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Things I Think About

By Jim Stroud

Speaking freely and questioning everything, Jim Stroud opines and interviews experts on curious and controversial topics that impact our society and culture.
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Things I Think AboutFeb 27, 2021

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Spiritual Warfare: How The Occult is Infiltrating the Church

Spiritual Warfare: How The Occult is Infiltrating the Church

My guest today is Lynn Lusby Pratt; a missionary in Tokyo for 10 years, as well as an editor in Christian publishing and a published author. She has studied the occult and world religions for over 50 years and has a unique perspective of their effect on society and culture. Topics discussed include:

  • Why is it important to understand the meanings of words as it pertains to theology, spirituality, new age and Christianity?
  • How eastern religion and occult teachings have slipped into the church 
  • If someone is reading books on Christianity, how can they discern information based on Christianity vs Christianity with occult/new age practices? 
  • Many people think that by going to church they are receiving the traditional beliefs/teaching of that church/religion, but it really seems like that might not be true, what can you tell us about that?
  • What is the real agenda behind the growing perversity in pop culture and government? Specifically, the pro-pedophilia movement being marketed as "minor attraction."

Contact Lynn Pratt via her website at http://www.lynnlusbypratt.com/

Her false teaching information can be found here: http://www.lynnlusbypratt.com/category/false-teaching/

Apr 24, 202246:14
Faith Works! Here is the proof...
Apr 16, 202250:33
The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance

The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance

My guest today is simply brilliant. I have the privilege of chatting with Ralph Bayrer, Navy veteran and author of multiple books; among them, “Eternal Vigilance: Guarding Against the Predatory State” and “Liberty, Science, and Wealth: The Evolution to Modern Society.”

• Many Americans look at what’s happening in our nation right now and there is concern that we’re losing freedoms or certain liberties are at risk. Why was this issue so important to you that you actually wrote a book about it?

• Based on the topics discussed in your books, it is obvious that you feel that the gov’t is intrusive, how do you think this is putting our freedom’s at risk?

• In your book you mention “central argument is that man’s discovery of ways to successfully cooperate with his fellow man on community, national and global scales in the face of ubiquitous predatory instincts is his greatest achievement and foundation for all advanced civilizations.” Do you think that we are losing the ability to successfully cooperate in America?

• You also mention in your book that other countries have had to deal with the negative facts of human nature have succeeded and provided lessons for us going forward – can you talk about some of the lessons they have given us?

• You talk about predation in government, can you explain what you mean by this and how it aligns with what is occurring today?

• Based on the deviant behavior displayed by many in politics, do you think that America is heading towards to a dictatorship type of society?

• Tell us what you’ve seen the gov’t do to fix our economy in the past? As a result what are we seeing/experiencing today? Do you think they are overstepping their bounds based on the US Constitution?

For more information on Ralph Bayrer, contact him via his website: https://www.ralphbayrer.com

Apr 16, 202249:46
Kids Say The Darndest Things: My interview with 9 year old Andrew Wang
Mar 26, 202222:40
Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? Quite possibly, yes.

Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? Quite possibly, yes.

Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? Quite possibly, yes. I discuss that possibility with guest Dr. Duke Maltani. Moreover, we talk about the work he is doing for ICB International, Inc and how they are helping patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Muscular Dystrophy (MD), Pancreatic Cancer, etc., especially since they recently received $2.5B in funding. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

Duke Multani has been involved in Research and Development since 1990. His experience spans three decades of taking products to market and taking companies from start to success. He is a serial entrepreneur and his forte is marketing. Besides the medical field in which he trained he has been involved in cutting edge technologies across a wide spectrum. Besides mergers and acquisitions and fund raising he has been instrumental in taking companies to new pathways which they had started out with.

Mar 26, 202235:40
NewsQuiz w/Cedric and Brian
Mar 24, 202251:30
The Politics of Healthcare

The Politics of Healthcare

Today I speak with Steven LaTulippe, MD about how he has been treated since speaking out against the Covid mandates and where he is with his legal battles. We speak further about traveling without a mask, vaccine updates and the politicization of healthcare. We also discuss the conflict in Ukraine and the Big Reset agenda. If you are offended by strong conservative views, this is not the episode for you.

ABOUT MY GUEST

Steve LaTulippe M.D. is a physician board certified in Family Medicine, a retired United States Air Force officer, and a Bible college and seminary-trained ordained minister whose focus was Christian doctrine and Bible interpretation. His medical practice has focused on pain and addiction medicine. His military service includes flying the KC-135 Stratotanker and an RF-4C phantom, then later serving as Chief of Medicine in the Oregon Air National Guard. Steve is currently fighting the battle of cancel culture in medicine, and he has published a book, Unity Without Compromise, as an instrumental tool towards unifying potentially the greatest force on earth—the Christians.

Unity Without Compromise Radio Show host, Dr. LaTulippe, combines his experience as a physician, a seminary-trained ordained minister, and a retired Air Force officer, to boldly reveal the truth, expose lies, and show precisely how we can unite as Christians and Patriots into a powerful force against the present darkness that threatens our God-given freedoms that made America great.

Find him online at: https://www.americaoutloud.com/author/dr-steve-latulippe/

Mar 21, 202251:15
NewsQuiz
Mar 18, 202254:38
THE YURI BEZMENOV FAN CLUB

THE YURI BEZMENOV FAN CLUB

In 1970, Yuri Bezmenov, a 31-year-old KGB officer specializing in propaganda, defected to Canada. Bezmenov (also known as Tomas Schuman) was sickened by the oppressive nature and toll of communist totalitarianism, and wanted to devote his life to educating Western nations, America in particular, on what he and the KGB had been doing to us, to undermine and ultimately destroy our societies.

In 1984, Bezmenov published a small book, Love Letter to America, in which he explained, in great detail, how the Communists running the USSR were working to destroy America—not using physical weapons, but through what he described as “cultural subversion.” source

Due to a multitude of memes and short clips on social networks, Bezemonov is becoming more famous than ever. I discuss the cultural significance of Bezmenov with my guest Cason Pratt.

Mar 18, 202243:58
Debating Islam with IQ Rassooli

Debating Islam with IQ Rassooli

This episode of The Jim Stroud Show was challenging to produce due to several technical issues during recording. So much so, I could not produce it as part of my video series. Nevertheless, the information provided by my guest was so jaw-dropping amazing that I had to publish it.

My guest today is IQ Rassooli, is no stranger to controversy. I have spoken to him on several occasions, and I have yet to see his face. Why? His biography will give you some insight. And this is a quote...

IQ al Rassooli is a pen name to protect myself from being murdered for revealing the truth about Islam (the Cult of Muhammad). I was born in Baghdad Iraq, My mother tongue is Arabic.  My parents sent me to Europe to study where I was able to access libraries and get informed. I was intrigued to find out if the Biblical names and verses in Muhammad’s Quran, corresponded with those in the Bible. I was utterly shocked to find out, not only did they not correspond but they are totally wrong, misleading, and uninformative. This launched me on a 30 years of research during which I had to study and absorb not only Muhammad’s Quran but also the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. By the time I finished, I had absolutely no doubt – based entirely on the Islamic sources – that Muhammad was a charlatan and a pathological liar and most important of all, that his god Allah is most definitely NOT the same as the God of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, thus instantly discrediting Muhammad as an alleged prophet as well as the impossibility of a divinely revealed Quran.

Do you now have an idea why he keeps his identity secret? Some people, quite literally, want him dead. In our time together, IQ and I discussed a LOT of things, among them were these....

  • China and Islam are the biggest threats to America
  • The deadly difference between Sharia-compliant and non-Sharia compliant Muslims
  • The history of conflict within the Islamic tradition
  • Why muslims have more success converting prisoners in jail than Christians
  • What are abbrogated verses?
  • Is it true that to be a friend to Jews and Christians is to be an enemy of Islam?
  • Did you know that the hijab is not in the Quran?
  • And maybe most shocking of all, did you know that Putin was a Christian?

Our chat went on for an hour and could have continued for twice as long. This is one episode you do NOT want to miss. Buckle up! Its going to be a bumpy ride.

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Mar 17, 202253:40
My prison interview with Jeremy Brown

My prison interview with Jeremy Brown

Officially, retired Green Beret Jeremy Brown was arrested by the FBI for attending January 6th protests and standing outside of the Capitol. Unofficially, he was arrested for speaking out against a government attempt to recruit him to spy on patriots and everyday Americans. Listen to his side of the story in this prison interview. Plus, I speak with documentary filmmaker - Frank Panico about his new film "Systematic Deception."

Mar 14, 202248:24
A New Kind of Evil

A New Kind of Evil

Can you imagine people being hunted down for the sole purpose of having their organs harvested and sold to the highest bidder? It is not an urban myth! Human organ harvesting is a growth industry in China. Mitchell Gerber details the atrocities with first hand accounts and video footage. This episode is not for the faint of heart.

Mar 14, 202254:32
Blowing the Whistle on the Feds

Blowing the Whistle on the Feds

In my interview with OSHA expert - Tammy Clark, we discuss what happened when she blew the whistle on the federal government. For more info on Tammy Clark, visit StandUpMichigan.com. 

Mar 14, 202244:16
God is greater than government
Mar 14, 202248:04
The Technocratic Slavery of Transhumanism
Mar 10, 202254:27
What do Libertarians Believe?
Mar 09, 202250:38
China (CCP) is NOT Our Friend
Feb 22, 202249:29
Real Facts Matter
Feb 16, 202251:28
Who could have been the first black female Supreme Court justice?
Feb 03, 202207:26
Should we fight for the right to die? Debating Physician Assisted Suicide
Feb 02, 202248:53
Vaccination Mandates Result in Obligatory Firings, Causing Reference Headaches for Job Seekers

Vaccination Mandates Result in Obligatory Firings, Causing Reference Headaches for Job Seekers

Have you been fired or have you quit for not being vaccinated. Countless employers nationwide are firing or modifying employment status of those who will not get vaccinated. Plus some employees are leaving rather than get vaccinated. If you are one of those affected, how do you navigate the implications to best ensure that a lack of being vaccinated affects not only your last job, but your future employment opportunities as well?

Overall, your objective should be to minimize potential damage by discussing – ideally at the time of your exit interview before leaving your last employer – how they will respond when contacted by potential new employers.

4 key questions to discuss with the employer:

  1. Will I be eligible for rehire status in the future if I get the vaccination or the company decides that it should be mandatory?
  2. When you offer a reference for me, will you agree to confirm that I am eligible for rehire or, at a minimum, give a neutral response? (This will not cause toxic “not eligible for rehire” response.)
  3. Overall, what will you tell a prospective employer when your name or HR is given as a reference?
  4. Will you allow me to collect unemployment, thus considered a layoff?

In this special episode, Jim Stroud speaks with Jeff Shane - President of Allison & Taylor. Together they discuss the above questions, the latest Supreme Court ruling on President Biden's mandates and other things job seekers should be considering. Among them: Are potential new employers allowed to ask your former employer if you were terminated due to your refusal to be vaccinated?

Big thanks to Jeff Shane and Allison & Taylor!

Allison & Taylor, Reference & Background Checking  -  Since 1982  Over 30 years of experience in professional reference checking and employment verification. Our reference check company has been featured on CBSNews.com,NETSHARE.com, ("Top Executive Site"
FORBES Magazine.) Also featured in the Wall Street Journal; NationJob.com, Glamour Magazine, New Woman Magazine, Worth Magazine, The Detroit News, and The St. Petersburg Times.  Allison & Taylor partners with professional companies and websites including CareerJournal.com, 6FigureJobs.com, CBSNews.com, Job.com, ResumeDirector, and more.

Connect with Jeff Shane 

Jan 21, 202229:21
Today's Truth Was Yesterday's Conspiracy Theory
Jan 20, 202256:49
Racism Exists in America but America is NOT a Racist Country
Jan 19, 202247:03
Groupthink, Medical Tyranny and Dr. Peter McCullough
Jan 18, 202247:48
Is Politics The New Religion In America?
Jan 17, 202248:42
Listener Update - January 16, 2022
Jan 17, 202204:04
VIDEO - I Don't Get the Outrage about Voter ID Laws. It makes no sense to me.
Dec 11, 202108:45
The Psychology of the Mask

The Psychology of the Mask

I had a very casual conversation today with Dr. Linda Laird about the mask bullying which is all too common these days. I knew about this phenomenon but not how people were using masks as a safety blanket against society. Interesting. Tune in to see what I mean. 

