No Stupid Questions Show

JAG and TLeake invite an *opinionated* guest with a relevant perspective ("Hometeam" Brandon Leak, sideline-reporter, broadcast sports-analyst, web-correspondent, radio host, and *the* Atlanta hometeam fan) to ponder whether there is such a thing as truth nowadays.  Might this one have a simple answer, or does it go deeper than that?  Verifying sources, doing your research..."Believe half of what...

On the eve of July 4th weekend, JAG and TLeake wrestle with what it means in this moment to be Black and "celebrate" Independence.  Whose independence are we celebrating?  Have "we" as a Black community won "our" independence?  Special guest Jay Leake joins this live show and adds his perspective on this currently sensitive issue.

Are we sick and tired...of being sick and tired?  As they celebrate the lives of two of many that have died too soon and unnecessarily, JAG and TLeake open up the show and the lines to a few smart friends to get answers to that age old question: Are we sick and tired?  And what does it mean?  As we navigate this week, our friends's memories remind us that whether, sick, tired or both, self-care is...

"I'm pissed off, MAN!" Its hard to keep your cool when you are caught between being a target for racial injustice and COVID-19 suffering.   Publishing this on Juneteenth, it is s must listen episode as both JAG and TLeake openly share their on-the-edge feelings on racial injustice in the midst of COVID-19.  They discuss which makes them more upset, angry or "pissed off to the highest level of piss...

Will this time be different?  How has the pandemic environment affected our response to the George Floyd lynching?  Jag and TLeake ponder whether we are in a perfect storm for a different (improved) response to the latest tragedy of police brutality.  Listen to their differing views and share your thoughts.   Referenced Article:  https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/how-actually-fix-a...

JAG and TLeake take the opportunity at this moment in time to begin a new series on Law and Order and the Black Community.  We are living in historic times and, appropriately, JAG and TLeake have brought in the big guns to kick off the first show of this historic series.  As their first guest ever on the show, they have invited former 4 Star Chief, NYPD, Joseph Leake to discuss what it might take...

Against the backdrop of COVID-19, an installment of No Stupid Questions Show that looks more broadly at the world we are living in.  Jag and TLeake discuss alternative realities (and truths) and ponder the question of whether we live in a "post-fact" world and if that is an ugly pimple on the face of society that needs to be popped.  Motivated by the nightmare of the potential havoc caused by disb...

In this fourth installment in the COVID-19 "Stay-at-home" series, TLeake and JAG discuss whether we should allow concern for the economy trump concern for health, what is right and how current decisionmaking fits.  Tune in to see if your answer matches theirs (they agree in this episode!) and if you agree with their resolution.   CORRECTION: The Black Chamber of Commerce was mistakenly referred to...

In Part 3 of NSQ's series on COVID-19, TLeake and JAG discuss whether Black people die when America "catches" coronavirus.  Sprinkle some comments in from the Surgeon General, a rant by Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and you have a show where your hosts discuss what it takes to address the disparities in COVID-19 outcomes in Black communities. Additional links: FULL Surgeon General Bri...

Jag and TLeake tackle COVID-19 again as they discuss if this disease is changing individuals' views on their personal health.  in every storm cloud there is a silver lining...will we find it with respect to our health?  Come and listen to Jag and TLeake's views then write in to share your view.

COVID-19 is running rampant so join JAG and TLeake as they tackle the tough issue of whether the coronovirus pandemic will change our approach to healthcare.  Learn a little about the optimists' and pessimists' view of the viability of this outbreak as a catalyst of change.

Join JAG and Tleake's Valentine's romp in their latest episode of No Stupid Questions -  “Do you have to be at least a little stupid to fall in love?”    In a classic Venus vs Mars debate, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the brain and the heart can co-exist. There is much to unpack and it will make you ponder different types of love, whether being in love is an autoresponse or if you have to have a...

Join JAG and TLeake as Tanya proposes her "vegetablarian" approach and they discuss whether it is better than eating "plant-based."  This session is sure to edutain you on meaning what you say, an innovative approach to how you approach what you put in your body, and, as a bonus, warns you to be wary of the "white killers."

With JAG and Tleake’s latest episode of No Stupid Questions -  “Do Women 'know'?” - we are excited to talk about the subject of women's health and launch TLeake's latest venture with her partner, our special guest Tarita Thomas.  Have women been "bamboozled, hoodwinked and led astray" by a male-driven medical complex?  TLeake and Tarita say it's time for women to take charge and trust their instin...

From the “watch what you pray for” category, join JAG and TLeake as they talk about "our" readiness for a woman president.  Starting with a surprising answer from the "mouths of babes,” this discussion will either have you in the "Amen corner," or, fuming mad.  Both ways, as always, JAG and TLeake aim to engage, highlight and edutain.   Image courtesy of Marie Claire ( https://www.marieclaire.com/...

A Women’s History Month special, JAG and TLeake debate whether black women should prioritize fighting sexism (over racism).  Listen in as their different chromosomal makeups inform their opposing views on the most "sensible" strategy for black women to move forward in the fight against systemic bias.  

With the release of documentaries such as “Surviving R. Kelly” and “Leaving Netherland,” the question of separating an artist from their art is extremely timely.  Can we?  Should we?  MUST we?  JAG and TLeake go back and forth as they tackle this question for many so-called artistic “geniuses.”  Listen and let us know your thoughts on the discussion.

As Black History Month 2019 comes to a close, JAG and TLeake discuss its current significance.  After almost 100 years of celebrating, are those who need to taking the responsibility and the opportunity seriously? (Also, see Tanya's related blog post @ https://diverseeducation.com/article/139913/ )

In 2019, for the first time, both JAG and TLeake made New Year’s resolutions.   Join them as they discuss the what, why and how they plan to make them effective.  Whether or not you made a New Year’s resolution, listen as JAG and TLeake share their perspectives on setting and achieving goals effectively.   Image designed by Kjpargeter

As history tells it, WEB Dubois and Booker T. Washington had two different philosophies on the best was for Black Americans to move forward after slavery (post Civil War).  WEB Dubois prioritized civil liberties and social equality.  Willing to "compromise on social equality," Booker T. Washington believed economic gains and freedom were more important to focus on and fight for.  Join JAG and TLea...

Black women and hair has been a much talked about topic for many years.  Ths show hits both TLeake and JAG close to home.  Not just ones to talk about it, we at NSQ want to gather more data around this topic in an effort to get greater understanding.  Don't just listen to the show, join the conversation - if you are a Black woman or know a Black woman (;-)), get her to complete the following SURVE...

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King Justice in a society is only just when it is meted equally among ALL of its citizens.  Given the known racial bias in the justice system against people of color and Blask in particular, can a Black person get justice in a society that is not quite post racial?  

Is Black Panther the greatest Black movie ever?   Or is it the greatest movie ever?  The audiences have spoken; now, listen to JAG and TLeake as they discuss their opinions.  As usual, we thought it would be an easy question... SPOILER ALERT: We wound up digging in the archives for movies we should/can compare it to.