In the first segment of our retreat on Alternative Solutions for Black Development, Solomon talks financial frameworks and stewardship.

This week Demaria and I discuss blind allegiance to race- a conversation prompted by viral clips encouraging families to disregard objective truth and place their children in schools with people who “look like them”.

This week Spencer and I rehash the last few years of political pandering and broken promises by elected officials. We pinpoint issues on both sides of the political spectrum that led to less trust in government, ending with a conversation on what moving forward looks like.

On this bonus episode John and I discuss the origins of “red pill content” and its effects on young men today.

During a conference we attended weeks ago, there was a breakout session on “YN Culture”. This spurred Demaria and I to discuss the popularization of the term and how it plays a role in issues like the recent Tulsa Juneteenth riot.

This week John and I address some of the feedback we have recently received. A recurring theme in feedback has been our delivery when discussing the social issues of our day. Tune in to watch us double down on our stance and why our approach is necessary.

The week John and I decided to rehash why we started the podcast. We discuss developing agency and the role of having a moral compass. We push back against learned helplessness and the people who push this agenda. 

This week, Demaria and I embark on a conversation over a topic that is seemingly contradictory in the minds of most, Black Patriotism. We discuss what it looks like to acknowledge history, while still showing a sense of pride in the country one lives in. We talk about personal experiences and offer alternative ways to change the narrative.

Now that graduation and prom seasons have passed, DeMaria and I decided to respond to much of the antics seen on social media. We discuss families wasting money to appear to have a lavish lifestyle and graduation ceremonies gone wrong. Our views differ on the matter and how one should conduct themselves in a celebratory manner within their means.

Brad Hines coaches defensive line at Benedictine College, a small private college in Kansas. In this episode, he talks about recruitment dos and don'ts, and how to make yourself stand out and increase your chances of playing sports at the next level.