Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionEpisode 26: “Back to the Future: The Deconstruction of America’s Multiracial Democracy”Hosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesTonight, we are not just talking politics.We are talking about history, power, voting rights, civil rights enforcement, and whether America is walking backward into a past it claims to have defeated.After the Civil War, the United States created its first multiracial democracy through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Formerly enslaved Black citizens voted, held office, served in Congress, and helped shape government.But Reconstruction was dismantled piece by piece — through courts, state laws, violence, loopholes, and weakened enforcement.Now the question is:👉 Are we watching a modern rollback happen again?In Episode 26 of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones examines the long arc from Reconstruction to Jim Crow, from the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act to modern court decisions, executive orders, redistricting battles, and federal enforcement changes.We discuss:The rise and destruction of America’s first multiracial democracyHow Jim Crow weakened rights through procedure, not just open discriminationWhy enforcement matters as much as the rights themselvesThe role of the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Executive Order 11246How courts, maps, and policy changes reshape political powerThe modern debate over voting rights, redistricting, and state authorityThis is not about emotion.It is about chronology.It is about law.It is about maps.It is about enforcement.And the Hard Talk question is simple:👉 What happens when rights remain on paper… but the power to enforce them is weakened?Because history already answered that question once before.“Rights without enforcement can become promises without power.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition📡 New Orleans Talk Network🗓 Mondays at 11 AM#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #Episode26 #VotingRights #CivilRights #Reconstruction #JimCrow #SupremeCourt #LouisianaPolitics #Democracy #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

🎙️ EPISODE 11 | ALIGNED & ANCHOREDThis week’s conversation gets REAL.A lot of people want to pray… but secretly feel like they don’t know how. Some compare their prayers to others, some feel inconsistent, and others simply don’t know where to start.But here’s the truth:👉 Prayer is NOT a performance👉 God is not grading your words👉 Prayer is a real conversationThis episode breaks down what prayer truly is, why so many struggle with it, and how to build an authentic relationship with God without trying to sound “deep” or perfect.✨ This week we discuss:✔️ What prayer REALLY means✔️ Why prayer can feel difficult✔️ How to start praying confidently✔️ The power of fasting + prayer together✔️ Healing, breakthrough, discipline & alignment✔️ How fasting helps you hear God clearerFeaturing special guest:💖 Life Coach & Minister Dawn D.PLUS:🎤 Live audience Q&A✨ Let Wisdom Talk segment📖 Scriptures, practical advice, and honest conversationsKey reminder from this episode:💬 “God wants your real voice, not your church voice.”💬 “Consistency over perfection.”💬 “You don’t need perfect words… just a willing heart.”This episode is for anybody trying to get closer to God while learning how to stay Aligned & Anchored. 💅🏽💖✨⭐#AlignedAndAnchored #PrayerLife #FaithTalk #ChristianPodcast #WomenOfFaith #SpiritualGrowth #PrayerAndFasting #GodFirst #FaithJourney #GirlyVibes #PersonalGrowthes🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💋 Red Lip Talk with Spice Divas Kree – Episode 110Join us for an inspiring and heartfelt episode as we welcome special guest Author & Life Coach Dawn Duvernay, the visionary behind the Rooted in Love (R.I.L.) Movement — a powerful initiative dedicated to strengthening the bond between mothers and daughters.In this episode, Dawn shares the story behind her impactful book, “Mom, Share Your Memories With Me,” and how her journey as a minister, life coach, and advocate has led her to create safe, healing spaces for women and families. Through faith, wisdom, and real-life experiences, she opens up about helping others rebuild relationships, set healthy boundaries, and grow through life’s challenges.We also highlight her upcoming Rooted in Love Saturday Brunch Seminar, happening:📅 May 23, 2026🕛 12 PM📍 Marrero, LouisianaThis powerful event will bring mothers and daughters together for a day of connection, healing, and growth—with a chance for one graduating senior to receive a scholarship to support their college journey.