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Mental Dialogue

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Do We Need DEI Initiatives To Get More Blacks And Women Pilots?

March 24, 2024 15:23 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

UNITED AIRLINE'S CEO SCOTT KIRBY recently stated he plans to train 5000 new pilots by 2030 and he wants 50% of them to be women and people of color (POC). ELON MUSK, CANDACE OWENS, and others publicly disagreed with KIRBY'S initiative by suggesting it might allow unqualified pilots into the cockpit. Special guests commercial airline pilot BRANDT HOUSE and DEI consultant LATRICE ROSS join the show to discuss if they think this DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION (DEI) initiative by KIRBY will b...

Is The System Broken, Or Working By Design?

March 18, 2024 05:31 - 2 hours - 55.5 MB

When it comes to SYSTEMIC issues such as RACISM, GUN CONTROL, GENDER EQUALITY or LGBTQ rights, some people suggest our systems are broken, whereas others argue the SYSTEM is working just as designed. Special guest ANTI-OPPRESSION educator DR. SUNDIATA drops by to discuss a different way to view these issues through the lens of SYSTEMS THINKING. Is SYSTEMS THINKING a viable solution for these issues that seem to stalemate our society, or is it another idealistic approach that misses the mark...

Infidelity: Stay, Leave, Or Depends?

March 11, 2024 02:55 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

In Western society, early MONOGAMY laws only applied to women, until the women's movement forced it to apply to men.  In those times men were expected to cheat and women would often stay.  However, today one psychologist suggests that women CHEAT more than men. Is CHEATING a deal breaker for you and if so why? Are there circumstances in which you would forgive your spouse?  What if there are children, and does their age factor into your decision?  Some people forgive repeat CHEATERS, why an...

MD ThrowBlack: Is Child Support Designed to Help Children or Destroy Fathers? (2016)

March 07, 2024 17:18 - 1 hour - 109 MB

When it comes to CHILD SERVICES, some men prefer to take care of their children without government involvement, while others won't pay CHILD SUPPORT, or be involved without government enforcement.  Did Child Services create the "WEEKEND DAD?"  Should single fathers seek child support on an absentee mother?   After a DIVORCE is ALIMONY and CHILD SUPPORT fair?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. "ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK" --- Send in a voice message: https://p...

Why No One Ever Tells You This About Being In Business?

March 02, 2024 18:25 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Special guests, business coaches LANEE JAVET (monetization) and KIMBERLY FOWLER (taxes) drop by to discuss the aspects of BUSINESS people tend to leave out when discussing ENTREPRENEURSHIP.  While business and entrepreneurship can be rewarding for those who endure and succeed, there is still a lot of grief and loss associated with launching a business. Both coaches discuss the level of anguish that comes with business, from their very own experiences, and how they coach and manage their cli...

Is It Unrealistic To Fix Childhood Trauma, While Dating?

February 26, 2024 17:27 - 2 hours - 55 MB

Special guest, PSYCHOTHERAPIST MONIQUE KNIGHT, and founder of the Secret Sauce Relationship Boot Camp drops by to discuss dealing with CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS, that specifically affect how we show up in our RELATIONSHIPS/MARRIAGES. How do we discover and deal with the childhood traumas that hamper our relationships?  Should we seek THERAPY before pursuing serious relationships or MARRIAGE?  How do we determine if the CHILDHOOD TRAUMA our mate displays is too much to stay or worth fighting through...

Are Men Still Men?

February 17, 2024 21:29 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Special guests CHRIS JAMES, mental health advocate, and ROYCE RICHARDSON (finance and wealth management) discuss the status of today's MEN and how they size up to men of the past. Why were so many men bothered by USHER groping ALECIA KEYS during their SUPER BOWL performance? Why are SUICIDE RATES so high and increasing for BLACK MEN?  Should men have more SAFE SPACES?  Is there a concerted effort in the media to make men more EFFEMINATE?  What is the role of a man today inside of his family...

My Biggest Investment Mistakes: What Did I Learn From Them?

