Poverty is an epidemic in America, as 38 million Americans live below the poverty and 400,000 citizens experience homelessness on any given night. We have a nation full of billionaires and millionaires but we have so many that don’t know where their next meal comes from or where they will lay their head. I also talk about how too many American Christians are not following the example of Christ when it comes to the needy and instead help prop up the systems that cause poverty.

In light of recent holiday shootings, we talk about how violence is as American as apple pie. We also talk about how the narrative on violence has shaped who we have sympathy for — usually at the expense of Black Americans. We have to both ban military style weapons and reverse the conditions that lead to violence within our communities.SAMHSA Hotline for Violence and Trauma: 1-800-985-5990.

In this mini-episode we talk about the origins of qualified immunity and how it is the biggest obstacle to holding police accountable. Remember to subscribe!

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action marks a turning point for diversity in public space. One of the few ways for this nation to close the racial gap for Black people has been removed. Too many are silent and there needs to be a new, radical change in strategy. (recorded June 29th)

Today's Supreme Court decision marks a turning point for diversity in public spaces, as affirmative action is struck down. One of the few ways for this nation to close the racial gap for Black people has been removed. Too many are silent and there needs to be a new, radical change in strategy.

Politics is too inaccessible for far too many people, leaving many communities feeling neglected. Going into 2024 every voice needs to be heard. Fannie Lou Hamer is an example of someone whose (much-needed) voice was overlooked because she didn’t fit the part. Until both the doctor and the dishwasher are heard we won’t become who we can be.

In this episode we talk about what the Supreme Court is doing in the shadows and how much power they really hold.