Stakes is High Podcast

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC catch up over a few recent events. Cardi B cancels her Indy concert due to a bomb threat, putting an end to a hot girl summer in Indianapolis, IN. The sad part is, people are really upset over Cardi protecting herself and her fans. Mario Lopez is in the hot seat due to some comments regarding transgender children and how their parents could be exposing them to certain dangers of the world much too early in life. Lastly, are Lebron's antics at his son Bronny's basketball games a distraction or enjoyment for fans, the teams, and most importantly his son? Tune in for these topics and chime in with comments!

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Kahlil Mwaafrika an early childhood education expert in the city of Indianapolis. Take a listen as he discusses some of the (mis)information about early learning within our communities. Kahlil explains, that 80% of the brain is developed by time a human is 5 years old. In these short five years children become sponges and soak up information they are presented and become a product of their environment. Please enjoy this very informative conversation.

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the trend of doing idiotic things for social media likes and fame. Why open ice cream in the store, lick it, put it back in the freezer, then post it for social media attention? Why participate in the cucumber challenge, is there no sense of privacy anymore? Jermaine Dupri has made some comments that have upset female emcees, but was he completely off base? Lastly, R. Kelly is facing fed time with new charges... Let’s us know what you think.

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the uproar of the character Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, role being played by Halle Bailey an African America actress. Should the race of a character be changed if it’s already been established in the past? Also, are women judgmental if men are being transparent about their lives? Will you stick with someone when they are at their lowest point in life? Let’s us know what you think.

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American Income Life – Indiana;

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Ana, a guest who doesn't believe in monogamy but wants a future marriage and family. Listen in as the trio discuss non-monogamous relationships, their benefits, and sexual freedoms. Are physical relationships and emotional ones separate or do they go hand in hand? Are you willing to emotionally commit to one person but physically be with whomever you choose? Lastly, if you're pregnant don't start fights outside Dollar General, it could end badly. Take a listen and chime in with comments.

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by Eric Dizzy, host of Ignorant Philosophy and the Black Widow Podcast. Listen in as the trio discuss the black male ego, thin line between arrogance and confidence, prejudging a persons character, and finally the agenda to push the negative stereotype of the absentee black father in America. Please join in with comments during this discussion.

This week on the Stakes is High, Jones and TCSponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

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This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC discuss the excessive force used by police officers towards people of color, following the recent incident that happened with a family in Phoenix after their child walked out the dollar store with a toy. Do you think it was excessive that the police followed the family home and approached their car threatening to shoot over a 99 cent doll? Find out what high profile entertainer is getting involved with this situation and offering legal services. Also, do you think it's smart to prepare our children on how to deal with police when they become driving age? Can preparing your child have a negative effect on them? Lastly, would your significant other be fine with you being best friends with a stripper??? Tune in for these topics and more!

This week on the Stakes is High, Jones and TCSponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

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This week on the Stakes is High, Jones is joined by returning guest Patrick Jones. Listen as they discuss his book dedicated to his son and daughter titled, Journey to Legacy Vol. 1: Book of the Training Sword. He discusses how parents can use this book as a resource in giving their kids guidance toward womanhood and manhood. Please take a listen as Patrick drops many jewels.

Sponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

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We Know How They See Us (Ep: 165) by Stakes is High Podcast

This week on Stakes is High, Jones and TC are joined by singer and songwriter @terranceandersonfive. Listen as the three discuss how remaining a part of a negative environment can have a lasting effect on future generations. Are we loyal to our "hoods" for clout, acceptance, or is it a learned behavior? Is there a reason why we glorify our struggles and are we the only culture to do so? Lastly, Lil Nas X is having a great run despite being removed from the Billboard Country Charts, but what are country music fans mad about now? Tune in for these topics and more!

Sponsor of the Month:

American Income Life – Indiana;

(The Cunningham Agency)

www.ailofindiana.com/careers

Be sure to stay connected with The Stakes is High; by following @stakesishighpod on FB, IG and Twitter. Send comments, feedback and feature request to [email protected]. Also, don't forget to shop for your Stakes is High merchandise at www.stakesishighpod.threadless.com