February 11, 2024 14:58 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Special guests Chief Investment Officer MICHAEL SUTTLAR II at SC Capital, and serial entrepreneur WILLIAM AGNEW drop by to discuss their biggest STOCK MARKET, REAL ESTATE, or BUSINESS INVESTMENT mistakes, and what they learned. What led to their big INVESTMENT mistake?  Did they research enough? Is it truly possible to keep your emotions out of INVESTMENT decisions? Are big INVESTMENT mistakes part of the process of becoming an INTELLIGENT INVESTOR?   What type of investments do they prefer...

Black History: Who Are Our Unsung Heroes?

February 04, 2024 13:54 - 2 hours - 57.5 MB

We have an exciting show featuring BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA as special guest Urban Intellectuals founder FREDDIE TAYLOR and special guest co-host BLACK HISTORY children's book author AKUA AGUSI-ELEBUIBON drop by to discuss unsung heroes of BLACK HISTORY. Is learning BLACK HISTORY still necessary in 2024? Who are the BLACK HISTORICAL figures they won't teach you about in the public education system, and why? Should parents leave it up to the school system to teach BLACK HISTORY?  Where can paren...

What Does It Mean To Be Black?

January 28, 2024 13:25 - 2 hours - 55.1 MB

Special guests, anti-oppression educator DR. SUNDIATA SOON-JAHTA, and motivational speaker JOHN COLTRANE drop by to discuss what it means to identify under the RACIAL CONSTRUCT of BLACKNESS. MR. COLTRANE grew up BI-RACIAL and struggled with his RACIAL IDENTITY as a youth. Are BI-RACIAL children still expected to choose a race? Today is BLACKNESS more identified by culture than race?  Historically when did the Government implement the ONE-DROP rule and when did it no longer apply? MENTAL DIA...

Have We Taken God Out Of Marriage?

January 21, 2024 23:53 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Special guests, Enduring Love Ministries' ROOSEVELT and RENITA QUICK drop by to discuss whether society still recognizes MARRIAGE as a covenant under GOD. For the last two decades, according to the U.S. Census, half of all MARRIAGES ended in DIVORCE and in 2nd MARRIAGES the DIVORCE RATES were even higher. Did BIBLICAL principles play a big role in keeping marriages strong in the past? Or did those same principles specifically keep women in ABUSIVE MARRIAGES? Does GOD approve of churches tha...

Sexless Marriage: WTF?

January 17, 2024 03:13 - 2 hours - 55 MB

Special guest co-host ANGELA CONNER aka The Mistress of Sexuality drops by to discuss how MARRIAGES can become SEXLESS and what can be done about them, especially since 74% of SEXLESS MARRIAGES typically end in DIVORCE. Some stats show up to 50% of women and up to 30% of men lose their SEX DRIVE in these SEXLESS MARRIAGES. We ask our special guest what tools MARRIED can couples rely on to avoid this scenario.  Currently, SEX seems to no longer be sacred, could this be playing a role in the ...

Did You Hear The Best Of Mental Dialogue 2023

January 08, 2024 16:46 - 2 hours - 56.6 MB

THE BEST OF MENTAL DIALOGUE 2023 as BLACK SOCRATES and co-host HILARY WINFIELD invite special guest ATTORNEY EDWARD C. HOPKINS to discuss cuts from the top shows of 2023. CALL-IN 646.787.1691 and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS as we listen to cuts from some of our most listened-to shows, including 1. RE-EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO: Necessary Conversations on RACE, SEX, and CULTURE. 2 Do Men Want To Be HUSBANDS? 3. MENTAL HEALTH: Can I Unplug To Find Myself? 4. Who Taught You How To Be Broke? 5. Good Relations...

Open Call!!! What Do You Want To Discuss? #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS

December 31, 2023 13:41 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

This SPECIAL EDITION show is an OPEN CALL for the INTELLECTUAL OUTKASTS (LISTENERS) to call in and dialogue about issues on RACE, SEX, AND CULTURE, whether it's THE COLOR PURPLE, TARAJI P. HENSON AND EQUAL PAY, SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS, PULPIT SCRUTINY, ETC.). This show belongs to you. MENTAL DIALOGUE is asking the questions America is afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podca...

