Mental Dialogue

MENTAL DIALOGUE host, BLACK SOCRATES, is the same age as HIP HOP, 47 years-old; and therefore, is very much a part of this HIP HOP generation that learned to ROMANTICIZE LOVE in unhealthy ways, as well as learned to fantasize the PURSUIT OF THEIR DREAMS. As a young boy he was NICE GUY that learned how to be a PLAYER through HIP HOP MUSIC, but when it came time to settle down, he made the mistake of chasing the fairy tale of LOVE without a solid foundation to stand on career wise. While every generation attempts to balance pursuing passion and practicality, many in this HIP HOP GENERATION seemingly lost sight of foundational principles to ensure their RELATIONSHIPS and/or  CAREERS would prosper and last. From a collective standpoint did BLACK WOMEN seemingly surpassed BLACK MEN in general and what role did this HIP HOP culture play in this dynamic? What would SOCRATES recommend in hindsight?  Are there lessons future generations can learn from these mistakes? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

This show with special guest co-hosts, Personal Finance Coach, ASHLEY THOMAS, & Community Wealth Builders CEO, MARICO TIPPETT is full of opportunity for anyone wanting to get paid in their sleep to earn MONEY through INVESTING or get paid by sharing their knowledge with an online digital learning platform.  Our 1st hour guest is Certified Global Financial Educator, EVAN JEFFERSON, and founder of the BLACK BILLIONAIRES CLUB as he discusses his upcoming Intro to CRYPTOCURRENCY class for those looking to invest in digital currency and find out why he thinks it is one of the fastest ways to GENERATIONAL WEALTH for AFRICAN AMERICANS. Our 2nd hour guest, JASON WARNER, is the co-founder of the Own The Vision Academy (OTV) online digital learning platform where listeners can go to learn directly from FIELD MATTER EXPERTS; and if you are a FIELD MATTER EXPERT on any subject learn how to share your knowledge with their platform and get paid for it. How much does it cost, is it user friendly, how do I get paid? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

This week's CONVERSATIONS W/ SMART PEOPLE features proud HBCU graduate of HOWARD UNIVERSITY and AKA, LA DETRA WHITE, a phenomenal businesswoman, author and philanthropist as we discuss her many talents including heading up her latest project where she attempts to honestly delve into the VACCINE HESITANCY within the AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY specifically as it relates to the COVID-19 VACCINE ROLLOUT. Find out why she decided to take on this project and what she hopes to accomplish by getting the TRUTH out about this VACCINE. The 2nd hour is OPEN CALL (2nd hour 11:00-12pm EST) where TRUTH SEEKERS can call-in to discuss any topic on their mind (RUSSEL WILSON, TRUMP'S IMPEACHMENT, JUDAS & THE MESSIAH, ETC.) For the 2nd hour please be sure to CALL-IN and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS, because OPEN CALL belongs to you. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guests, KALONJII CHANGA, activist, organizer, & host of the Renegade Culture podcast and LT COL (RET) MARICO TIPPETT, former AF pilot, financial advisor, & founder of Community Wealth Builders drop by to discuss the benefits & disadvantages of American individualism on the BLACK COMMUNITY.  Activist KALONJII CHANGA will probably agree that our AFRICAN ANCESTORS were brought here and not only was our names and history stolen from us as their descendants; but RUGGED AMERICAN INDIVIDUALISM stole the communal nature from us as well and we have yet to adapt. LT COL (RET) MARICO TIPPETT will probably argue that we as AFRICAN AMERICANS are quite capable of adapting and if more of us did, we could COLLECTIVELY succeed in AMERICA despite the OPPRESSION of the past.  They both aim to help the BLACK COMMUNITY, but the questions are should we adapt, or can we adapt?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask.  ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

"POWER TO THE PLAYERS" How ironic is GAMESTOP'S company tagline now? Special guest co-host, Personal Finance Coach, ASHLEY THOMAS, and special guests, 40 year music exec & longtime investor/day trader, JACK PONTI, along with MICHEAL SUTTLAR II, Chief Investment Officer, SC Capital Management drop by to discuss GAMESTOP & SUTTLAR'S article GAMESTOPPED: FREE MARKETS, FREE COMMISSIONS, AND OTHER LIES YOU LOVE. According to the media DAVID took down GOLIATH when retail investors drove up the STOCK PRICE of the company GAMESTOP (GME) surprisingly making those investors who got in on it a great deal of money (some becoming overnight millionaires) and mysteriously various investing apps to include ROBINHOOD decided to stop allowing trades on GME STOCKS in order to put a stop to it. The question of the day is who won, the have or the have nots? Will SEC regulations change due to this?  Will ROBINHOOD and other similar trading apps change anything? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

A lot of AFRICAN AMERICAN BOYS become enamored with the street life, some out of necessity; but most out of fascination as America has always propped up the villain in POP CULTURE. So much so that when GANGSTA RAP became a part of the HIP HOP genre it helped to push the genre to the number one genre in the country, but as cultural critic, TOMMY BOTTOM's stated in his play EDUCATED GANGSTER the white kids mostly bought it, but the BLACK kids bought into it.  Special guest co-host, DASIA ROBINSON and former felon/gang member turned businessman; RICKEY ROSS drops by to discuss how STREET CODES have woven their way into parts of BLACK CULTURE.  For example, NO SNITCHING to the police was once reserved for people who chose the STREET LIFE, but now throughout BLACK CULTURE being a snitch whether you chose the STREET LIFE or not seemingly gets confused. Why are artist that come from the street life that consistently rap about harming other BLACK people, MONEY OVER BITCHES, or DONT TRUST ANYONE given so much respect? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions AMERICA'S afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Last year the the U.S. Government as a part of the COVID STIMULUS RELIEF set up the PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) helps businesses survive during the PANDEMIC.  Unfortunately, 40% of BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES (BOBs) still closed their doors in 2020, but out the STIMULUS money BOBS only received 2% of the PPP LOANS. With TAX SEASON upon us the government recently approved a 2nd round of PPP loans for businesses and we're bringing in TAX  EXPERTS, RONALD BENNET & JUSTIN HEMPSTEAD to ensure BOBs can take advantage of the new PPP LOANS that are available and ensure their TAXES are filed properly whether they received a PPP LOAN last year or not. How do you apply & qualify for the new PPP LOAN?  Which PPP LOANS are forgivable? Why did only 2% of BOBs qualify last year? How do businesses avoid SCAMS or ensure they don't accidently DEFRAUD the government? These questions and many more answered on the MENTAL DIALOGUE talk show. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Featuring interview with a anonymous FATHER OF FIVE with FOUR BABY MAMAS as special guest co-host SABREEN SUDAN-JOLLEY drops by to discuss whether men would want their daughters to date a man like themselves. Do they model the behavior they want their daughters to emulate? When they teach their daughters the type of men to avoid, are some fathers describing men like themselves?  What influence do they expect to have if they do not live inside the home?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK.

A 45 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES, WILLIAM AGNEW, & MICHAEL SUTTLAR II discuss ELON MUSK recently becoming the RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD and what does that mean for the rest of us, but specifically what does that mean for the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community.  The dialogue between these two business giants is MUST LISTEN RADIO!!!

A 45 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES, WILLIAM AGNEW, & MICHAEL SUTTLAR II discuss ELON MUSK recently becoming the RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD and what does that mean for the rest of us, but specifically what does that mean for the AFRICAN-AMERICAN community.  The dialogue between these two business giants is MUST LISTEN RADIO!!!