✨ In this episode, we discuss:The inspiration behind the Rooted in Love MovementThe importance of healing generational relationshipsFaith, purpose, and walking in your callingHow her book is sparking deeper conversations in familiesWhat to expect from the upcoming brunch seminarDawn’s message is clear: Be Real. Be Rooted in Love.📲 Follow & Connect with Dawn Duvernay:Facebook: A Light in the World CoachingInstagram: @RIL_Movement💄 Hosted by Spice Divas Kree📺 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more empowering conversations!#RedLipTalk #SpiceDivasKree #DawnDuvernay #RootedInLove #MotherDaughter #SelfLove #FaithAndHealing #PodcastEpisode110Connect with Dawn [email protected]://www.instagram.com/duvernay822/ https://www.instagram.com/ril_movement/ https://www.facebook.com/dawn.jackson.duvernay ..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network🔥 Episode 25: “Condemned to Repeat It: Voting Rights, Reconstruction, and the Court”America loves to say we are a nation of laws.But here’s the Hard Talk question:👉 What good is a right if the courts weaken the power to enforce it?In this episode of Talk What You Know — Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones connects the dots from Reconstruction to Jim Crow to the modern Supreme Court fight over voting rights.After the Civil War, America promised freedom through the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. But history shows that rights on paper are not the same as rights protected by power. After Reconstruction, Black voters faced poll taxes, literacy tests, intimidation, violence, and bureaucratic barriers designed to strip power away without always saying the quiet part out loud.Now, in Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court struck down Louisiana’s second Black-majority congressional district as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander — a decision supporters call equal protection, while voting-rights advocates warn it sharply weakens Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.This is not just about one map.This is about a pattern.Congress acts.Courts narrow.States adjust.Power shifts.From United States v. Cruikshank to the Civil Rights Cases of 1883, the courts once weakened Reconstruction’s promise by limiting federal enforcement power and narrowing civil rights protections.So tonight we ask:👉 Are we protecting voting rights?👉 Or repeating the same old playbook with new legal language?👉 Is this about democracy — or power?Because a right without enforcement is only a promise waiting to be broken.💬 Drop your answer below:🅰️ This is history repeating itself🅱️ This is constitutional colorblindness🅲️ This is politics hiding behind the courts📺 Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #VotingRights #Reconstruction #JimCrow #SupremeCourt #LouisianaPolitics #CivilRights #Section2 #VotingRightsAct #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

✨ EPISODE 10 | “After the Yes: The Real Recap” This week’s focus is reflection and elevation:👉 A spirit-led Tea Brunch experience👉 Women gathering in elegance and purpose👉 Saying yes to the call with boldnessBecause this past weekend was more than an event…✔ It was fellowship and connection✔ It was joy, laughter, and growth✔ It was stepping higher in purposeHosted by Simply Royalty, where grace meets calling and every woman is crowned.Featuring Special Guests: the Simply Royalty Directors Board — Dawn Duvernay and Deletrise Curtis💡 REALIGNMENT CHECKLast week was about faithfulness.This week? Walking fully in that yes.👉 No shrinking back👉 No second guessing👉 Just grace, confidence, and alignmentStill rising and saying yes 💅🏽💖✨⭐#NOLAGirls #NewOrleansVibes #LouisianaCreators #LocalGlow#FaithGirl #PrettyAndPowerful #GlowAndGrow #SoftLifeDiscipline #BossEnergy #StayShining #GirlyVibes🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network🌿 Episode 24: “From Tax… to War… to Reclassification: Who Really Won?”This is not just the story of a plant.👉 This is the story of how policy is built… power is shaped… and winners are created.In this episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones traces nearly 90 years of U.S. marijuana policy — from taxation to classification, from the War on Drugs to today’s reclassification shift.📜 We Follow the Timeline:1937 — Control through taxation1970 — Control through classification (Schedule I)1971 — “War on Drugs” language reshapes policy1986 — Enforcement expands with mandatory minimums2026 — Reclassification begins to reshape the market🧠 What We Examine:How laws can restrict without officially banningThe role of fear, media, and political momentum in shaping policyWhy medical experts raised concerns — and were ignoredHow enforcement policies contributed to mass incarcerationWhat changes when policy shifts from prohibition to profit💰 The Hard Talk Question:👉 At every stage… who benefited?Because while the plant remained the same…👉 The laws changed👉 The markets changed👉 And the winners changed🔥 Key Insight:“Government policy is never neutral…It redistributes power, opportunity, and influence —and it always creates winners and losers.