My Thoughts with Derrick Kirk
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -An unpredictable place where Derrick Kirk shares his thoughts and views on a wide range of topics. His unorthodox way of thinking takes many left turns, that will leave your ears glued to the speakers. Show your support at http://derrickkirk.com/podcast/
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Insane Facts About Muammar Gaddafi That You Didn't Learn in History Class
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThe now-deceased Muammar Gaddafi was an enigmatic figure in Middle Eastern politics and world affairs. His 42 years of political reign make him the longest-serving non-royal leader in the history of the modern Arab world. Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown in 2011 during the Libyan Civil War and killed by rebel fighters who attacked his convoy. If you've heard about this man, you probably think you know everything there is to know about his regime. If you haven't heard of him, it’s a good thi...
Healthcare in America Means Getting Less Bang for Your Buck
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBAmerica’s healthcare system is different from other advanced industrialized countries. It does not provide health care to the country's entire population. Instead, most citizens are covered by a combination of private insurance and various federal and state programs. America’s system is a very impractical way to administer healthcare. First off, the closest thing this country has to government-subsidized healthcare is Medicare. A program that only serves senior citizens. Most of America’s...
Why Local Elections Matter More Than the Presidential Election
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBThe U.S. President is only one person. Even though he's our country's leader and has a lot of power, he doesn't control everything. In fact, most of what happens in your community as an American citizen happens at a local level—from the schools you attend to the roads you drive on and the police officers who protect you. Your local government oversees all these things, which means voting for people who will make decisions in those areas is extremely important. Their decisions directly affec...
Discover Why Africa is a Sleeping Superpower
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.17 MBAfrica is one of the world's largest continents. It’s also considered one of the poorest. But that’s not exactly true. Many well-developed nations exploit Africa and ravage its abundant natural resources. Among the ample resources found on this continent are minerals that are vital to our current technology-driven society. If Africa were to ever cut off the rest of the world and revoke access to these minerals, modern society would fall. In this video, you’ll discover how powerful Africa r...
A History of Black Leaders Who Died Fighting Racism
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBMartin Luther King Jr. isn’t the only prominent leader who died fighting for the Black community. Many more were assassinated while serving the same cause. In Part I of The Rise and Fall of the Black Community, you’ll learn more about Black leaders who paid the ultimate price in pursuit of equality. These organizers and activists were so effective that they were seen by racists as threats that needed to be silenced. We must not only honor their work and remember their names but continue ca...
Lobbying in American Politics is More Powerful Than You Think
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe First Amendment encourages U.S. citizens to actively participate in government. But there’s a problematic subset of citizens called lobbyists who use the money to buy their way into our government and push their agendas. Lobbyists contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars, or more, to the election funds of their preferred political candidates. They hold massive fundraisers that line the pockets of their chosen politicians. In exchange for the funds, politicians serve the special inte...
Critical Race Theory Explained: Growing Concern or Social Construct?
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBThe concept of critical race theory (CRT) has been around for almost half a century, and yet many are new to the idea. Basically, CRT suggests that racism is embedded into our daily lives. People don’t know whether CRT is a combination of anti-racist and social justice standing, or if CRT is a self-destructive concept that rejects American ideals. In this video, I’ll explain critical race theory in a crash course that will demonstrate how important it is to a child’s education and developm...
America is Becoming Too Sensitive: Will “Cancelling Culture” Cancel Culture?
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MBAmerica is becoming more and more sensitive. We have become more divided as a nation now, more than ever. Cancel culture is a self-destructive idea of social justice that could empower minorities and destroy individuals. You could get a lot of hate and get canceled indefinitely just by disagreeing with the majority and sharing what seems to be a juvenile idea - a joke. In my eyes, that is very un-American, so we need to talk about it. This video is about something much more important than...
America’s Growing Problem with Gerontocracy
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.56 MBAs the world evolves into a more complex version of itself year after year, reforming laws to accommodate societal changes becomes more necessary. This includes LGBTQ+, interracial marriage, and abortion rights. However, it’s hard to pass bills that support these causes if the lawmakers are old politicians out of touch with reality. Is allowing old people to run the country an issue? Absolutely. In this video, I’ll talk about why this is a serious problem in American politics that could so...
