The Harsh Reality Podcast

Welcome to the 20th episode of the Harsh Realities Podcast! 🎙️

In this captivating installment, we take a deep dive into the mind of our extraordinary guest - Scotty Reid! As the brilliant mastermind behind Black Talk News Radio, Scotty is not just a social commentator and author, but also a modern-day abolitionist who passionately advocates for justice and black empowerment.

Join us as we explore Scotty’s unique journey, discussing everything from his upbringing and influences to his rising prominence in the podcasting world. We'll also delve into the important conversations surrounding Black media and the vital role it plays in controlling our own narratives.

What to expect in this episode:

Insights into the history and future of Black Talk News Radio
Scotty's thoughts on the current state of black media and its significance
A modern news roundup including discussions on the presidential election, the Trump administration, foreign aid, and more
Reflections on the Biden/Kamala legacy, including recent pardons
A light-hearted segment on sports and gaming banter
A wrap-up where Scotty shares updates about his business, upcoming events, music, and social media.
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👉 Tune in as we roll out the red, black, and green carpet for the one and only Scotty Reid!

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• WWIII incoming? Iran supposedly attacks Israel and Biden says the US is staying out of it. Thoughts?
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/14/bide...  
https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706... 

• Hartenstein and now Creole lady. The black debate rages on. Does “black” even have a meaning at this point?
https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1... 
https://x.com/YannaDanil/status/17774... 
https://x.com/Takee_a_trip/status/177... 

• OJ Simpson passes and the world reacts. Goldman family plans to go after the estate. Thoughts?
https://blacksportsonline.com/2024/04... 
https://theshaderoom.com/mase-camron-... 

• Officially welcome to pandering…election season. Will black ppl continually fall for the okey-doke?
https://x.com/VP/status/1779195008433... 

• Did Kai Cenat insult Black Americans or sound bite took out of context?
https://x.com/YouChatty/status/177930...

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• Israel vs Palestine saga. Long story short, are we on the verge of a possible World War?
https://x.com/PU28453638/status/1713609961496785284?s=20 
https://x.com/Mavepodcast/status/1711529569457750215?s=20 
• Three hospitals in Alabama closing maternity wards due to low staffing. Should people be worried? Or should have ppl been looking for alternatives like dulas, birthing centers, home births etc.?
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/3-hospitals-closing-maternity-labor-delivery-units-alabama-rcna111374 
• Carlee Russell who famously faked kidnapping fined $18K and ordered to serve a year in jail? Justified or getting off light?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/carlee-russell-ordered-to-pay-almost-18000-for-hoax-kidnapping/ar-AA1i7EXQ 
• California enacts “Ebony Alert” law for missing black women and children. Pandering? Good Thing? Or is segration back baby!!
https://news.yahoo.com/california-officially-enacts-ebony-alert-222015882.html 
• Is streaming the new rapping? With the revalation that hip-hop sales are down 40% and Tee Grizzley reported making $50K a week through game streaming, is streaming the new “get rich” avenue?
https://worldstar.com/videos/wshhsF713vWs1908T5S7/facts-or-nonsense-lil-yachty-claims-streamers-like-kai-cent-and-adin-ross-make-more-money-than-90-of-rappers

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•Mayor Eric Adams goes on speech about immigration. Chickens coming home to roost?

https://x.com/nycphotog/status/1699607841483465122?s=20 
https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706936184017188?s=20 

•Mexico unviels alien corspes. Real or fake?

https://x.com/iohmbra/status/1701783291659968887?s=20 

•Diddy supposedly gives former Bad Boy Artists back royalties. Many are critical of the move and state it nothing more than publicity stunt. Thoughts?

https://youtu.be/XZnVGgaNvUI?si=NBfDbjy2SaHJh6xT  
https://x.com/tsiw2022/status/1703387810831515753?s=20 

•Company experimenting with AI “CEO” is this a preview of things to come?
https://worldstar.com/videos/wshhUdxEIyktJeZ9dNIa/seriously-liquor-company-in-poland-is-testing-an-ai-robot-to-be-their-ceo 

•Billboard launches new joint chart with TikTok with Sexxy Redd being the first artist at #1. Death rattle for hip-hop? Or are we just some old haters?

https://x.com/HipHopDX/status/1703094649496514940?s=20 
https://x.com/samirgmmm/status/1702918997086249062?s=20 

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1. Black AI instagram model. Harmless thirst traps or the dawn of a new age?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytwypa83xps  

2. Melle Mel vs Eminem. Thoughts?

https://twitter.com/MrCorrie/status/1687267446107893760?s=20 
https://twitter.com/JunesFlow/status/1689248238086328322?s=20 
https://twitter.com/Shadyind/status/1688774953645248512?s=20 
https://twitter.com/scrufacejean/status/1689692987633319938?s=20 

3. Caleb White (#3 Basketball prospect in AL) collapses and dies at practice. Another in a string of reported youth athlete deaths. Jab relate or business as usual?
https://nypost.com/2023/08/11/caleb-white-star-alabama-hs-basketball-player-dies-after-on-court-collapse/ 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2023/08/11/more-americans-dying-than-before-pandemic-covid-deaths/70542423007/ 

4. Congressional aid to Ukraine, greatest finesse in history?-

https://the41stamendment.blog/2023/02/03/the-united-states-of-ukraine-pt-2/ 
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1689718791914000384?s=20 

5. Baby decapitated during childbirth and doctor trys to conceal it. Bring back midwives and homebirth or isolated incident?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/couple-sues-doctor-hospital-after-baby-was-decapitated-in-childbirth/ar-AA1f7JJG 
https://twitter.com/__Curtdoggg/status/1689716445549092864?s=20 

6. Alabama Brawl. Thoughts?-

https://twitter.com/mjmmcmanus/status/1688585117265268736?s=20 
https://twitter.com/RastaSteve9/status/1688514680346537985?s=20 

7. Uganda barred by World Bank from new loans for passage of Anti-LGBTQ law, however their relationship with other countries who have similar laws largely ignored. Part of the agenda?-
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-world-bank-is-spurning-uganda-but-not-other-countries-that-have-outlawed-homosexuality/ar-AA1f8Lzv

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•NAACP Issues warning for Black ppl to avoid Florida due to racism? Does anybody even listen to these organization anymore?
https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1660324354041978881?s=20 

•Ja Morant facing more trouble after another video flashing a gun while listening to rap lyrics surfaces. Is this unfair targeting by the NBA/Memphis Grizzlies? Or is this young star simply in the wrong?
https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1657704154800717826?s=20 
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/1658995555383791616?s=20 

•Timbaland reveals “collaboration” with the late Biggie Smalls using AI technology. Is the backlash warranted?
https://twitter.com/KingzTheCreator/status/1653794985077010433?s=20 

•Has the Latino community found its own Dr. Umar?
https://twitter.com/nocontextdrumar/status/1658879327872614445?s=20 

•Rick Ross vs DJ Envy: Manufactured beef to sell car show tickets? Is Rick Ross the funniest dude in Hip-Hop?
https://twitter.com/Akademiks/status/1659580711312187392?s=20 
https://twitter.com/Realwickedmedia/status/1659756446899228672?s=20
 
•Men getting surgery to be taller. Is the male version of a BBL?
https://twitter.com/KywkJ/status/1658529542376415234?s=20 

•Wrap up

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• Carolyn Bryan Donham, Emmitt Till accuser is dead at 88yrs old. Time to celebrate with the Carrie-pack or shameful moment as she lived a full life?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/us/carolyn-bryant-donham-emmett-till/index.html 

• Brittney Griner states she thinks it should be a crime to not allow biological males to compete with women. Cap? Does she really want to see Lebron in a wig on the court?
https://twitter.com/jasonrantz/status/1651755021363712004?s=20 

• Woman kills boyfriend’s 6 year old daughter and drops her off in bucket on mother’s yard. Does this discourage relationships for people who have young children?
https://twitter.com/CrazyVidKid/status/1652716382356750337?s=20 

• The Tennessee Three (Justin Jones, Justin Pearson, and Gloria Johnson) are invited to Whitehouse. More pandering?
https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1650594899379781632?s=20 

• The announcement of 6-G plans while 15-minute cities are trending. Is this a good thing? Should people plan to get out of cites/urban centers?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/21/tech/white-house-6g-plans/index.html 
https://www.dw.com/en/15-minute-cities-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/a-64907776 

• JCJ announces his bid to run for another term amid crazy video of him just walking off during a press conference. Another entry for the #cooked files?
https://twitter.com/Spriter99880/status/1652368461975134208?s=20 

• Does getting a face tattoo or facial body alterations automatically reduce the value of a women in the eyes of successful men?
https://twitter.com/DeeWeb85/status/1652715895679008771?s=20 

• Wrap up

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• King Randall 23 year old who opened up free boarding school for at risk kids currently being attacked for posting a Malcolm X quoted about doing for self with Yvette Carnell being the latest to pile on. Are these agents? Are Black ppl their own worst enemy?

https://twitter.com/NewEmergingKing/status/1649429628975472644?s=20 
https://twitter.com/BreakingBrown/status/1649513975497863171?s=20 

• With the announcement that NYPD will be using robots for patrols and the increase in AI music, are we headed to Terminator 2/The Matrix territory?