Do Men Love Promiscuity/Hoes?

December 18, 2023 21:03 - 1 hour - 52.9 MB

There is an old saying that says you can't turn a HOE into a HOUSEWIFE but in 2023 the new saying is HOES ARE WINNING. Special guests former SEX WORKER, LESLEY TARVENIER, and RELATIONSHIP COACH VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drop in to discuss the Truth about how men feel about PROMISCUOUS WOMEN. There was a time when women with a certain reputation would only be pursued for SEX, but has the SEXUAL REVOLUTION forced men to respect PROMISCUITY, or does it leave them no choice? Mega rap star MEGAN T...

Assimilation: Is It All Bad?

December 11, 2023 12:47 - 2 hours - 55.2 MB

A deep dive into the effects of AFRICAN AMERICANS and other minorities adapting to American society via assimilating into the majority culture. Is it possible to maintain your BLACKNESS (culture) when you assimilate or is necessary to CODE SWITCH to maintain your BLACK CARD? Some other races and cultures encourage full assimilation into American culture, why is this mostly frowned upon in BLACK CULTURE?  Can assimilation be used as a strategy (i.e. "The Spook Who Sat By The Door")? What abou...

Today's Youth: Disrespectful Or Misguided?

December 03, 2023 19:03 - 2 hours - 55.5 MB

After rapper TI's altercation with his son KING on IG Live we are discussing are today's youth more unruly or more misguided in the information age. We ask special guests, cognitive behavioral therapist, Marilyn Oduenyi, and retired teacher, Chinwe Obijiofor is it more difficult for parents to demand respect from their children today?  Are parents failing to pass along enough structure and guidance to their children?  Is society afraid of today's youth, or have we simply failed them?  MENTA...

When Did You First Fall In Love With Hip Hop (50 Years)?

November 27, 2023 07:39 - 2 hours - 55.6 MB

As we celebrate 50 years of HIP-HOP, our special guest MINISTER SERVER founder of Hip Hop Bridge Builders and spiritual advisor at the Temple of Hip Hop not only knows the origin of HIP-HOP CULTURE but has made it his life mission to live by the motto coined by KRS-ONE himself "Hip Hop is not something you do, Hip Hop is something you live." Call in (646.787.1691) and tell us the moment you fell in Love with this thang of ours, we call HIP-HOP.  Take a trip down memory lane as we discuss pi...

Nia Long And Jeezy: What Did We Learn?

November 20, 2023 03:48 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

For this show we break down the NIA LONG and JEEZY interview in only the way MENTAL DIALOGUE can. Special guest, HILARY WINFIELD, drops by to discuss her unique insights on their interview and some takeaways not currently being discussed on social media. What childhood experiences impeded NIA and JEEZY's desire to have healthy relationships? Do real NIGGAS cheat or not? Is their interview a great or bad example of BLACK MEN and WOMEN sticking together? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions A...

Does Black Culture Raise Black Boys To Be Real Niggaz Or Real Men?

November 12, 2023 12:54 - 2 hours - 55.3 MB

Special guest VAUN the Love Alchemist drops by as we explore the transition of BLACK MALES into manhood. Throughout American Media, BLACK MALE MASCULINITY is depicted as thugs, pimps, and cheaters. Are BLACK MALES encouraged to live out extended adolescence in American Society? This week in an interview with NIA LONG, the rapper YOUNG JEEZY said REAL NIGGAZ don't cheat, is that true, and if so is this a step in the right direction? Currently, two-thirds of BLACK MALES are not married compar...

Boss Up: Can Everyone Become Entrepreneurs?

November 06, 2023 04:08 - 2 hours - 55.5 MB

In an era where everyone claims to be a boss, we ask Orange Strategy founder and BUSINESS CONSULTANT, TERRY SIMMONS his unique perspective on ENTREPRENEURSHIP and the path to actually becoming a BOSS. In his time as a consultant and BUSINESS STRATEGIST are there specific traits he finds common among successful ENTREPRENEURS? Should BLACK PEOPLE take advantage of CAPITALISM to groom more ENTREPRENEURS? Why should you work just to finance someone else's dream?  What about BUSINESS COACHES, ar...

