Mental Dialogue

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with special guests Maria Jordan, host of Afternoon Tea Radio, and co-host Jendayi Hill-Jones, as we explore the complexities of being a beautiful woman in today's social media-driven society. Do pretty women enjoy the attention they receive from men? How do men approach them—are they respectful or unruly? Do they face unwarranted attacks and lies fro...

Before any presidential election, it is common to feel overwhelmed by the complexities of politics, economics, and other pressing issues, which can elevate stress levels and strain personal relationships. How can we ensure we remain focused on our path to becoming our best selves? Join us this Saturday as psychologist Dr. Gerald Hassell, also known as Dr. G, discusses his new workbook, The Seven K...

Special guests relationship coach Vaun "The Love Alchemist" and Jay White, author of No More Bodies: The Discontinuation of Promiscuity and Meaningless Sex, will join the discussion on whether Black men marrying later than other demographics is beneficial or detrimental to our culture. Statistics show that Black men marry less frequently (34% vs. 50%) and on average three years later tha...

People often talk about the challenges of the current dating scene, but special guests dating influencer Jasmine Townes and relationship coach Derrick Clark (author of The 30 Love Laws) join us to discuss successful dating strategies in 2024. They will share insights on how both men and women can improve their success rates and make the dating process enjoyable. We’ll explore whether people unders...

LOS ANGELES LAKERS apparently hired JJ REDICK and drafted BRONNY JAMES to appease their superstar player LEBRON JAMES. Should the LAKERS have interviewed MARK JACKSON or SAM CA SSELL after their top candidate DAN HURLEY turned them down? Did RACE play a role in REDDICK skipping the line? BRONNY JAMES only started six games at USC but got selected 55th by the LAKERS in the NBA and now has a chance...

Special guest JAMES JACKSON from Global Financial joins the show to discuss recent U.S. MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME statistics by ETHNICITY, focusing on why AFRICAN AMERICANS rank the lowest. Host BLACK SOCRATES will explain how these statistics are often misused to reinforce financial stereotypes within the BLACK COMMUNITY. The discussion will explore whether certain ethnic groups are provided system...

We invite special guest relationship coaches, FILA MCMILLAN-ANTWINE and VAUN The Love Alchemist, to discuss whether our society over-romanticizes marriage today. Some people suggest that big weddings and expensive rings indicate misplaced priorities in the marriage. What foundational elements should couples establish before marriage, regardless of whether they opt for a fairy tale wedding? Is the...

Host BLACK SOCRATES deep dives into the decision not to include WNBA rookie CAITLIN CLARK on the WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 2024 OLYMPIC team. Basketball Hall of Famer LISA LESLIE said this about CLARK before the announcement of the team, "She better be on the Olympic team...We should not leave the country without her..."  Does CLARK'S play and popularity warrant a roster spot? Is she on...

Women often say BROKE DICK is the best, and men often say CRAZY WOMEN have the BEST SEX, as we invite our special guest ANGELA CONNER, aka "The Mistress of Sexuality" to discuss if this is true.  Why are some of us so SEXUALLY ATTRACTED to UNHEALTHY PARTNERS? We ask our callers the craziest things they've done for some GOOD SEX. Do we sometimes confuse SEXUAL FREEDOM with SEXUAL irre...

In a process, she calls "beautifully frustrating, special guest, Sheo of SHE PRINTS IT, CHER'DON REYNOLDS discusses how she became the first BLACK WOMAN-OWNED supplier in the STAPLES promotional product chain. For companies wanting to follow in her footsteps what would she recommend? What part of the process did she appreciate the most and what part frustrated her almost to the point of q...

Special guests, host of The Show ATL, MS. DIA, founder of the Hip Hip Bridge Builders, MINISTER SERVER, and spoken word artist JON GOODE drop in to discuss the recent battle between DRAKE and KENDRICK and how it stacks up against RAP BATTLES of the past. Is this battle the greatest in HIP-HOP history, or did DRAKE and KENDRICK go too far?  Why was KENDRICK declared the winner and will DRAKE'S...

SHAQ and COUNTRY WAYNE suggest men should never open up to women. Special guest co-host and radio host of Afternoon TeaMARIA JORDAN and special guests mental health advocate and author CHRIS JAMES and RBG founder SUPREME RA drop in to discuss just how VULNERABLE MEN should be in their RELATIONSHIPS. Is there a level of pride a man should maintain to shield and protect his woman by not sharing so m...

Special Guest Certified Life Coach, DR. FREE drops by to discuss how to identify and change negative patterns in our lives through INNER WORK.  What is INNER WORK exactly?  How do we identify negative patterns in our own lives?  Is this the same or like therapy focused on our INNER CHILDHOOD WOUNDS? Are recurring problems, whether they are RELATIONSHIP or FINANCIAL issues a sign that INNER WORK is...

