Mental Dialogue

What are you rights when stopped by the cops?  Do you have to show your license? Do you have to do everything the cops request?  Can you requests a supervisor?  Should you roll your window all the way down?  These questions answered and many more on the next Mental Dialogue show as we bring in a 25 year veteran in law enforcement to give his perspective.  Also at the top of the 2nd hour the "...

Does the #BlackLivesMatter discount the lives of those outside the Black community, or is the response #AllLivesMatter more inclusive?  For this SPECIAL EDITION of the MENTAL DIALOGUE show we bring Edupreneur and Activist, SCOTT SPEED, curator of the outstanding facebook page "Race Haven-Solutions Focused Dialogue about RACE in America" to give his unique perspective on this matter.  Let...

This week BLACK SOCRATES rolls solo for the 1st hour with a special call-in show for listeners as we take your opinions on #SandraBland #BlackLivesMatter and the lack of respect for Black Women in America by Black Men specifically.  For the 2nd half of the show, the MONEY AND POWER HOUR, we are featuring LANEE JAVET, CEO of Culsire as she introduces her new entrepreneur project to ATLANTA Black En...

Amidst these accusation Bill Cosby finally spoke out and now claims all the sex and drugs were consensual and Camille agrees.  CONSENSUAL OR NOT SHOULD SHE STAY? BLACK SOCRATES and co-host, CHRISTY GAYNELL discuss and open up the phone lines for all opinions on this matter.  Also every Saturday at the top the 2nd hour tune-in for the MONEY AND POWER 15 (11:00-11:15) as we bring on a financial expe...

After FREDDY GRAY and the BALTIMORE RIOTS pundits warned GENTRIFICATION is coming.  GENTRIFICATION revitalizes a neighborhood and raises the values of the homes. So why is it seen as a RACIST practice? SATURDAY 10AM-12NOON (EST) on MENTAL DIALOGUE host, BLACK SOCRATES & co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL speak with activist and long time Baltimore resident HILARY WINFIELD to discuss GENTRIFICATION and he...

In the aftermath of SCOTUS  decision to legalize SAME-SEX MARRIAGES, what about the CHILDREN?  Are there any long-term benefits/consequences for children reared by same-sex couples.  Should we place foster children with same-sex couples?   BLACK SOCRATES along with co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL and specially invited guests SOCIAL WORKERS tackle this very important topic.  Don't forget at the top of...

BLACK SOCRATES brings in actor, activist, DEVIN T. ROBINSON X aka EGYPT, playwright of the one-man show BLACK MEN NAKED TRUTH.  This play covers ABANDONMENT BY FATHERS, GOOD BLACK MEN, DEAD BEAT BLACK MEN, NICE GUYS, BAD BOYS, AND MUCH MORE!!!  Hear Egypt's inspiration behind his hit play, as we discuss the hard hitting themes covered in Saturday night's sold out show at the Porter Sanford...

BLACK SOCRATES brings in edupreneur and activist, SCOTT SPEED, and curator of facebook group RACE HAVEN- Solutions Focused Dialogue About RACE in America.  Tune in as we DISCUSS/DEBATE about CHARLESTON and RACE, in AMERICA. I PROMISE this conversation will be unlike any other you've heard on the subject. This is the 4th Saturday, so at the TOP OF THE 2nd HOUR (11:00AM) the MONEY AND POWER HOUR...

BLACK SOCRATES and co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL discuss the recent phenomenon to highlight SINGLE MOTHERS for their role in their children's lives even on FATHER'S DAY.  Back in 2011 Hallmark card sparked this controversy with cards designed to target AFRICAN-AMERICAN MOTHER'S ONLY.   Is this a good thing or is this another effort to downplay BLACK FATHER'S in the Black community?  At t...

BLACK SOCRATES and co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL, bring on diversity educator, DR. CONSUELA WARD to discuss POST TRAUMATIC SLAVE SYNDROME and what exactly is it.  Is there such a thing?  Are there lingering symptoms from America's enslavement of Blacks that still affect us in the 21st century?  At the top of the 2nd hour for the MONEY AND POWER 15 (11:00-11:15am), we bring on Uriah Yisrael, author o...

BLACK SOCRATES and special guest LANEE JAVET, founder/owner of CULSIRE, discuss the tragic suicide of KALIEF BROWDER, dead at 22.  Browder was only two years removed from his thee-year prison stint at RIKERS ISLAND.  At age 16 he was accused of stealing a book bag, only to have his case dismissed with no explanation three years later. During his 3 years at RIKERS ISLAND, Browder, spent two years i...

