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A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist... more
FAQs about Rational Black Thought:How many episodes does Rational Black Thought have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.
May 08, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #31 May 8, 2021 - Why misinformation is so prolific in AmericaSend us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: Why misinformation is so prolific in America: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/world/asia/misinformation-disinformation-fake-news.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage, https://line.17qq.com/articles/qqhnqphgsy_p2.htmlNews:Federal Grand Jury indicts four ex-officers in the murder of George Floyd: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/us/chauvin-george-floyd-civil-rights.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=HomepageGOP doubles down on supporting Trump, Democracy be damned: https://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2021-05-06/liz-cheney-clings-to-gop-post-as-trump-endorses-replacementThe family of Tamir Rice is still seeking justice: https://aframnews.com/tamir-rice-time-to-hold-someone-accountable/Church not surprised after pastor arrested for stealing a scooter: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/laughingindisbelief/2021/05/church-not-surprised-after-pastor-arrested-for-stealing-scooter/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/16/obituaries/shelia-smith-dead-coronavirus.htmlCult leader’s mummified body found wrapped in Xmas lights at Colorado home: https://globalnews.ca/news/7835607/cult-leader-mummified-love-has-won/This shit is for us: Civil War II - We are already in a Race war: https://www.salon.com/2021/02/09/were-fighting-the-second-american-civil-war_partner/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/books/chap1/comingracewar.htmBible Study with Atheist Mike: The Religious Significance of Hats:Closing: Identical twins score more than $24 M in scholarships: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/identical-twins-score-24m-college-scholarship-money/story?id=77535640 Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 45minPlay
May 01, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #30 May 1, 2021 - How it all ends, the end of civilization as we know itSend us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: How it all ends, my take on the end of our civilization: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190218-are-we-on-the-road-to-civilisation-collapse, https://www.resilience.org/stories/2020-08-10/four-reasons-civilization-wont-decline-it-will-collapse/News:The suspects in Ahmaud Arbery’s shooting death indicted on federal hate crime charges: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/us/politics/arbery-hate-crime.htmlBiden delivers his first address to both houses of congress: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/28/989120226/bidens-address-to-congress-annotated, https://www.blackstarnews.com/us-politics/news/republican-%E2%80%9Cuncle%E2%80%9D-senator-tim-scott-%E2%80%9Cboss-is-we-sick%E2%80%9D.htmlVideo shows Andrew Brown Jr. killed “execution style”: https://bnc.tv/execution-style-family-attorneys-of-andrew-brown-jr-react-to-body-camera-footage/The Death of Marvin David Scott III Has Been Ruled a Homicide: https://www.theroot.com/the-death-of-marvin-david-scott-iii-has-been-ruled-a-ho-1846791059US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/20/obituaries/jeremiah-trusty-dead-coronavirus.htmlWashington, DC pastor accused of fraud: https://thegrio.com/2021/04/18/dc-pastor-accused-of-fraud/This shit is for us: The Republican attack on “woke” culture has racist roots: https://www.theguardian.com/society/shortcuts/2020/jan/21/how-the-word-woke-was-weaponised-by-the-right, https://www.vox.com/culture/21437879/stay-woke-wokeness-history-origin-evolution-controversyBible Study with Atheist Mike: This week One Minute bible study; When god says fuck a bitch, he means follow through:Closing: Nigerian-American historically joins Biden cabinet: https://aframnews.com/nigerian-american-historically-joins-biden-cabinet/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 38minPlay
April 24, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #29 Apr 24, 2021 - Is there always two sides to a story?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: Are there always two sides to every story? https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/158370601.pdfNews:The jury reaches a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, now what? https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/549609-chauvin-likely-to-face-uphill-battle-in-appealCongress tries again to extend deadline for census results: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/20/984822577/after-a-disrupted-census-congress-tries-again-to-extend-deadlines-for-resultsChad's President, Idriss Déby, killed in clash with rebels: https://www.npr.org/2021/04/20/989052863/chads-president-idriss-deby-reportedly-killed-during-clash-with-rebelsThe Tragedy of Harry Uzoka: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/20/magazine/harry-uzoka-murder-george-koh.