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones⚖️ Today’s Reality:As marijuana moves from Schedule I to Schedule III, a new chapter begins — one that could bring:Tax advantages for legal operatorsExpanded research opportunitiesA growing regulated market👉 The question is no longer just about legality.👉 It’s about who benefits now.This isn’t just a drug policy discussion.👉 It’s a case study in how government decisions shape entire industries — and entire lives.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM.#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #WarOnDrugs #MarijuanaPolicy #CannabisReform #USHistory #CriminalJustice #PublicPolicy #Economics #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 23America’s Falling Fertility — Economics, Generations, and the FutureAmerica just hit a number that should stop every conversation:👉 We are no longer replacing ourselves.In this episode of Talk What You Know: Hard Talk Edition, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones breaks down the data behind America’s declining birth rate — and why this is bigger than just family choices.📊 The Reality:U.S. fertility rate: ~1.57Replacement level: 2.1Nearly 700,000 fewer births per year than just 15 years ago👉 This isn’t a trend.👉 This is a structural shift.🧠 What’s Driving It?💰 Rising costs — over $300,000 to raise a child🕒 Delayed family timelines📉 Cultural shifts toward individual priorities⚖️ Economic realities making family life harder to sustain🌍 Why It Matters:Fewer workers in the futurePressure on Social Security systemsSlower economic growthA demographic shift already impacting countries around the world📉 The Hard Talk Truth:This isn’t temporary.👉 It’s what economists call a low fertility paradigm — a new normal.“The question is not whether people want children…The question is whether they can afford the life required to raise them.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesThis isn’t just about population.👉 It’s about the future of the workforce, the economy, and the kind of society we’re building.👉 Subscribe for more Hard Talk conversations that challenge, inform, and empower.🔔 Start your week with a healthy dose of reality — Mondays at 11 AM.#Hashtags#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #FertilityRate #PopulationDecline #USPopulation #Economics #Demographics #SocialSecurity #FutureOfAmerica #DonaldRJones #NewOrleansTalkNetwork“#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #LouisianaPolitics #ElectionReform #VotingRights #Democracy📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

Episode 8: Don’t Run from GodIn this powerful episode of Bridging Thee Gap Podcast, hosts Da’Jon Anise and Nastassja K sit down with special guest Ed’Dijah — a psalmist, minister of music, and founder of the worship movement Unscripted — for a real and transformative conversation about calling, obedience, and surrender.This episode confronts a question many wrestle with:Have you ever tried to run from what God called you to do?Through transparent testimony, Ed’Dijah shares her journey of saying yes to God, discovering her gift, and walking boldly in purpose. Together, we unpack the tension between fear and obedience, the reality of running from God, and the life-changing power of surrender.✨ In this episode:• Ed’Dijah’s personal testimony and walk with God• The heart and impact behind Unscripted worship gatherings• Real conversations about running from your calling• The cost of delay vs the reward of obedience• Powerful encounters that shift your life forever📖 Key Scriptures: Jonah 1:3 | Jeremiah 1:5💬 This episode is a reminder:Running from God doesn’t cancel the call — it only delays it.And God isn’t asking for perfection… He’s asking for your yes.Follow the guest at Ed’Dijah BridgesIg: eddijahonease https://www.instagram.com/eddijahonease/Facebook: EdDijah Bridges https://www.facebook.com/eddijah.bridges Ministry:Unscripted WorshipIg: @unscriptedwrshp https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedwrshp/👉 Like, comment, subscribe, and share with someone you’re divinely connected to!#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #DivineConnection #Mentorship #SpiritualCovering #FaithInAction #NOTN🗓 New episodes air every Thursday at Noon📍 Streaming on New Orleans Talk Network@bridgingtheegappodcast on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/bridgingtheegappodcast/Follow the hosts:Da’Jon AniseIG & tiktok : @dajonanisehttps://www.instagram.com/dajonanise/https://www.tiktok.com/@dajonanise?lang=en Email: [email protected] K@thenastassjakhttps://www.instagram.com/thenastassjak/ https://beacons.ai/nastassjak https://nkexclusifcosmetics.com/ Subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs this reminder:What God builds in private sustains you in public.