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October 26 Billionaires Don't Want You to Hear This ft. Ro Khanna | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 69
Should billionaires pay more taxes, or is America punishing the very people creating its wealth?
On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna for a candid conversation about billionaire taxes, political influence, economic inequality, and the future of wealth in America.
At the center of the discussion is California's proposed one time 5% billionaire tax, a controversial measure intended to help protect healthcare funding for millions of Californians. Khanna explains why he supports the proposal, challenges Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition, and questions the influence of billionaire donors on the Democratic Party.
But Killer Mike isn't interested in simply taxing the wealthy. As an entrepreneur and business owner, he challenges Khanna on the effectiveness of government spending, the importance of building generational wealth, and whether higher taxes could discourage the very economic opportunities Black Americans have historically been denied.
The conversation takes a sharp turn toward Elon Musk, as Khanna discusses his personal history with the billionaire, his criticism of Musk's political involvement, and the growing influence of Silicon Valley on American democracy. They also explore Bernie Sanders' economic philosophy, the failures of corporate Democrats, and whether moral capitalism can balance individual success with collective responsibility.
Beyond politics, Killer Mike and Khanna examine the racial wealth gap, the importance of Black land ownership, investment in HBCUs, access to venture capital, and the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for working class communities. Their conversation connects the economic struggles of today to the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi, and the Black Panther Party.
From California's billionaire tax battle to the economic future of Atlanta and Black America, this is a conversation about who controls wealth, who benefits from it, and what responsibility comes with financial success.
Can America build a system where entrepreneurs thrive, billionaires contribute, and working families have a genuine opportunity to build lasting wealth?
Watch, listen, and join the conversation.
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Official Website: https://khanna.house.gov/
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1 hr 2 min
October 23 Your Vote Matters More Than You Think ft. Keisha Buchanan | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 68
What if the politicians making the biggest decisions about your everyday life are the ones you've never heard of?
On Episode 68 of Conversate, Killer Mike, Bear, and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Dr. Keisha Buchanan, mental health professional and Democratic nominee for Henry County Commissioner, District 3, for an important conversation about local politics, community development, mental health, and the power of your vote.
As Henry County, Georgia, experiences rapid growth, residents are facing rising property taxes, traffic congestion, infrastructure challenges, and questions about the future of their communities. Dr. Buchanan explains how her frustration with these issues inspired her to stop complaining and run for public office. From the debate surrounding data centers and a $4 billion development project to protecting small businesses and working families, the conversation examines who makes the decisions shaping our neighborhoods and how those decisions affect everyday people.
But the discussion goes far beyond politics. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in mental health, Dr. Buchanan explains why every complaint represents an unmet need and how listening can transform leadership. She and the crew explore the mental health challenges facing police officers and first responders, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and why mental health emergencies should not automatically become criminal justice matters. Dr. Buchanan also discusses Georgia's mental health co responder programs and the importance of accessible resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The conversation gets personal as Killer Mike opens up about fatherhood and co parenting, while Dr. Buchanan shares lessons about marriage, emotional wellness, setting boundaries, and creating a healthy home environment despite the pressures of demanding careers. From learning to leave work stress at the door to putting children first when relationships end, the discussion offers insight into building stronger families and healthier communities.
Throughout the episode, Killer Mike emphasizes the importance of voting beyond the major races and paying attention to local officials responsible for property taxes, public safety, infrastructure, and economic development. Dr. Buchanan shares her journey as a first time candidate, her grassroots campaign, and her belief that meaningful leadership begins with listening to the people you're elected to serve.
With Georgia's November 3, 2026 election approaching, this conversation is a reminder that the decisions affecting your everyday life often begin much closer to home than Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Dr. Keisha Buchanan and her campaign for Henry County Commissioner, District 3:
https://www.voteforkeisha.com/
Georgia Voter Information:
https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/
Mental Health Support:
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/
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57 min
October 21 "No One Is Above the Law" ft. Tanya Miller | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 67
Who protects everyday Georgians when corporations, politicians, and powerful interests put profits ahead of people?
Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with Tanya Miller, the Democratic nominee for Georgia Attorney General, for an unfiltered conversation about justice, political accountability, corporate greed, and what's at stake in Georgia's 2026 elections.
A former prosecutor, civil rights attorney, and Georgia State Representative, Miller shares how growing up in a working class union household shaped her commitment to fighting for everyday people. She explains why the Attorney General's office is one of the most powerful positions on the ballot and how its decisions can affect everything from grocery prices and affordable housing to consumer protection and public safety.
The conversation gets heated as Miller raises questions about her opponent's reported involvement in a data center development, challenges the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and calls for greater accountability for those who enable human trafficking. She also addresses corporate landlords using algorithms to inflate rents, environmental contamination, criminal justice reform, and the conditions inside Georgia's prisons.
