Thinking Out Loud Radio Show | Politics, Popular Culture And Everything In Between

We are back in the last week of February as we continue our celebration of Black History Month & Entrepreneurship, we share with you an interview with the CEO of Buffalo Brothers Collection; Ricardo Solomon Jr. A Detroit Native, who loves Fashion, & Entertainment and has found a way to combine the two. In this week's interview with Ricardo Solomon, he shares with us the story behind his brand, what inspired it, and what fans of his can look forward to in 2025. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we hare a powerful Thought of the Week, from Former Vice-President Kamala Harris, as she recently received the Chairman's Award from the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. It was a poignant and powerful message about Black Power, Civic Engagement, and what we must do to ensure that this democracy extends to the next generation. It is a powerful message that everyone must hear.

As we close out Black History Month this week, we hope you will take a few minutes to check out this week's episode. Listen. Share. Subscribe.

As a programming note, this episode was recorded on MLK Day, but due to technical difficulties we are airing this week.

It's the top of the year, and we are back with a brand new episode. In this week's WHENS & LOSSES - MLK Edition of the Podcast, we are talking the Detroit's Lions catastrophic loss to the Washington Commanders as their historic and record breaking season comes to a crashing end. We ask the question, is this season a failure, or is there some positives takeaways that we can help us cope with loss, and we also share with you our answer.

We also talk the Inauguration of the 47th President of the United States. As it is our country's tradition every four years to inaugurate the new president, it is that time again. President Elect Donald Trump took office on January 20th, which ironically is also the national holiday for Dr. Martin Luther King. In this week's edition, we ask the question, did you watch the inauguration, and if so, why or why not?

Finally, we discuss the significance of the MLK Holiday, especially during these tumultuous times as a nation. Ironically, we share an excerpt from a memorable interview we had with Martin Luther King III just a few years ago.

PLUS, we share a powerful and poignant excerpt from a famous sermon delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. entitled, "A Knock At Midnight." This is a prophetic commentary of the times that we are living in, even though this message was delivered over almost 60yrs ago.

Needless to say, this show is power-packed and full of empowering messages to get your year off to an incredible start. This show is definitely a WIN-WIN!

We are back with what we are calling the @DJiRockJesus ROCKIN Christmas Edition of the podcast. We are not just celebrating the Christmas Season with Christian Hip Hop's Favorite Deejay. But, we are also joining with him in his 60th Birthday Celebration. Plus, he was recently inducted in the CHH's Inaugural Hall of Fame. Deejaying for over three decades and a multiplicity of accolades, DJiRockJesus mix shows can literally be heard around the globe. We are so excited to welcome DJiRockJesus back to the podcast for the second time. And, in addition to his interview he has gifted us with a special CHH Mix that can only be heard on the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show.

PLUS, in the spirit of the season we have a special Thought of the Week from the iconic and legendary preacher and orator Dr. S.M. Lockridge entitled, "That's My King." This is message where he thoughtfully articulates the deity of the God of the Universe. What a timely message, especially in a day and time where society seems to have put politics at the spectrum of power. Not so! We know regardless of who is seated at the desk in the Oval Office, our God is and will always be in charge.

Lastly, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We hope you enjoy our last podcast for this year and we hope you rejoin us again in the New Year.

We are back on the Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast, and we welcome special guest, Award-Winning Speaker, Coach Educator, & Author Stephen Boyd to the show. In this week's podcast, Stephen discusses his over 25yrs of experience educating both students and teachers. Stephen has been both an Educator to our youth, and a Mentor & Motivator to teachers across the country. Nationally known as the "Student Engagement Agent" Stephen is passionate about help educators transform their classrooms from struggling to soaring. To learn more about Stephen Boyd and his body of work in the field of education, you can check out his website at www.iamstephenboyd.com.

PLUS, we conclude this week's Thanksgiving Edition of the podcast with another powerful thought entitled, "I Am Bigger." This is a message for everyone who is feeling overwhelmed and intimidated by someone or something, have been made to feel small and inadequate, because of the tricks of the enemy. But, Romans 8:31 reminds us that, "if God be for us, who can be against us." We are BIG, because the God that we serve is BIGGER. This is definitely a message that you need to hear.

We definitely have another power-packed episode in store for you this week, and we are confident that if you listen, you will learn, and when you learn, you will be empowered. Your blessing is just a click -a-way.

We are BACK with a brand new episode. And, yes when know it's been a few weeks. But, it's taken us that long to wrap around minds around what happened that fateful day on November 6th. So, we are back with what we believe will be a great opportunity for us to have a meaningful and substantive discussion on what happened, and where do go from here? We are calling this our virtual therapy session. Not just for us, but YOU are faithfully and dedicated listeners of the show.

Disclaimer Alert: this show is chalk full of raw emotion that we have been saving to share with YOU! We've purposefully detached ourselves from the news outlets for the past few weeks, so that we can give you our raw and unfiltered commentary on what happened on election night. And, more importantly, we want to hear from you. So, please posts your comments and feedback anywhere you are listening or even watching this podcast episode. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Whether you listening to us on any of the major podcasting networks or even watching the show on our Thinking Out Loud Radio & TV Youtube Channel, we want to hear from you!

