The North Star Podcast

Simba Ali lightens the mood with his Mother's Day shout out's before pissing off the entire planet. We remember the life of Christopher Boykins aka Big Black and Simba talks about food, health, and negro nutrition. Simba talks about Gunplay being on " Love and HipHop " and the Panamainian Godess. Ali gives his take on the Bow Wow " False Flagging " incident before disscusing the Kamau Bell Chicago CNN special. Simba touches on the " Call For The Tapes " scandal, North Korea missile launches, and FBI director James Comey spilling the beans possibly and much more. PLAYLIST :  Goldlink " Crew "     /     Sza Feat. Travis Scott " Love Galore "    /       The Drums " Down By The Water ".    BLACK STAIGHTJACKET - Stephen.A.Smith

WE NEED JOE BUDDEN ON THAT WALL ! Simba Ali talks about Joe Budden's interview with  Lil Yachty. He then counts off the players in this years NFL draft who came from Snoop Dogg's youth league. He talks about FunkFlex & Wack 100 discussing 2pac. He then goes into hot waters when he discusses Obama's first love, and why he " choose " Michelle... hum? Of course Simba talks about Lavar & Lonzo's new shoe and the waves this could start whithin sports and business. MTV movie & T.V awards and much more. PLAYLIST : Cashinova - " Know Me Well "   /    Raekwon - " Marvin "   /    Mickey Halsted - " Linen "

Dr. Umar Johnson calls into The North Star Podcast to discuss the school to prison pipeline in America. In this episode Dr. Umar Johnson explains the origins and agendas of the special education branch of the United States of Americas educational system. He and Simba talk about the position of the present day " Black Church " and there role in African American development. Dr. Umar Johnson illuminates the options the present day African Americans have to create their own educational system for their children and themselves. Simba brings up Jay Z's Tidal and ROC nation ventures and the Dr. gives his take on how they could be benificial to our communities and much more.

DR. UMAR JOHNSON WILL BE IN MINNEAPOLIS , MINNESOTA @ THE CAPRI THEATER 2027 W. BROADWAY JUNE 14TH WEDNESDAY . DOORS OPEN @ 4 BEGINS 6-9PM

In this episode Simba Ali purposes that women like Ray Rice's wife and the female Joe Mixon hit give classes also on keeping their hands to themselve's. He talks about the power of Black collectivisim in sports and music. And of course he gives his take on the Aries Spears and Zoe Williams situation on the Corey Holcomb 5150 show. Simba also gives insight on a special guest who will be stopping by The North Star. He talks playoffs and predictions and much more. PLAYLIST SEGMENT : Rick Rozay - " Apple Of My Eye "  /  Kendrick Lamar - " LOVE"  / Joey Badass - " Land OF The Free "

Simba Ali returns to excite his fellow Americans and piss off his peers. In this episode Simba goes in on the man getting put off the plane, Oscar Robertson's contribution to players in the nba, Tony Romo's Dallas Maverick game, and the loss of the great Charlie Murphy. He then goes into the Minnesota hiphop sceen and discusses Atmosphere and Brother Ali... UH OH! He gives his take on the Kendrick " Damn " album, and talks about the passing of Dan Rooney and the Rooney rule. He gives a big Happy Birthday to his 7 year old son and much more. PLAYLIST : Garret Krebs " I'm On The Way " /  Logic " Black Spiderman "  /  Kendrick Lamar " Feel "

Here we go! Simba Ali is at it again. This episode he talks about Chance the rappers possibilities as mayor and the power of the hiphop " Fan". He then goes into the Breakfast Club interview with Troy ave #RiPBanga. Of course he had to touch on the Kendall Jenner Pepsi commercial and the irony of famous people being activist. Somebody goes into the "Black Straight Jacket" this week! Then Simba gives his perspective on the NBA , its owner , and players resting during the regular season. But things go left when Simba expresses his disdain for the sport of Golf... Uh Oh.Then he talks about SYRIA !!!  And much more. PLAYLIST SEGMENT : ZuluZulu " Whats The Price " /  B Rolla ( Bryan Strong ) " Nobody " soundcloud - www.soundcloud.com/BRolla  /  Rae Sremmurd Feat Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar " Perfect Pint ".

Simba Ali returns after his trip to California and jumps right back in pocket. He talks about Wack 100's interview with Kay Slay and Safari. He gives a birthday shot out to young Quincy Blue turning 16, He big ups Mista Maeham on making to the Target Center. Simba then goes into his political segment and adresses the Mike Flynn whistle blowing issue. He then confronts the Revolt reverse racism case. Simba gives his North Stars on the new Drake and Rick Ross albums. He then talks sports and Miss. beating Uconn YAY! Then he tackles the Bill O'reilly and FOX sex scandal and much more. PLAYLIST SEGMENT : Mista Maeham- Big Fella /  Daniel Cesar- Get You /  Dave- Wanna Know.

GET OUT ! GET OUT ! GET OUT ! Simba Ali Comes back with another amazing show. This episode Simba discusses the movie " Get Out ". He talks about the hidden messages in the movie along with creative subplot breakdowns. He talks about Ben Carson and his statements , Womens NCAA, Colin Kaepernick , Snoop Dogg vs Trump, NFL Football players and boobies , Chance giving a million dollars to school , Triple G fight, The " Kendrick Johnson " case, and so much more. PLAYLIST SEGMENT : Desiigner - Outlet /  Roe James - Already Knew That /  Frank Ocean - Chanel.

As promised Simba Ali sits down with Quantum Scientist Jane Barrash for another North Star D.O.S session. In this episode Jane and Simba disscuss " purpose and meaning ". They talk about the great ancient minds of the past who challenged the very template we now call " civilization ". Then it gets even more interesting as Simba askes her about reincarnation. Beautiful Episode.

Yup! Simba Ali Goes There. He tackles the transgender issue sweeping the country regaurding Mack Beggs. This gets touchy as he moves through the new discoveries of Jeff Sessions and others in Trumps circle have been talking secretly with Russia. We check in on the Remy vs Nicki beef. Simba reminds  Kaepernick to braid his afro since he's standing for the flag now. Simba takes the statements made by Baylor U coach Kim Mulkey head on as he slips into the " Playlist " segment. Darci - Come Around / Future - Married to the Game / Ty Dollaa Feat. Mac Miller - Cinderella / Birdman - Calm. He Also Talks about the Future and Rocco breakup.