DJ, pioneering house-music producer, songwriter, and four time  Grammy Award-nominee. Two times as Remixer of the Year, Non-Classical,  respectively twice for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical. Mission:  spread the music that heals. He took us on a time-traveling journey through his career in the manipulation of sound. You will enjoy his enthusiasm and passion for music. Be sure to tune in Live on FBRN.US on the Red Stream. Fridays at 5pm Central.  Facebook and YouTube Live @mentalspeakradio Tell a friend to tell a friend! 

 A most beautiful soul, inside and out, Stacy Lattisaw-Jackson shared her journey from  child-star with a hit career, that included opening for The Jacksons, to  the woman she is today, a minister focused on women’s empowerment and sharing the gospel.  She shared her battle with depression  and self-identity, and her triumphant journey to a fulfilled life of growth and change after celebrity. Tell a friend to  tell a friend to tune in Fridays, 5 pm Central FBRN.US on the Red Stream. 

Fellow Red Bowl show host, founding member of War, lead vocalist  and guitarist of The Low Rider Band, and producer of renowned hits  including “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” and “Cisco Kid,” joined me live in the studio. We discussed his illustrious  career, and heard the backstory of the songs we all know and love.  

Tune in to FBRN.US on the Red Stream at 5 pm Central. #OldSchoolMusic forever on the Mental Speak show. 

 Brandon T. Jackson is proof of the growing consciousness among the  masses. This talented and insightful Brotha blessed us with knowledge  and laughter here in Dallas-Ft. Worth.  

Guidance on raising iGen, aka Post-Millennials, aka Generation Zers. 

This episode we spoke with mother, syndicated columnist, speaker, and moderator LISA SUGARMAN. She is also author of the humor column “LIFE: It Is What It Is”, and the book  “Untying Parent Anxiety  (Ages 5-8)” , and “How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids...”         

Lisa and I shared a comfortable mom-to-mom chat about the challenges of raising the current generation of children.  Fear is the primary emotion of the era, propelled by that which was supposed to simplify life, technology. With her pragmatic insight, Lisa helped us to quell the fears and concerns, and inspired us to embrace the realities of the present with the mantra: "It is what it is." 

Visit Lisa's website at lisasugarman.com and follow her on social media. 

Music: What a Fool Believes - Doobie Brothers

              What I Am- Edie Brickell and The Bohemians

               Before I Let Go- Frankie Beverly and Maze

               What a Wonderful Worlds - Sam Cooke

He unequivocally asserts that humans have become increasingly narcissistic, relative to technology and the determination of social engineers. Dr. Sam Vaknin, writer and pioneering world renown expert on the topic of narcissism, gives us insight to the progression of narcissism in the collective society; and warns us of its pitfalls if we do not change course.

However, as is the mission of the show, he leaves us with information on his revolutionary, promising research and treatment of people with disorder. This episode will hopefully enlighten, and encourage introspection to facilitate behavioral changes, if only to make us more aware. 

Music: Say It Isn't So - Hall and Oates

Tell Me Am I Dreamin' - Jermaine and Michael Jackson

Wonderwall  - Oasis

Intro: www.bensound.com

Comedian and actress Marsha Warfield was gracious to join us on the show to share her varied knowledge and wisdom of the social reality. 

She shared just a fraction of her life experience, journeying from her hometown of Southside Chicago to pursue an entertainment career in Los Angeles. As a member of the comedy cohort that included Richard Pryor, John Witherspoon, Paul Mooney, and Robin Williams to name a few, she is considered a comedy pioneer for the current comedy industry.

I urge you to have a pen and paper, or your Internet browser on standby, ready to research the many names of comedy predecessors she shares. We hope to have her on again in 2019 to once again pick her brain about her insight of not only comedy, but of the world. Enjoy and be enlightened. 

In the second hour, the very hilarious local Dallas-Ft. Worth comedian Angelia (Angela) Walker sits in for a few. Expect to see her in your city soon. 

Music credits: Ain't No Mountain High Enough (The Reflex Revision)- Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell

High- Sir Sly

A Night to Remember- Shalamar

Author of "The Third Eye" and "Matrix 4 The Evolution: Cracking the Genetic Code," Sophia Stewart shared her story with us. She presented me with much literature to research prior to the broadcast, including court documents, and I have to say it is very compelling information that supports her claim of copyright infringement from the "Matrix" and "Terminator" franchises. 

Beyond the legal saga, Ms. Stewart is a very knowledgeable and interesting woman to interview. I hope to have her back in 2019 for some deeper discussion.

My Urban Intellectuals sidekick David Pierce joined me for some political and social commentary. And as always, music that moves me to aid our informational journey. Thank you for tuning in!

Actress, executive, entrepreneur, and Def Comedy Jam alum Hope Flood reached out to me concerning the case of Cyntoia Brown. The now 29 year-old woman incarcerated for a life sentence in Tennessee, for killing a man who had solicited her services as a sex-trafficking victim at the age of 16.

DFW comedian and activist Sandra Balan sat in the studio to provide us with her insight and tireless energy to give voice to the voiceless. 

Join me in studio with topics covering public and private issues, seeking knowledge to apply, and bring balance to ourselves and society. Fridays 5 pm central on FBRN.US on the Red Stream.