Michael talks with guest Rick Wilson about the upcoming presidential election. Can president Trump be kept busy enough being riled up against ads from the Lincoln project, to not go after Joe Biden?

Michael talks with Dr. Eddie Glaude about the soul of the United States of America.

On this episode, Michael talks with Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland. They talk about how Governor Hogan survived cancer, and whether lessons learned apply to leading a state through a pandemic. They discuss the many choices facing the governors around the country right now, The absence of good leadership on the Federal level makes the role of governors and their cooperation with one another that much more imporant. Maryland governor Larry Hogan is the author of "Still Standing: Surviving Cancer, Riots, and the Toxic Politics that Divide America".

Guest Jeremy Levine and Michael discuss the critical importance of voting for those who demonstrate, discuss politics and generally express discontent.

Buckle up for this one! Michael and Dr. Eddie Glaude speak the truth of American history. The pair discuss nothing less than the soul of this country. Who claims ownership of its accomplishments and who of it's failings? and how do we get out of past patterns?

Michael and guest Benji Backer talk about a conservative approach to climate change.

MIchael talks with Jeremy Levine, adjunct instructor at NYU’s school of professional studies. The pair discuss several questions universities, students and parents face about return to school in the fall. And the professor claims that a political awakening is happening right now with many people much more engaged than in the past. But will it translate to actual votes?

Michael and guest Clay Aiken discuss president Trump's willingness to advertise his true sentiments and not play politics in the traditional sense, There is a benefit to knowing where someone stands.

Michael talks with guest Benji Backer about why environmentalism is a conservative issue. Then, the value of youth engagement in politics and the frequent failure of young people to follow through on their activism with actual votes.

Michael and guest Kimberly Jones discuss the acceptance and at least superficial proclomation that "Black Lives Matter" from so many white people lately. Why now, of the past 400 years?