Forward Progress

Jason and Kirk are reunited and this week they are chatting about the latest in the Jon Gruden-NFL Lawsuit; the little leaguer who's teammates placed cotton in his hair; and a visit from the Executive Director of the NBA Foundation, Greg Taylor as we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the foundation.

Amin Elhassan joins Jason again this week and the guys discuss the 2022 NBA Racial and Gender Report Card. Then, they discuss an article detailing how black NFL retirees have finally been approved for dementia claims. Finally, the guys react to the news that 14 HBCU medical students have been chosen for an NFL diversity initiative.

Amin Elhassan joins Jason this week and the guys discuss an article written about Dolphins owner Stephen Ross; the resignation of Oklahoma Sooners Assistant Cale Gundy and we recieve a visit from Shamaree Brown, Iowa St. Senior Associate Athletics Director!

Kirk and Amin Elhassan remembers the life and legacy of Bill Russell; react to the disciplined handed down by the NFL on the Miami Dolphins and we receive a visit from Jason Reid, author of 'The Rise of The Black Quarterback'.

Jason and Kirk react to comments made by former President Trump; comments made by Charles Barkley; a chat on a stipulation in the contract of QB Kyler Murray and racism accusations made toward Olympic legend Michael Johnson.

This week, the show recapped this past weekend's Transformational & Educational Experience for Social Justice trip to Alabama taken by student-athletes and administrators from the ACC, BIG 10 & PAC 12. The trip included an immersive journey to one of the centers of the civil rights movement. The trip was highlighted by a march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the site of the 1965 Bloody Sunday attack. Two student-athletes, Erica Lafayette of Rutgers and Sadio Fenner, of Nebraska and Deputy Commissioner of the PAC 12, Teresa Gould attended the event and shares their experience with Jason and Kirk.

Jason and Kirk discuss the Las Vegas Raiders hiring the first black woman to be their team president, the first of any NFL franchise; a chat on the HBCU showcase at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas; and a visit from filmmaker, Fr3deR1ck Taylor to talk about sports & the impact on society through film.

Jason and Kirk are back together again! The guys discuss the first black GM hired in the history of the NHL; Brittney Griner's letter to President Biden and a visit from Thomas Q. Jones and Deji LaRay as they discuss the Bounce TV's series, 'Johnson'.

Jason is joined by Brad Hopkins who is filling in for Kirk this week. On this week's show, as Pride Month comes to end we have a discussion on how Carl Nassib, NFL defensive lineman, inspires many LGBTQI athletes of all ages; a discussion on a racial slur used by an F1 Champion toward another; and S.F. Giants manager Gabe Kapler protest against gun violence.

Jason and Kirk are back together and they discuss the historic hire of Morgan Cato by the Phoenix Suns; an update on the Brittney Griner situation; Naomi Osaka's new business venture and a return visit by Tunisha Singleton, Ph.D., President of the Board, Black Girl Hockey Club with an exciting partnership they have with the Colorado Avalanche!