Mental Dialogue

BLACK SOCRATES and guest co-host, AKUA AGUSI-ELEBUIBON challenges SUPREME RA and DASIA ROBINSON, hosts of the Hip Hop School: Past And Present podcast to a debate on Heaux Culture in hip hop and Black society in general.  Are female artists like SEXXY REDD and CARDI B worse for BLACK CULTURE today, or are they simply following in the footsteps of LIL KIM?  Even hip-hop fans who regularly support misogynistic GANGSTER RAPPERS, seem to be outraged by SEXXY REDD's lyrics. As older hip-hop fans are we hating on the youth, or should we allow these new artists to express themselves and make their money?  Should parents be more responsible despite what some hip-hop artists may do? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

In the U.S. 61% of Americans either indirectly or directly own STOCKS and 90% of American millionaires invest in REAL ESTATE. Our special guests Chief Investment Officer MICHAEL SUTTLAR II at SC Capital and Senior Lending Consultant JOHN C. MCGHEE II at Vi Capital Lending drop by to answer questions about getting into investing in either the MARKETS (Stock or Foreign Exchange) or REAL ESTATE. We ask our experts what FINANCIAL INDICATORS they look for in sound INVESTORS. Personally, what was their biggest investment mistake and what did they learn from it? What is a REIT or OPTION TRADING? What is the difference between a REALIZED GAIN vs a RECOGNIZED GAIN? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask**. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK 

from his wife, and rappers PAPOOSE and wife REMY MA are caught up

in a cheating scandal that has some men skeptical about whether or not MARRIAGE

is for them. Historically men have controlled access to MARRIAGE, but in modern

times it seems as if fewer BLACK MEN want to MARRY.  Are

BLACK MEN less concerned with legacy than other races?  Are BLACK BOYS

still being raised to be MARRIAGE-MINDED? 

If more BLACK MEN choose not to MARRY, what does this mean for future

generations of BLACK CHILDREN? 

For BLACK MEN who want to MARRY, what are their biggest concerns before

entering a MARRIAGE in modern times?  MENTAL

DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK 

In the age of SOCIAL MEDIA, the latest CELEBRITY GOSSIP, POLITICAL, or SOCIAL ISSUES (Trump/Biden, economy, police brutality, LGTQB, etc.) are available online 24/7. We ask our special guests psychologist DR. GERALD HASSELL, and author KEBA RICHARDSON The Journey of UN-BECOMING how to properly unplug to find our true and authentic selves to live a more fulfilling life. Is taking a break from social media enough?  How can we be more intentional when we take a break?  What about self-discovery trips to beautiful places in nature or out of the country?  What does SELF DISCOVERY truly look like?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

In 1967 The Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws banning marriage between individuals of different races, 106 years after Maryland became the 1st state to enact MISCEGENATION laws banning INTERRACIAL MARRIAGES. However, despite the legal right to marry outside of one's race that alone has not changed the sentiments of many who still think it is wrong to do so, and some even argue it is detrimental from a COLLECTIVE RACE standpoint. For this show, we have a guest who married outside his race, another who dated outside her race most of her life, and a guest against INTERRACIAL DATING due to his PAN-AFRICAN ideology. Tune in as MENTAL DIALOGUE asks the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest MENTAL HEALTH counselor SHANAE BENITO drops by to discuss how we can support SINGLE MOTHER from a psychological and cultural standpoint in the BLACK COMMUNITY. Are there psychological issues SINGLE MOTHERS contend with more than MARRIED WOMEN? How do they psychologically deal with an ABSENT FATHER? Should SINGLE MOTHERS aim to find a good man to help raise their children and how is that process different for them versus women without children? What about the father who wants to be involved, but the mother is still hurt by the breakup, how can they better process their pain? Are there affordable ways for some SINGLE MOTHERS to get the MENTAL HEALTH therapy they need? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guests LEO SMITH, CEO at Engaged Futures, and BROTHER ANHK of the Pseudo Killas join us to discuss why AFRICAN AMERICAN parents are the leading group deciding to HOMESCHOOL their children since the pandemic. Are BLACK PARENTS turning to HOMESCHOOLING with concerns about the WHITEWASHING of history in public schools or the indoctrination into WOKENESS/GENDER IDENTITY? Are BLACK STUDENTS still being mislabeled as troublemakers or into special education at high rates? What are the risks associated with HOMESCHOOLING? If there are great public/private schools in your area is HOMESCHOOLING a better or riskier option?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN and ANGELA CONNER aka the Mistress of Sexuality drop by to discuss introducing PORNOGRAPHY into MARRIAGES/RELATIONSHIPS. Is PORNOGRAPHY a fun way to spice up a couple's sex life? What if one spouse Loves PORN, but the other doesn't? Is the introduction of porn a potential warning sign for other problems?  What about filming your own porn? Can it lead to an addiction? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

If you are SEXUALLY ABUSED as a CHILD, or RAPED (statutory included) as a TEENAGER what should you do about it?  This is a question too many children, even in the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community, face with no answer.  Does our society fail our children who experience sexual abuse on any level, and what if the perpetrator is a public figure, ala R. KELLY or EDDIE LONG? Our special guests for one of our MOST IMPORTANT SHOWS EVER include psychotherapist, DR. KATRINA H. PITTMAN, LPC, Fear Coach (life coach), COACH DEMECOS, and empowerment speaker, TALISIA D. ROWELL (victim of childhood sexual abuse).  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask.  "ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK"