Mental Dialogue

Special guests, anti-oppression educator DR. SUNDIATA SOON-JAHTA, and motivational speaker JOHN COLTRANE drop by to discuss what it means to identify under the RACIAL CONSTRUCT of BLACKNESS. MR. COLTRANE grew up BI-RACIAL and struggled with his RACIAL IDENTITY as a youth. Are BI-RACIAL children still expected to choose a race? Today is BLACKNESS more identified by culture than race?  Historically...

Special guests, Enduring Love Ministries' ROOSEVELT and RENITA QUICK drop by to discuss whether society still recognizes MARRIAGE as a covenant under GOD. For the last two decades, according to the U.S. Census, half of allMARRIAGES ended in DIVORCE and in 2nd MARRIAGES the DIVORCE RATES were even higher. Did BIBLICAL principles play a big role in keeping marriages strong in the past? Or did th...

Special guest co-host ANGELA CONNER aka The Mistress of Sexuality and special guest Relationship Coach FILA MCMILLAN-ANTWINE drop by to discuss how MARRIAGES can become SEXLESS and what can be done about them, especially since 74% of SEXLESS MARRIAGES typically end in DIVORCE. Some stats show up to 50% of women and up to 30% of men lose their SEX DRIVE in these SEXLESS MARRIAGES. We ask our specia...

THE BEST OF MENTAL DIALOGUE 2023 as BLACK SOCRATES and co-host HILARY WINFIELD invite special guest ATTORNEY EDWARD C. HOPKINSto discuss cuts from the top shows of 2023. CALL-IN 646.787.1691 and #GIVEUSYOUR3CENTS as we listen to cuts from some of our most listened-to shows, including 1. RE-EDUCATION OF THE NEGRO: Necessary Conversations on RACE, SEX, and CULTURE. 2 Do Men Want To Be HUSBANDS? 3. M...

This SPECIAL EDITION show is an OPEN CALL for the INTELLECTUAL OUTKASTS (LISTENERS) to call in and dialogue about issues on RACE, SEX, AND CULTURE, whether it's THE COLOR PURPLE, TARAJI P. HENSON AND EQUAL PAY, SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS, PULPIT SCRUTINY, ETC.). This show belongs to you. MENTAL DIALOGUE is asking the questions America is afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

There is an old saying that says you can't turn a HOE into a HOUSEWIFE but in 2023 the new saying is HOES ARE WINNING. Special guests former SEX WORKER, LESLEY TARVENIER, and RELATIONSHIP COACH VAUN THE LOVE ALCHEMIST drop in to discuss the Truth about how men feel about PROMISCUOUS WOMEN. There was a time when women with a certain reputation would only be pursued for SEX, but has the SEXUAL R...

A deep dive into the effects of AFRICAN AMERICANS and other minorities adapting to American society via assimilating into the majority culture. Is it possible to maintain your BLACKNESS (culture) when you assimilate or is necessary to CODE SWITCH to maintain your BLACK CARD? Some other races and cultures encourage full assimilation into American culture, why is this mostly frowned upon in BLACK CU...

After rapper TI's altercation with his son KING on IG Live we are discussing are today's youth more unruly or more misguided in the information age. We ask special guests, cognitive behavioral therapist, Marilyn Oduenyi, and retired teacher, Chinwe Obijiofor is it more difficult for parents to demand respect from their children today?  Are parents failing to pass along enough structure and...

As we celebrate 50 years of HIP-HOP, our special guest MINISTER SERVER founder of Hip Hop Bridge Builders and spiritual advisor at the Temple of Hip Hop not only knows the origin of HIP-HOP CULTURE but has made it his life mission to live by the motto coined by KRS-ONE himself "Hip Hop is not something you do, Hip Hop is something you live." Call in (646.787.1691) and tell us the moment...

For this show we break down the NIA LONG and JEEZY interview in only the way MENTAL DIALOGUE can. Special guest, HILARY WINFIELD, drops by to discuss her unique insights on their interview and some takeaways not currently being discussed on social media. What childhood experiences impeded NIA and JEEZY's desire to have healthy relationships? Do real NIGGAS cheat or not? Is their interview a gr...

Special guest VAUN the Love Alchemist drops by as we explore the transition of BLACK MALES into manhood. Throughout American Media, BLACK MALE MASCULINITY is depicted as thugs, pimps, and cheaters. Are BLACK MALES encouraged to live out extended adolescence in American Society? This week in an interview with NIA LONG, the rapper YOUNG JEEZY said REAL NIGGAZ don't cheat, is that true, and if so...

In an era where everyone claims to be a boss, we ask Orange Strategy founder and BUSINESS CONSULTANT, TERRY SIMMONS his unique perspective on ENTREPRENEURSHIP and the path to actually becoming a BOSS. In his time as a consultant and BUSINESS STRATEGIST are there specific traits he finds common among successful ENTREPRENEURS? Should BLACK PEOPLE take advantage of CAPITALISM to groom more ENTREPRENE...

