joined by Antonio "TWANE" Williams, a good friend, and a recent transplant to Birmingham. The lead discussion is all about 45 and this stupid war he's trying to start. Then we dive into the real reason for the lack of Black people on the new Democratic Primary roster. Finally, we take you out with the Prince Harry and Meghan saga. Black people can't catch a break and neither can the whitest of white people who love us. 

This week we talk about things that are remarkable in our culture. Why would it not be ok to have an all-women Supreme Court when we've had all men for most of our existence. What's up with the lies that our elected officials are telling, and who should be our next President?

This week I am back with a new guest, Professor Martez Files from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Martez is a Ph.D. candidate and we explore what racial trauma looks like for Black people in this country and the effects it has on the way we fight for our rights. We also spend a few minutes talking about the 3,000 people running in the Democratic Primaries.

This week my two favorite guests, Dr. Brynn Welch and Dr. Dave Barnhart. Jr., talk about White Fragility, Racism and other things that make white people uncomfortable. We also talk about the breaking news in the Amber Guyger case.

This week I speak with Dr. Brynn Welch about the visceral reaction white people have when you call out racism. Is racism still a problem? Can Black people also be racist? We end on why I refuse to go to another Hight School Reunion.

This week I have a special podcast with special guest Birmingham City Council Candidate, Latanya Millhouse. This episode is focusing on the upcoming elections and why Latanya wants to the representative of District 6.

I have Dr. Brynn Welch in the studio again and we're talking about raising black boys. Raising Black boys into men can be a difficult task. How do we prepare them for a world that hates them? How can we work on making all marginalized people whole? What lessons can be learned from the past?

This week I'm discussing the unusual and sometimes unfair portrayal of Vice-President Joe Biden in the liberal media. That's right, the liberal media. He makes a mistake and corrects it, and people lose their minds. What's behind this? Is it dangerous? When will we ever learn? Join Alabama Activist, Travis Jackson from Montgomery, AL, and me as we talk about this unusual phenomenon.

This week I talk with my friend, and co-parent (it's a long story), Dr. Brynn Welch. Brynn teaches philosophy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a single white woman, who wanted to adopt a child. The amount of racism she discovered that lives within the system is astonishing. Brynn is the mother of a beautiful little Black boy and the co-author of Bennie Goes Up! Up!https://books.google.com/books/about/Bennie_Goes_Up_Up_Up.html?id=xFN6swEACAAJ&source=kp_book_description

This week I chat with Marvin Anderson, the founder of Live Higher. Live Higher seeks to empowerment, especially those living with HIV. For more information about Live Higher visit: www.livehighernow.com or @livehigherinc on Twitter and IG.

Lil Nas X keeps offending people. First, it was country music fans; now it's straight black people. WTF is up with that. Why do we fear the 'other'? What do we have to hide? Lil Nas X is living his best life, and that's ok. There is also a little political jibber-jabber going on.

Where else, but Alabama, can you get shot and then get charged with the manslaughter of your unborn fetus? Probably Mississippi! Alabama has a problem with women, and some women are helping it by condoning foolishness. Plus, the Charlottesville protester, who killed a woman, gets most of what's coming to him. Finally, how about those debates?

Mayor Pete and his Police Chief got dragged today in a town hall. What were they thinking? It's time for city officials to be held accountable for killing black folks. Do we need another President who ignores issues of race? People are saying that white people will be a minority by 2050. Is any of this true?Town Hall: https://www.facebook.com/NewsCenter16/videos/610873349434408/Census: https://www.pewhispanic.org/2008/02/11/us-population-projections-2005-2050/

This week we're talking tv shows. Which shows keep you going and which shows you hate. Yes, I'm a gay man, who can't watch Pose, wft, right. There are aspects I like, and some I don't. I love Black Lightning and Queen Sugar. Let's talk.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says that she is the 'most transparent' press secretary ever. Lies, unless best means worst. How has America rationalized the bad history she's produced? Why did that Parkland student think it was ok to use the 'n-word'?

This week Tony and Dave finish their series on the Patriarchy. Does masculinity have to play out in a negative way? What are we teaching our boys, and transboys?

This week Tony and Dr. Dave Barnhart talk about the Straight Pride, denial of racism, and revisionist history. What makes people hold on the specific pieces of a narrative that they know is not true. How can we talk about racism without making white people feel uncomfortable, we can’t.