What really happened in the final 31 hours of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life? In this episode, Richard Ryles is joined by Joseph Rosenbloom, author of Redemption, to retrace the steps of a tragedy that changed history. From the tense atmosphere of 1968 Memphis to the "uncanny sequence of circumstances" that allowed an assassin to succeed, they uncover the human vulnerability behind the civil rights legend.

They also tackle the hard questions: Was there a conspiracy involving the FBI? Did the police intentionally drop security? Rosenbloom separates myth from fact, offering a gripping look at Dr. King's premonitions of mortality and the unfinished fight for economic justice. Use the hashtag #RylesReport to share your thoughts on the episode!

In this episode of The Ryles Report, Richard Ryles is joined by Anike Robinson, poet, artist, educator, and daughter of civil rights leaders Randall Robinson and Brenda Randolph, for a powerful conversation on legacy, activism, and critical thinking. Anike shares what it was like growing up surrounded by global justice movements, how history and art shape identity, and why teaching young people to think critically and feel safe is essential in today’s world. Together, they connect past struggles like apartheid and Jim Crow to present-day realities, reminding viewers that the fight for justice did not end, it simply changed form. Use the hashtag #RylesReport to share you thoughts on today’s episode on social media.

In this episode of The Ryles Report, Attorney Richard Ryles takes a deeper dive into the story introduced in Episode 13—Boyah J. Farah’s wrongful police encounter and places it within the larger historical machinery of America’s criminal justice system.

Tracing a straight line from slavery to Black Codes, Jim Crow, convict leasing, and modern drug laws, Ryles exposes how “law and order” has repeatedly been used as a tool of control, profit, and forced labor. From Mississippi’s Pig Laws to the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act and the rise of the prison industrial complex, this episode unpacks how seemingly neutral laws have produced devastatingly unequal outcomes for Black communities.

This is a sobering, history-rich conversation about power, punishment, and profit and why understanding the past is essential if we want to change the future.

Renowned artist Preston Sampson joins The Ryles Report for a powerful conversation on history, identity, and the creative journey—from Pleasant City roots to international galleries. Hear how culture, community, and legacy shape his work, and why his art continues to speak truth across generations.

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Author Boyah J. Farah joins The Ryles Report to tell a story you don’t hear often: how surviving Somalia’s civil war didn’t prepare him for becoming Black in America. From refugee camps to a nearly all-white Massachusetts town, Farah shares the moments (policing, media stereotypes, quiet humiliation) that taught him what “Black” really means in this country.

This episode is raw, poetic, and eye-opening, connecting Africa and African America while exposing the invisible pain many are forced to carry.

In this powerful episode of The Ryles Report, former NFL player and current NFLPA executive board member Rob Robertson opens up about his journey from a turbulent childhood in Baton Rouge and Houston to beating the odds and reaching the NFL. 

Rob shares raw, personal stories about loss, discrimination, intentional parenting, and the mentors who shaped him—along with the hard truths young athletes need to hear about academics, identity, and life after the game. This is a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and becoming the man you were meant to be. Tune in for wisdom, resilience, and inspiration you won’t forget.

On this episode of The Ryles Report, Richard works to add historical context to today’s political and educational climate with Brian Knowles, educator and cultural practitioner. They dive into how legislation shapes the teaching of African-American history, the myths we were taught in school, and the ongoing fight for community-driven education and liberation.

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In this episode of The Ryles Report, Richard sits down with Carl Boldin— former college athlete, youth coach, and father of NFL Man of the Year Anquan Boldin—for a candid and insightful conversation on fatherhood, discipline, and the early signs that shaped Anquan’s path to greatness. 

This episode offers a powerful look at family legacy, character, and what it really takes to raise focused, grounded young men. 

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In this episode of The Ryles Report, hosted by Richard Ryles, we take a powerful and honest look at the phrase “we are not our ancestors” and why it misunderstands the strength, courage, and sacrifice of those who came before us. Attorney Dedrick Straughn joins the conversation to unpack the true history behind our civil rights icons, the fears they lived with daily, and the resilience that fueled their fight. Together, they explore how the erasure of historical truth has shaped modern attitudes, and why it is vital for younger generations to understand not just the struggle but the boldness and strategies that defined Black resistance.

This episode dives deep into stories of family, movement building, political realities, and the urgent need for community organization today. From the legacy of Fred Hampton to the modern challenges posed by political extremism and social media, Richard and Attorney Straughn speak candidly about where we have been and where we must go. Settle in and enjoy this thoughtful, engaging, and necessary conversation with Attorney Dedrick Straughn.

In this special episode of The Ryles Report, recorded live at the Black Book Bash in Jacksonville, Richard sits down with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of Kamala, the Motherland, and Me. They discuss his journey with Vice President Kamala Harris to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia — and explore powerful themes of identity, heritage, and belonging.