The Fire This Time Podcast

In episode 106, the trio ask the question, 'do Black Marxists still believe that Black America is an internal colony within the US?'--a prominent scholar named Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor says we are not. Also, this episode looks at the recent lynching of Trumaine White in a Mississippi jail and the failures of the Black Lives Matter movement to answer the call. Finally, we promote the upcoming National Black Radical Organizing Conference in Indianapolis, IN at the end of May.

Slank, Sunny, and Ahki discuss the potential for the Sahel region of Africa to be a front in the potentially upcoming WWIII conflict; they also discuss newly released Nation Time Vol. 3 project by Slank & Sunny out now on all platforms!

Sunny, Slank, & Ahki da G discuss Trumps's Anti-Immigration Agenda, US Citzens to be Imprisoned in El Salvador?,  Updates on the Sahel Alliance, Kagame Betrays Pan-Africanism but is Praised By The West, Nation Time Vol. 3 from Slank & Sunny, & MORE!

In episode 103, Sunny, Slank, & Ahki Da G discuss the  counter-revolutionary role played by the IMF and AFRICOM in the Sahel region of Africa, the origins of Hip-Hop and the current beef between Fat Joe & FBA, and other topics.

In ep102, Ahki, Sunny, & Slank discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election and analyze the recent ICC warrant issued for Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu due to the zionist assault on Palestine.

Sunny, Slank, & Ahki da G preview the 2024 election in this special episode 100.5 from the Fire This Time Podcast team. Main topics include: Would it be easier to organize under Harris or Trump? President Obama & the Democratic Party's continued disregard & disrespect of Black men. Kamala Harris, Blackness, and New Afrikan identity

For our 100th episode, Ahki & Sunny send off the Fire This Time Podcast right alongside special guest Slank. In addition to commemorating our journey thus far, the trio discuss political developments in the Sahel region of West African & the relationship between Pan-Africanism and Black nationalism.

In episode 99, Ahki & sunny discuss the reparations claim by Tulsa massacre survivors failing in Oklahoma courts, A'Ja Wilson's dominance in the WNBA, and the recent Juneteenth celebration at the White House along with its wider de-nationalization.

In ep98, Ahki & Sunny discuss the sexual assault allegations made against Sean Combs & DJ Akademiks, the potential arrest warrant for Zionist leader Netanyahu for war crimes, & more!

In ep97, Ahki & Sunny discuss the epic showdown between Kendrick Lamar & Drake. The duo discuss each song in the feud, Drake's alleged history of grooming minors, and the reverberations this battle may have on Hip-Hop culture after the dust settles.

In ep96, Ahki & Sunny cover the recent diss records from Drake, Rick Ross, J. Cole, & Kendrick Lamar and also discuss the recent explosion of interest into women's basketball stemming from South Carolina's undefeated season under coach Dawn Staley and the pending draft of shooter Caitlin Clark into the WNBA.

In ep95, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent FRICO charges and raids endured by one Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs, his family, and record industry associates. Also, the duo discuss the alleged events that culminated in our co-host Ahki being accused of anti-semitism by a Black Hebrew Israelite for standing on business (Black history).

In ep94 Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent Tucker Carlson interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin, the domestic immigration crisis in the US, & more.

In ep93, Ahki & Sunny discuss the stellar recent interview of Burkina Faso Interim President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The interview explored the importance of logistics, cooperation, and anti-imperialism from a Pan-African perspective seldom heard in the West.

In episode 92, Ahki & Sunny discuss the prospects of Black national freedom in 2024 & beyond as well as Yasiin Bey's recent comments on Drake and Hip-Hop during the era of 'crumbling empire'.

In ep91, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent Katt Williams' interview on Club Shay Shay, the recent news of 251 bodies found behind a Mississippi jail, and also detail Gambia & South African charging Myanmar & Israel with genocide.

In ep90, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent shenanigans from Draymond Green on the NBA court and provide a Black nationalist perspective on the upcoming biopic series on the lives of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X by Hulu & Disney+. 

In ep89, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and discuss what's next for this epoch of Black music.

In episode 88, Ahki & Sunny ask the question: What makes a Hip-Hop album a classic? Also, the duo discuss recent comments made about the Black vote and Black politics by Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

In episode 87, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss a developing crisis within Hip-Hop concerning hyper-violent songs from young children, solidarity with the Palestinian resistance against Zionist colonialism, and discuss recent news in the sport of boxing.