Is the gay agenda reality or myth?  Is your belief in the gay agenda homophobia? If it exist, does it need to be stopped?  These questions and many more explored this Saturday on the MENTAL DIALOGUE talk show as Black Socrates and co-host Christy Gaynell once again ask the questions America's afraid to answer.  At the top of the 2nd hour, for our Money & Power 15 (11:00-11:15am EDT) we bri...

BLACK SOCRATES & co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL go live into Executive Cuts Barber Shop w/ special guest Dewayne Vaughn, 15 year law enforcement veteran to discuss his viewpoint on his former role as a Black cop.  How can the Black and Brown communities improve their relationship with law enforcement in his opinion?  What is his reaction to the verdicts/protest/riots?  These questions explored and ma...

"There are TWO SKILLS every PARENT should ensure their CHILDREN have, and that's READING and FINANCIAL LITERACY." -Black Socrates.  JOIN us this SATURDAY (May 23) on the MENTAL DIALOGUE talk show as we explain to PARENTS how to do both.  We open the FIRST HOUR (10AM) with early literacy advocate, NAOMI BRADLEY and author of "READING AT ONE."  She is also the owner/operator...

Black Socrates and co-host Christy Gaynell open up the dialogue on race and racism.  Is racism really a problem in America or are we so sensitive about the subject we create more problems.  Does the media over emphasize race?  These questions and many more explored this Saturday.  At the top of the 2nd hour our "Money and Power 15" (11:00-11:15am EST) will feature a financial expert to d...

MENTAL DIALOGUE MOTHER'S DAY EXCLUSIVE: BLACK SOCRATES has an open conversation with DARRYL BLACK aka BLACK NITTY, former gang member, and his MOTHER about his journey from a FULL SCHOLARSHIP student-athlete at the UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY to his two stints in the TEXAS STATE PENITENTIARY. This is a true redemption story and you will witness first-hand how a MOTHER'S LOVE help to tu...

BLACK SOCRATES and co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL discuss the misogynistic view of women condoned in this popular art form.  We also discuss the forgotten legacy of The Hottentot Venus. SARAH BAARTMAN and why every little Black girl should hear her story.  At the top of the 2nd hour (11:00-11:15am EST) "THE MONEY AND POWER 15" features, NEERA HUDSON, owner of Y's Accounting Solutions to dis...

BLACK SOCRATES brings in ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOL (APS) educator and activist,  KHALILAH ALI to discuss the current crisis in public education and voice her opinions on the Atlantal Public School system CHEATING SCANDAL.  You don't want to miss her unique 1st hand perpsective. At the TOP OF THE HOUR (11:00AM) and every 4th Saturday MD introduces the MONEY AND POWER HOUR where we bring on a panel...

BLACK SOCRATES & co-host CHRISTY GAYNELL go live into Executive Cuts Barber Shop w/ special guest Robert Derrell Harbin Jr, author of "The Black Man's Biggest Nemesis" to discuss the history of how Black men are stereotyped in America? Do these stereotypes play a role in the rise in police shooting? What role does entertainment play in perpetuating these stereotypes? These questi...

Impromptu interview with potential co-host, Christy Gaynell, live on air as they prepare for the re-launch of the Mental Dialogue blogtalk show Saturday Apr 18th 10am-12pm @Executive Cuts Barbershop.

Special edition of MENTAL DIALOGUE as host Montoya Smith interviews Retired Air Force Lt Col Brandt House on his upcoming bid to become a member of the District 203 School Board (O'Fallon Township HS, O'Fallon, IL). Hear his unique journey from a 1.9 GPA HS graduate to to an engineering degree from the US Air Force Academy to a former Air Force Pilot, currently studying for his MBA. Anyone...

Avery Brown interviews Black Socrates about the return of the Mental Dialogue talk show and what exactly does the new theme THE CONVERSATIONS WE ARE AFRAID TO HAVE mean. Black Socrates will also reveals his new co-host and the new twist on the show that will make it different than any other show in America. 

Black Socrates and Financial Advisor, Harvey Maclin, Wealthspan Financial recap Friday night's (Feb 20) MD Live X discussion on Black Economic Advancement. During the MD Live X attendees also took the $100K Challenge and Attorney Michelle Curry discussed the details estate planning and it's importance.