Why Should I Get Married? Pt. 2

October 30, 2023 17:16 - 2 hours - 56.1 MB

RELATIONSHIP COACH, DERRICK CLARK, author of The 30 Love Laws along with casts from the upcoming play Why Should I Get Married? drop by to discuss why we should get MARRIED. We revisit this show from two years ago as we once again explore the INSTITUTION of MARRIAGE and why it still matters today. How do you determine if your mate is MARRIAGE-MINDED? Does the place for the 1st date matter if you are pursuing someone for MARRIAGE? Is MARRIAGE two people coming together as one, or should two ...

Suicidal To High Achiever: Can A Morning Routine Save Your Life?

October 22, 2023 23:32 - 2 hours - 55.5 MB

Have you ever had thoughts of SUICIDE? If so tune into this show featuring psychotherapist DR. CURTIS JASPER and special guest MIKE LAWSON as they discuss the depths of SUICIDAL IDEATIONS and how to develop a MORNING ROUTINE that can, not only, pull you out of SUICIDAL THOUGHTS but thrust you into HIGH ACHIEVEMENT and progress you can be proud of. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

Heaux Culture: Dangerous Or Fake Outrage?

October 16, 2023 05:08 - 2 hours - 55.6 MB

BLACK SOCRATES and guest co-host, AKUA AGUSI-ELEBUIBON challenges SUPREME RA and DASIA ROBINSON, hosts of the Hip Hop School: Past And Present podcast to a debate on Heaux Culture in hip hop and Black society in general.  Are female artists like SEXXY REDD and CARDI B worse for BLACK CULTURE today, or are they simply following in the footsteps of LIL KIM?  Even hip-hop fans who regularly support misogynistic GANGSTER RAPPERS, seem to be outraged by SEXXY REDD's lyrics. As older hip-hop fans...

Why Am I Attracted To Trauma Relationships?

October 08, 2023 11:23 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Special guest co-host EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE coach, ALEASA WORD, and special guest EMOTIONAL WELLNESS coach FILA MCMILLAN-ANTWINE drop by to discuss our attraction to trauma relationships. Do you ever wonder why you have a tendency to attract people with TRAUMA in your INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS? Why do you attach yourself despite the RED FLAGS?  Are you too EMPATHETIC? Since we often come with our own TRAUMA in relationships how do we distinguish when to avoid or let go versus working through t...

Can You Answer My Questions About Investing?

September 30, 2023 16:46 - 2 hours - 55.8 MB

In the U.S. 61% of Americans either indirectly or directly own STOCKS and 90% of American millionaires invest in REAL ESTATE. Our special guests Chief Investment Officer MICHAEL SUTTLAR II at SC Capital and Senior Lending Consultant JOHN C. MCGHEE II at Vi Capital Lending drop by to answer questions about getting into investing in either the MARKETS (Stock or Foreign Exchange) or REAL ESTATE. We ask our experts what FINANCIAL INDICATORS they look for in sound INVESTORS. Personally, what was...

Do Men Still Want To Be Husbands?

September 24, 2023 18:12 - 2 hours - 55 MB

Rap Star JEEZY files for DIVORCE from his wife, and rappers PAPOOSE and wife REMY MA are caught up in a cheating scandal that has some men skeptical about whether or not MARRIAGE is for them. Historically men have controlled access to MARRIAGE, but in modern times it seems as if fewer BLACK MEN want to MARRY.  Are BLACK MEN less concerned with legacy than other races?  Are BLACK BOYS still being raised to be MARRIAGE-MINDED?  If more BLACK MEN choose not to MARRY, what does this mean for fu...

Mental Health: Can I Unplug To Find Myself?

September 16, 2023 16:37 - 2 hours - 56.8 MB

In the age of SOCIAL MEDIA, the latest CELEBRITY GOSSIP, POLITICAL, or SOCIAL ISSUES (Trump/Biden, economy, police brutality, LGTQB, etc.) are available online 24/7. We ask our special guests psychologist DR. GERALD HASSELL, and author KEBA RICHARDSON The Journey of UN-BECOMING how to properly unplug to find our true and authentic selves to live a more fulfilling life. Is taking a break from social media enough?  How can we be more intentional when we take a break?  What about self-discover...