In episode 86, Ahki & Sunny discuss the Unites Nations' recent vote to send 1000 Kenyan troops into Haiti due to political corruption and gang violence. Haitians are wary of the UN due to past violence the group's forces have inflicted on the Haitian people. The duo also discuss the recent Palestinian resistance to Zi0nism.

In episode 85, Ahki da G interviews Sunny Ture about his effort to correct an attempt by Professor Augustus Wood, of the University of Illinois, to replace both Francena Turner and Sunny as founders of the organization Black Students for Revolution (BSFR). Sunny details how the Student Pan-African Movement (SPAM) was founded in 2014 and later renamed to BSFR in 2015, during which Augustus Wood was not a member nor a leader of the organization. He also discusses how new members of BSFR have been misinformed of their organization's actual history. Throughout the course of the interview, Sunny corrects this history, details his experiences as a leader, and the mental health struggles he has endured in the face of abuse. --- Below are links to posts still public on BSFR's facebook page that are evidence of the history Sunny discussed during this episode. Link to statement made by SPAM president Sunny Ture on November 2014 - https://www.facebook.com/BSFRUIUC/posts/pfbid02mma4xDkruGYVWDWjDfNDGkiovb6qUbtfx3k8KhBxsTQPv3hRwLVJ8YVt84iivESZl Link to photo of SPAM/BSFR co-founders Karen & Francena from an event March 2015 - https://www.facebook.com/BSFRUIUC/photos/a.1618358085054615/1618358105054613/ Link to SPAM's public notice about name change to BSFR on November 8th 2015 -  https://www.facebook.com/BSFRUIUC/posts/pfbid0V2UYXKZ3GhJ5ABjKP7nF3ZfbGTy5jkXnzEUbsNXUFkgL7qAikyiFtSzZpSoeoYgXl Link to Black Student Solidarity Rally event, held on November 18th, 2015 (this was Augustus Wood's first interaction with BSFR, and he did not join as a member afterwards) - https://www.facebook.com/events/174453896234425 Link to Sunny's resignation from Malcolm X Grassroots Movement in July 2023 due to mistreatment by Augustus Wood and Professor Sundiata Cha-Jua - https://www.facebook.com/TureSunny/posts/pfbid02U664RAo7Wdq3zbnsCse3dWryciWBAb7ES4p8gDG2VcAVMKWKHnjNMh3PLFGCdc2Bl        

In ep84, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss the recent coup in Niger, the reactionary forces of ECOWAS made up of puppet West African leaders, and make the case for Pan-African nationalism within the African diaspora.

In ep83, Ahki & Sunny review the recent Black film 'They Cloned Tyrone" & discuss the recent Boxing match between Terrence "Bud" Crawford & Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr.

In ep82 Ahki & Sunny discuss the *counter*-revolution of 1776 in light of the 4th of July holiday, update listeners on the French protests against the police & state due to the murder of 17 year old Nahel M. Lastly the duo discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action in higher education.

In ep81, Ahki & Sunny discuss the latter's recent trip to California and analyze Umar Johnson's recent controversial interview with popular Black podcast The Daily Rap Up Crew.

In episode 80, the duo of Ahki da G & Sunny discuss Black politics, culture, and family with Push Soul members Twick G & Zacharyiah TBM>

In ep79, Ahki & Sunny blast the Black artists who performed at the coronation of England's new king. The pair also discuss the cultural assault of working class Black men, and the ongoing NBA Playoffs.

In ep88 Ahki & Sunny discuss Ahki's memories of the 1995 Freaknik in Atlanta in light of the upcoming documentary and other Blacks news items.

In ep77, Ahki & Sunny discuss the LSU women's basketball championship team (and surrounding controversy SMH), the murder of BTB Savage, and the disturbingly fast growth of artificial intelligence technology.

In ep76, Ahki & Sunny discuss Black nationalism in the context of our history on the American continent, as well as the importance of culture in nationalist movements.

In ep75, Ahki & Sunny have a conversation about gender & culture in the Black community, introducing several themes/subjects such as the historical effects of colonialism, Black male studies, and intersectionality.

In ep74, Ahki & Sunny discuss the FBI's undercover actions during the George Floyd protests, the recent surge of news related to UFO's, spy balloons, etc, and the devastating chemical disaster in Ohio stemming from a derailed (and deregulated) train.

