Mental Dialogue

Special guests, ATUARRA MCCASLIN, All of Us Research Center at MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, and regular clinical trial participant, ALEASA WORD drops by to discuss the distrust AFRICAN AMERICANS have for medical research studies and how that distrust affects our health outcomes. For example, AFRICAN AMERICANS have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in the U.S., yet there are large portions of the AFRICAN AMERICAN community who openly say that will refuse a vaccine if and when it comes online. DR. ALETHA MAYBANK, 1st AFRICAN-AMERICAN head of the AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, says BLACK participation in clinical trials are necessary for the success of those trials. How can the medical field overcome this distrust, largely from the TUSKEGEE EXPERIMENT, to improve on AFRICAN-AMERICAN participation in clinical trials? Do we need an influx of BLACK SCIENTISTS and DOCTORS entering the medical field to ensure a diversity of studies & trials? What if more studies and clinical trials were led by HBCUs? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

SIX THE GODDIS, author, The Black Woman's Guide to Reclaiming Femininity, drops by to discuss in the era of the INDEPENDENT WOMAN or BOSS CHIC, how FEMININITY is often lost, along with true POWER. Some women openly express they “DON'T NEED A MAN,” but they would like a companion. Some BLACK MEN even complain about women like this, but fail to understand some women have had to be strong for so long they've forgotten how to express their FEMININE GRACE.  For women in this position, can they still learn to use their FEMININITY? Why are BLACK MEN so attracted to it? How does a FEMININE woman stand up for herself? How can FEMININITY attract not only a good man, but play a powerful role in leaving a legacy? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America’s afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

REAL ESTATE expert, NATALIE VUORIAHO, realtor Keller Williams drops by to discuss and answer any questions TRUTH SEEKERS may have about the current HOUSING MARKET after the COVID-19 PANDEMIC brought INTEREST RATES to an all-time low. Is it a buyers or sellers market?  FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS are there any new HOME BUYING programs used to incentivize buyers?  After the CARES ACT ends FORECLOSURE RELIEF should MORTGAGE PAYERS who are unable to catch up by the end year consider a SHORT SALE of their home versus face FORECLOSURE?  Is this market great for investors and where should they look to find out about distressed homes and SHORT SALES? With low interest rate offset by high cost construction is a good time to build or not?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

This week's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE series features 14 year-old mobile hot dog stand owner MASON WRIGHT as prepares for his GRAND OPENING for his brick & mortar location Mason's Super Hot Dog, and therefore becoming the youngest restaurant owner in the state of Georgia.  Tune-in as we find about him starting his business 3 years ago and eventually being recognize for having the #5 ranked VEGAN HOT DOG in the entire country.  Any parent wanting to raise future entrepreneurs don't miss this show.  For the 2nd hour please be sure to CALL-IN and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS during the OPEN CALL (2nd hour 11:00-12pm EST) where TRUTH SEEKERS can call-in to discuss any issues you choose (ICE CUBE TALKING W/ TRUMP, KILLER MIKE STARTING A BANK, ETC.). The 2nd hour belongs to you. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Unfortunately recent studies revealed during the initial months of the COVID-19 PANDEMIC lockdown DOMESTIC VIOLENCE increased worldwide. Special guests, LAWANDA JORDAN, founder of "Feet of Clay" a non-profit dedicated to the survivors of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE drops by, along with Marriage Counselors HASAN & NAAILA CLAY, from Global Leadership Integrated Counseling to discuss DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS and their decision of whether to leave or stay in the marriage/relationship. The prevailing thought by many is just to leave, but SURVIVORS of DOMESTIC ABUSE often reveal it is never that simple.  Are there ever circumstances in which it is actually better to stay? What type of danger will the victim face if they leave the marriage/relationship?  What if there are children involved?   Can couples get counseling in order to survive incidents of DOMESTIC ABUSE to remain together? What about the idea that women are now becoming perpetrators of DOMESTIC ABUSE towards men? How should these men respond their violent wives/partner? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest, Diversity Consultant, LATRICE ROSS, along with co-host EVE COX drop by to discuss the idea of whether or not America should still be working towards becoming a COLOR BLIND society. During his presidential debate with JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT TRUMP suggested to the PROUD BOYS, a fringe WHITE SUPREMACIST group, to "STAND BACK & STAND BY." Some AFRICAN AMERICANS were deeply upset by the president's comment; while others suggest it is nothing wrong with having RACIAL PRIDE. If America were truly COLOR BLIND would there be a need for a #BLACKLIVESMATTER vs #ALLLIVESMATTERS debate?  How does the phrase "I DON'T SEE COLOR" make BLACK people feel? How does the term BLACK POWER make whites feel? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

A 30 minute rant between BLACK SOCRATES & SHELLEY WYNTER to discuss how can BLACK CONSERVATIVES like himself continue to support PRESIDENT TRUMP, even after the President appeared to openly support the PROUD BOYS, a fringe WHITE SUPREMACIST group during his Presidential debate with JOE BIDEN?

After a NEWBORN the health of that child is paramount, however, what often goes unnoticed is the EMOTIONAL & MENTAL WELLBEING of the mother afterwards, and how many never fully recover even with their HUSBANDS, child's father, or mates by their side. In many cases concerned husbands, mates, family, or the woman herself is unaware of how to handle what is referred to as POSTNATAL DEPLETION. Special guest, MARILYN ODUENYI, Peaceful Parenting Coach, POSTPARTUM DOULA, & Nutritionist, along with special guest co-host ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD, mother of two, including her recent NEWBORN, visit the show to provide BLACK MEN insight on what our BLACK WOMEN experience sometimes even years after giving birth and how we can play our role in her full recovery to health. Also learn what physicians & nurses often overlook specifically in the care of BLACK WOMEN that can lead to POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

This week's CONVERSATION W/ SMART PEOPLE features, SABREEN SUDAN-JOLLEY, author, spoken word artist, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur as we highlight this Queens inspirational journey to the world.  Host, BLACK SOCRATES, once saw SABREEN featured at a SPOKEN WORD event at URBAN GRIND coffee shop in Atlanta and never forgot her performance or inspirational spirit. We are excited to share this queen's story in the 1st hour of our show, you don't want to miss it. For the 2nd hour please be sure to CALL-IN and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS during the OPEN CALL (2nd hour 11:00-12pm EST) where TRUTH SEEKERS can call-in to discuss any issues you choose (ANDREW GILLUM, CARDI B & OFFSET, BLACK MARRIAGE, ETC.). The 2nd hour belongs to you. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Recently within the AFRICAN AMERICAN community there has been an increase amongst BLACKS who refer to themselves and others as KINGS & QUEENS or some goes as far as referring to themselves as Gods. Co-host EVE COX and special guest, DASIA ROBINSON, join the show to discuss if host, BLACK SOCRATES, who does call all of his AFRICAN AMERICAN guests & callers KINGS & QUEENS should continue to do so, especially since some BLACKS do not like the reference, and some are even offended by it. Some suggest one should at least be married since historically most KINGS & QUEENS are and the title should be earned via a standard of behavior versus recognizing all BLACKS as such. Do some BLACK MEN in the CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY use QUEEN as a form of respect, but secretly hoping to lure the woman into SEX or a controlling relationship?  Why are some BLACKS still more comfortable with being called a NIGGA or a BITCH over a KING or a QUEEN? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK