Makin' A Difference

On this episode, Ken responds to the saturated media response regarding Ukraine and Russia, and notes America's shameful practices both at home and abroad. Also, yes, that is a picture of yellow cake. Don't drop that s---.

Dr. Sandy Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen graciously made a second appearance on our podcast. Originally recorded in July 2021, this conversation could have easily been recorded yesterday in light of the continuing need for reparations for Black people.

King Day. Saving the children. A Black agenda. And much more!

On this episode, Ken speaks with Silver Bluff (S.C.) High School coach De'Angelo Bryant ahead of the team's Lower State Championship matchup with rival Barnwell High School. Bryant, an alum of Wake Forest University and Silver Bluff, talks about what it takes to build a winning program.

The Real Is Back by Makin' A Difference

On this episode, Ken answers questions on a new segment: Request Line! This episode's questions are relating to HBCU sports, as well as the relationship between Black men and Black women. Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jc54RvDUZU

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Trina Mackie, an at-large candidate for City Council in North Augusta (S.C.) ahead of a local election on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

On this episode, Ken speaks with Ceretta Smith, a veteran and a candidate for an at-large seat on the city council in Grovetown, Ga.

Ken gives his review of "Judas And The Black Messiah" -- and reviews Black movies in general. Put it this way -- a lot is said in 45 minutes.

On this episode, Ken talks about Ice Cube's decision to advise the Trump administration on its "Platinum Plan." From there, Ken provides a layered discussion on the "bad faith" that goes into political engagement with African-Americans.

As a part of our election coverage, Ken speaks with Lia Abney, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.)

On this episode, Ken laments the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case — and everything surrounding it.

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Dr. Patricia Hanks, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Aiken County. Dr. Hanks speaks eloquently about uplifting teachers and students in the midst of COVID-19.

On this episode, Ken speaks with Augusta-Richmond County District 1 Commissioner candidate Jordan Johnson ahead of the Tuesday, August 11 runoff. Johnson has been endorsed by Democratic luminary Stacey Abrams.

On this episode, Ken speaks with a trio of educators, including Chanda Jefferson, the South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Other educators include Israel Butler, a former administrative assistant whose career path led him to the classroom, and Earl Grey Summers, a second-generation educator who has pinpointed the challenges in education in an almost clairvoyant fashion.

In this episode, Ken talks about the dangers of allowing celebrity culture to dictate moral code and social policy. This past week was crazy! Ken talks about all of it, to include Jada and Will, Nick Cannon, and GOP governors.

On this episode, Ken dissects and rebukes the notion of "Black on Black crime," while challenging Black elected officials who wage war on their Black constituencies. This episode also highlights the importance of Black labor in American history and in the midst of this pandemic.

On this episode, Ken speaks with James "Major" Woodall, the president of the Georgia NAACP. Ken and James talk about the Ahmaud Arbery case, the rebuke of Joe Biden's claim that the NAACP endorses him, as well as the relevance of the NAACP in the current age.

On this episode, Ken speaks with Maine Bradley, the host of More Than The Masters podcast. What results is a straightforward conversation that advances beyond the traditional response to tragedies and atrocities against Black people.

On this episode, Ken Makin and special guest co-host Jerome Ferguson talk with Dr. William "Sandy" Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen, the authors of "From Here To Equality: Reparations For Black Americans In The Twenty-First Century". The dialogue features the couple's book, their reparations program, along with a sociological and historical view of the urgent need for Black reparations.

On this episode, Ken Makin talks with Mark Bowen, the Coroner of Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.) Bowen talks about some of the initiatives of his office ahead of his re-election bid on June 9, 2020.

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Ramone Lamkin, the Marshal of Augusta-Richmond County, ahead of his re-election bid.

On this episode, Ken Makin talks about the local, state and national fallout surrounding COVID-19.

On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Cory Carlyle, who's running for Coroner in Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.) Carlyle, who has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, talks about bringing life to an office that most people associate with death.

On this episode, Ken talks with Dr. Oliver Page from the City of Augusta (Ga.) and consultant Glenn Coyne about the Augusta Regional Transportation Study, or ARTS. The study relies on public input to provide perspective about how Richmond County (Ga.) and surrounding counties should approach transportation in the near and distant future.