No Stupid Questions Show

Pardon us, but is there an Uncle Tom in the house - ahem - we mean Senate? JAG and TLeake give their hot 5-min take on Sen Tim Scott of SC and his opposition to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (JJ). Please share this interruption with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at Buy Me a Coffee . Related Links: https://www.npr.org/sections/...

CONFIRMED. A welcome change in the composition of the US Supreme Court! Will it be a first step in the positive transformation of the highest court in our land? JAG and TLeake discuss what needs changing and what could be the auspicious, transformative nature of Justice Jackson's (JJ's) historical confirmation. Buy Us a Coffee , and let's talk about it!   Please share this episode with a friend, a...

The first Stupid Interruption! A 5-minute timed conversation between JAG and TLeake. The topic? What else? The Oscar slap heard worldwide (and felt by Chris Rock)! The question? Was Will Smith wrong? Please share this interruption with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at Buy Me a Coffee .   Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "Th...

"Oh, but my joy of today Is that we can all be proud to say To be young, gifted, and black Is where it's at" A Black woman Supreme Court Justice. [Pause for applause.] Ketanji; A name that is making history and stands proud in its Blackness. In this episode, JAG and TLeake discuss this historic nomination as the moment reminds them of both the Nina Simone song, "To Be Young Gifted and Black" and t...

The US Senate tried to catch us sleeping by passing a measure (now sent to the House) that could be detrimental to our health. JAG and TLeake, as engineers, side with the science as they deliberate the potential effects of the Sunshine Protection Act. Join the discussion. Heed the call-to-action!  Please share the show with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback,...

(War, huh) Good God y'all (What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing! ...especially when we don't mind our business.    In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JAG and TLeake debate what it means to mind our "bid-ness" when it comes to war, historically and now.  Join the discussion, call your congressman and say a little prayer.  Please share the show with a friend and email us at nostupidque...

JAG and TLeake explore whether it should be and if they are celebrating Black History, Liberation, or Futures Month. They touch on a wide range of topics from Misters West, Kanye, and Cornell, to Coach Brian Flores to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Please email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Related Links: https://www.complex.com/life/cornel-west-wants-kanye-off-...

"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving" - bell hooks. From bell hooks to X Clan, JAG and TLeake bring their references for this "deeper than Atlantis" discussion on love. As we head into February, the "month of love," do you think this question of whether and how the #artofloving needs to be 'revived' merits further exploration?  #love Intrigued? Wanna explore more? Check out...

The January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will go down in history as an assault on our democracy. Or will it? JAG and TLeake debate the "seriousness" of the pursuit of justice for (and preserving democracy after) the January 6, 2021 events. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and share it with a friend. Rate and review N...

Have a little fun with JAG and TLeake in this lighthearted debate about the "hook up" and what people in their lives are "friend" enough to get one! Listen, share and reflect on how you feel about networks, boundaries and intersections Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it with a friend. Rate and review NSQ wherever...

Are we there yet? As the holidays approach, this episode of the No Stupid Questions Show finds our hosts JAG and TLeake going down the long list of naughty (not nice) happening in the world to determine if we are truly headed to what they affectionately call "Crazytown."   Related LInks: Sophia Urista Pees on Fan's Face One Black Juror in Trial of Ahmaud Arbery's Death Judge Dismisses Rittenhouse...

JAG, sleep-deprived, and TLeake, well-rested, tackle the pros and cons of Daylight Savings time. As the holdout states without Daylight Savings Time, do Arizona and Hawaii have it right? How do we reconcile recently proposed legislation at the state and federal level and the seeming conflict with the science?         Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The...

Are you, like us, confused by President Biden's Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation? Do you feel "some kind of way" about how it relates to or conflicts with Columbus Day?  Is it an actual Federal Holiday?  JAG and TLeake navigate a historical journey (with lots of interesting side trips) to explore their feelings about this new "holiday."                   Related links: President A Proclamation...

Streaming channels and apps are content-rich.  How do you decide what to watch? What factors are most important? JAG and TLeake walk through their decision process to see (or not to see) “The Harder They Fall,” an upcoming Black Western. Check out the show, and let us know if we influenced your viewing decision! https://screenrant.com/harder-they-fall-real-life-true-story-history-characters/ https...

"Seek to OVERstand." That's the message in this episode of No Stupid Questions Show. JAG and TLeake discuss the underappreciated long-term, potentially deadly consequences of (and disparities in) the stress of COVID-19 that go above and beyond the disease itself. Take a breath, listen and seek to overstand how you can be a part of the solution beyond education and vaccination.   Thanks so much for...

Negro, colored, African American, black or Black. What do people of African descent in the US want to be called? What do we call ourselves? JAG and TLeake dissect this question of what’s in a name for a group of people. Please email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think and share the show with a friend. Related links: How It Feels to Be Colored Me, by Zora Neale Why We...

American is finally leaving Afghanistan after a 20-year war - our longest.  Good, better, best. Which adjective describes the way the US is withdrawing? Did we do good?  Could we have done better? Was the exit a fiasco, or was our withdrawal about the best we could have hoped? Is that even the right line of question to ask? JAG and TLeake have an intriguing meeting of the minds on this current hot...

With the political landscape ripe with upcoming tests that will challenge the foundation of our political system, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the US is failing at the very democratic political system that it has championed. They are not on the same page and would give very different grades but come together to offer some practical solutions. Please email us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com to...

Houston, do we have a problem?  What is critical race theory and why are so many laws being passed to "protect" us from it?  Supported by research to confirm what 'it' actually is, JAG and TLeake debate whether what we have is a failure to communicate, a major disagreement, or a fundamental problem.  Do you have experience with critical race theory?  Chime in!   Related links: https://www.nytimes....

You don't want to miss this one!  JAG and TLeake take opposing sides on the decision to have the 2020 Olympics.  To find common ground, they tackle athletes' mental health, money in sports, sex in the Olympic Village, and the ongoing pandemic, to name a few of the issues.  Listen and chime in!   Related Readings: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10564637/olympics-mental-health-simone-biles...

Vaccines are available, restrictions are lifting, rules are changing, and the Olympics are happening... Is the pandemic over?  Can it be over for some and not others?  Listen as JAG and TLeake discuss what being over COVID-19 looks like and if we are there.  Please share your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com . Related Readings: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/19...

Sha 'Carri Richardson, America's fastest woman, will not compete for Team USA in track and field at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021.  JAG and TLeake examine the question of whether Sha 'Carri is a victim.  Is she a victim of bad rules, an improperly banned substance, a lack of understanding of and support for mental health, racism or all of the above?  Listen to the hosts debate this multi-layered to...

We all want peace in our relationships.  But what happens when you disagree with your partner?  Is unconditional support required or are there conditions under which it is not necessarily expected?  Does support look different in different situations?  JAG and TLeake discuss the nuances of this not-so-stupid question.  Tag in and let us know how you resolve sticky diasgreements in your relationshi...

Almost 30 years ago, a highly publicized, video-recorded police victim, Rodney King, asked an important question while making a plea. “Can we all get along?”  Join JAG and TLeake as they explore if white and Black people can heal the wounds, forgive and forget. Listen as they tackle this challenging issue and offer a path forward.  Weigh in with your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionssho...

Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, over 150 years since its first anniversary. Is the first national holiday to be codified since MLK Day a sincere acknowledgment of America’s dark history or merely a distraction and tip-of-the-hat?  Listen and share your thoughts as JAG and TLeake debate whether a federal holiday celebrating “Black freedom” signifies enough.  P...