PLUS, we have a powerful and dynamic Thought of the Week from Senator & Reverend Raphael Warnock, Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church; once lead by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His sermon the Sunday immediately after election day was entitled, "Standing Firm Amidst a Shaky Foundation." And, take it from me, this is definitely a message that you and I both need to hear. Needless to say, this is an episode you need to hear, and one that we hope you share. In it, there are a number of tidbits that will help you to get through these complex and tumultuous times.

We are back with a brand new episode of the podcast, where we are talking to Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris-Bolden. She is back with us to talk about the significance of this upcoming election and answer the question, is this thee most consequential election in our nation's history? Justice Bolden is also on this week's show to discuss her reelection bid to retain her seat on the highest court in the State of Michigan. Appointed by Governor Whitmer in 2022, she is finishing out her two year term, and hoping with the help of the citizens in the State of Michigan to retain her seat for another four years. In this interview she shares her thoughts and her experiences on the Michigan Supreme Court, and why she believe she is deserving of another opportunity to serve the citizens of this great State. This is definitely an interview you don't want to miss!

PLUS, we have got an interesting Thought of the Week entitled, "Give Us Barabbas" which talks about the salacious appetite of the crowd who picked Barabbas over Jesus when asked by Pilate who should be set free, and who should be crucified. Barabbas. A known criminal was the crowd's choice to be free, and Jesus Christ- the Redeemer of mankind, was rejected by the people and ultimately crucified. The central theme of this week's thought is the salacious appetite for the people, where did it come from, and how it directly and indirectly relates to this upcoming election in November.

Be sure to check out this week's show and drop your comments below.

In this week's episode we are sharing with you an interview from Professor, and Author, Dr. Jennifer Cobbina-Dungy, as she shares with us details about her upcoming book entitled, "The Judas Kiss." This is a powerful and dynamic book that discusses how to handle betrayal from one of world's most storied institutions -the Church. This is a deeply personal book, where Dr. Cobbina talks about how she was betrayed by a trusted leader in the church that she attended, and she ultimately dealt with the betrayal.

We are happy to welcome Dr. Dungy back to the show, as he has been on the show several times before. She is a Professor of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University, where she has recent several book related to Criminal Justice and Police Brutality. She has been on the show previously to discuss her book, "Hands Up, Don't Shoot." She also been a panelist on a forum that we held a few years back regarding Police Brutality. Her latest book drops this November, and it is a definite must read.

PLUS, we share a powerful excerpt from a message we delivered entitled, "Keep On Dreaming", which talks about how God uses the betrayal of Joseph's brothers to propel him to his destiny. Needless to say, this is an episode that not only need to listen to, but share with everyone you know. We hope you take some time this week to listen, and be sure to leave us your feedback as well! Happy Listening!

We are excited to be back with a brand new episode of the podcast, where we are discussing the candidacy of Vice-President Kamala Harris. This entire episode is dedicate to the prospect of her becoming the 47th President of the United States. As she stated in her both her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, and reiterated it during their recent televised debate, her entire career, she has only had one client...The People! At every stage of her career, her service, her dedication, her commitment, her drive, was all directed towards her one and only client...The People. So. we envision her on January 21, 2025, when she is standing with one hand Bible, facing the Supreme Court Justice John Roberts, where she takes the oath of office on behalf of her one and only client...The People.

During this week's episode, we recap the recent debate between VP Harris and Donald Trump. On a stage in prime time, in front of over 60Million viewers, she eviscerated Trump. He became to Harris, what he is to his short-sided followers...canon fodder. The debate was definitely MUST SEE TV, and we share our take in this week's episode. We cover not just the debate but deal with other aspects of her candidacy that I'm sure you will be both though-provoking and exhilarating.

PLUS, we have a dynamic Thought of the Week, in honor of this week's theme, we are sharing an excerpt of VP Kamala Harris's acceptance speech at this year's Democratic National Convention. We believe this is a speech where she was thee most presidential. Needless to say this is definitely an episode worth listening to.

Check this week's show out and be sure to send us your feedback!

We are back with a brand ew edition of the podcast, and we are talking about the shakeup on the world of politics. President Joe Biden deciding amidst enormous pressure to step aside and endorse his Vice-President Kamala Harris. In this week's edition, we share out thoughts about this historic move from this sitting president, and it's implications on the Democratic Party, the Republican Party, and upcoming Presidential Election in November.

We also talk about and entertain the question of whether this country is ready for not just a Woman President, but a Black Woman President. In just a few days Vice-President Kamala Harris has already amassed well over a $100,000 dollars in donations toward her campaign, she also be endorsed by everyone of here would be competitors and she has received enough delegates of to become the presumption nominee for the Democratic Party. Is this a sign that this country is ready for its first Woman President? We address this question and much more in this week's edition of the Thinking Out Loud Radio Show. We hope you take some time this week to listen to show and we look forward to getting your feedback.