Free Black Thought Podcast

Wilfred Reilly has positioned himself online (and in person) as a wicked smart but rather hilarious cultural and political commentator. He and Connie discuss why it’s important to tell the truth and his assessment of who tends not to. References: Will on X: @wil_da_beast630 Pre-order Will’s book: Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America's School Curricula Wi...

Connie Morgan and Adam B. Coleman talk about the importance of asking questions, fathers in the home and putting your best foot forward. Adam was an early contributor to the Journal of Free Black Thought and also breaks down how he exploded onto the scene as a writer and commentator. Show notes: Adam’s book: Black Victim to Black Victor Adam on X: @wrong_speak Adam’s Substack: Speaking Wrong at th...

The guys discuss stories of war, peace, betrayal, anguish, frustration, high expectations, self-doubt. Topics range from Russian literature to black American playwrights to Nigerians in the UK, John Brown & Harriet Tubman, TikTok, Marriage Story , Tony Soprano and Mike's novel in progress. Show notes: Wink’s “ The Touch of the Russian Novelist ” The First Chapter of Mike’s Novel David Kern’s “...

Forward Party leader Barbara Gaskins breaks down her political evolution and why she thinks the Forward Party best serves the needs of the people and black Americans in particular. Stuff mentioned in this episode: Proteus Fund (Organization that pays protestors) Barbara on X: @Barbara4NC North Carolina Forward Party Barbara’s book recommendation: Inventing Black-on-Black Violence: Discourse, Space...

Professor of Sociology, education entrepreneur and co-author of the book The Black Intellectual Tradition Angel Adams Parham Stuff referenced in this episode: Angel’s book: The Black Intellectual Tradition: Reading Freedom in Classical Literature Angel’s book: American Routes Angel’s website: angelparham.com Nyansa Classical Community Angel’s co-author Anika Prather Danielle Allen

Kris Williams (aka KDUB) talks about his faith journey and inspiring story of pulling strangers from a burning vehicle. Stuff referenced in this episode: Kris on X: @kdubtru Kris’s website: kdubtru.com Kris on YouTube shai linne

Israel advocate Karys Rhea discusses a particular path to modern day anti-Zionism with Connie Morgan. Stuff referenced in this episode: Karys on X: @RheaKarys PEP David Bernstein’s FBT podcast episode: “ Woke Antisemitism ” Connie’s FBT podcast episode: “ Candace vs Ben ” CAMERA (Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis) Jewish National Fund Middle East Forum The Gatestone Inst...

Jason Littlefield is not just a co-founder of Free Black Thought but also the architect behind EmpowerED Humanity Theory. EmpowerEd Humanity Theory is an alternative framework by which to check the SEL/DEI/Antiracism box in a way that is helpful and healthy for humans. Referenced in this episode: EmpowerED Pathways Jason’s Book: Empowered Humanity Theory: A Framework For An Empowering And Dignifie...

Entertainment podcaster and former CIA analyst Yaya Jata Fanusie and Connie Morgan talk writing, creating and religion. Stuff referenced in this episode: Yaya on X: @signcurve Jabbari Lincoln Files Podcast on X: @jabbarilincoln Jabbari Lincoln Files Podcast on Instagram: @jabbarilincoln JabbariLincoln.com Yaya’s “ Hamas Are Not Muslim Freedom Fighters ,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought Yaya’s...

Delano Squires tells Connie Morgan how to create a marriage culture within black America. Stuff referenced: Delano on X: @DelanoSquires Black and Married with Kids Ralph Wiley Authentically Black: Essays for the Black Silent Majority by John McWhorter Is Bill Cosby Right?: Or Has the Black Middle Class Lost Its Mind by Michael Eric Dyson Men Ain’t Boys Voddie Baucham’s The Children of Caesar Part...

Host Connie Morgan discusses what’s wrong with the culture and how to fix it with Kendall Qualls. Mr. Qualls is a businessman and president of the non-profit Take Charge . Take Charge responds to suspected arson . Stuff referenced in this episode: Take Charge Mr. Qualls’s book: The Prodigal Project Mr. Qualls’s “SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision Ignores Elephant in the Room,” in Real Clear Politi...

Episode 3 of our new series featuring FBT co-founder Michael David Cobb Bowen and author Winkfield Twyman Jr. Mike and Wink compare their respective imagined roles as King(s) of (black) History Month. "Mirrors on the ceiling The pink champagne on ice And she said, "We are all just prisoners here Of our own device" And in the master's chambers They gathered for the feast They stab it with their ste...