RELATIONSHIP COACH, DERRICK CLARK, author of The 30 Love Laws along with casts from the upcoming play Why Should I Get Married? drop by to discuss why we should get MARRIED. We revisit this show from two years ago as we once again explore the INSTITUTION of MARRIAGE and why it still matters today. How do you determine if your mate is MARRIAGE-MINDED? Does the place for the 1st date matter if you a...

Have you ever had thoughts of SUICIDE? If so tune into this show featuring psychotherapist DR. CURTIS JASPER and special guest MIKE LAWSON as they discuss the depths of SUICIDAL IDEATIONS and how to develop a MORNING ROUTINE that can, not only, pull you out of SUICIDAL THOUGHTS but thrust you into HIGH ACHIEVEMENT and progress you can be proud of. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's...

BLACK SOCRATES and guest co-host, AKUA AGUSI-ELEBUIBON challenges SUPREME RA and DASIA ROBINSON, hosts of the Hip Hop School: Past And Present podcast to a debate on Heaux Culture in hip hop and Black society in general.  Are female artists like SEXXY REDD and CARDI B worse for BLACK CULTURE today, or are they simply following in the footsteps of LIL KIM?  Even hip-hop fans who regularly support m...

Special guest co-host EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE coach, ALEASA WORD, and special guest EMOTIONAL WELLNESS coach FILA MCMILLAN-ANTWINE drop by to discuss our attraction to trauma relationships. Do you ever wonder why you have a tendency to attract people with TRAUMA in your INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS? Why do you attach yourself despite the RED FLAGS?  Are you too EMPATHETIC? Since we often come with our ow...

In the U.S. 61% of Americans either indirectly or directly own STOCKS and 90% of American millionaires invest in REAL ESTATE. Our special guests Chief Investment Officer MICHAEL SUTTLAR II at SC Capital and Senior Lending Consultant JOHN C. MCGHEE II at Vi Capital Lending drop by to answer questions about getting into investing in either the MARKETS (Stock or Foreign Exchange) or REAL ESTATE. We a...

While society often focuses on BLACK WOMEN and their inability to secure a MARRIAGE, only 1 in 3 BLACK MEN are currently married compared to 1 in 2 men for all other races. Historically men have controlled access to MARRIAGE, but in modern times it seems as if fewer BLACK MEN want to marry.  Are BLACK MEN less concerned with legacy than other races?  Are BLACK BOYS still being raised to be MARRIAG...

In the age of SOCIAL MEDIA, the latest CELEBRITY GOSSIP, POLITICAL, or SOCIAL ISSUES (Trump/Biden, economy, police brutality, LGTQB, etc.) are available online 24/7. We ask our special guests psychologist DR. GERALD HASSELL, and author KEBA RICHARDSON The Journey of UN-BECOMING how to properly unplug to find our true and authentic selves to live a more fulfilling life. Is taking a break from socia...

In 1967 The Supreme Court unanimously struck down laws banning marriage between individuals of different races, 106 years after Maryland became the 1st state to enact MISCEGENATION laws banning INTERRACIAL MARRIAGES. However, despite the legal right to marry outside of one's race that alone has not changed the sentiments of many who still think it is wrong to do so, and some even argue it is d...

Special guest MENTAL HEALTH counselor SHANAE BENITO drops by to discuss how we can support SINGLE MOTHER from a psychological and cultural standpoint in the BLACK COMMUNITY. Are there psychological issues SINGLE MOTHERS contend with more than MARRIED WOMEN? How do they psychologically deal with an ABSENT FATHER? Should SINGLE MOTHERS aim to find a good man to help raise their children and how is t...

Special guests LEO SMITH, CEO at Engaged Futures, and BROTHER ANHK of the Pseudo Killas join us to discuss why AFRICAN AMERICAN parents are the leading group deciding to HOMESCHOOL their children since the pandemic. Are BLACK PARENTS turning to HOMESCHOOLING with concerns about the WHITEWASHING of history in public schools or the indoctrination into WOKENESS/GENDER IDENTITY? Are BLACK STUDENTS sti...

Special guests, psychotherapist DR. KATRINA PITTMAN and ANGELA CONNER aka the Mistress of Sexuality drop by to discuss introducing OGRAPHY into MARRIAGES/RELATIONSHIPS. Is OGRAPHY a fun way to spice up a couple's sex life? What if one spouse Loves , but the other doesn't? Is the introduction of p a potential warning sign for other problems?  What about filming your own  ? Can it lead to an...

Special guests, cognitive behavioral therapist, MARILYN ODUENYI, author of The 30 Love Laws, DERRICK CLARK aka SINSEAR, and creator of the Why Should I Get Married series LAWANDA JORDAN discuss TRUE LOVE and what it really is. Do we underestimate or over-romanticize LOVE and its role in our RELATIONSHIPS?  Is it harder to keep your commitments without LOVE or do we misunderstand how TRUE LOVE and...

Currently, in the news, there are discussions about CRITICAL RACE THEORY and what should or should not be included in AMERICAN HISTORY texts. BROTHER ANHK  and DR. FREE drop by to discuss a topic rarely approached in the AMERICAN SCHOOL system or in private discussions: the BREEDING OF BLACK PEOPLE inAMERICAN HISTORY. How prevalent was it, what toll did it take on ENSLAVED BLACK PEOPLE at that tim...