💬 Comment below: What’s the wildest salon experience you’ve ever had?#BridgingTheeGapPodcast #WildBeauty #FaithInBusiness #BeautyIndustry #NOTNDownload the 24/7 NOTN app, visit Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We provide the TOPIC. You provide the CONVERSATION. Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/Twitter: https://x.com/notnliveWebsite: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/

💄🎙️ Red Lip Talk Podcast – Episode 109Hosted by Spice Divas KreeThis week on Red Lip Talk, we’re diving into the future with a powerful and inspiring conversation featuring Rachael Waters, founder of AI Life Labs. 🤖✨Rachael joins us to share her personal journey — from overcoming life’s challenges to discovering the transformative power of artificial intelligence. What started as a tool quickly became something much deeper, helping her grow mentally, personally, and purposefully.Through AI Life Labs, Rachael is building a movement focused on empowering individuals — especially women — to use AI as a resource for growth, clarity, and opportunity in everyday life.In this episode, we discuss:✨ Rachael’s journey and what shaped her path✨ How AI became more than just a tool✨ The impact of AI on mental wellness and personal development✨ How she uses AI in everyday life✨ Encouragement for women feeling overwhelmed or stuck✨ What AI Life Labs is and the vision behind itThis conversation is all about growth, innovation, and stepping into your next level with confidence.📢 If you’ve ever been curious about AI or looking for a new way to elevate your life — this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more empowering conversations on Red Lip Talk!#RedLipTalk #Episode109 #SpiceDivasKree #RachaelWaters #AILifeLabs #WomenInTech #AIForGood #PersonalGrowth #Innovation #PodcastInterviewConnect with Rachael Waters, AI Life Labs [email protected] @rocky.waters.nola on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/rocky.waters.nola/ @rocky.waters.142 on FBhttps://www.facebook.com/rocky.waters.142 @ailifelabshttps://www.instagram.com/ailifelabs?igsh=c3NvdHF3b2R6a3Bk&utm_source=qrhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585352925735https://www.ailifelabs.org/ ..................................................To download our Radio App to our platform or to find more information, please click on our linkshttps://linktr.ee/notnappDownload the 24/7 NOTN Radio App Free on Google & Apple Devices Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.notn1.player Apple Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notn/id1436893195 Subscribe to the New Orleans Talk Network YouTube page. We! provide the TOPIC. You! Provide the CONVERSATION. Each Weekday Tune In at 1:00 pm Listen to RedLip Talk with host Spice Diva Kree on the NOTN Radio AppFollow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/ Facebook playlist https://www.facebook.com/watch/377090972459036/1230819987518291 YouTube Playlisthttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvLMBlHLofZNZVZjFNMNwi6cf9yHa_mvd

Talk What You Know – Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📡 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network⚖️ Episode 22🗳️ “The System Changed… But Did Your Vote?”From Open Primaries to Party Control in LouisianaSomething changed in Louisiana — and most voters don’t even know it.For years, voters chose from all candidates on one ballot.Now, you must choose a party before you choose a candidate.👉 The question has shifted from:“Can you win the people?”to“Can you win your party first?”📊 The Reality:80% support open primaries62% don’t know the system changed🧠 The Hard Talk Question:👉 Does this new system strengthen elections…👉 Or limit who gets heard before voters decide?“When people must change who they are just to participate… the system is no longer neutral.”— Rev. Dr. Donald R. Jones📺 Watch Talk What You Know – Hard Talk Edition🗓 Mondays at 11 AM | New Orleans Talk Network#HardTalk #TalkWhatYouKnow #LouisianaPolitics #ElectionReform #VotingRights #Democracy📺 Watch Talk What You Know — Hard Talk EditionHosted by Rev. Dr. Donald R. JonesStay informed. Stay vigilant. And remember:Truth isn’t partisan — it’s constitutional.Follow us on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neworleanstalknetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notnapp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/notnlive Website: https://www.neworleanstalknetwork.com/