Andrew Tate Silenced: The Truth Behind the Conspiracy
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBAndrew Tate was an influencer followed by millions. He has a ton of negative, but also positive feedback online. So, what’s the problem? Why was he banned? An abundance of people canceled him for his opinions and even flagged his videos as hate speech. This led most major social media sites like Instagram and Facebook to ban him from their platforms. In this video, I’ll discuss why content creators like Andrew Tate should be cautious when offering their opinions online, and how free speech...
Community Policing: Trust Between the Citizens and The Police
December 05, 2022 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBThe effectiveness of policing and police reform has reemerged as a prominent topic of debate in the United States following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Elijah McClain. This has reignited America’s need to apply community policing, wherein the police will live in the community they serve. This will create law enforcement systems with the help of the citizens, with familiarity with their needs and life practices. Due to the current killings mainly of black people, issues of...
Only in America: How Racial Stereotypes Misrepresent Crime Rates
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBPopular narratives portray black Americans as people to be feared and discriminated against. This is done by stereotyping them as criminals. One such false narrative suggests that almost all crimes committed in America were done by black people, specifically African Americans. What if I told you that’s not even close to the truth? The picture you’re shown isn’t based on facts or reality. In this video, I’ll shed light on the topic and how related information is grossly misrepresented. On...
The Dark Side of America: The Global Superpower
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MBWhen you think of America, one thing that comes to mind is that it’s a rich and powerful country. What we don’t talk about is that this rich and powerful country was built on the backs of slaves. Even prestigious buildings like the Harvard Law School and the White House were built by slaves. The African-American people were the stepping stones that America willingly trampled on. In this video, I’ll go over the history of America and how it became a world-class superpower by sacrificing the ...
How Gender Equality Could Alienate Men In The Future
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBThe concept of gender equality has gained momentum in recent years. It’s something we should all strive to achieve. However, hidden agendas within the movement might ironically lead to gender inequality. The movement may inadvertently place men at a lower societal standing rather than making men and women equal. Twisting and cherry-picking statistics to align with a predetermined agenda puts men at risk. In this video, I’ll talk about how gender equality is being misrepresented, and how th...
The Auto Industry’s Capitalism: Why America Has No Bullet Trains
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBHigh-speed trains were rendered obsolete in 1958– and there comes the Interstate Highway System. Instead of investing in bullet trains, America promotes auto-dependent development that essentially outsources a major cost to fuel. As America’s population kept on growing so does the infrastructures needed to house all the vehicles produced by the auto industry. As the auto industry’s capitalism grew the possibility of investing in bullet trains kept on receding. And now as America struggles ...
Supreme Court Roe v. Wade Overturned: Do Women Have the Right to Choose?
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBThe Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and jeopardize abortion rights was shocking for most women. The ruling will likely impact single parents most when you factor in housing, food, and transportation costs. Women forced to become parents may not all qualify for government assistance with these and other necessities. In this video, I’ll talk about how this ruling may affect the future of America in terms of women's empowerment and what it means for us in the long run...
Racism: America’s Disillusioned View
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBAmerica has evolved from a racist nation fueling discrimination against black people, to a fairer society where race does not define who you are and what opportunities you have in life. Right? I beg to differ. In reality, it’s as if politicians have their heads in the clouds and don’t realize that the common people are still facing various forms of racism, even to this day. In this video, I’ll talk about the laws that didn't contribute to eradicating racism in America and instead helped fu...
Only in America: Why the Public Doesn’t Trust the Police
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MBPolice or cops, by definition, are an authority dedicated to enforcing laws and investigating crimes. If the situation warrants, they’re authorized to make arrests. Most of us think we can trust the police with our lives. But why has public opinion sunk to a new low, and why is it that the bad cops are only held accountable when caught in the act? In this video, I’ll talk about how much cops can get away with in America and how problematic that is for the average citizen if left unchecked....
Mass Shooting: An American Epidemic
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBIn 2020, the country saw a spike in mass shootings. Statistics show that approximately 124 people lose their lives to gun violence every day in America. Even more shocking is that 12 of those 124 are children. Those numbers continue to rise. The question is, why do 90 percent of all mass shootings happen in the US? That’s a huge number to consider. You’re five times less likely to die from drowning than a gunshot in this country. In this video, I’ll talk about why gun violence is the lead...