In this episode, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the life of Tyre Nichols and assess the question of if Black representation within white institutions matter given how our brother was murdered.

In ep.72, Ahki & Sunny kick the new year off right by discussing Pan-African news out of Zimbabwe, the horrible new TikTok prank of telling your parents that a celebrity passed, and finish the episode off by wading into the turbulent waters surrounding the Tory/Megan case.

In ep71, Ahki & Sunny discuss recent news related to reparations for Black people in California. Later, the duo discuss the satanism and pedophilia controversy surrounding elite fashion brand Balenciaga (and Kanye West's relationship with said industry).

In ep70, Ahki & Sunny discuss Kyrie Irving, the history of the Black Hebrew Israelite Movement, and its relationship with the struggle for Black liberation.

In this episode, Ahki & Sunny review the latest installment of the Black Panther movie series by Marvel.

In episode 68, Ahki & Sunny discuss the tragic murder of Takeoff and reflect on his contributions to Hip-Hop culture. Later, the duo discuss the suspension of Kyrie Irving and review the Black Hebrew Israelite documentary that began that debacle. Finally, the duo discuss the 2022 midterm elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 8th.

In ep67, Ahki & Sunny investigate Obama's use of the "Cousin Pookie" caricature that is filled with anti-black tropes. Also, the duo discuss Lupita's newest sponsorship deal with the De Beers diamond company & Kanye West's alleged "lynching".

In ep66, Ahki & Sunny review the "Greatest Lie Ever Sold" documentary produced by Candace Owens, discuss the recent controversy around Kanye West, and more.

In ep65, Ahki & Sunny discuss the "No Voting, No Vucking" music video by Trina & Saucy Santana, that was sponsored by Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote" organization. Also, the duo discuss the issue of Black & Brown solidarity in LA in light of councilwoman Nury Martinez's recently leaked racist rant that was caught on tape and other issues.

In ep 64, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent release of Aretha Franklin's FBI file, which spans 40 years of federal surveillance against the Queen of Soul for her radical pro-black politics. Also, the duo discuss military developments around the world and recent Hip-Hop news involving Jim Jones, Kanye West, and more.

In ep63, Ahki & Sunny review The Woman King film & discuss Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's year long suspension due to unprecedented behavior.

In ep62, Ahki & Sunny discuss the tragic murder of PnB Rock and the profiteering of the rap industry. Later, the duo discuss newly released FBI files on martyred Ferguson activist Darren Seals and more anti-black misandry from MSNBC.

In ep61, Ahki & Sunny discuss the death of the Queen of England who reigned over many decades of British colonialism at the expense of colonized people in Africa, Asia, South America, and more. The duo also discuss the recent Fox Soul segment which featured Dr. Umar Johnson and Cynthia G, the latter being a serial misandrist against Black men who even called for the preemptive abortion of Black male fetuses. The segment focused on the question "is there a war on Black men"?

In ep60, Ahki and Sunny discuss Jay-Z's verse on "God Did" and his recent comments on critics of his Black capitalist politics. Also, Ahki and Sunny discuss the newly issued lawsuit against the national leadership of BLM by grassroots chapters of the movement, and the blunted critique of BLM's leadership by mainstream media.

In ep59, Ahki and Sunny discuss the viral TikTok video of a Black female therapist who made viral videos denigrating her Black male clientele.

In ep58, Ahki & Sunny discuss lynch culture's persistence within the United States. In the case of Kobe Bryant (RIP), images of his body are being feasted on by white law enforcement and firemen in California. With Emmitt Till's murder, the Mississippi judicial system recently decided against trying Carolyn Bryant in court for Till's murder--despite the uncovering of her "forgotten" arrest warrant (which has no expiration date) in a Mississippi police department basement. The duo also discusses the birthday of Marcus Garvey and his legacy for his upcoming birthday on August 17th.

In ep57, Ahki & Sunny discuss the legacy of New Afrikan organizer and healer Mutulu Shakur, as well as the current movement to free our brother from political imprisonment. Other topics include updates to the Breonna Taylor murder case and the imposition of "Karens" into the life of Black men (in this case, superstar NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens' recent run in with a Karen).

In ep56, Ahki and Sunny discuss the history and urgent need of Black August. Also, the duo discuss the recent FBI raid of the Uhuru Movement and the African People's Socialist Party facilities.