Our Talking Points:

  • Individual Rights Verses Vaccine and Mask Bullying
  • Psychologically speaking, what happens when the unmasked see others masked up?
  • The covid victims the media does not want to talk about 
  • Some people are using masks to hide from the public; not the virus.
  • The fear that masks have ingrained into our children is reprehensible
  • We are seeing a shift from personal responsibility to collective expectation
  • Cognitive Dissonance: 2 Million unvaccinated illegal migrants are not a problem; unvaccinated American citizens are the problem. 
  • Who has the ultimate authority over our own bodies? 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Laird is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Meridian Idaho. She primarily uses Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help people quickly move through trauma and to address the issues underlying anxiety, depression, and social/relational issues that keep people from experiencing a full life. She can be reached at Dr.Laird@protonmail.com or on her Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Laird.HealingHeartCounseling

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Dec 05, 202128:18
The Secret to Recognizing Beauty is Within You

The Secret to Recognizing Beauty is Within You

The holidays are supposed to be festive but so many people get depressed around this time. Sometimes the source of the anxiety is not recognizing the innate beauty within all of us and gives life its true meaning. Too many people base their success on what they see in social media despite the struggles of many to project a fake persona. If people take the time to realize life's simple pleasures, they could find the key to true happiness. This was how my conversation with Father Maurice Nkem Emelu started yet, it did not end there. We traveled down a long philosophical road on gauging art and how to truly appreciate beauty. 

If one looks at a beautiful picture and does not appreciate it, is that the fault of the artist or the observer? Can one recognize beauty in art if there is nothing within themselves to connect with it? And why do we strive to be beautiful to everyone when everyone cannot appreciate our uniqueness? And how do all of these concerns affect our relationship with God? 

Yes, this episode was deep. Hopefully, you can hear the beauty of its expression. Tune in to find out. 


ABOUT MY GUEST

Father Maurice Nkem Emelu, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of digital media and communication at John Carroll University in the United States. The author of seven books, and over 700 blogs and professional articles, he provides robust cross-cultural educational programs through digital media. He is the host of EWTN’s The Faith with Father Maurice and the host/executive producer of Word for a Wounded World teaching series, plus numerous other television and radio works. He holds a Ph.D. from Liverpool Hope University, UK, focusing on digital storytelling, media aesthetics and theology, among other academic degrees. An encounter with the Lord when he was 14 changed him in fundamental ways, and today he describes himself as “passionately in love with God and His body, the Church.”

For more information, please visit www.revemelu.com, or follow him on Instagram (@mauriceemelu), Twitter (@revemelu), YouTube (Fr. Maurice Emelu) or Facebook (Fr. Maurice Emelu). His book: "An Encounter: A Daily Discovery in Divine Word, Volume One: Advent and Christmas" is available on Amazon.com, BN.com, Revemelu.com and wherever books are sold. 


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Nov 28, 202132:09
Why is America the world's police force?

Why is America the world's police force?

Should America be the world's policeman? Some say yes because with great power comes great responsibility. Others say no, believing instead that we should clean up our own backyard first. This debate has been going on for decades with no clear winner. Recently however, someone has pondered this debate with a fresh perspective. And that person is today's guest - Seth Radwelll

Some of what we talked about:

  • Countries envy us but they won't change their policies! Why? 
  • Why is Democracy not winning the hearts and minds of the world?
  • What does populism mean now and historically? 
  • Can we ever return to a polite discourse? 
  • 77% of Americans belong to the exhausted majority? What's that?
  • Will there ever be a viable third party in America? 
  • What is multi-choice voting? Would that ever work in America?
  • Term limits: Pipe dream or eventual reality?
  • Pros & Cons: Representative democracies verses elite governments

All this and more. Tune in for some brain candy comprised of politics, history and humor. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

SETH DAVID RADWELL is an internationally known business executive and thought leader in consumer marketing. He most recently served as CEO of The Proactiv Company, the leading skincare brand for acne; as President & Chief Revenue Officer of Guthy-Renker, the worldwide direct-to-consumer beauty company. He previously served as President of e-Scholastic, the digital arm of the global children’s publishing and education company, and as President of Bookspan/Bertelsmann. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude from Columbia College, Columbia University.

Follow Seth David Radwell online: 

  • facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sethdradwell/
  • instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sethdradwell/
  • linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/in/sradwell
  • twitter: https://twitter.com/sradwell
  • youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSgWVQArplTDxAQPzjlkfg


Nov 23, 202138:44
Gothix is cool.

Gothix is cool.

Today... Gothix. I had in my mind that when I spoke to Gothix I would keep it about her journey from online gamer to social commentator but I could not resist asking her opinion on a few uncomfortable things. Gothix, being who she is, did not shy away from the controversy and what resulted was riveting and (as always) thought provoking. Here are some of the highlight.

  • What is the "Cancel This" tour I keep hearing about? 
  • Life as a Creator, is it all good?
  • What was the transition like to go full-time without a safety net?
  • How would you describe your audience?
  • Do you restrict yourself from topics because you think it won't be received well by your audience?
  • Are you concerned about being cancelled?
  • What advice would you give up and coming Creators?
  • Any chance that you would run for political office?
  • Have you noticed the attempts to normalize pedophilia?
  • Do you think there are more black conservatives than black wokists?

And, oh, so much more. Listen to this now! 


About Gothix 

Gothix is a professional content creator who started off as a live streamer on Twitch. Following her personal experience with cancel culture, Gothix moved to YouTube and is now creating think pieces for a wide range of topics such as freedom of speech, diversity of thought, and economic empowerment to name a few. She has been a full time content creator since 2018, and recently has started transitioning into social commentary, especially regarding politics. Her first video "Yeah...thats racist" was about racial slurs aimed towards black people who decided to vote Republican. A month later she made a video talking about why she left the Democrats and that she was identifying as apolitical. She has stated that it was one of the best decisions she ever made, and encourages other black people to leave the left as well.

Gothix hates identity politics, saying that it encourages people's victim complexes. She also encourages not following mainstream media and politics and instead using your own mind and common sense. She is against censorship from Big Tech companies. She is vehemently against cancel culture, saying that it's akin to Fascism. She believes that it is a form of "performative activism" alongside "woke representation."

