The Gray Area Podcast is hosted by Mike Marks, Omar Saleem and AfroDan. The podcast features discussions about recent issues and perspectives that are not simply black and white in nature, both in an argumentative and literal sense. Some of the topics we
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' threat to pull funding from school districts with mask mandates, the damning new evidence against Governor Andrew Cuomo, and an unruly passenger on a flight from Philly to Miami.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Marjorie Taylor Greene not understanding HIPAA, Tarrant City Councilman Tommy Bryant's use of a racial slur during a hearing, and a viral slave themed photoshot making the rounds on social media. Tune in as the guys debut their new segment Karen's Corner where they'll analyze a viral instance of Karen-ing where the offender claims to be the victim.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Texas removing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have a Dream" speech & the women's suffrage movement from their curriculum. Later, the guys discuss the dangers of playing the victim as the aggressor or "Karen-ing" for lack of a better term.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Fox News refusing to run a pro-police commercial, multiple discriminatory practices by the Olympics, and Bill Cosby's release from prison on a legal technicality.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the response to monetize Juneteenth, children being used as pawns to push agendas, and what happens when a Republican State Rep runs into an officer that defended the capitol on January 6th.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the second energy crisis in Texas this year & the misguided backlash about what critical race theory actually is.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the censoring during an Ohio Memorial Day speech, Marjorie Taylor Greene comparing a mask mandate to the holocaust, and the recent uptick in people not knowing how to act at sporting events.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the lawsuit against Donald Trump by The Chinese American Civil Rights Coalition, the clear cover up of the death of Ronald Greene, & another instance of police being able to not kill a white suspect who tried to kill them.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the United States sponsorship of the genocide commited by the Israeli government, some updates on the Maga World Tour, and instances of systemic racism in the housing market.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the NHL failing to suspend Tom Wilson, South Carolina adopting Confederate Memorial Day in 2021, and some wild comments by US State Representatives
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Senator Tim Scott's assertion that America isn't racist and conservative beef over a falsely reported burger shortage.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the murder of Ma'Khia Bryant by Columbus Police Officer Nicholas Reardon and the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the murders of Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo, and countless others by people sworn to protect and serve.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about police using excessive force while simultaneously disrespecting the military & a couple politicians who are somehow worse than them.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about fake conservative outrage about everything from Dr. Seuss to homemade meth and even gun control in the wake of another mass shooting.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the heinous hate crime, serial killing, & domestic terror attack on Asian Americans in Atlanta and the clear disregard for the athletes in the NCAA Women's Tournament.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about numerous tongue in cheek moments from United States Senators, Papa John, Meyers Leonard, and more; complete with their lame excuses for racism
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the stimulus vote and general lack of accountability in our government.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about Mr. Potato Head's rebranding, teachers failing their students, and some updates in cases where justice has yet to be served, even years later.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, Afro Dan, & special guest Ray Palidora present the facts and offer their opinions about the death of Rush Limbaugh, Texas Ted Cruz abandoning his constituents, & the man made disaster in Texas.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the second acquittal of Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell's thoughts on locking up the guy he just acquit, & conservatives missing out on an opportunity to create copaganda to champion their causes.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about people opting out of Black History Month, more deadly gender reveal mishaps, & Marjorie Taylor Greene's wild conspiracy theories.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about season 4 of the COVID-19 pandemic, the police killing of Patrick Warren Sr., and mental health awareness.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the departure of the treasonous Trump Administration.
Mike Marks, Omar Saleem, & Afro Dan present the facts and offer their opinions about the recent terrorist attack on the US Capitol Building. Catch new episodes of The Gray Area on WJMS every Saturday at 4:30pm EST.