Episode 31: Big Ramp Tells Us the Truth

New Orleans Rapper, Actor, and Entertainer Big Ramp has had a hell of a life journey that he hopes others can learn from. Listen as Big Ramp explains the differences between selling Mix Tapes in the 90's to the Digital Age of distributing music in modern times, his thoughts on Rappers creating songs about murdering real people and then doing so and advice regarding not drawing negative attention to one's self and just focusing on the business of music. The conversation then shifts to Big Ramp's recurring roles on hit television shows Queen of The South, Your Honor and numerous other projects he has in the works.

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Episode 30: The Texas Snow Disaster

February 2021 will forever be remembered as the year a major snow and ice storm crippled the State of Texas resulting in everything from blackouts, boil water orders and people freezing to death. Austin Texas resident and lead singer of the band Summer Sleep, Pete Martin, shares his personal experiences from the 2021 Texas Snow Disaster. The first hand issue by issue details covered during this conversation is shocking.

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Episode 29: What Not To Say To Black People

The episode many have been waiting for; What Not To Say To Black People! Everything from The N Word to "You People" to "Can I Touch Your Hair" and so much more will be broken down in great detail. Why shouldn't you say it plus analysis of some of the reasons certain people fetishize wanting to say these things. Listen and Share with whomever you feel needs to hear this most and if You have suggestions on what to add to the list, head over to Twitter or Facebook and send them to Tell Us The Truth for a future update!

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Episode 28: Patrice Bennett Tells Us The Truth

Patrice Bennett believes we should all treat others the way we want to be treated and spends every day of her life doing just that. Listen as Patrice discusses her humble beginnings growing up in Jamaica, her journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a Citizen, how her upbringing and faith have allowed her to always look for the good in others and her experience being a Law Enforcement officer over the past 30+ years. The conversation was especially emotional because Patrice was less than 24 hours away from a serious surgery when it was recorded, and because Patrice is Tell Us The Truth host E. Duke Bennett's Mother. This is as intimate and heartfelt a conversation as you'll hear and we are happy to share it with you!

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Episode 27 - Reggie B Phine Tells Us The Truth

Pro Wrestler, Security Guard and overall Entertainer Reggie B Phine is used to fighting tough battles. For over 34 years Reggie has battled with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Wrestlers who've tried to beat him up for real during matches and even addiction. Despite all of the other battles he's had to endure, Reggie B Phine is at the tail end of his toughest challenger; Covid 19. Listen as Reggie B describes in detail the near month long challenge of overcoming body aches, inability to eat, weight loss and even equilibrium imbalance all because of Covid 19 attacking him.

Tell Us The Truth Episode 26: The Gamestop Stock Controversy Explained

The battle between Hedge Fund Stock Market Experts and Average Joe investors over Gamestop stock has heated up and Educator and part time Investor James "Smitty" Smith is here to hopefully make sense out of what's going on. Listen as Smitty, a New England native, details specifically what the controversy is, why Amateur Investors like himself have taken an interest in preventing the Pros from putting the final nail in Gamestop's investment coffin, and the moral mission behind a cause like this. How might Congress respond to investment App Robin Hood interfering with Amateur Investor's ability to buy and sell? How will all of this impact Gamestop as a business? How much are Amateur Investors making off of outsmarting the Professional Stock Market Traders and/ Hedge Fund big shots?

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Episode 25: Charlie Paine Tells Us The Truth

Charlie Paine is a Father, Computer Technician and Small Business Owner who's entire life has been impacted by the Pandemic. Listen as Charlie details the challenges regarding his children's education, how he and his Girlfriend manage the logistics of keeping themselves and their three children fed and how the Pandemic has impacted their relationship as significant others. Charlie also emotionally recalls how he's assisted his children, who like Charlie, are Bi-Racial, in processing the senseless wave of racism we've endured in America including the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. Charlie and his Family are prime examples of an American Family doing what they can to navigate the uncharted waters that is enduring a modern Global Pandemic. Their story is relatable and worth the listen!

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Episode 24: The Troops Speak Out

Enough of hearing everyone else's interpretation of what it means to respect the Troops. This week Military Vets Dejaun O'Neal & OB Tynes share their thoughts on current events around the Nation including the latest Insurrection that occurred at the U.S. Capitol Building by White Supremacists. They also discuss if the Black Lives Matter Protests are in any way similar to the Capitol Insurrection. The discussion also shifts to the general concept of the Left and the Right using the Military as Political Pawns and if there is ever any pressure felt to vote one way or another. This is as open an honest a conversation as you'll hear from members of our Armed Forces!

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Episode 23: Elder Care

Imagine being responsible for feeding over 12,000 Elderly Persons every single day. Ethos CEO Valerie Frias is responsible for such an undertaking and so much more. Listen as Valerie explains the complex challenges she and her team are tasked with managing and how the Pandemic has increased the number of people they serve. How has growing up in a family originally from Portugal affected Valerie's decision to become a Lawyer and focus primarily on serving various populations in need including the Elderly. Valerie also provides some great tips on what We all can do to help Elders in our own families during these uncertain times. There is even discussion about Portuguese cuisine!

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Episode 22: Biden

President Elect Joe Biden had a round table meeting over Zoom with some of the Civil Rights Leaders in America today, and made headlines with the way he spoke to them. President Elect Biden raised his voice, told members of the meeting he's done more for Black People than anyone and one by one told them each that includes doing more than all of them. Did he go too far? Listen as Political Scientist and Co-Host of the Old Man Wade Show "Super Woke Javi" explains why he did not take offense to President Elect Biden's decorum. In the second half of the episode we hear from Adjunct Political Science Professor Rome Mubarak as he details what was he sees as problematic regarding President Elect Biden's comments and how they may relate to the lack of Black folk in his life growing up.

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