Find her online

web: https://gothix.tv/
youtube: gothix.tv/
twitter: twitter.com/gothixtv
facebook: facebook.com/gothixtv

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Nov 18, 202134:38
The Scourge of Abortion in the Black Community

The Scourge of Abortion in the Black Community

Today, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Apostle Arnold M. Culbreath who has been serving in various Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral, Kingdom & Marketplace Leadership assignments for the past 36 years, and currently serves on the Pastoral Team at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, OH. We talked a lot what was happening in the black community but what resonated most with me was our discussion on abortion. Tune in for a very real conversation on black accountability and ways to trend towards a very positive future. 

  • What is the Leadership Institute?
  • Why has sparked the modern day changes in the modern black community?
  • Why have black marriages declined so greatly?
  • The absence of black fathers in the home
  • It takes a man to raise a man?
  • The enduring strength of the black family
  • The consequences of internalizing negative culture
  • Black History around the use of the word "man"
  • How we could pass down a positive legacy to the next black generation
  • The scourge of abortion on the black community

And so much more! This is one podcast that you will want to pass on to your network; especially your Pastor. 

Related articles:

The abortion business is booming! Is that a good thing?
https://blog.jimstroud.com/2021/11/15/the-abortion-business-is-booming-is-that-a-good-thing/

Is Planned Parenthood Committing Black Genocide a Myth?
https://blog.jimstroud.com/2020/08/10/is-planned-parenthood-committing-black-genocide-a-myth/

ABOUT MY GUEST

Apostle Arnold M. Culbreath has been serving in various Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral, Kingdom & Marketplace Leadership assignments for the past 36 years, and currently serves on the Pastoral Team at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, OH. Arnold also serves as the National Director of Ministry Engagement with the Douglass Leadership Institute, a national education and public policy 501(c)(3) organization with representatives and groups across the U.S. He has been a trailblazer in the Pro-Life Movement locally, nationally and internationally, and is a co-founder of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition.  Arnold and Barbara have been happily married for 36 years, and have two amazing adult children, one beautiful daughter-in-love, two gorgeous granddaughters, and reside in Greater Cincinnati, OH.  

- Douglass Leadership Institute's Jeremiah 1:5 Project: https://www.dlinstitute.org/jeremiah/
- Arnold's Speaking Promo Video: https://youtu.be/mLjPQIrRvzo
- Arnold's Music Promo Video: https://youtu.be/a8ppJPLe-sU

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Nov 15, 202128:11
Are you in a political cult? (This is how you know for sure.)

Are you in a political cult? (This is how you know for sure.)

Oh boy, oh boy, ohhhh boy... Today I spoke with Radhia Gleis, author of "The Followers: “Holy Hell” and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders" and wow, our time together flew by. We began talking about her experience inside of a cult, the psychology of becoming a cult follower and how sex and religion are typically integrated. From there, we delved into the hyper-polarized world of politics today where she makes some interesting comparisons. While I think we were on opposite sides of the political spectrum, I found her quite fascinating and I think you will too. Tune in now for a very riveting account of a fascinating life. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

Radhia Gleis is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, CCN, MEd. biochemical analyst, and educator for over 33 years. She has appeared as a featured guest on numerous radio and television shows including Fox News, Austin. She hosted The Health Revolution and Let’s Get Healthy on Talk 1370 AM, KLBJ, and The Wellness Connection podcast on Voice America. She was the host and executive producer of three YouTube series: Wake up America; How the Body Works; and The Natural Way. She was featured in the internationally viewed movie, Holy Hell, which was broadcast on CNN and named one of Sundance Film Festival’s and Netflix’s top ten documentaries.

Book: The Followers: “Holy Hell” and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders
(Available on Amazon and where books are sold)
Web:
www.radhiagleis.com
Twitter @radhia_gleis
Documentary: Watch Holy Hell | Prime Video https://buff.ly/3n63JOe

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Nov 12, 202151:14
122 - How To Fix Our Prison Systems: A Conversation with David Figueroa

122 - How To Fix Our Prison Systems: A Conversation with David Figueroa

Today, I interviewed David Figueroa of Second Chance Renovations. I found his background inspirational and that's why I had him on the show. In addition to discussing his phenomenal work with returning citizens, we bounced ideas on how to improve our prison systems. His passion really shined then and I think society would greatly benefit from David Figueroa's insights. Tune in now to find out what I mean.  FYI, here is a quick rundown on all we discussed.

Today's topics:

  • Tell me about your background David Figueroa
  • How hard is it to find a job when returning to society?
  • What is the "Ban the Box" campaign?
  • What are some good and bad experiences you've had as an employer of returning citizens? 
  • What part does faith play in your personal life and in your business? 
  • What's wrong with the prison systems of today?
  • How can they be improved? 
  • In Los Angeles, standards are being lowered so more students can pass. What are the long-term effects of that on society?

Resources mentioned in this podcast:


ABOUT MY GUEST

David Figueroa grew up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, notorious for its violent street gangs in the ’80s and ’90s. Like other troubled kids seeking connections and a sense of belonging, Figueroa joined a street gang when he was about 11 years old. Figueroa’s path led him to prison twice for drugs, weapons and aggravated battery convictions. After being released the second time, while looking for work, Figueroa got help from a community-based organization that offered ex-offenders classes in life skills, including anger management and financial literacy. After a back injury, rather than face the prospect of looking for another job, he decided to create his own business and named it Second Chance Renovations. Pulling together his savings, Figueroa launched the home renovation company in 2014 and promised himself that he would employ others with criminal records, offering them opportunities he never had.

To connect with David online:

email: secondchancerenovationsllc1@gmail.com
facebook: secondchancerenovationsllc
web: www.secondchancereonvations.com
phone: 312-545-7320


Nov 10, 202134:49
Listener update - Nov 1st

Listener update - Nov 1st

Just a quick heads up! I’m out this week.
Oct 31, 202100:50
121 - This is How You Fix the Black Community

121 - This is How You Fix the Black Community

In my interview with Kendall Qualls, we discuss his non-profit organization - "Take Charge" and how it promotes personal accountability, family and community. We also get into the following fascinating topics that made time fly by. 

  • His personal testimony of growing up poor and overcoming adversity
  • 10,000 hours of leadership training from a young age
  • Men raising boys to men verses Women raising boys to men
  • The blessing of losing an election
  • Can I cut your grass? Can I rake your leaves? Chores vs Affluenza 
  • Women want husbands, not baby daddies
  • I would love to see more black male schoolteachers
  • Can we make marriage great again? 
  • Foreign born blacks do better than blacks born in America
  • This is the LEAST racist time period in America

After the podcast segment: 

  • Its time for Black Women to reconsider their ideal man! Spoiler alert: Plumbers can be sexy too. 