Throughout the discussion, Killer Mike emphasizes the importance of voting beyond the major races and understanding how local and statewide elected officials directly affect our communities. Swiff and Bear bring their own perspectives as the conversation moves between politics, personal experiences, and the everyday struggles facing Georgia families.
With Election Day approaching, this episode asks a critical question: Who will stand up for the people when the powerful refuse to play by the rules?
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Official Tanya Miller Campaign Website: https://www.tanyaforgeorgia.com/
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54 min
October 16 "Despair is Not an Option" ft. Bernie Sanders | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 66
Killer Mike sits down with Senator Bernie Sanders for a powerful conversation about billionaires, Donald Trump, the Democratic Party, voting rights, artificial intelligence, and the future of working class America.
Longtime friends and political allies, Killer Mike and Bernie Sanders reunite on Conversate with Killer Mike for an honest discussion about the growing divide between the wealthy and everyday Americans, the influence of money in politics, and what it will take to build a government that works for everyone.
Bernie doesn't hold back. He challenges the Democratic Party to stand with working families instead of wealthy donors, warns about the growing influence of billionaires, and raises serious concerns about artificial intelligence replacing American workers. Killer Mike brings the conversation home, pressing Bernie on the issues facing Black communities, the importance of voting in local elections, and why urban and rural Americans have more in common than they realize.
From healthcare and economic inequality to war spending, grassroots organizing, and the future of American democracy, this conversation goes beyond political talking points. It's a candid exchange between two longtime allies who believe ordinary people deserve a greater voice in shaping the country's future.
And for anyone who has lost faith in the political process, Bernie offers a powerful reminder: "Despair is not an option."
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26 min
October 14 Representation Does Not Equal Power ft. Rohit Malhotra | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 65
Who really holds the power in Atlanta, and are the people who built this city benefiting from its success?
On this episode of Conversate with Killer Mike, Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear sit down with Rohit Malhotra, founder of the Center for Civic Innovation and candidate for Fulton County Commissioner, District 4, for a candid conversation about Atlanta politics, economic inequality, public safety, and the future of local government.
Rohit shares his journey as the son of Indian immigrants, growing up in a working class family, watching his parents struggle financially, and discovering how public policy shapes people's lives. Those experiences helped inspire his commitment to community organizing and public service.
The conversation turns to some of Atlanta's most pressing challenges. Who benefits from the city's economic growth? Why are longtime Black communities facing displacement? Can universal basic income help working families escape financial insecurity? And why does Fulton County continue to struggle with conditions inside its jail?
Killer Mike challenges Rohit on personal responsibility, child support reform, vocational education, and the balance between helping people and expecting them to help themselves. Bear and Swiff join the discussion as the crew examines what county commissioners actually do, how taxpayer money is spent, and why local elections deserve more attention.
In this episode:
• Atlanta's changing political landscape and the importance of local elections
• Rohit Malhotra's immigrant family background and journey into public service
• Black political representation versus actual economic and community power
• Atlanta's growth, gentrification, and displacement of longtime residents
• Universal basic income, poverty, and Georgia's minimum wage
• Corporate tax incentives and accountability for public spending
• Fulton County's budget and how commissioners influence public services
• Public safety, policing, firefighters, and emergency response
• The Fulton County Jail, constitutional rights, and criminal justice reform
• Child support, workforce development, and opportunities through skilled trades
• Surveillance cameras, privacy concerns, and Atlanta's growing data center industry
From the legacy of Atlanta's civil rights leaders to the decisions shaping its future, this conversation explores what meaningful public service looks like and whether government is delivering for the people it represents.
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Connect with Rohit Malhotra:
Campaign Website: https://voterohit.com/

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1 hr 8 min
October 07 Who Controls Georgia’s Food? ft. Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 64
What happens when Georgia loses its farms, its farmland and its ability to feed itself?
Killer Mike and Cutmaster Swiff sit down with Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold, farmer, founder and Democratic candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture, for a conversation about an office most voters may overlook but one that touches everything from the food on your table to the price you pay at the grocery store.
Katherine explains how losing her job led her back to the lessons her grandmother taught her about growing food and eventually to building Baby Katie’s Farm and Kitchen. She breaks down Georgia’s disappearing farms, food deserts, the importance of buying locally, protecting farmland and creating regional food systems that keep more of Georgia’s agricultural economy inside the state.
The conversation also gets into the growing demand for land and water from data centers, opportunities in rural Georgia, agriculture education in schools, Black farmers and heirs property, migrant farm labor, marijuana licensing and why agriculture includes far more than working in a field. Katherine argues that there is a place in the industry for farmers, lawyers, accountants, mechanics, builders, entrepreneurs and the next generation of Georgians.Plus, Katherine gives Killer and Swiff practical advice on what people can start growing at home right now.
Most importantly, the conversation is a reminder to read the entire ballot. The races near the bottom can have a much bigger impact on your everyday life than you realize.