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=HomepageBlack former female cop that saved Black man’s life, wins lawsuit: https://www.blackenterprise.com/black-female-cop-who-was-fired-for-trying-to-stop-chokehold-in-2008-wins-ruling-will-receive-pension-back-pay/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://fredericksburg.com/news/local/local-pregnant-woman-33-dies-from-covid-19/article_38493489-82c5-5b1f-9988-f62623007596.htmlPoacher killed by elephants, good: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/19/africa/suspected-poacher-trampled-south-africa-intl/index.htmlThis shit is for us: Are Black people cohesive in their fight for justice? https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/african-americans-have-been-blocked-voting-black-vote-not-blockBible Study with Atheist Mike: This week One Minute bible study; The Ten Commandments: https://www.christianpost.com/news/survey-more-americans-familiar-with-big-mac-ingredients-than-10-commandments.htmlClosing: Hester Ford, the oldest living American, died this week: https://goodblacknews.org/2021/04/14/cbs-news-veteran-kimberly-godwin-to-become-president-of-abc-news/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 45minPlay
April 17, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #28 APR 17, 2021 - Inherent bias in law enforcement, does it exist?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: Inherent bias in law enforcement, does it exist? https://gspp.berkeley.edu/assets/uploads/research/pdf/SpencerCharbonneauGlaser.Compass.2016.pdfNews:The trial of George Floyd’s murderer and the continuing saga of police misconduct: https://www.kxl.com/derek-chauvin-trial/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/daunte-wright-was-stopped-expired-plates-driving-while-black-may-n1263878, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/12/us/virginia-police-officer-gutierrez-pepper-spray.htmlHouse Panel Advances Bill to Study Reparations: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/us/politics/reparations-slavery-house.htmlBlack High School Teacher killed while attempting to rob a drug dealer: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teacher-killed-old-western-shootout-after-trying-rob-mexican-drug-n1264151 Black family’s property taken during Jim Crow now worth $75 million: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/12/us/bruces-beach-los-angeles-county-black-family/index.htmlUS Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/, https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9348081/wallace-roney-dead-coronavirusProphet says earth to be hit by an asteroid carrying an alien zombie virus: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/04/09/preacher-in-2029-an-asteroid-will-hit-earth-and-give-rise-to-the-antichrist/This shit is for us: What makes for a good ally relationship with Black America? https://thetoolkit.wixsite.com/toolkit/beyond-allyship, https://www.solutionswithsonya.com/news/allyship-frameworkBible Study with Atheist Mike: This week One Minute bible study: 2 Samuel 6 -10Closing: Kimberly Godwin to Become President of ABC News: https://goodblacknews.org/2021/04/14/cbs-news-veteran-kimberly-godwin-to-become-president-of-abc-news/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 26minPlay
April 10, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #27 April 10, 2021 - What defines success in America?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: What defines “success” in America? https://www.blackenterprise.com/new-survey-shows-african-americans-possess-more-inner-peace/News:Another Trump shill writes a book slamming his ex-boss, after kissing his ass for years: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/us/politics/john-boehner-trump-capitol-riot.htmlThe story of Matt Gaetz just gets slimier: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/06/us/politics/matt-gaetz-trump-pardon.htmlWhat’s up with Black women and fast food this week? https://wjla.com/amp/news/local/women-accused-ramming-waldorf-taco-bell-employees-charged-attempted-murderAlcee Hastings Dies At 84: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alcee-hastings-dies-florida-democrat_n_606c7dfcc5b68872efeb9d37US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://www.thewrap.com/celebrities-deaths-coronavirus-star-hollywood-notable-stars/Man thinks wife is possessed, threatens to cut her head: https://www.wavy.com/news/national/man-thinks-wife-is-possessed-threatens-to-cut-her-head-off-on-livestream/This shit is for us: The role of the Black Church in our fight for Justice: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/where-does-the-black-church-fit-in-todays-black-lives-matter-movementBible Study with Atheist Mike: The Book of RevelationClosing: Tishaura Jones elected as first Black woman mayor of St. Louis: https://bnc.tv/tishaura-jones-elected-as-first-black-woman-mayor-of-st-louis/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 44minPlay