ABOUT MY GUEST

Kendall Qualls is the President of TakeCharge. TakeCharge strives to unite Americans regardless of background toward a shared history and common set of beliefs. At TakeCharge, they celebrate the idea of the American dream and encourage people working to achieve it. Mr. Qualls leads an organization that inspires and educates black and other minority communities to take charge of their own lives and not to rely on government and politicians for redemption and prosperity. Mr. Qualls has a unique vantage point to convey that message and to plant the seeds of change desperately needed. During his childhood, Mr. Qualls lived with his divorced mother and siblings in public housing projects of Harlem, NY in the late 1960s. Before middle school, Mr. Qualls left NYC to live with his father who lived in a trailer park in Oklahoma. Neither of his parents finished high school. Despite the challenges and turmoil of his early life, Mr. Qualls worked full-time to pay for college, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, earned three graduate degrees  including an MBA from the University of Michigan. He worked his way up the ranks at several Fortune 100 healthcare companies before he became Global Vice President of an $850M business unit.

Mr. Qualls champions the principles of meritocracy and supports the notion that free enterprise, and the private sector are the fastest and most equitable way to lift people from poverty to prosperity including black Americans. Mr. Qualls has been married to his wife, Sheila for 35 years and they have five children together. He was a mentor at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge. He serves on the Board for Lundstrum’s Performing Arts Center in North Minneapolis as well as Hope Farm School, a school for at-risk boys from Minneapolis.

TakeCharge MN - Take charge of your life, family, and community https://takechargemn.com/

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Oct 25, 202133:15
120 - Big Big Decisions on Little Little Data

120 - Big Big Decisions on Little Little Data

David Wiseman Ph.D., M.R.Pharm.S. and I had a FASCINATING talk about the healthcare industry and by the end of it, I was balled up in a fetal position and having trouble sleeping. And I am only slightly exaggerating. Here are only some of our talking points. 

  • Alarming discrepancies in data connected to Hydrochloroquin and Ivermectin.  
  • Decisions are based on data but, it would seem that in at least those instances, major health decisions are being made without enough information. Have you seen this happen at the CDC or the FDA?
  • I've heard the CDC declare health advisory notices concerning vaccines. What exactly is that? Why is it significant?
  • Do you think what is going on is an intentional nefarious scheme?
  • Are medical journals giving pure peer-reviewed data when it comes to the Covid-19 vaccines?
  • With only limited data available, does it seem like the public is part of some grand experiment?

And, so much more. This conversation could have gone on for hours! I hope to have him back on the show soon. Tune in now!


ABOUT MY GUEST

Dr. Wiseman is a PhD Research scientist with a background in pharmacy, pharmacology and experimental pathology. He was one of the top 66 research scientists at Johnson & Johnson where he headed up a research program overseeing preclinical and clinical research as well as submissions to FDA. Since 1996 he has run his own R&D consulting business, helping companies develop medical products. He is a journal peer reviewer. He has dropped everything to work on Covid contributing important work on HCQ and IVM.

Company website: http://synechion.com/index.html

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Oct 18, 202157:32
119 - Critical Race Theory is Tearing This Nation Apart

119 - Critical Race Theory is Tearing This Nation Apart

It is not often that I get to sit with a Conservative Icon so, I relish the time with Dr. Carol Swain as long as I possibly can. We discussed her faith and how it molded her into the woman she is today. Afterwards, we discussed critical race theory, Marxism and politics. These were only some of our talking points. 

  • Success comes when you refuse to be a victim
  • Critical Race Theory is tearing this nation apart
  • All we wanted was equal opportunity and non-discrimination
  • I'm sorry bill collector, your math is racist
  • Oh, the irony. Segregation is making a comeback. 
  • The long, slow walk of Marxism into America
  • The Incredible harm of restorative justice
  • Will the real Barack Obama please stand up?
  • Children have to be taught to be racist and CRT does exactly that. 
  • Treasonous behavior and the two-tier justice system in America
  • Please pray for America with me

And so much more! Do yourself a favor and tune into this podcast NOW! You will be blessed by it and inspired. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

Dr. Carol M. Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and law professor at Vanderbilt University, and a lifetime member of the James Madison Society, an international community of scholars affiliated with the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Before joining Vanderbilt in 1999, Dr. Swain was a tenured associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

Dr. Swain is an author, speaker, and the host of the podcast Be The People. Passionate about empowering others to raise their voices in the public square, she is an author, public speaker, and political commentator.

Book: Black Eye for America https://buff.ly/3azOYfs

Follow Dr. Swain online:

Web: https://carolmswain.com/
Podcast: https://bethepeoplenews.com/category/podcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-swain-6493089/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolmswain
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carolmswain

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Oct 14, 202127:05
118 - Why do Blacks keep voting Democrat?

118 - Why do Blacks keep voting Democrat?

Autry Pruitt is on mission to make Black America Republicans again by convincing 15% of Black Democrats to vote Republican. How will he accomplish that? Tune in to hear his plan, along with other topics sure to make your jaw drop and eyebrows raise in disbelief.  WARNING: There are a few naughty words in this episode. 

Talking points: 

  • Why do Blacks keep voting Democrat?
  • Does Hillary Clinton really keep hot sauce in her purse? Or, only during election season?
  • Black Lives Matter was used and abused in the last election cycle. Where are they now? 
  • The bigotry of low expectations
  • The real reason why Jim Crow was invented. 
  • Foreign born blacks do better in American than natural born blacks in America. Why?
  • How will you convince 15% of Black Democrats to turn Republican? 
  • True change happens at the local level! 

And so much more! Plus, shout-outs to Lebron James who missed a great opportunity to uplift the race and inspire us all. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Autry Pruitt is a conservative activist. In 2016, he served as a Trump campaign surrogate, and is an outspoken critic of President Obama and the Democratic Party. In 2018, Pruitt ran for Texas' 21st Congressional District seat, ultimately losing in the Republican primary. In 2019, Pruitt and Rush Limbaugh producer James Golden co-founded New Journey PAC, which aims to “make Black Americans Republican again.” The PAC’s goal is to move 15 percent of the black vote from Democrat to Republican in key battleground states. Pruitt is also the author of Planes, Steak & Water: Defending Donald J. Trump.

