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From Bricktown

By Rudy Drakeford

Here from Dr. Robert Drakeford history, politics, people and family
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Episode 42: Basketball used to be rough and so was old Carrboro

From BricktownFeb 16, 2022

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Episode 45: War or Basketball? What to watch

Episode 45: War or Basketball? What to watch

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his the war in Russia and the NCAA tournament
Mar 25, 202225:13
Episode 44: Too much News and too few good teacher’s like my son Bobby

Episode 44: Too much News and too few good teacher’s like my son Bobby

I’m this episode Dr. Bob discusses the Russian occupation, NY real estate, & his son Bobby
Mar 09, 202234:01
Episode 43: War! What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing

Episode 43: War! What is it good for? Absolutely Nothing

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses travel, international politics and a prayer for peace.
Feb 23, 202228:39
Episode 42: Basketball used to be rough and so was old Carrboro

Episode 42: Basketball used to be rough and so was old Carrboro

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses the history of basketball from a new Yorker and Carrboro 80s improvements
Feb 16, 202223:45
Episode 41: The Empire State Bldg, How I met ur mother, & Rep. Alma Adams

Episode 41: The Empire State Bldg, How I met ur mother, & Rep. Alma Adams

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses The Empire State Bldg, How I met ur mother, & Rep. Alma Adams
Feb 09, 202226:56
Episode 40: Food, Corretta, Dick Gregory, small biz loans & more

Episode 40: Food, Corretta, Dick Gregory, small biz loans & more

I’m this episode Dr. Bob talks about his New York history and life experiences
Jan 13, 202230:06
Episode 39: Christmas Memories, Vietnam, Elder Care and Kids Radio

Episode 39: Christmas Memories, Vietnam, Elder Care and Kids Radio

In this Episode we hear some powerful words by Dr. Bob has he reflects on life.
Dec 22, 202132:38
Episode 38: God is good I’m 77

Episode 38: God is good I’m 77

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his experiences with the late Rep. Bob Dole. He also discusses camping and the growth or Oasis of NC RV Park
Dec 15, 202122:27
Episode 37: We may fall but we get up

Episode 37: We may fall but we get up

In this Episode Dr. Bob is back from his fall and is stronger than ever. He discusses Jan 6th trial, Barry Gordie, Colin Powell and future plans.
Dec 01, 202141:53
Episode 36: RVs camping and the Oasis Tour Nov 8th, NFL, NBA and more

Episode 36: RVs camping and the Oasis Tour Nov 8th, NFL, NBA and more

In this episode Dr. Bob discusses his upcoming events and preparations.
Oct 20, 202122:42
Episode 35: John Gruden, Dave Chapelle, Benie Thompson & mayor memories

Episode 35: John Gruden, Dave Chapelle, Benie Thompson & mayor memories

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss current topics from a historical perspective
Oct 13, 202134:12
Episode 34: Green or Red Salsa, Arizona, politics and RV camping.

Episode 34: Green or Red Salsa, Arizona, politics and RV camping.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his experiences and thoughts on the past and future
Oct 09, 202120:35
Episode 33: The More things Change the More they Stay the Same- Racism is Ungly for America

Episode 33: The More things Change the More they Stay the Same- Racism is Ungly for America

In the Episode Dr. Bob discusses a recent event of racial discrimination in Scotland County, North Carolina; Muhammad Ali and will they let Joe Build Back?
Oct 02, 202131:17
Episodes 32: I saw the World Trade Center when they were originally building it

Episodes 32: I saw the World Trade Center when they were originally building it

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, 9/11, racism, and family history
Sep 10, 202125:11
Episode 31: The future of the Republic, Basketball and Dogs

Episode 31: The future of the Republic, Basketball and Dogs

This week Dr. Bob drops knowledge
Sep 01, 202138:30
Episode 30: Doggy Playby Play

Episode 30: Doggy Playby Play

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses Afghanistan, Politics, Basketball, RV Parks and his pets.
Aug 25, 202132:47
Episode 29: Afghanistan, Biden, & Durant

Episode 29: Afghanistan, Biden, & Durant

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses politics and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan Biden’s reaction and Durant saving USA Basketball
Aug 18, 202130:41
Episode 28: Honesty in Politics, family and the future of camping

Episode 28: Honesty in Politics, family and the future of camping

In this Episode Dr Bob discuss his views on politics in America and his mother’s advice to “do to others as you want to yourself
Aug 13, 202119:56
Episode 27: Olympics, Politics, Camping & life advice

Episode 27: Olympics, Politics, Camping & life advice

In this show Dr. Bob rants politics, olympics and talks about the wonders of camping
Jul 30, 202133:10
Episode 26: UNC Black Faculty Leave, Phil Jackson, Larry Brown & Basketball

Episode 26: UNC Black Faculty Leave, Phil Jackson, Larry Brown & Basketball

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his life interactions and his view of politics
Jul 16, 202131:05
Episode 25: Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones UNC or Howard. Racism or Resources

Episode 25: Dr. Nikole Hannah-Jones UNC or Howard. Racism or Resources

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss the recent decision of scholar Nikole Hannah-Jones and her choice to teach at Howard instead of UNC
Jul 07, 202119:44
Episode 24: Excellence

Episode 24: Excellence

In this show Dr. Bob talks about the excellence of Carrboro in Chapel Hill he also reflects on his days in New York
Jul 01, 202123:37
Episode 23: Conclave and my glory days

Episode 23: Conclave and my glory days

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics and the future of voting. He also discusses his time as mayor and his experience as a Phi Beta Sigma VP. He discusses the upcoming conclave and more
Jun 09, 202122:15
Episode 22: My daughter, My life, and the future of My Homeland

Episode 22: My daughter, My life, and the future of My Homeland

In this episode Dr. Bob talks with his daughter Heather, remembers he semi-pro football days and issues a warning for Democracy
Jun 02, 202126:54
Episode 21: Phi Beta Sigma’s Got Soul!

