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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 302 episodes available.
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
February 27, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #21 Feb 27, 2021 - Why do the dumbest people think they're smart?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: Why do the dumbest people think they are smart? (Dunning/Kruger Effect): https://www.verywellmind.com/an-overview-of-the-dunning-kruger-effect-4160740News:A Black Officer Came Face to Face With Racism: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/us/politics/capitol-riot-harry-dunn.htmlCherokee Nation Addresses Bias Against Descendants Slaves: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/24/us/politics/cherokee-nation-black-freedmen.htmlDefrocked priest, 85, is charged with raping a nine-year-old boy: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9277059/Defrocked-priest-85-charged-raping-nine-year-old-school-Bathurst-1980s.htmlBlack Lives Matter opens up about its finances: https://thegrio.com/2021/02/23/black-lives-matter-finances/What adopting a white baby taught one Black family: https://www.today.com/parents/african-american-couple-adopt-white-foster-baby-t161976US Coronavirus Update: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/23/obituaries/elizabeth-duff-dead-coronavirus.htmlWinning Documentary Exposing U.S. Government for oppressing Black communities: https://www.blacknews.com/news/brandi-webb-betrayal-of-a-nation-documentary-exposing-us-government-oppressing-black-communities/This shit is for us: Pan-Africanism vs. Afrocentricity: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2014/03/10/287320160/stokely-carmichael-a-philosopher-behind-the-black-power-movement, http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/blackspeech/scarmichael-2.html and http://www.asante.net/articles/1/afrocentricity/#:~:text=Afrocentricity%20is%20a%20paradigm%20based,novel%20ways%20of%20analyzing%20information.Bible Study with Atheist Mike: New Bible Study Next MonthClosing: Morgan State University recently announced receipt of a $20 million commitment from Black alumnus: https://goodblacknews.org/2021/02/22/calvin-e-tyler-jr-former-ups-driver-and-morgan-state-university-alumnus-endows-the-hbcu-with-20-million/Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 56minPlay
February 20, 2021Rational Black Thought Episode #20 Feb 20, 2021 - What does the Republican Party stand for?Send us Fan MailFeedbackWhat’s on my mind: What does the Republican Party stand for? https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/republican-party, https://ballotpedia.org/The_Republican_Party_Platform,_2020#cite_note-4, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/republican-postcivil-righ_b_10021960, and, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/there-is-no-trumpism-there-is-only-trump/2021/02/16/87a0ee1e-7095-11eb-93be-c10813e358a2_story.htmlNews:Idiot McConnel acquits Trump then says he is guilty as hell: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/16/us/politics/trump-mitch-mcconnell-republicans.htmlGood News: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9272575/Liberal-trolls-rejoice-Rush-Limbaughs-death-foul-tweets.htmlThe battle over redistricting and it’s potential impact: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-politics-redistricting/how-the-battle-over-redistricting-in-2021-could-decide-control-of-the-u-s-congress-idUSKBN2AI1CXReligious leader sentenced for 1980s child deaths: https://apnews.com/article/gainesville-florida-crime-ebf04002c04c185001ce865b5a886565US life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII: https://blacknewschannel.com/us-life-expectancy-drops-a-year-in-pandemic-most-since-wwii/US Coronavirus Update: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson Earns Prestigious Oersted Medal from American Association of Physics Teachers: https://goodblacknews.org/ This shit is for us: The Black/White Wealth Gap, how it happened and what we can do about it: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkauflin/2020/06/25/five-big-ideas-to-narrow-the-racial-wealth-gap/?sh=4724ad2751acBible Study with Atheist Mike: New Bible Study Next MonthClosing: I Am Black, Disabled And Beautiful: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-disabled-beauty_n_602ab2a9c5b680717ee9adcb Power Concedes Nothing without a Demand......more1h 43minPlay
FAQs about Rational Black Thought:How many episodes does Rational Black Thought have?The podcast currently has 302 episodes available.