Follow him online:

Web: http://autrypruitt.com/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL15cgCT2uEAFLZoJIbT94A/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/autry

Oct 11, 202137:23
117 - Why are Muslims Better at Converting Prison Inmates than Christians?

117 - Why are Muslims Better at Converting Prison Inmates than Christians?

Today marks the return of one of my more controversial guests - IQ al Rassooli. In this episode we dive deeper into Islam and its compatibility with American culture. Among our many talking points were the following: 

  • Why do you think Islam is the fastest growing "Cult" belief system on Earth?  
  • Muslims are most successful in converting inmates to Islam than Christians. Guess why?
  • The Muslim persecution of Christians worldwide is expanding
  • Christians are not reproducing children at the same rate as Muslims
  • The purpose of Islam is to dominate via Sharia
  • These things that are not in the Quran! 
  • Illegal immigrants are an offense to green card citizens
  • Biden alone is turning America into a communist state! 

And oh, so much more... 

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ABOUT MY GUEST IN HIS OWN WORDS

IQ al Rassooli is a pen name to protect myself from being murdered for revealing the truth about Islam (the Cult of Muhammad). I was born in Baghdad Iraq, My mother tongue is Arabic.  My parents sent me to Europe to study where I was able to access libraries and get informed. I was intrigued to find out if the Biblical names and verses in Muhammad's Quran, corresponded with those in the Bible. I was utterly shocked to find out, not only did they not correspond but they are totally wrong, misleading, and uninformative. This launched me on a 30 years of research during which I had to study and absorb not only Muhammad's Quran but also the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. By the time I finished, I had absolutely no doubt - based entirely on the Islamic sources - that Muhammad was a charlatan and a pathological liar and most important of all, that his god Allah is most definitely NOT the same as the God of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, thus instantly discrediting Muhammad as an alleged prophet as well as the impossibility of a divinely revealed Quran.

Follow IQ online at:

Web: www.alrassooli.com
Blog: https://www.americaoutloud.com/author/iq-al-rassooli/
Book: “Lifting the Veil, Volume III: The True Faces of Muhammad & Islam by Al Rassooli I.Q.” https://buff.ly/2Xv30fF

Related reading:

  • 10 Questions about the Compatibility of Islam with America https://buff.ly/2AXhXcn
  • 20 FACTS ABOUT ISLAM EVERY INFIDEL SHOULD KNOW https://buff.ly/3kcwGqo
Oct 10, 202143:10
116 - Dr Li-Meng Yan is telling the truth about Covid-19

116 - Dr Li-Meng Yan is telling the truth about Covid-19

Today I was honored to speak with the courageous Dr. Li-Meng Yan about why she believes Covid-19 was a bioweapon and not a lab leak. She speaks with clarity and authority and I hope her crusade to get the truth out does not cost her more than it already has. Tune in NOW to hear what the mainstream media does not want you to hear and learn what other attacks may be coming next to America and the world.

Some of the questions asked:

Origins of Virus:

  • People pretty much accepts that the virus came from a lab in Wuhan but its not really talked about as much now. Was it a bio-weapon as some people think?
  • Was the lab that created the virus, operated by the military?
  • Is the Wuhan lab the only lab in China developing bio-weapons?
  • What are the chances that more bio-weapons like Covid-19 will be released in the near future?
  • What kind of dangers could we be facing in the near future? (What viruses are being studied?)
  • Conspiracy theory?: Are race specific bio-weapons possible?

WHY?

  • Why would China do all of this? Rumor has it the purpose is depopulation.
  • What do you think of health officials who know the truth that this is a bio-weapon and choose to promote it as a natural disease?

Accountability:

  • How is China able to evade accountability for what they've done?
  • Is the CCP running all the censorship surrounding the virus?
  • There is a lot of misinformation circulating about the coronavirus, should we only trust peer reviewed studies? If not, why not?
  • Why do you think the American government (and others) has not retaliated against China? Why are we not at war?

Psychological Warfare:

  • Several companies are mandating vaccines and as a result, many people are quitting their jobs in protest. Do you think this was anticipated by the CCP when they released the virus?
  • What do you think of the vaccinated people who treat the unvaccinated people badly?

More questions:

  • Do you think Anthony Fauci has the best interest of the American people in mind?
  • Do you think the World Health Organization is motivated by keeping the world healthy?
  • How has your speaking out against all this evil affected your life? How has your family supported you? (Husband tried to turn you in?)
  • I hear that Pfizer is coming out with a drug that is similar to Ivermectin. What are your thoughts on that?
  • If someone has already been vaccinated against Covid, what are your thoughts about getting a flu shot?
  • Have you been approached by the CDC, FDA and others for your expertise?


ABOUT MY GUEST

Dr. Li-Meng Yan is a PhD virologist, medical doctor, immunologist and independent coronavirus expert. She was educated at two top medical schools in China, Southern Medical University and Central South University. She was also Post-doctoral Fellow in the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).  Because of her extensive professional network and scientific evidence, Dr. Yan has the distinction of being the only Chinese insider in the west with firsthand knowledge about the true nature of the virus as well as the Communist Chinese Party’s deceptive methods used to disguise their international bioweapons research. Her revelations since January 19, 2020 have forced the CCP to change its strategy on the origin of SARS2 and saved many lives as a result. 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrLiMengYAN1

Oct 04, 202159:59
115 - The Bodyguard of GA Wants Your Vote

115 - The Bodyguard of GA Wants Your Vote

Do you know who the bodyguard of GA is? If not, you will learn about him soon as he campaigns for your votes to save the political soul of GA. In this inspiring conversation, Y.G. Nightorrm, the bodyguard of GA, tells me about his journey from the bottom and how discipline and faith pulled him up. How he went from homeless and not being to help himself to helping Georgians create a better life fro themselves is a story you need to hear.

In this podcast we discussed:

  • How did you get the nickname "The Bodyguard of Ga?"
  • Do we have an issue with election integrity? If so, what are you planning to do about it?
  • How do you feel about vaccines and mask mandates?
  • How much of our tax dollars are wasted?
  • How do you feel about the abortion industry?
  • What can you do to get more fathers in the home?
  • How do you feel about re-introducing trade school classes to high school students? (And bringing back Home Economics?)
  • How come the more we vote, the more things stay the same?

