Free Black Thought Podcast

Michael DC Bowen and Winkfield F Twyman Jr. explore the virtues that define great fathers, emphasizing the importance of heritage, perseverance, generosity, fortitude, and kindness.

Mike and Wink celebrate Wink joining the board of Free Black Thought , then discuss the breakneck speed of AI in 2026 and why they reject narratives reducing black history solely to oppression.

Sociologist Kevin Gosine joins Connie Morgan to discuss inequality, social mobility, research methods, and the growing divide within sociology. Kevin Gosine Interview: Hey Students? Considering Majoring

Jake Mackey guest hosts on the podcast to interview Connie for the first time. Show notes: Louis Hook Interview Lee Strobel’s The Case for Christ

JoDavi returns to the podcast to reflect on the devastating sudden loss of his wife and how that’s changed his approach to creativity.

Adam Coleman chats with host Connie Morgan about his move into documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling, and creating emotionally impactful but fair narratives. He discusses upcoming projects “America’s Moms” and “The Illegal Highways,” along with his broader work in writing, including The Children We Left Behind . Notes: Adam’s website Adam on X Help Fund “The Illegal Highways” Wrong Spea...

Mike and Wink take on assassination culture.

Connie Morgan sits down with Natalya Murakhver, documentary filmmaker, writer, and co-founder of Restore Childhood, to discuss her film 15 DAYS and the lasting impact of pandemic-era school closures. Notes: On X Instagram Facebook YouTube Substack 15 DAYS Film — all links in one place STREAMING — WHERE TO WATCH: Amazon Prime - Apple TV, Google/YouTube TV — search 15 DAYS

In this episode, Marie Kawthar Daouda, a Lecturer at University of Oxford, discusses her book Not Your Victim: How Our Obsession with Race Entraps and Divides Us , where she challenges the idea that European empires are uniquely responsible for modern injustice and calls for a more nuanced view of history and identity.

Mike and Wink discuss the latest in space exploration, AI advancements, and societal implications, featuring insights on Artemis missions, Mythos AI, and the future of technology and humanity.

Kevin Briggins, Managing Director at the Center for Biblical Unity , joins host Connie Morgan to talk about faith, identity, and what it looks like to break away from groupthink and stand on conviction.

This episode examines the life of John Mercer Langston, a trailblazing black lawyer and educator who rose from antebellum Virginia to national prominence through resilience, self-reliance, and ambition.

Host Connie Morgan talks with Mandisa Thomas, founder of Black Nonbelievers, about growing up in Queens, questioning religion early on, and building a national community for Black non-religious people. Show notes Black Nonbelievers Black Nonbelievers on Facebook Black Nonbelievers on YouTube Black Nonbelievers on X Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?

Connie Morgan sits down with Shiri Fein-Grossman, CEO of the Israel–Africa Relations Institute and former advisor at Israel’s National Security Council. The conversation dives into why Africa is becoming one of the most important regions in the world, how Israel is building strategic relationships across the continent, and what these partnerships mean for global security, economic development, and...

Mike DC Bowen and Wink Twyman Jr. discuss war and other topics.

Rev. Dr. Starlette Thomas discusses her personal experiences with race, her work on the Raceless Gospel, and her vision for a desegregated, inclusive church and society. Show notes: The Raceless Gospel website Take Me to the Water: The Raceless Gospel as Baptismal Pedagogy for a Desegregated Church Starlette on X

Martin Plaut discusses his new book Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement , which explores overlooked history and challenges common misconceptions. Unbroken Chains: A 5,000-Year History of African Enslavement Best Book Martin’s read this year so far: The Place of Tides: A Transformative Nature Memoir of Isolation, Forgiveness, and Self-Discovery on a Remote Norwegian Island

Free Black Thought c-founder Dave Gilbert shares his journey from a rural Tennessee childhood to academia, technology, and his insights on AI, race, and society. Show notes: Dave’s “ Critical Race Theory Comes to City Hall ” for the Journal of Free Black Thought Dave’s “ Inequality Has Become Its Own Explanation ” for the Journal of Free Black Thought Dave on X

Khadijah Queen shares her inspiring journey from childhood adversity to becoming a poet, author, and academic after a life altering career in the Navy. Show links: Khadijah’s website Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea: A Veteran’s Memoir

Michael DC Bowen and Winkfield F. Twyman Jr. explore the multifaceted world of AI, discussing its power, hype, motives, ethical considerations, and future implications including space colonization and property rights.

Behavioral scientist Cory Clark discusses the concept of adversarial collaboration in science, aiming to bridge gaps between conflicting scholars. The conversation delves into the impact of COVID-19 on public trust in science, the feminization of society, and the complexities surrounding implicit bias research. Show notes: Adversarial Collaboration Project Cory’s Website Implicit Racial Bias Study...

Connie Morgan chats with DEI reformer Amri B. Johnson. Amri discusses his upbringing in a family with a rich history of self-determination and entrepreneurship, highlighting the influence of his parents and grandparents on his values. He reflects on his academic background in public health and epidemiology, which strangely eventually led him to the field of organizational development and diversity...

Connie Morgan catches up with FBT President Erec Smith about his move from academia to the Cato Institute, where he now serves as a research fellow. They discuss leaving professorship behind, today’s cultural climate, testifying on Capitol Hill, and, of course, rhetoric.

Michael DC Bowen and Winkfield F. Twyman Jr. explore a range of topics including the emergence of AI agents, reflections on Black History Month, generational perspectives on black identity, and the impact of migration on black communities.

Host Connie Morgan talks with Nique Fajors about his journey from a difficult childhood to Harvard Business School, his views on marriage, family, cultural identity, and personal responsibility, and his evolution as a Condoleezza Rice–Colin Powell style conservative. Nique’s podcast