American and Israeli citizen Dmitri Shufutinsky talks what it means to be black, American, Israeli and Jewish, debunks some of the lies around Israel, explains how IDF service works and outlines how Aliyah is made. Stuff referenced in this episode: Dmitri on X: @dmitrishuf Dmitri on Facebook Dmitri’s “ Black Excellence Is Not White Supremacy ,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought

An interview with musician JoDavi on living a traditional lifestyle while working as a professional musician. He and host Connie Morgan touch on his work in the pro-Israel space as well. We finally talk with the guy behind our theme song! Get tickets for JoDavi’s upcoming performance in Manhattan on March 28th and be part of his first live album recording. Mentioned in this podcast: JoDavi on X: @...

Fantasy author, self-proclaimed dork and brother of Connie Morgan joins the show for a dose of nepotism and geeking out over the joy of reading fiction. Stuff referenced in this episode: Dylan’s website: dylanfmorgan.com Dylan’s Substack An introductory chapter of Godfall in the Journal of Free Black Thought Dylan on X: @DFMorganAuthor Dylan on Instagram: @DylanFMorgan Watership Down by by Richard...

MLK Day weekend 2024 “DOCTOR-KING” Spoken word honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elton Orlando Frank II Elton Orlando Frank II was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to parents of Caribbean and African-American ancestry. Though raised in the Baptist Church, he now is a Messianic Believer who enjoys studying, teaching, and preaching. He is a musician (vocals, trumpet) who doubles as...

Episode 2 of our new series featuring FBT co-founder Michael David Cobb Bowen and author Winkfield Twyman Jr. Mike and Wink compare an episode of The West Wing with former Harvard University President Claudine Gay and her inability to speak with moral clarity about genocide of Jews in real time before Congress. Other fun stuff: The West Wing clip Wink’s “Claudine Gay Made a Career of Attacking Bla...

Racha Tahani Lawler and host Connie Morgan discuss what it means to be a black midwife supporting and promoting holistic birth. Racha owns the first and only Black owned birth cottage (center) in Central Virginia.  Mentioned in this podcast: Racha’s website: gathergroundedmidwifery.com Racha’s GoFundMe Racha hosts monthly open houses for expecting parents the first Saturday of every month at...

Dr. Tiffanie Victoria Jones shares the story of her cancelation at an American university following her refusal to solely teach post modernism theories on gender. Stuff referenced in this episode: The David Reimer story On Christopher Dummit making up the idea that gender is a social construct Christopher Dummit’s “ Confessions of a Social Constructionist, ” in Quillette Tiffanie’s favorite book t...

A new series attempting to answer the question, “What comes after black?” FBT co-founder Michael David Cobb Bowen and author Winkfield Twyman Jr.’s new podcast series. Other fun stuff: Mike’s FBT podcast episode: “ Your Friendly Neighborhood Stoic ” Wink’s FBT podcast episode: “ A New Correspondence on Race ” Mike’s “ Black Suffering ,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought Wink’s “ In Defense of P...

Storyteller Yaya Jata Fanusie reflects on the classic Spike Lee film, Do the Right Thing. Stuff referenced in this episode: Original YouTube Commentary Yaya on X: @SignCurve " The Jabbari Lincoln Files” podcast Yaya’s “ Hamas are Not Muslim Freedom Fighters ,” in the Journal of Free Black Thought Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Political Commentator and moderator Ashira Solomon tells her side of the story as a black American-Israeli Jew. Stuff referenced in this episode: Ashira on Instagram: @RealAshiraSolomon Ashira on YouTube Ashira’s TV show “ The Quad” on YouTube Ashira on X: @ashira_solomon Ashira’s website Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Professor of business ethics Rachel Ferguson explains how a classical liberal approach to problem solving leads to creative ideas on how to make America truly one with liberty and justice for all. Stuff referenced in this episode: Rachel’s Book: Black Liberation Through the Marketplace: Hope, Heartbreak, and the Promise of America Rachel’s Website Rachel’s Blog Rachel on X: @libertyethics David Be...

Host Connie Morgan gets educated on personal rights, libertarian activism and why we should care by founder of Liberty or Else Doni Anthony known as “Doni the Don” on X. Stuff referenced in this episode: Liberty or Else Doni on X: @DoniTheDon_ Vices, Crimes, and the Pursuit of Happiness Volume One Doni on Facebook Lysander Spooner Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi

Host Connie Morgan explores black cowboy culture with founder and executive director of the Black Cowboy Coalition Aisha McElroy. Stuff referenced in this episode: Black Cowboy Coalition Black Cowboy Co Instagram Black Cowboy Co TikTok Black Cowboy Co Facebook Black Cowboy Co YouTube Podcast Theme Music by JoDavi