And so much more...

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

YG Nyghtstorm is a true conservative patriot, Pro-God, Pro-Life, Pro-Gun and Pro-Law Enforcement.  He defends election integrity, fights against mask and vaccine mandates, and opposes wasteful government spending.  YG Nyghtstorm is The BODYGUARD of Georgia. With over 25 years of security experience, he owned and operated a successful international security service company. Now he is ready to PROTECT Georgia and Georgia’s 7th District from federal government overreach and falsified elections.  

Following in the footsteps of his Godmother, Dr. Alveda King, YG Nyghtstorm possesses a warrior’s spirit yearning to preserve the American dream for others. Rising from homelessness in 1992, YG has become a successful executive sharing his inspiring story for all Americans, a story that has been viewed by millions on his YouTube channel (YG Nyghtstorm). YG is living proof that in America, through hard work, embracing God and one’s fellow citizens, regardless of skin color, everyone has the opportunity to achieve success.   

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Oct 04, 202130:41
114 - How To Listen To and Understand The Other Side
Oct 04, 202123:30
113 - Patriotism means different things to different people. What should it mean today?

113 - Patriotism means different things to different people. What should it mean today?

Today I had a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with Lenny McAllister about the education system in America, the dangerous march towards segregation, how to unify America and his journey into conservatism. Truly, an episode you do not want to miss. 

Some of our talking points:

  • Can you be black and conservative? 
  • Which is worse, forced segregation or self-imposed segregation? 
  • You can choose a profession but, you can't choose being black. 
  • There is value is celebrating one's culture while also remembering our national ties. 
  • What's wrong with using critical race theory to teach kids about racism? 
  • Have we lost a generation to the left? Will patriotism make a comeback in the next generation? 
  • What will it take to unify Americans again? 
  • Patriotism means different things to different people. What should it mean today? 

And more... 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Lenny McAllister is the creator and host of the  Red + Black, premiering each Saturday 12 noon Eastern and starring Red State Editor-At-Large Kira Davis, fellow Red State contributor Jeff Charles, and conservative author Dr. Christopher Metzler.  He is a Senior Fellow for Commonwealth Foundation, Pennsylvania's free markets think tank. Over the years, Lenny has appeared on Fox News, The Blaze, The First TV, Sirius XM Radio, Radio New Zealand, and other national and international outlets along with various events nationally including CPAC 2016. Lenny also hosted radio shows in Chicago and Pittsburgh as well as NightTalk: Get To The Point on the Pittsburgh Cable News Channel. Born in Pittsburgh and raised a Steelers fan, he has also endured both Sid Bream ruining the World Series dreams of Pirates fans in 1992 and an inexplicable rundown between home plate and 1st base against the Chicago Cubs in 2021.

PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools: https://pacharters.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lennymcallister
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lennymcallister/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FDFAdvocate
Website: http://lennymcallister.com/

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Sep 29, 202125:38
112 - Doctor Exposes The Shadowy World of Healthcare in America

112 - Doctor Exposes The Shadowy World of Healthcare in America

Today I spoke with Dr. David Wilcox about his CONTROVERSIAL book, "How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient’s Handbook for Survival." Truly, it is filled with information you did not know and did not know that you needed to know. In this podcast, I discuss with Dr. Wilcox...

  • What to do if you have to go to a hospital
  • How to handle an insurance company’s claim denial
  • How to find an alternative to high-priced prescriptions
  • And why the current pay-for-fee system is inadequate
  • You will also discover the direction the healthcare system needs to move in, to holistically care for you, the patient … information that the health care entities would prefer you didn’t know.

All that plus, after the podcast, Dr. Wilcox made a bold prediction which came true a week after the recording. Hear it all for yourself in this intriguing episode!


ABOUT MY GUEST

Dr. David Wilcox is a health care professional who believes proactive patient education enables those accessing the healthcare system to be better partners in their health care. He also believes that everyone has the right to access the American Healthcare System safely. A Doctorate-prepared nurse who also holds a Master’s in Health Administration and is Board Certified in Nursing Informatics, Dr. Wilcox has nearly three decades of health care experience as a bedside nurse, hospital administrator and in health care information technology, which has helped him to develop his unique perspective on the American Healthcare System.

How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient’s Handbook for Survival

Publisher: Here for You Publishing

Available now at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578878364

ISBN-10: ‎ 0578878364
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0578878362

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Sep 28, 202131:30
111 - The Secret Sauce to Educational Excellence: Freedom, Community and Service

111 - The Secret Sauce to Educational Excellence: Freedom, Community and Service

One of the reasons why I love podcasting so much is because I get to talk with fascinating people. One of them being my guest - Hans Hageman. Today we talked about education. There are a lot of things wrong with the American public school systems these days. Its good to hear how at least one school is doing it right. The formula for educational excellence is easy to explain, its founded in freedom, community and service. So, why are the public school systems so resistant to proven success? Find out in this podcast for the answer to that and more.

Talking points in this show. 

  • The fascinating background of Hans Hageman
  • Specialization is a setup. Better to be a renaissance man. 
  • The Secret Sauce to Educational Excellence: Freedom, Community and Service
  • Public schools seem resistant to what is obviously working well. Why?
  • Mandates are making things worse. Please stop them. 
  • How not to burn students out. Tip #1, start later in the morning. 
  • Advancing failing students so their feelings won't be hurt? How is that helping?  

After the podcast:

  • The secret to changing male student behavior

ABOUT MY GUEST

Hans is a social entrepreneur. He's developed visionary solutions to improve education for children from Harlem to India. He grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York. His home was Exodus House, a pioneering residential drug treatment center started by his father. It was here that he learned about the importance of service to others and about redemption.

Follow Hans Hageman online

  • http://sleekbio.com/hanshageman

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Sep 24, 202135:43
110 - Has the Left lost their collective minds? A chat with Jeff Charles

110 - Has the Left lost their collective minds? A chat with Jeff Charles

Today, Jeff Charles and I had a meeting of the minds to lament the left and make wacky predictions (well, I did anyway) about the future of Democrats, Republicans and the rest of the country. 