Episode 21: Phi Beta Sigma’s Got Soul!

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses designing the Carrboro bus system on his kitchen table and lengths he went to get it funded for the people of Carrboro. Then Dr. Bod discusses how his Position as National VP of Phi Beta Sigma prepared him to become a transformational small town mayor.
May 30, 202128:18
Episode 20: Glamping, Politics and Purpose University

Episode 20: Glamping, Politics and Purpose University

In this Episode Dr Bod discusses glamping, politics and more
May 22, 202129:03
Episode 19: Reflections and the Future. Joe Biden and the Republican identity struggle

Episode 19: Reflections and the Future. Joe Biden and the Republican identity struggle

In this Episode Dr. Bob reflects climbing a tree in his backyard as a kid. Also politics and politics.
May 17, 202131:11
Episode 18: The power of Grandkids

Episode 18: The power of Grandkids

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about his love for spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. Also in this episode politics, Carrboro history and words of encouragement
May 06, 202125:54
Episode 17: Family in town, the value of parks and Biden is the best President in history

Episode 17: Family in town, the value of parks and Biden is the best President in history

In this episode Dr. Bob discusses family, politics, and the future
May 01, 202130:41
Episode 16: Black Lives Do Matter

Episode 16: Black Lives Do Matter

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the trial of George Flyod’s murderer. Politics, Dogs, Grandkids, loss and hope
Apr 21, 202133:11
Episode 15: Celebrating my sister Dorothy

Episode 15: Celebrating my sister Dorothy

In this Episode Dr Bob mourns and discusses the future of politics
Apr 15, 202120:30
Episode 14:The Highs and Lows of Life, Dogs, Campsites, and Politics

Episode 14:The Highs and Lows of Life, Dogs, Campsites, and Politics

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his life experiences and unique opinions and reflections.
Apr 08, 202126:17
Episode 13: The future of camping

Episode 13: The future of camping

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, business, and camping. He encourages new business to stay in the game during those first tough years.
Apr 04, 202129:39
Episode 12: From Camden, SC to New York

Episode 12: From Camden, SC to New York

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, his fathers roots in Camden, SC the dilemma of gun violence in the US and words of hope
Mar 24, 202132:16
Episode 11: The Democrats will Never Win another election without HR 1

Episode 11: The Democrats will Never Win another election without HR 1

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, Bear Island, NY Basketball at the Rucker Park and the impact of the COVID-19 Relief Bill on poverty, Black farmers, and his sister.
Mar 17, 202135:45
Episode 10: Voting Rights, Biden, and George Floyd’s Killer

Episode 10: Voting Rights, Biden, and George Floyd’s Killer

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss politics, voting rights, Biden, and the future
Mar 10, 202127:52
Episode 9: Voter disenfranchisement and my Parents

Episode 9: Voter disenfranchisement and my Parents

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, parents, and the people.
Mar 03, 202123:15
Episode 8: Celebrating my son Chris

Episode 8: Celebrating my son Chris

In this show Dr. Bob celebrates the good work of his son Chris. In this show he also discusses the climate, Minnesota, farming, nature conservation, sustainable farming and construction
Feb 24, 202127:14
Episode 6: Politics, Puppies, and Panthers

Episode 6: Politics, Puppies, and Panthers

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the decline of the Republican Party, the Super Bowl, and yes puppies and Black Panthers, Njoy!
Feb 13, 202129:13
Episode 5: Black History

Episode 5: Black History

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss Black history from a political perspective. He delves into his own story as a history makers and challenges the listener to learn more about the contributions of people of color.
Feb 03, 202127:03
Episode 4: Special Thanks to Great Teachers who lead with love

Episode 4: Special Thanks to Great Teachers who lead with love

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses Hank Aaron’s legacy and dispels myths about the shot. Then Dr. Bobs thanks his formative teachers for pushing reading as the solution to low academic performance
Jan 27, 202129:37
Episode 3: A New Administration

Episode 3: A New Administration

In this Episode Dr Bod discusses getting the coronavirus vaccine, race, and politics.
Jan 22, 202130:24
Season 2: Episode 2

Season 2: Episode 2

Reflecting in the coronavirus vaccine and its inability to get into arms. Politics and the fallout from the attempted insurrection, and more great advice
Jan 13, 202124:46
Season 2: Episode 1- I cried yesterday during the insurrection in DC

Season 2: Episode 1- I cried yesterday during the insurrection in DC

Dr. Bob recounts the sad tragedy of the insurrection DC
Jan 08, 202123:12
Episode 31: My 8 Children

Episode 31: My 8 Children

In this Episode Dr. Bob gets personal and discusses his 8 children and their accomplishments. Here you get to peak inside the heart of giant. Enjoy
Dec 30, 202028:11