Special guests GHANAIAN-born American citizen FRANK ASSANTE and American-born NIGERIAN YIEH SASSEKPO drop by to discuss the advice they were given about dating AFRICAN AMERICANS in the U.S. What are some concerns AFRICAN parents have about their children DATING/MARRYING AFRICAN AMERICANS? What do AFRICANS think of PASSPORT BROS?  Should AFRICAN AMERICANS be concerned with being scammed for a green...

If your husband received a life sentence in prison would you stay or would you bore children with him after he received that life sentence?  Well, that is exactly what our special guest TAMU KANYAMA aka "Mama Tamu" did after she and her husband along with other comrades survived a deadly COINTELPRO attack while trying to purchase land in 1971 in Mississippi to start a separate BLACK NATI...

Special guest cognitive behavioral therapist MARILYN ODUEYNI drops by to discuss how MARRIAGE is viewed by young AFRICAN AMERICANS. Do they still see MARRIAGE as a necessity for a family or a fulfilled life?  Has the 50% divorce rate over the last two decades decreased their desire for MARRIAGE? How do young BLACK PEOPLE look at our grandparents' MARRIAGES lasting for 40 and 50+ years? Have FE...

CANDACE OWENS burst onto the media scene and immediately became a lightning rod due to her CONSERVATIVE viewpoints often besmirching the BLACK COMMUNITY. Special guest SHELLEY WYNTER drops by to discuss why OWENS was recently released from the DAILY WIRE. OWENS recently found herself at odds with another DAILY WIRE correspondent BEN SHAPIRO over her viewpoints on the ISRAELI/HAMAS conflict. Howeve...

UNITED AIRLINE'S CEO SCOTT KIRBY recently stated he plans to train 5000 new pilots by 2030 and he wants 50% of them to be women and people of color (POC). ELON MUSK, CANDACE OWENS, and others publicly disagreed with KIRBY'S initiative by suggesting it might allow unqualified pilots into the cockpit. Special guests commercial airline pilot BRANDT HOUSE and DEI consultant LATRICE ROSS join t...

When it comes to SYSTEMIC issues such as RACISM, GUN CONTROL, GENDER EQUALITY or LGBTQ rights, some people suggest our systems are broken, whereas others argue the SYSTEM is working just as designed. Special guest ANTI-OPPRESSION educator DR. SUNDIATA drops by to discuss a different way to view these issues through the lens of SYSTEMS THINKING. Is SYSTEMS THINKING a viable solution for these issue...

In Western society, early MONOGAMY laws only applied to women, until the women's movement forced it to apply to men.  In those times men were expected to cheat and women would often stay.  However, today one psychologist suggests that women CHEAT more than men. Is CHEATING a deal breaker for you and if so why? Are there circumstances in which you would forgive your spouse?  What if there are c...

Special guests, business coaches LANEE JAVET (monetization) and KIMBERLY FOWLER (taxes) drop by to discuss the aspects of BUSINESS people tend to leave out when discussing ENTREPRENEURSHIP.  While business and entrepreneurship can be rewarding for those who endure and succeed, there is still a lot of grief and loss associated with launching a business. Both coaches discuss the level of anguish tha...

Special guest, PSYCHOTHERAPIST MONIQUE KNIGHT, and founder of the Secret Sauce Relationship Boot Camp drops by to discuss dealing with CHILDHOOD TRAUMAS, that specifically affect how we show up in our RELATIONSHIPS/MARRIAGES. How do we discover and deal with the childhood traumas that hamper our relationships?  Should we seek THERAPY before pursuing serious relationships or MARRIAGE?  How do we de...

Special guests CHRIS JAMES, mental health advocate, and ROYCE RICHARDSON (finance and wealth management) discuss the status of today's MEN and how they size up to men of the past. Why were so many men bothered by USHER groping ALECIA KEYS during their SUPER BOWL performance? Why are SUICIDE RATES so high and increasing for BLACK MEN?  Should men have more SAFE SPACES?  Is there a concerted eff...

Special guests Chief Investment Officer MICHAEL SUTTLAR II at SC Capital, and serial entrepreneur WILLIAM AGNEW drop by to discuss their biggest STOCK MARKET, REAL ESTATE, or BUSINESS INVESTMENT mistakes, and what they learned. What led to their big INVESTMENT mistake?  Did they research enough? Is it truly possible to keep your emotions out of INVESTMENT decisions? Are big INVESTMENT mistakes par...

We have an exciting show featuring BLACK HISTORY TRIVIA as special guest Urban Intellectuals founder FREDDIE TAYLOR and special guest co-host BLACK HISTORY children's book author AKUA AGUSI-ELEBUIBON drop by to discuss unsung heroes of BLACK HISTORY. Is learning BLACK HISTORY still necessary in 2024? Who are the BLACK HISTORICAL figures they won't teach you about in the public education sy...