Race Mixing: Why Do We Date/Marry Outside Of Race?

September 09, 2023 16:45 - 2 hours - 56.3 MB

In 1967 The Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws banning marriage between individuals of different races, 106 years after Maryland became the 1st state to enact MISCEGENATION laws banning INTERRACIAL MARRIAGES. However, despite the legal right to marry outside of one's race that alone has not changed the sentiments of many who still think it is wrong to do so, and some even argue it is detrimental from a COLLECTIVE RACE standpoint. For this show, we have a guest who married outside hi...

What Can We Do To Support Single Mothers?

September 04, 2023 01:15 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Special guest MENTAL HEALTH counselor SHANAE BENITO drops by to discuss how we can support SINGLE MOTHER from a psychological and cultural standpoint in the BLACK COMMUNITY. Are there psychological issues SINGLE MOTHERS contend with more than MARRIED WOMEN? How do they psychologically deal with an ABSENT FATHER? Should SINGLE MOTHERS aim to find a good man to help raise their children and how is that process different for them versus women without children? What about the father who wants t...

Is Homeschooling Better For Black Children?

August 27, 2023 15:35 - 2 hours - 56.2 MB

Special guests LEO SMITH, CEO at Engaged Futures, and BROTHER ANHK of the Pseudo Killas join us to discuss why AFRICAN AMERICAN parents are the leading group deciding to HOMESCHOOL their children since the pandemic. Are BLACK PARENTS turning to HOMESCHOOLING with concerns about the WHITEWASHING of history in public schools or the indoctrination into WOKENESS/GENDER IDENTITY? Are BLACK STUDENTS still being mislabeled as troublemakers or into special education at high rates? What are the risk...

Should Porn Be Introduced Into A Marriage/Relationship?

August 22, 2023 18:45 - 1 hour - 54.7 MB

Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN and ANGELA CONNER aka the Mistress of Sexuality drop by to discuss introducing PORNOGRAPHY into MARRIAGES/RELATIONSHIPS. Is PORNOGRAPHY a fun way to spice up a couple's sex life? What if one spouse Loves PORN, but the other doesn't? Is the introduction of porn a potential warning sign for other problems?  What about filming your own porn? Can it lead to an addiction? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS...

MD Throwblack (2017) : Child Sexual Abuse, Are We Failing Our Children?

August 14, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 110 MB

If you are SEXUALLY ABUSED as a CHILD, or RAPED (statutory included) as a TEENAGER what should you do about it?  This is a question too many children, even in the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community, face with no answer.  Does our society fail our children who experience sexual abuse on any level, and what if the perpetrator is a public figure, ala R. KELLY or EDDIE LONG? Our special guests for one of our MOST IMPORTANT SHOWS EVER include psychotherapist, DR. KATRINA H. PITTMAN, LPC, Fear Coach (lif...

True Love: How Real Is It?

August 06, 2023 14:42 - 2 hours - 55.4 MB

Special guests, cognitive behavioral therapist, MARILYN ODUENYI, author of The 30 Love Laws, DERRICK CLARK aka SINSEAR, and creator of the Why Should I Get Married series LAWANDA JORDAN discuss TRUE LOVE and what it really is. Do we underestimate or over-romanticize LOVE and its role in our RELATIONSHIPS?  Is it harder to keep your commitments without LOVE or do we misunderstand how TRUE LOVE and commitment work?  If we better understood LOVE could we create realistic expectations that impr...

African-Americans Were Once Bred Like Animals, What Does That Mean Today?

July 29, 2023 17:20 - 2 hours - 55.9 MB

Currently, in the news, there are discussions about CRITICAL RACE THEORY and what should or should not be included in AMERICAN HISTORY texts. BROTHER ANHK  and DR. FREE drop by to discuss a topic rarely approached in the AMERICAN SCHOOL system or in private discussions: the BREEDING OF BLACK PEOPLE in AMERICAN HISTORY. How prevalent was it, what toll did it take on ENSLAVED BLACK PEOPLE at that time, and does it affect AFRICAN AMERICANS at all today?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking questions Americ...

