Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins Jesse Jr, for a candid conversation between brothers, well rounded with details about how the new  year starting and what we can expect.

As President and General Minister of a major denomination, Rev. Terri Hord Owens says it plainly to Jesse Jr as they review footage of Americans across the country pouring into the streets for protest once again, as the new year dawns. This time, it's Venezuela and the multiple threats. Definitely need more churches to mobilize and turnout the vote! But this is an example of a toolkit that exists and can be leveraged widely---no need to reinvent the wheel.

"It is still unbelievable" is the statement of the day as "Ernest Crim III in Mr. Crim's Class" spells out the millennial shock over the events of the 2025 Christmas Holiday and into the new year with Jesse Jr. It's not just bullying, it's a jaw-dropping display that has domestic and global implications. The "audacity" of the current administration must be matched with "audacity" among the people. Audacity is no longer a word to be shunned, but rather, we must embrace it for our survival and reclamation of the road to a democracy for which we stand.

Liz King and Jesse Jr cover the jaw-dropping political landscape of 2025, the status into the 2nd year of a presidential term, and the position we start for ready…set …go in 2026. tty Barbara Arnwine, Professor PL DeSilva, and Professor and theologian, Ted Williams join Jesse Jr in what is surely one of the most reflective, engaging and hopeful conversations on where we are, what we can do and how we must do it in the New Year. A “must hear” as we pass the 2025 baton to 26!

Rev. Terri Hord Owens joins Jesse Jr, Atiba, Diallo Brooks. and Dr. Tenia Davis continue an engaging conversation on learning history, leadership, and the power of creating a legacy of literature, family and community where survival depends on it and thriving is because of it.

Jesse Jr is LIVE and on location with Atiba, Diallo Brooks, and bookstore owner, Dr. Tenia Davis from Homewood IL, a Chicago suburb. much like most thriving communities just outside of major cities where Blacks are part of a diverse economy and culture. What is the next step for education from the private to the public to the home schooled, and how does an entrepreneur with a book store show others the art of servant leadership. Customer’s join in as they visit the store.

Gina A. Towns joins Jesse Jr after a week of discussions to explore the idea of America, the framers of the Constitution, such as Franklin and Adams, and in particular, the influence of Thomas Paine, who spoke out against slavery. Will people speak out on the injustices of today? Will history remember those who do and don’t? Is it fair to group the members of one race in to one voice? Is it worth it?

DR JOHNNY MACK TALKS WITH JESSE JR ABOUT OUR "CLINGING ON" TO THE AGE OF AN ITSY BITSY STRING OF EXISTENCE, AND WE DO EVERYTHING TO HOLD ON...THE STRUGGLE FROM WEEK TO WEEK PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK IS INDEED OF RESTRUCTURE ..THE PROCESS. THIS IS WHAT KING ARGUES. THIS MAKES DR. KING RELEVANT THEN AND NOW. AND WITHOUT FLICKING A COIN TO A "BEGGAR" WE FALL FAR SHORT AND INDEED DO NOT PRACTICE A TRUE DEMOCRACY...DEMOCRACY FAILS BECAUSE IT IS AN ART, NOT A SCIENCE. THE SELECT GROUP LEADING DEMOCRACY EVENTUALLY ABDICATE THE TENANTS OF WHAT DEMOCRACY SAYS IT SHOULD DO AS A RESULT OF WHO WE SHOULD BE. EVILS THAT DENY THE DIGNITY TO ALL PEOPLE...TO BE INCLUSIVE OF FREEDOM AND HUMAN DIGNITY TO RECOGNIZE THEIR FULL VALUE, CREATING SOLIDARITY OR COMMUNITY...A WORLD HOUSE

DR. AZZA KARAM DISCUSSES HER OP-ED, "THE FULL STORY OF THE FAILURE OF THE PROJECT TO SPREAD DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD" WITH JESSE JR AND HER OTHER HALF, DR. PL DE sILVA THIS IS THE ARROGANCE THAT GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD RESENT. "WE ARE AMERICANS" INHERENTLY MEANS THAT WE ARE "RIGHT" OR "BETTER" AND IN THAT, COULD NEVER LIVE OUT OUR PURPOSE AND MISSION...BECAUSE...IT IS ALSO HUNG WITH CAPITALISM AND A QUEST FOR WORLD MILITARY DOMINANCE. AND, THAT DOMINANCE WORKS AS A THREAT FOR THE PURPOSE TO BOW TO US...TO DO WHAT WE WILL WITH RESOURCES, PLACE FOR MILITARY BASES..

Rev. Dr. Todd S. Yeary Esq joins Jesse Jr for "The Politics of Our Faith." and Rev. Dr. Attorney Yeary is just the right voice to join in the big picture of what today’s news means for our faith and future.