Juice: Fresh Talk

In this episode, host Chantel Rhodes brings together a distinguished panel featuring Mayor Kevin Anderson of Fort Myers, Dr. Phil Phillips, Senior Pastor of Agape Christian Fellowship, alongside regular hosts Dr. Cindy Banyai and Sarah Wilson. The discussion explores critical issues around immigration, public safety, and community impact under the current political climate. With robust conversatio...

Co-hosts Dr. Cindy Banyai and Sarah Wilson discuss a range of topics from environmental activism in Florida, to issues surrounding community engagement and youth participation. They also delve into international subjects concerning the conflict in Palestine, the controversial Florida law about abortion, United Nations reform, and the potential effects on U.S. politics. The episode is marked by a r...

Co-hosts Dr. Cindy Banyai and Sarah Wilson discuss the glorification of police state, struggles of low-income families, and the looming threat of legislation that could marginalize certain groups. They highlight Florida's legislative and social circumstances, discussing potential bills and the socio-political implications behind them. Notable topics include the bill on confederate statues and the...

In this episode of the Juice, hosts Sarah Wilson and Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss the recent police-related shooting involving Christopher Jordan in Fort Myers. The discussion also sheds light on two controversial Florida bills – House Bill 601 and Senate Bill 1092 – that could significantly impact police oversight and penalties related to law enforcement respectively. The hosts confront the inconsist...

In this animated episode, hosts Cindy Banyai, Chantel Rhodes, and Sarah Wilson kick off the second season of The Juice. Conversations centered around the changing political landscape, including the impact of new voting laws, recent developments with the 2024 election, and the controversial abortion ban. They also celebrate the Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs for the first time in 30 years and di...

In this special year-end episode of 'The Juice,' co-hosts Dr. Cindy Banyeai, Chantal Rhodes, and Sarah Wilson share insightful commentary on a range of social and political topics. They discuss how the tension in the Middle East is viewed and responded to by different groups, the role of Christianity in American society, and the differences they've noticed between Black and White fraternities and...

Listen in as hosts Sarah Wilson and Cindy Banyai talk about the changing tides for Millennials and how politics affect everything in our lives. We may hate partisans, but getting political and even running for office is necessary to avoid others making decisions that can negatively affect you.

Time to get real about immigration. Hosts Sarah Wilson and Cindy Banyai talk about what's going on at the US southern border and how our own fears are being used against use. Cindy shares her own story as an "illegal alien" to change the narrative about what you think you know about migrants. The hosts also discuss the recent Florida legislative session and ballot initiative to support abortion ca...

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai sit down for their weekly chat at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers on May 4, 2023. This week they discuss the debt ceiling and the excitement from the Trump visit to Fort Myers. They dive into what it means to take a picture with your Congressman, especially when you are both Black, but perhaps not political allies. Tune in for this fascinating exploration o...

Hosts Chantel Rhodes, Sarah Wilson, and Cindy Banyai sit down for a coffee and their weekly chat on April 21, 2023. The discuss the Trump visit to Fort Myers, how race affects the experiences of people in policing, politics, and community. Listen in for this real and raw conversation.

Fresh off the signing of the 6-week abortion ban by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Juice: Fresh Talk hosts Chantel Rhodes, Sarah Wilson, and Cindy Banyai recorded this episode on Friday, April 14, 2023. They look at the realities of what the restrictive abortion law means and dive into what it means to women and others across Florida. The trio also chat about gun violence and the latest intelligen...

Hosts Chantel Rhodes, Sarah Wilson, and Cindy Banyai are joined by special guest Chris Proia during their live show taping on Friday, April 7, 2023. They talk about the Trump indictment and whether its political. They discuss the unbelievable expulsion of 2 of the 3 Tennessee lawmakers that joined gun violence protesters. They then dive into civility and if American people really want to see it in...

Juice: Fresh Talk is an edited version of the live show hosted by Chantel Rhodes, Cindy Banyai, and Sarah Wilson on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers. In this episode, the trio touch on the Donald Trump indictment and highlight some of the other things going on politically in Florida. They notably talk about Ron DeSantis and the Disney King Charles maneuver, misinforma...

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai welcome co-hosts Sarah Wilson and Chuckie Rhodes for this episode of Juice: Fresh Talk recorded live at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers on March 23, 2023. This episode, they dive into some of the biggest culture war issues being taken up by the Florida legislature. They talk about the misconceptions surrounding transgender people and the LGBTQ+ community an...

Juice: Fresh Talk co-host Cindy Banyai is joined by guest host Sarah Wilson to discuss the Florida legislature and what it means for people across Florida. They focus on the attacks on education, the LGBTQ+ community, and how the culture wars are distracting people and creating danger.

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai gathered at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers to talk about the biggest issues in Florida. This episode they talk about Fort Myers, friendship, and get real about abortion. They question the data on who gets abortions and why opponents sometimes label it "Black genocide." This real and raw conversation is a must listen as anti-abortion legislation sweeps the...

Chantel Rhodes and guest Whitney (filling in for Dr. Cindy Banyai who is getting married this week!) talk about pressing topics in Southwest Florida and the US. They touch on the sentencing for the murder of Nipsey Hussle and how complicated social justice and prison reform can be. They also talked about how everyday people can have a positive impact on the world around them, even is they don't ha...

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai get together for their weekly chat at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers. This week the duo talked about the upheaval in Cape Coral with the firing of the city manager and allegations of discrimination. They also unpacked the debt ceiling and the Trump-DeSantis rivalry. A deep conversation arose about the psychology behind voting and how people just want to be...

Host Dr. Cindy Banyai talks about the highlights of the State of the Union with President Joe Biden and the special interview with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson. Police violence is a theme in both and an ongoing topic of conversation in the US. 

Juice: Fresh Talk hosts Chantel Rhodes, Cindy Banyai, and Charlton Rhodes sit down for a special episode with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson February 2023. They talk about policing and police brutality, as well as the "two sides" of the city - the White McGregor Corridor and the Black Dunbar - and what it means for politics and community. You are not going to want to miss this!

Host Chantel Rhodes sits down for a conversation with teacher, film maker, and mental health advocate, Antwon Lindsey. They talk about how to make ourselves and our community better through relationships and the role of religion. You can watch the whole episode by subscribing to Juice: Fresh Talk on Big Mouth Media . ***Note there are some audio problems with this video. We apologize for the incon...

Chantel Rhodes and Dr. Cindy Banyai with their guest Charleton Rhodes come together for a spirited conversation on race and politics on this episode of Juice: Fresh Talk. This edited version of their live show recorded on Thursday, January 19, highlights their conversation on Black people, their identities, and how politics and voting fit into their lives. Listen how Democrats and Republicans miss...

Juice hosts, Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai talk about their approach to change in the new year. The pair also tackles speaking on issues across political lines and having grace when engaging in difficult discussions. Episode 2 is the full recording of the live session at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers recorded on January 12, 20223.

Juice hosts, Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai, talk about what they envision from the live show and podcast. The pair also talk about their roles in the community and they hope Juice will open up new conversations on hard topics. This episode they touch briefly on Byron Donalds, Fort Myers, and how travel opens your horizons.