My Husband/Boyfriend Is Struggling With Mental Health, What Should I Do?

July 26, 2023 13:15 - 2 hours - 55 MB

Often when BLACK MEN suffer from MENTAL HEALTH issues they become distant and often refuse to speak about their issues, even with their significant other. Special guests, psychotherapist, DR. GERALD HASSELL, and mental health advocate CHRIS JAMES, drop by to discuss the best approaches for BLACK WOMEN to assist their men on their MENTAL HEALTH journey. What if he has some MENTAL HEALTH concerns but refuses to get help? Is his refusal to discuss his issues, related to their relationship dyna...

THOUGHTFUL RANT Ep. 022 Gathering Spot Fires CFO and Black Co-Founder

July 17, 2023 12:36 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MB

A 45-Minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & ELREDGE WASHINGTON, host of JustEldredge Podcast and member of The Gathering Spot discussing the recent firing of TK Peterson, now the former CFO, andBLACK CO-FOUNDER of The Gathering Spot and allegedly replacing him with a WHITE PERSON as the new CFO.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/montoya-smith/support

Men With High Body Counts, Does It Matter?

July 17, 2023 12:24 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Special guest mental health therapist DR. ANTHONY GRADY and special guest co-host Mistress of Sexuality, ANGELA CONNER drop by to discuss MEN'S BODY COUNT and whether it matters. Society has long encouraged young boys and men to sow their wild oats, before settling down for marriage, but can a man have too many SEXUAL PARTNERS?  If a man avoids STDs and UNWANTED PREGNANCIES should his BODY COUNT matter? Do a lot of SEXUAL PARTNERS make it more difficult for a man to settle down with one wom...

Do A Lot Of Men Pass Up On Good Women?

July 08, 2023 20:12 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Special guest DR. LANEE JAVET and guest co-host attorney ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drop by to discuss if men regularly pass up on good women. BLACK MEN are often seen online complaining about the type of men BLACK WOMEN choose to mate with, but does the dynamic play out similarly amongst men?  KEKE PALMER'S baby father caused a stir when he complain about her attire via TWITTER during the USHER concert. Did he fail to understand KEKE's nature, or is he trying to control and change her into some...

Is Your Cutoff Game Too Strong?

July 01, 2023 17:01 - 2 hours - 55.1 MB

Special guests, psychologist DR. CURTIS JASPER, and emotional intelligence instructor ALEASA WORD drop by to discuss why so many people are triggered to CUTOFF friends, and/or relationships relatively quickly but deem it as a form of SELF-CARE.  Are some people choosing to be alone due to MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES and the inability to co-exist with others? When we make major changes in our lives to level up, how do we best determine who stays and who goes? Are there unintended consequences to co...

Is Perpetual Struggle A Hustle?

June 25, 2023 02:56 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

On this show, we explore the concept of those who genuinely work on behalf of the BLACK COMMUNITY versus those who simply use RACE as a way to hustle the BLACK COMMUNITY out of money. If a BLACK person talks down on America, it will resonate within the BLACK COMMUNITY, but is this approach the best way to uplift the community?  Several leaders in the AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, to include, LOUIS FARRAKHAN, AL SHARPTON, DR. UMAR JOHNSON, and others, have been called "ambulance chasers" when i...

What Would You Ask A Black Republican?

June 18, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Former REPUBLICAN US Senate candidate KELVIN KING and his wife, JANELLE KING, conservative panelist on Fox 5's Georgia Gang drop by to answer questions about why they are BLACK REPUBLICANS. Some Black people consider BLACK REPUBLICANS to be RACE TRAITORS, whereas many BLACK REPUBLICANS think the REPUBLICAN party is a better choice for the AFRICAN AMERICAN community. Were they ever DEMOCRATIC VOTERS?  As BLACK REPUBLICANS which PRESIDENTIAL campaign are they more excited about Senator TIM SC...

Hip Hop: Self Destruction or Government Controlled?