Non-Racist White People MUST be so Uncomfortable in America
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBHere in the United States, you might think racism only involves the oppressor and the oppressed. But as the world continues to sort out racial equality, we realize the rampant cycle of oppression is powered by ideas of white supremacy, imbalanced privileges, and other less obvious causes. Yes, the age-old problem of racism is still prevalent in our unique political climate and most aspects of society. We’re still learning to be better people. One of the things we had to face is the fact th...
Obesity in America: How American Culture Promotes Obesity
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBAmerica’s ongoing problem with the Obesity Epidemic, according to studies by 2030 almost half of US adults will be classified as obese. Though there are a lot of common factors around the world as to why there is an obesity problem, how does American culture promotes obesity, and will there be an end to it? Americans have been getting bigger over the past 150 years, and now more than ever the rapid growth keeps creeping up. Current trends and US standards mislead overweight and obese youth...
Only in America: Election Day Hypocrites
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBAmerican Elections are a sight to behold, regardless of whether it's local or national. People can support whoever they want and whatever promises their candidates to make during elections. However, why is there still no change? One word, Hypocrisy. With the approval rate for liberal ideals like interracial relationships and gay marriages on the rise, elected lawmakers who claim to support such ideas remain reluctant to pass laws that evoke the necessary changes. In this video, we’ll talk...
Only in America: Income Tax is a Scam
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MBMillions of working-class Americans file their income tax returns with the IRS every year. Some file to claim a tax refund, while others pay what they owe the government. But what if I told you that you’re doing it wrong, and Uncle Sam happily takes your money without you even noticing? Worst of all, your employer might be a part of this scheme. In this video, I’ll discuss how the average American is severely misinformed about the tax system and is being legally taken advantage of by the I...
DONALD TRUMP & HIS RECORD OF UNCHARGED CRIMES
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBEven though Trump news has died down in the past two years, many still can’t shake his influence off, and he remains relevant even today. One such political news shows that Donald Trump was hiding and storing otherwise classified documents in his possession even though he has no authority to keep them. Trump even suggested that they were planted evidence and were framing him for the crime. In this video, I’ll talk about how in politics, Trump keeps getting away with everything and how his ...
Trump: Savior to the Common Man / (or a Necessary Evil)
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.54 MBWith Trump out of office, inflation has ballooned in our economy and the cost of goods and services has skyrocketed. Tens of millions of working-class Americans are taking a direct hit and will continue to suffer. There are more factors at play here than just the president, but that is a factor. In this video, I’ll talk about how Donald Trump was a necessary evil that brought many problems when he was elected but kept America’s best interest at heart, and foreign agendas at a minimum on our...
Embarrassing America: The Capitol Riots
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBOn January 6, 2021, supporters of former President Trump stormed Congress in a bid to violently protest against President Biden’s election victory in what was known as the January 6 United States Capitol Attack. Over ten thousand people stormed onto the capitol grounds, with over a fifth forcing their way into the Senate Chambers. What’s confusing is that many people from all walks of life are still not held accountable for their crimes. In this video, I’ll talk about how Americans can mak...
The Reason America Has High Crude Oil Prices Today
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MBDuring the Iraqi war, Tens of thousands of American soldiers were deployed. They were reported as casualties in hopes of disarming the WMDs Iraq had in possession and stomping the threat of terrorism in the Middle East. However, Iraq is an oil-rich country with barrels totaling over the billions. There may have been a missed opportunity as the oil price war rages worldwide today and oil production runs low in our backyard. In this video, I’ll talk about how America went to war with a count...
The Problem with the WNBA and Why it’s Terrible
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MBIn 1996, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) was founded as a female counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA). Both are managed by the NBA, but the WNBA is not making any money. The league is even causing the NBA to hemorrhage $10 million a year. What’s the problem? WNBA players have wage gaps and are paid pennies compared to their male counterparts, which sparks a debate about gender equality. But it’s not that simple. In this video, we’ll tackle the reasons...