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Learn more about Katherine E. Juhan-Arnold and her campaign for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture:https://katherineforgeorgia.com/

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53 min
September 30 “The Power Is Still With the People” ft. Keisha Lance Bottoms | Conversate with Killer Mike ep. 63
Keisha Lance Bottoms comes home to Atlanta’s West Side for a conversation with Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear at Bankhead Seafood.
The former Atlanta mayor and Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia sits down in the neighborhood that helped raise her to talk about why she wants to lead the state, what she learned as mayor, and why she believes Georgia voters should feel a real difference based on who holds office.
Nothing is off the table. Bottoms discusses Medicaid expansion and hospital closures, affordable housing and protecting legacy residents, responsible gun ownership, education, childcare, small businesses, marijuana laws, and the rising cost of living. She also responds to attacks from her opponent and explains why she believes misinformation and political distractions can keep people from focusing on the issues affecting their everyday lives.
Killer Mike gets personal about his own political apathy, why he believes sitting on the sidelines is a mistake, and what brought him back into the fight. Bottoms also opens up about the pressure of running for governor, the role faith plays in her life, and the lesson she learned from her time as mayor: being strong is not always the same thing as being powerful.
From picking up fish at Bankhead Seafood as a kid to running for the highest office in Georgia, this is a conversation about Atlanta, leadership, working class communities, political power, and what Keisha Lance Bottoms means when she says simply: “I want better.”
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1 hr 11 min
September 26 Comments for Ossoff | Conversate with Killer Mike
The comments are open, and Killer Mike, Cutmaster Swiff, and Bear are answering back.
Following Killer’s conversation with Senator Jon Ossoff, the crew sits down to respond directly to what viewers had to say. Nothing is off limits as they get into healthcare and the cost of medicine, America’s relationship with Israel, reparations, the prison system, Georgia politics, down ballot voting, and some of the criticism aimed directly at Killer.
Killer also talks about why he continues to support Ossoff and Senator Raphael Warnock, where he agrees with the audience’s criticism, and even owns a question he says he dropped the ball on during the original interview. And because this is Conversate, Swiff and Bear make sure things don’t stay serious for too long.
Agree or disagree, get in the comments. We might respond to yours next.
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23 min
September 24 We Read the Comments | Conversate with Killer Mike
This week on Conversate with Killer Mike, the comments take over.
Killer Mike and Bear sit down with your questions, criticism, suggestions, and a little bit of smoke from the comment section. Nothing is off limits as Mike responds to viewers challenging his takes and pushes the conversation even further.
The discussion moves from Black business ownership and the realities of keeping a business alive to why Mike continues to advocate for trade schools and skilled labor as a path to ownership and financial independence. He explains why supporting Black owned businesses can matter even when you disagree with the people walking through their doors, and why Atlanta needs more spaces where ownership reflects the communities spending the money.
The audience also pulls the conversation into politics. Mike talks about the importance of local elections, organizing beyond presidential politics, his relationship with Bernie Sanders, his experience campaigning alongside him, and why political beliefs mean very little without people actually doing the work in their communities.
And yes, Mike hears the criticism about asking a question and then answering it himself. He says he is working on it.
From business and politics to trades, activism, Atlanta, and the future of the show, this episode is a conversation with the people who make Conversate possible: you.
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32 min
September 23 How Dope Pedalers Changed Atlanta Cycling | Conversate with Bear
Bear and Ashley are back for a special episode of Conversate with Bear, diving deeper into Atlanta’s cycling community with Jay Reid, founder of Dope Pedalers.
What started with six Walmart bikes and a few friends riding the Atlanta Beltline grew into hundreds of cyclists showing up every Tuesday and a movement that has reached far beyond Atlanta.
Jay Reid takes Bear and Ashley back to the beginning of Dope Pedalers, from discovering cycling and getting dropped on his first rides to building a community that welcomes beginners, serious road cyclists, fixed gear riders, and everybody in between. He also talks about his days working around Bad Boy Entertainment, how those lessons in marketing and promotion helped him build the Dope Pedalers brand, and why cycling became about much more than bikes.
The conversation gets into the barriers that keep people out of cycling, “bike snobbery,” the forgotten history of Black cyclists like Major Taylor, and why making cycling accessible matters. Jay Reid also explains how the cycling community can create an economic ecosystem where people support businesses, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and each other.
Ashley shares the humbling reality of being a new cyclist, including a 25 mile ride that landed her in the emergency room from dehydration and the group ride that taught her how much she still has to learn. Bear reflects on how Atlanta’s cycling community supported Bear Strong and helped provide essential items to thousands of families.
And, of course, they talk bikes. Fixed gears, $7,000 road bikes, Walmart bikes, hydration, getting dropped by an 84 year old woman, One Love, the Five Boro Bike Tour, and why Jay Reid believes there really is a ride for everybody.
Because for Dope Pedalers, cycling is about fitness, mental health, community, economic empowerment and bringing people together.
“The bike is the solution.”
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53 min

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