In this episode we discuss the first female Coast Guard Real Admiral appoint of Zieta Merchant, Hollywood Walk of Fame awardees The Isley Brothers, mathematical Gladys West and The Dukes of September (Fagen, McDonald & Scaggs).

This episode examines a debate over a secondhand Nobel Peace Prize and tariff threats tied to Greenland, to reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. might view today's global and social climate. We also turn to the NFL playoffs, asking whether IU can complete it unlikely journey and honor the passing of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, whose courage reshaped history long before it was widely acknowledged.

This episode covers ICE-related shootings in Minnesota and California, U. S . - Iran tensions tied to domestic protests, the NFL playoff picture Teddy Roosevelt's 1908 Grand Canyon designation, and the passing of Bob Weir and Aldrich Ames.

This episode examines rising tensions involving Venezuela, questions whether the U.S. Constitution still restrains power at home and abroad, and reflects on the passing of gospel legend Richard Smallwood and his enduring spiritual legacy.

The 84th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Navy names an aircraft carrier in honor of World War II hero Dorie Miller, POTUS remarks on Somalian-Americans, National Park service revision of free admittance on MLK day, and the passing of Stax record label giant Steve Cropper.

A turbulent week unfolds with National Guardsmen shot, Comey and James indictments thrown out, Trump attacks on women reporters & we memorialize civil rights & musical giants.

Politics, contradictions, memorials , and a few Jaw-droppers are all packed into this weeks episode.

In this episode we break down a turbulent week in American life. The Democrats cave to pressure in government funding. We dig into the Epstein files and then pause to honor the lives and legacies of Lenny Wilkens and Michael Ray Richardson. Finally, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth, Wind & Fire’s legendary album Gratitude, a soul classic that still lifts us today.

We start this episode with a Kentucky GOP official's social media post about the Obamas, we cover the suspension of SNAP for millions of Americans, Trump Threatens Nigeria and we end with the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series victory.

In this weeks Across The Track episode we unpack how money, power, and Chaos collide. We discuss the NBA betting scandals, Trump's destruction of the White House East Wing, and Indiana's possible political reshuffle.