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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Karida Giddings.

Karida Giddings is a public policy professional and social justice advocate currently serving as the Access to Healthcare Program Coordinator at the North Carolina Black Alliance. She is leading an upcoming initiative called “Rooted in Wellness Day.” What is “Rooted in Wellness Day”? 

For more information visit:  www.ncblackalliance.org  

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks and discuss his NFL picks for this weekend.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks shares his picks in the NFL.

Who will win this weekend: Chicago Bears or Detroit Lions? New England Patriots or Miami Dolphins? Atlanta Falcons or Minnesota Vikings? The 1-0 Las Vegas Raiders will host the 1-0 Los Angeles Chargers Monday night at 10pm. Will Omarion Hampton record more than 57 rushing yards against the Raiders Monday night?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Commanders loss to the Packers and if the Packers are the best team in the NFC.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 last night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Quarterback Jordan Love led the way with 292 passing yards and two touchdowns, showing strong command of the offense despite missing key offensive linemen. Defensively, the Packers controlled much of the game, pressuring Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, sacking him four times and limiting Washington's offensive rhythm until the final quarter. Micah Parsons had a strong showing, managing to consistently disrupt the Commanders’ offense — notching a sack, generating multiple QB pressures, and helping force Washington’s rookie QB Jayden Daniels into uncomfortable situations. Green Bay looked in control for most of the night and continued to show promise on both sides of the ball. Are the Packers the best team in the NFC? What went wrong for the Commanders? How is Kmac feeling today?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss NC State's 3-0 record after last night's win over Wake Forest.

Dave Doeren and the NC State Wolfpack defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 34-24 in a comeback win last night. Wake Forest started strong, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return and a big reception by Chris Barnes. However, NC State took control in the second half, shutting down the Demon Deacons' offense, which managed just two first downs and 39 total yards after halftime. Running back Hollywood Smothers led the charge for the Wolfpack with a dominant performance, rushing for 163 yards. The Wolfpack are now 3-0 and CJ Bailey has been balling. How good are the Pack this season?

The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 4:25 PM ET at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The game is highly anticipated as a rematch of last season’s Super Bowl, where the Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22. Kansas City is looking to bounce back after a Week 1 loss to the Chargers in Brazil, while Philadelphia enters the game with momentum after a win over the Cowboys. Who will win?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the wave of threats targeting HBCU's.  

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the United States received threats that prompted lockdowns, class cancellations, and heightened security measures. Affected institutions included Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University, Southern University in Baton Rouge, Bethune‑Cookman University, and Clark Atlanta University, among others. Some of these threats were described as “terroristic” in nature. Why is this happening?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and discuss the Packers win over the Commanders and NC State's win over Wake Forest.

The Green Bay Packers defeated the Washington Commanders 27-18 last night, improving to 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Quarterback Jordan Love led the way with 292 passing yards and two touchdowns, showing strong command of the offense despite missing key offensive linemen. Defensively, the Packers controlled much of the game, pressuring Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, sacking him four times and limiting Washington's offensive rhythm until the final quarter. Micah Parsons had a strong showing, managing to consistently disrupt the Commanders’ offense — notching a sack, generating multiple QB pressures, and helping force Washington’s rookie QB Jayden Daniels into uncomfortable situations. Green Bay looked in control for most of the night and continued to show promise on both sides of the ball. How good are the Packers? What went wrong for Washington?

The NC State Wolfpack defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 34-24 in a comeback win last night. Wake Forest started strong, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a 98-yard kickoff return and a big reception by Chris Barnes. However, NC State took control in the second half, shutting down the Demon Deacons' offense, which managed just two first downs and 39 total yards after halftime. Running back Hollywood Smothers led the charge for the Wolfpack with a dominant performance, rushing for 163 yards. The Wolfpack are now 3-0. How good is NC State?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Fran Brown making his players run sprints after an overtime win against UConn.

After Syracuse's 27-20 overtime win against UConn on September 6, 2025, head coach Fran Brown made headlines by having his players run sprints on the field immediately after the game. Despite the victory, Brown was visibly frustrated with his team’s performance, particularly their lack of hustle and poor effort throughout much of the game. The move sparked mixed reactions — some praised Brown for holding his team accountable and demanding high standards, while others questioned the optics of punishing players after a win. Was Fran Brown in the right or in the wrong? What do you think?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Commanders vs Packers game tonight.

The Washington Commanders will face the Green Bay Packers tonight, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Packers’ newly acquired star pass rusher Micah Parsons will play his 2nd game as a Packer but this time against Washington’s offense. It will also be the first time these two teams meet on Thursday Night Football. Kmac is very confident in his Commanders. Who will win this game tonight? Reese and Kmac have a bet in place. Will Parsons record at least two sacks tonight?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman discusses the financial situation involving Kawhi Leonard, Steve Balmer, the Los Angeles Clippers, Aspiration and the NBA.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Game Day Charlie.

GameDay joins the Sports Shop to discuss NC State football ahead of their game tonight against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.