Historical Negationism: The Problem with Racism in America
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBAmerica is now a melting pot of race, culture, and religion. But did you know that there was a period in history when America had a very racist culture and either enslaved or inflicted genocide upon its neighbors? Not all history and war crimes are taught in schools. This is why Historical Negationism, or denial of history, is bound to happen. It’s a growing problem in America. In this video, I’ll talk about how Critical Race Theory is banned to prevent young white Americans and white peop...
The God that is Donald Trump
December 05, 2022 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MBOn January 6, 2020, Former President Donald Trump urged his supporters to violently protest against the peaceful transfer of power from one president to another and ruin President Biden’s election victory. Politics is serious, and the former President was playing God that day as if Trump was above the law. In this video, I’ll talk about how Trump lost the election race fair and square and twisted that narrative that led to violent protests and the deaths of a few people. Do you think the...
Why Millenials Should Run The World
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.42 MBWith mostly old men in power running the country, many like me believe it’s time to elect more young people to their positions. Why? Well, millennials developed or refined some of our most widely adopted industries. We greatly benefit from their innovations today. From home ownership to cyber security, there’s no cookie jar that this generation hasn’t stuck their hands into. These are the kind of people best suited to make decisions for the masses. In this video, I’ll talk about why millen...
Why America Cherrypicks their Reparations
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBThe United States has an ugly history of exploiting people for various reasons and attempting to make up for it by offering reparations to the offended minority—Except the obvious minority that’s played a significant role in making America what it is today. Native Americans and Japanese Americans got their reparations and some kind of apology, but African-Americans continue to be taken advantage of. Why? One word, racism. In this video, I’ll talk about the history of exploitation by white...
Worth It: Renting vs. Buying a House in 2022/2023
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBBuying a home is the American Dream, or so we’ve been told. It’s one of the goals many strive for when they come to America. However, you should know the hidden advantages and disadvantages of renting or buying a property. Positive aspects of buying a home include owning a growing asset and the related tax deductions. While disadvantages can range from sudden increases in monthly payments and the HOA meddling in your decisions to unforeseen repairs that will cost you more in the long run. ...
Worth It: Walking Away From Your Job
December 05, 2022 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBIn this economy where inflation and the cost of goods are on the rise, salaries have not kept up with the times at all. That’s why career changes are imminent. Increased responsibilities without extra pay, unacknowledged hard work, begging for a measly raise, and getting denied is getting old. These are warning signs that you should look out for in your job. If you see them early on, walk out immediately. In this video, I’ll talk about how going above and beyond at a dead-end job isn’t re...
Hoop Dreams with Nya Jordan
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, we sat down with pro basketball player Nya Jordan to talk about her journey in the game of basketball in this episode of Hoop Dreams. Those big dreams aren't all that unusual. According to a recent poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 26 percent of U.S. parents whose children in high school play sports hope their child will become a professional athlete one day. Among families with household incomes of less than...
Hoop Dreams with Nya Jordan
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, we sat down with pro basketball player Nya Jordan to talk about her journey in the game of basketball in this episode of Hoop Dreams. Those big dreams aren't all that unusual. According to a recent poll from NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 26 percent of U.S. parents whose children in high school play sports hope their child will become a professional athlete one day. Among families with household incomes of less than...
Is the yoga industry for you? With ShaDarian Corona-Green
March 22, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn the episode, we discuss Yoga, Yoga is a combination of spiritual, physical, and mental discipline originated in India. It is a holistic discipline based on an extremely subtle science, majorly focusing on bringing harmony between body and mind. Yoga is well-known for the promotion of health, management, disease prevention, of many lifestyle-related disorders. Support the show HERE Support the show
Can you make money as a writer and how? with author Acamea Deadwiler
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we sat down with critically acclaimed author Acamea Deadwiler to discuss her journey to becoming a writer. Writing for a living offers a ton of advantages – you get to choose when and where you work, and with whom. No wonder this promise of creative and personal freedom attracts so many people. But the truth is that most of them don’t want to think about the practicalities of becoming a full-time freelance writer. They don’t want to think about the uncertainty, the rejec...