https://twitter.com/JBernardez_/status/1648070238930616326?s=20 
https://www.wired.com/story/nypd-spot-boston-dynamics-robot-dog/ 

• ANG member leaks documents showing Ukraine possibly losing war and is promptly arrested. 

https://twitter.com/onlydjole/status/1646994681375358976?s=20 

• The Cooked Files: 78% of Americans do not feel confident that life for their children’s generation will be better than their own. Is the future not very bright?

https://unusualwhales.com/news/78-of-americans-do-not-feel-confident-that-life-for-their-childrens-generation-will-be-better-than-their-own-the-highest-percent-ever 

• Black man accuses white man of racism after being asked to turn down music at restaurant. Justified or victimhood bat signal?

https://twitter.com/CensoredMen/status/1649823307829485568?s=20 

• Inspired by a Lero poll, is it a necessity to wash up after sex or between rounds?

https://twitter.com/longliveler/status/1650179433536409603?s=20 

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• Dems go crazy for Tennessee politician civil rights era cosplay/revival. 

https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1644131570243227650?s=20 

• Trump gets a shoutout and huge ovation at UFC event. Does he actually have a chance of running and winning in 2024?

https://twitter.com/alx/status/1644928747357761539?s=20 
https://twitter.com/OleMurica/status/1644907946655064065?s=20 

• A Black Dallas couple alleges the state took newborn because they chose midwife over hospital. Sign of things to come? State overstepping their boundaries?

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/black-couple-says-texas-authorities-took-away-their-baby-just-because-they-had-a-home-birth/4225238/ 

• Hulu greenlights documentary on 1994 Freaknik, is this necessary? Further promotion of degeneracy or celebration of Black Spring Break?

https://twitter.com/TrainLikeDime/status/1644942141049786369?s=20 

• Bud light promotes new trans-woman Dylan Mulvaney with brand partnership and outrage erupts. Is the backlash warranted? Part of their promotion to get more publicity? Are we witnessing the greatest troll ever?

https://twitter.com/gregissnacking/status/1642342384678625281?s=20 
https://twitter.com/ProudPatriot247/status/1645163208397950982?s=20 
https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1643107736056664064?s=20 

• After initially refusing, Angel Reese reverses course and says she will visit White House with rest of LSU Tigers team. Did she fold? Or simply supporting team?

https://twitter.com/IAMATHLETEpod/status/1643618384658014210?s=20 

• Dalai Lama pedo? Asks kid to suck his tongue. WTF?

https://twitter.com/NatlyDenise_/status/1645050811955724292?s=20 

• Wrap up

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Show Topics
•Johnathan Majors arrested for domestic violence while claiming innocence. Should this “whoever gets the phone first, the other one’s going to jail” method of handling domestic violence be ended?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/jonathan-majors-pleads-innocence-after-domestic-dispute-arrest-this-woman-was-having-an-emotional-crisis/ar-AA196fMj
 
•Adam22 of the No Jumper podcast and JustPearlyThings culture vultures.
Both podcasts have been infamously made famous by talking about black issues and being built on black guest and employees and both decide to expand their audience to their white members by having white nationalist on their show secretly?
https://twitter.com/itzmilktv/status/1636273084838838278?s=20 
https://twitter.com/CriticalBlkMale/status/1640062442863558656?s=20 
https://twitter.com/DennisDSpurling/status/1638280969886093341?s=20 
https://twitter.com/JFGariepy/status/1640077898194247686?s=20 

•A look into the future, top careers AI will replace in next 20 years. How to stay ahead of the trend and fight against being forced out of your positions.
https://www.wordspath.com/what-jobs-will-be-replaced-by-ai/ 

•Boys, particularly black boys falling behind girls when it comes to education. Should we be worried? Is this a crisis?
https://twitter.com/BigMeech199/status/1640012136922628096?s=20 

•Donnie Yen stated he hates Asian stereotyping for john wick 4 but can be seen in black face mocking what looks to be the soul train. Should AAs demand an apology from Donnie Yen as they would force from our actors? Was also allowed to host the Oscars.
https://www.ign.com/articles/donnie-yen-called-out-asian-stereotypes-in-john-wick-chapter-4-and-rogue-one-leading-to-script-changes 
https://twitter.com/HKWORLDCITY/status/1302093508254158848?s=20 

•Do boomers suffer from recency bias in regard to their childhood? Where kids actually safer in the 1960s thru 1990s or is it cap? 
https://twitter.com/DrShayPhD/status/1639780746603708417?s=20 

•Lamar Jackson former MVP of the NFL and still in his prime can’t find a job. This is looking like NFL collusion at its finest to force agents to get paid and to punish the black QB.
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1639328878777729029?s=20 

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