April 03, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #26 03-APR-2021 - The history of White SupremacySend us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: The History of Racism (White Supremacy): https://philpapers.org/rec/GIETCO, https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/aNT3q1HjY_MC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA1&dq=race+in+the+bible, https://abagond.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/black-people-according-to-herodotus/ and https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Scramble_for_AfricaNews:Trial of George Floyd’s murderer: https://www.npr.org/sections/trial-over-killing-of-george-floyd/2021/03/30/982891954/firefighter-testifies-i-was-desperate-to-help-and-this-human-was-denied-that Florida man Matt Gaetz was investigated for sex trafficking: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/30/us/politics/matt-gaetz-sex-trafficking-investigation.htmlLil Nas X sells Satan shoes: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/lil-nas-x-mschf-satan-nike-shoes/index.htmlGwyneth Paltrow tells more lies: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2021/03/31/gwyneth-paltrows-beauty-routine-has-experts-decrying-her-spf-advice/4818281001/Majorie Taylor Greene’s new theory, fucking idiot: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-mark-of-the-beast_n_6064102ec5b6d5b7a6940654Michigan man pleads guilty to a hate crime: https://www.bet.com/news/national/2021/04/01/michigan-man-pleads-guilty-racist-bike-lock-assault-black-teen.htmlUS Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/woman-dies-covid-after-emergency-c-sectionStray dog steals unicorn toy and gets rewarded: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/27/us/dog-steals-purple-unicorn-gets-adopted-trnd/index.htmlThis shit is for us: Violent vs. Non-violent Protests: https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-violent-protests-change-politicsBible Study with Atheist Mike: Send suggestions, (I’m thinking about the Revelations)Closing: Black single mother becomes first woman in New York to own water bottling plant: https://bnc.tv/black-mother-becomes-first-woman-in-new-york-to-own-water-bottling-plant/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 21minPlay
March 27, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #25 Mar 27, 2021 - The 2022 Midterms, what to expectSend us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: What to expect regarding the 2022 mid-term election: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Senate_elections,_2022News:Another week another mass shooting: https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/23/us/boulder-colorado-shooting-suspect/index.htmlYouth Pastor Sexually Abused Girl: https://patch.com/new-york/wantagh/li-youth-pastor-had-sex-girl-15-seaford-home-pdSocial distancing dispute leads to hate crime charges: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/social-distancing-dispute-leads-hate-crime-charges-against-florida-doctor-n1261820Michael Jackson’s Heavenly Lawyer: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/03/24/prophet-im-michael-jacksons-heavenly-lawyer-and-he-dances-for-the-lord/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://twitter.com/detroitnews/status/1369929083660996609NFAC What do they stand for: https://patch.com/georgia/douglasville/militia-group-marches-sheriff-challenge-suicide-rulingThis shit is for us: Review of the book The New Jim Crow: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-new-jim-crow/summaryBible Study with Atheist Mike: Send suggestions for next month (I’m thinking about the book of Revelations)Closing: Black History: Lynda Blackmon Lowery: https://bnc.tv/lynda-blackmon-lowery-talks-fight-for-freedom-offers-advice-todays-activists/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 17minPlay
March 20, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #24 Mar 20, 2021 - What do I Stand for?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: What do I stand for? https://www.verywellmind.com/coping-with-existential-anxiety-4163485News:Gunman kills eight because he says he’s a Christian and a sex addict and the victims were a temptation he needed to get rid of: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/us/shooting-atlanta-acworth, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/chip-roy-asian-discrimination-trump-b1819118.html and https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/03/official-who-said-shooter-had-bad-day-shared-racist-shirt.htmlFormer worker gets new trial in fake-gun McDonald’s stickup: https://apnews.com/article/former-mcdonalds-worker-new-trial-fake-gun-stickup-689d6daaeb7ffd4f9e90e8372d27d092In memoriam: Yaphet Kotto: https://abcnews.go.com/International/photos/notable-people-died-2021-75040337?cid=clicksource_4380645_23_posts_outbrain_card_hed/image-yaphet-kotto-81-76500393Indianapolis man angry over stimulus money suspected of murdering 4: https://krdo.com/news/local-news/2021/03/11/court-documents-shed-light-on-former-youth-pastors-sex-assault-charges/Update on Girls Abducted from Nigerian School: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/02/world/africa/nigeria-kidnapped-students.htmlUS Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/ and https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/william-cody-anderson-radio-legend-black-philadelphia-dies-obituary-wurd-wdas-what-20210221.htmlBrown STEM Girl: 12-year-old heading to college, plans to work for NASA: https://bnc.tv/brown-stem-girl-12-year-old-heading-college-plans-work-nasa/This shit is for us: Black Progress, is it Real? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/opinion/race-american-history.htmlBible Study with Atheist Mike: Send suggestions for next month.Closing: In Memoriam: Marvin Hagler: https://bnc.tv/wife-of-marvin-hagler-pushes-back-on-rumors-fighters-death-was-covid-vaccine-related/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 28minPlay
March 13, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #23 Mar 6, 2021 - What does Christianity Stand for?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: What does Christianity stand for? https://today.yougov.com/topics/philosophy/articles-reports/2018/04/02/most-flat-earthers-consider-themselves-religious, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/capitol-christian-right-trump-1121236/, http://www.appstate.edu/~ardoinpj/research/African%20Americans%20in%20the%20Republican%20Party.pdf News:McConnel says his is bigger than Trump’s: https://www.wbap.com/news/mcconnell-reportedly-tells-gop-senators-their-pac-outpacing-trumps/Biden and the Democrats pass COVID relief bill, while the Republicans debate Mr. Potato Head’s gender and demand that Dr. Suess stay racist: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/covid-stimulus-bill-passes-republicans-use-cancel-culture-hide-their-ncna1260549, https://www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-calls-mr-potato-head-americas-first-transgender-doll-1573981Marcia Fudge Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: https://goodblacknews.org/Update on last week’s story about the youth pastor arrested on child sexual assault charges: https://krdo.com/news/local-news/2021/03/11/court-documents-shed-light-on-former-youth-pastors-sex-assault-charges/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/obituaries/antoine-hodge-dead-coronavirus.htmlB. Scott named star and executive producer of their own show: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/b-scott-becomes-bet-s-first-trans-nonbinary-host-executive-n1260492This shit is for us: The State of Black Male/Female relationships: https://digitalcommons.cortland.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1007&context=slidesBible Study with Atheist Mike: Noah and is fucking boat! https://rightingamerica.net/noahs-flood-the-drowning-of-billions/Closing: History Lesson: Denied a teaching job for being ‘too Black,’ she started her own school: https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/02/28/nannie-helen-burroughs-black-teacher/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 53minPlay
March 06, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #21 Mar 6, 2021 - Why optimism is bad for Black folksSend us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: Why optimism can kill you: https://innovationandcreativityinstitute.com/stockdale-paradox/ and https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1169303.pdfNews:CAPC 2021 what a shit show! https://www.salon.com/2021/03/04/cpac-2021-a-school-for-indoctrinating-and-radicalizing-right-wing-extremists/QAnon wrong again! https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/2020-election-misinformation-distortions?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage#qanon-says-being-banned-from-facebook-is-proof-of-the-conspiracyBaptist Pastor Who Told Wives to Lose Weight: https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/03/02/baptist-pastor-who-told-wives-to-lose-weight-has-taken-a-leave-of-absence/Youth pastor arrested on child sexual assault charge: https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/colorado-springs-youth-pastor-arrested-on-child-sexual-assault-chargeNigerian families await news of 300 kidnapped schoolgirls, Again: https://bnc.tv/nigerian-families-await-news-of-300-kidnapped-schoolgirls/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/Former cop makes deathbed confession in role of Malcolm X’s murder: https://aframnews.com/former-cop-makes-deathbed-confession-in-role-of-malcolm-xs-murder/This shit is for us: Are Blacks like crabs in a barrel? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crab_mentality and https://blackvoicenews.com/2006/05/28/crabs-in-a-barrel-mentality/Bible Study with Atheist Mike: New Bible Study Next WeekClosing: Who’s that Lady? Meet Stacey Plaskett: https://aframnews.com/whos-that-lady-meet-stacey-plaskett/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 24minPlay
FAQs about Rational Black Thought:How many episodes does Rational Black Thought have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.