Can you make money as a writer and how? with author Acamea Deadwiler
March 15, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, we sat down with critically acclaimed author Acamea Deadwiler to discuss her journey to becoming a writer. Writing for a living offers a ton of advantages – you get to choose when and where you work, and with whom. No wonder this promise of creative and personal freedom attracts so many people. But the truth is that most of them don’t want to think about the practicalities of becoming a full-time freelance writer. They don’t want to think about the uncertainty, the rejec...
Bootstrapping your business to profit with Isaac Henkel from Zeeks BBQ Sauce
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, we focus on Bookstrapping your company. Bootstrapping is likely to be part of the history of nearly every successful company. In many cases, these companies are entirely bootstrapped before management accepts venture capital or other means of outside funding. Entrepreneurs who are self-made—that is, they bootstrapped their way to success—are a rare breed. To start a business and bring it to successful fruition takes a sound mix of confidence, risk tolerance, self-discipline...
Bootstrapping your business to profit with Isaac Henkel from Zeeks BBQ Sauce
March 08, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, we focus on Bookstrapping your company. Bootstrapping is likely to be part of the history of nearly every successful company. In many cases, these companies are entirely bootstrapped before management accepts venture capital or other means of outside funding. Entrepreneurs who are self-made—that is, they bootstrapped their way to success—are a rare breed. To start a business and bring it to successful fruition takes a sound mix of confidence, risk tolerance, self-discipline...
10 things black Americans do to make non-black Americans feel comfortable
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBIn this episode, we talk about the things black Americans do just to make other Americans feel comfortable when they are around us. It's sad that one American has to do this for another American in 2021. Support us HERE Support the show
I Got Coronavirus
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this episode, I talk about my experience having the virus. If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-19. Most people do not require testing to decide when they can be around others; however, if your healthcare provider recommends testing, they will let you know when you can resume being around others based on your test results. Support the show HERE Support the show
I Got Coronavirus
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBIn this episode, I talk about my experience having the virus. If you continue to have no symptoms, you can be with others after 10 days have passed since you had a positive viral test for COVID-19. Most people do not require testing to decide when they can be around others; however, if your healthcare provider recommends testing, they will let you know when you can resume being around others based on your test results. Support the show HERE Support the show
The United Slaves of America
January 25, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about how throughout the 17th and 18th centuries people were kidnapped from the continent of Africa, forced into slavery in the American colonies, and exploited to work. Support the show HERE Support the show
Don’t be loyal to “a job”
January 11, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MBYou Don't Owe Your Company Undying Loyalty. Let's be clear about the nature of the employer-employee relationship. Don't fall asleep on your career! In particular, don't let misguided loyalty put you to sleep. A job is based on a business transaction. Support the show @ Derrickkirk.com Support the show
Guns in American
January 02, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBGun politics is an area of American politics defined by two primary opposing ideologies about civilian gun ownership. People who advocate for gun control support increasing regulations related to gun ownership; people who advocate for gun rights support decreasing regulations related to gun ownership. Support the show @ derrickkirk.com/podcast/ Support the show (https://cash.app/$KirkDerrickk?fbclid=IwAR1_GJ7b9Y16-cSm-VpVtznfi_h6b06pD9uvpR8kBGsWnhZR_b0TzfFKM08)
Guns in America
January 02, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBGun politics is an area of American politics defined by two primary opposing ideologies about civilian gun ownership. People who advocate for gun control support increasing regulations related to gun ownership; people who advocate for gun rights support decreasing regulations related to gun ownership. Support the show @ derrickkirk.com/podcast/ Support the show
Credit in America & How It Effects Your Life
December 17, 2020 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBMany people do not know about the credit scoring system—much less their credit score—until they attempt to buy a home, take out a loan to start a business, or make a major purchase. In this episode, we talk about the importance of having and maintaining good credit. Your credit score is a representation of your credit history through a three-digit number between 301 and 850. It is used as an indication of trustworthiness by lenders, who use the number as a way to help predict how you'll tre...
Home Ownership Should Be Taught In Schools
October 16, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBIn this episode, I talk about homeownership and how adults struggle with it, and how it should be taught in schools. Basic personal financial skills are one of the most important things you can do to live a healthy, happy, and secure life. Your level of understanding around the fundamentals of budgeting, saving, debt, and investing will impact every part of your life and can mean the difference between prosperity or poverty. Support us @ http://derrickkirk.com/ Support the show