June 11, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Special guest, SUPREME RA, co-host of Hip Hop School: Past & Present podcast drops by to discuss the age-old debate of why mainstream HIP-HOP lyrical content seems limited to SEX, DRUGS, & VIOLENCE. Did the GOVERNMENT or RECORD-LABELS conspire to destroy the redeeming messages in early HIP-HOP or did the demand of young consumers dictate the direction of the content?  Does HIP-HOP empower or degrade BLACK WOMEN? In recent times HIP HOP LYRICS have even come into question in CRIMINAL CASES, ...

Do We Still Have Black Cultural Values That Serve Us?

June 08, 2023 15:08 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Special BABA OSHI, Black Afrikan Perspectives Radio, joins us to discuss BLACK CULTURE. We often say FOR THE CULTURE, but do we maintain any values pertinent to AFRICAN AMERICAN culture, or has our value system in the BLACK COMMUNITY been completely hijacked?  Has STREET CULTURE or HIP-HOP culture replaced BLACK CULTURE? Historically how have our values and culture been successfully passed down? How can parents protect their children's minds to pass down these values in the information age?...

Is "Respect" Different For Men And Women?

May 27, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Are modern women more disrespectful than in the past, or do men today struggle with the idea of having to respect women? Special guest, and relationship coach, VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drops by to address the differences. Do men and women respond differently to respect and disrespect? If there are differences can understanding these nuances improve our relationships with each other? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK --- Send in a voic...

Are Some Collegiate NIL Deals A Step Back For Women?

May 22, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Former gymnastic Olympic Gold Medalist, DOMINIQUE DAWES, recently expressed her concern about how the NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS (NIL) deals for women collegiate athletes, basically require the women to BARE IT ALL.  Legendary Stanford University Women's basketball coach, TARA VANDERVEER, recently stated "Some NIL deals are a step back for women." Our special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA is a tech architect that also models, and we ask her view on NILs as it relates to women's college athletics...

Are Some Collegiate NIL Deals A Step Back For Women?

May 22, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

Former gymnastic Olympic Gold Medalist, DOMINIQUE DAWES, recently expressed her concern about how the NAME, IMAGE, and LIKENESS (NIL) deals for women collegiate athletes, basically require the women to BARE IT ALL.  Legendary Stanford University Women's basketball coach, TARA VANDERVEER, recently stated "Some NIL deals are a step back for women." Our special guest co-host AUTUMN SONATA is a tech architect that also models, and we ask her view on NILs as it relates to women's college athletic...

Should Black Women Feel Protected Around Black Men, Strangers Or Not?

May 14, 2023 14:04 - 2 hours - 55 MB

According to FBI crime data, BLACK WOMEN are assaulted and raped more than other races in America. Some BLACK WOMEN say they feel protected by BLACK MEN, whereas others feel unprotected by them, WHY the difference?  Are other RACES and CULTURES better at protecting their women, or does BLACK AMERICAN CULTURE misunderstand what protection of women should look like? Can we enforce cultural values or put in mechanisms to make BLACK WOMEN feel more protected?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questio...

Uplifting Black Culture: Are We Missing Something?

May 08, 2023 00:56 - 2 hours - 55.3 MB

Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN, AND successful business owner DUANE DRAUGHON drop by to discuss why some BLACK PEOPLE focus on negativity and some even push mediocrity as the standard by ridiculing other AFRICAN AMERICANS. Also, this week EBONI K. WILLIAMS set off a firestorm with her elitist comments to IYANLA VANZANT about not dating BUS DRIVERS and how some successful Black people look down on others. WILLIAMS defended her position by citing a recent study that showe...

Empowering Black Youth: Do We Really Care?

April 30, 2023 06:57 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

During the pandemic lockdowns, Atlanta KEISHA LANCE BOTTOM initially released an ordinance to remove the "WATERBOYS" off the corners via POLICE ENFORCEMENT, until our special guest KACEY VENNINGS, co-founder of Helping Empower Youth stepped in and created an alternative to ensure those young men were not disregarded by the system. Second-hour guest DERRICK STANDIFER, founder of Life Is Like A Rubik’s Cube, has taught 1000s of Black youth how to tap into their genius via the Rubik’s Cube.  W...