These were our talking points:

  • Wokeism is a religion.  
  • Liberal privilege is real. 
  • Nobody cancels culture like the left. 
  • Impeaching Biden may sound good but, will it happen? 
  • Would a Vice President Harris be worse?
  • Despite the propaganda of the activist media, people still do not like VP Harris. Why? 
  • Defund the police and replace them with federalized troops the elites control. 
  • Its not Democrat vs Republicans, its a globalist Uni-party against us all. 
  • Will 2022 be a political bloodbath for the Democrats?  
  • Its so important to pay attention to the primary races! 
  • If not Trump in 2024, who should be the Republican nominee?
  • Who will be the next Democrat to run for President? 

And so much more...

ABOUT MY GUEST

Contributor for RedState and LibertyNation. Co-Host of Red+Black Show and A Fresh Perspective Podcast. Jeff Charles is the host of "A Fresh Perspective" podcast and co-host of the Red + Black Show. Jeff is also a freelance writer and political contributor who has appeared on Fox Soul and the First TV Network. He enjoys reading, binging TV shows, learning to play the banjo (badly), and all things nerdy.

Follow Jeff online:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffOnTheRight
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/afreshperspectiveshow
Liberty Nation News: https://www.libertynation.com/author/jeff-charles/
Red State: https://redstate.com/author/jeffc/

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Sep 23, 202137:44
109 - China is not our friend. Part 2 - Evergrande and China's Economic Crisis

109 - China is not our friend. Part 2 - Evergrande and China's Economic Crisis

Because you demanded it! I have another chat with Marcel Grzanna about China (CCP) and how they are not our friend. In this conversation we discuss how the Evergrande crisis in China is hurting China's economy and what that might mean for the world. Additional topics include... 

  • The CCP (Chinese Communist Party)  is not our friend.
  • Is CCP takeover of Taiwan imminent? 
  • What would happen if Taiwan was a USA territory? 
  • The left doesn't acknowledge Chinese censorship. Do they approve of it?
  • Evergrande is a symptom of China's economic woes
  • Is China afraid of its own people? How close has China come to being overthrown?
  • China's changing child policies
  • China has been at cold war with the USA a lot longer than the USA has been at cold war with China
  • Russia and China becoming BFFs? That's not good, is it?

ABOUT MY GUEST

Marcel is a German journalist based in Cologne who used to live in China for nine years. In his recent book "Eine Gesellschaft in Unfreiheit" he speaks about his fascinating experiences as a field reporter in the world's biggest surveillance state and puts them into perspective for readers with no knowledge about China. In his pocast "Poking with Chopsticks" he analyses the mechanisms of an authoritarian regime.  

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Sep 22, 202152:09
108 - Does being albino increase your white privilege?: An interview with Jeff Gray

108 - Does being albino increase your white privilege?: An interview with Jeff Gray

Jeff Gray is visually impaired and albino yet, he has managed to achieve an amazing career in Human Resources. In this candid interview, Jeff gets personal about his life experiences and how personal accountability has been a driving force in his life. 

Topics discussed in this podcast:

  • Myths about the visually impaired debunked.
  • The Rise of the Easily Offended
  • I'm blind and Albino. What's your excuse? 
  • Does being albino increase your white privilege? 
  • Nothing excuses away personal accountability
  • Character defines you, not your disability
  • If you're blind, how do I know you can find your way to work?
  • That day people spat on me for being extra-white
  • For some people, color is everything. Making segregation great again. 
  • Has remote work increased the employment of disabled workers?

So, what is your excuse for not achieving your dream? 

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Jeff Gray has over 25 years’ experience in the Talent Acquisition field. He is currently Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition for a fast growing tech company called ServiceNow, which was recently named by Fortune as the top tech company for the future. He has previously worked at other companies such as Amazon, Hewlett Packard and Cisco System. Jeff has led global TA teams up to 175 members across 30 different countries, accounting for in upwards of 5,000 global hires in a year. Additionally, Jeff has 2 Master Degrees, one in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and the other in Human Resource Management.

Jeff is also legally blind. He was born with Albinism which not only impairs his vision but he also has no pigment. Jeff has dealt with discrimination, bullying, etc from childhood onward. However, this doesn’t stop Jeff in living his full life. Jeff brings a unique perspective to the topic of discrimination. While there are bad people in society, Jeff believes we live the most amazing country history has ever scene. Jeff’s general philosophy is regardless of your background (race, gender, disability, socio-economic, etc), if you focus on being accountable for your life, make reasonable life choices, work hard, treat others with respect, show empathy and have even just a little bit of intelligence, chances are quite high your life will turn out well. Jeff is married, with no children. His wife suffered a severe stroke in 2011, and in addition to being disabled himself, he likewise spends each day caring for his disabled wife while working full-time. Jeff lives in the Portland, Oregon area and is a huge Oregon Ducks sports fan.

Find Jeff Gray online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gray-23870/ 

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Sep 21, 202131:52
107 - What happened to Big Mama?: An interview with Jimmy Tillman

107 - What happened to Big Mama?: An interview with Jimmy Tillman

In this episode I speak with Jimmy Tillman as he drops truth bomb after truth bomb about the importance of education, personal accountability and how the slave mentality has infected the black community. Be advised that this podcast contains explicit language. 

Topics discussed in this podcast:

  • Black History you might not have known. 
  • Whose fault is it that black history is not passed down to black children?
  • The spirit of hip hop has changed over the years
  • Why was Midnight Basketball scrapped for 24/7 prisons? 
  • What happened to Big Mama? Where are the neighborhood big mamas today?
  • Being Black in the North verses being Black in the South
  • Niki Minaj can't ask a question? What's really going on?
  • Did you know that MLK was a Republican?
  • Why work when I can get government benefits? 

And so much more!

ABOUT MY GUEST

Jimmy Lee Tillman II is a hip hop conservative and patriot. He is the founder and president of the Martin Luther King Republicans and producer of the Jimmy Lee Underground Radio Network. He is a historian and author of Tillman's Handbook of Great Black American Patriots and guide to the National Parks and Landmarks, Statues, Museums and Historic Places dedicated to them.  

Born on the Southside of Chicago in the aftermath of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to a civil rights veteran mother and world-renowned musician/educator father, Jimmy is a history enthusiast and patriot. An alumnus of Central State University, who studied under the distinguished Black American History instructors, Professor Amos Martin and Dr. Joseph Lewis, he is the father of three, pawpaw of one, and lives with his family in Chicago, IL.  

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Sep 21, 202147:57