Podcast - GunnShots Str8 From The Hip

June is Black Month Music and this is a first of a series of episodes putting the spotlight on some of the biggest artists in the genre. This week, we pay tribute to Earth Wind & Fire and you'll hear a conversation I had with Maurice White before he passed away.

In this episode, we'll take a look at Critical Race Theory, Black History and why portions of White Americans are so afraid of it. You also learn the truth about one of the biggest lies being taught in school.

Clarence Avant is one of the most influential people in all of entertainment. Music, sports and media in general. He is also someone I'm honored to have had as a mentor in radio. We met back in the early 90's when I worked in Los Angeles and the lessons he taught me back then are things I carry on to this very day. In this episode, you'll hear from Quincy Jones, Jamie Foxx, L.A. Reid and several o...

In observance of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we'll take a look at the ongoing mental health challenges faced by Black people in the face of systemic racism and a stigma within the Black Community when it comes to seeking help.

Here's my take on Marvel Studios "Falcon & The Winter Soldier" and the way the show deals with issues of race.

This episode takes a look at the Derek Chauvin conviction and features the young lady that shot the video of George Floyd's murder, Darnella Frazier. It also features my conversation with one of my oldest friends, Minnesota State Senator, John Hoffman, who actually knew George.

In This episode, we'll take a look at 5 African - American guitarists who don't get the recognition they deserve for their contributions to an artform we created in the first place; Rock N' Roll

My guest this week is Dr. Antonio Webb, an orthopedic spine surgeon based in San Antonio, Texas and one of the less than 1% of Black doctors in the field. We'll discuss the ongoing rollout of the coronavirus vaccine and efforts to combat the mistrust in the Black community when it comes to taking it. You can learn more about Dr. Webb on his website, www.antionwebbmd.com and check out his documenta...

Here are highlights from a panel discussion I was part of earlier this week. We tackle the ongoing controversy between "The Talk's" Sheryl Underwood and former host, Sharon Osborne (As of this episode, she's been fired by CBS) We also discuss ways to talk about racism through teachable moments. You can see the broadcast in its entirety at https://youtu.be/JG-L2Xe36Gc

In this episode, you'll hear from authors Robin D'Angelo (White Fragility - Why It's So Hard For Whites To Talk About Racism), Reni Eddo - Lodge (Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race) and Emmanuel Acho (Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Man). You'll also learn why more Black people are no longer talking to White people about racism.

This is the conclusion of my Afro -futuristic sci-fi story, "The Baraagua". The confrontation begins as all is revealed. How will "The Administration" deal with the fallout and we'll talk about the national push to extend Black History Month through what's being called "Melanin March" and why?

Episode 78 of my podcast, GunnShots Street From The Hip - "The Awakening" (part 2) An Afro - Futuristic short story I wrote that tells the tale of a brilliant young geneticist who, with the help of some of the most brilliant minds in Africa, the young children of the Motherland, develops a plan to free Black people in America from Jim Crow 2.0. The story is set in a dystopian future where "The Adm...

This episode begins a multipart series as I present an Afro - Futuristic Sci - Fi story I wrote a few years ago. I was inspired to finally share it after getting the results from an ancestral DNA test. My roots run deeper in the continent of Africa than I even realized. Ironically, this story is a journey of self - discovery and the biological connection our protagonist has with the rest of the wo...

In this episode, in light of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez sharing her story of the January 6th Domestic Terrorist attack on the US Capitol, we take a look at the potential mental health issues that she and other victims will have to deal with and we'll also look at America's longest untreated mental health issue, Post Traumatic Slavery Syndrome.

For all of the history Black people have made as of late, for every two steps forward, we take four steps back.

Here's my take on this week's history making inauguration and the challenges being faced by the new Biden/Harris Administration.

This is a follow up to last week's domestic terrorist attack. An update on arrests and the consequences of a country failing to heed the warnings Black America has been giving it for years!

Democrats gain control of the Senate. Congress goes through its tradition of certifying the Electoral College votes and Donald Trump continues his delusion of having not lost the election. Just when you think America is getting back to some sense of normal human decency, Trump supporters have to commit an act of domestic terrorism and treason.

Here's a look back at perhaps one of the worst years in our lifetime.

In this episode, we'll take a look at some of the toys we got for Christmas way back in the day. Would you believe that some of them are still around? What was your favorite toy growing up? Send your reply to mark@markgunnmedia.com . We'll share your responses on the next episode.

In this episode, we'll take a look at some of my all time favorite Christmas movies along with a few honorable mentions. A few of these I've watched every year since I was a child.

In this episode, we'll take a look at the fast moving developments' relating to the distribution of the Covid - 19 vaccine. We'll also take a look at racism in America's healthcare system and the well founded and well documented reasons Blacks don't trust it or the vaccine. To put things into historical context, you'll hear from some of the survivors of the Tuskegee Experiments and the Associated...

On this special episode, we take a look at the more humorous side of Thanksgiving through the eyes of some of your favorite comedians. Nightmare relatives, bad food, the whole nine yards. Fun for the entire family!

In this episode, I'll give you an update as to where the country stands with the coronavirus, information about 2 new vaccines that could be released next month and I'll take a look at an aspect of Covid - 19 that's not talked about enough. The mental health of our first responders. You'll hear some of their stories in their own words.

Here's a final look at Election 2020. How it happened, the stunts the Trump Administration is trying to pull as far as the results, what went wrong for the Democrats, the problem they have with Black men, and a clear sign that at least 70 million White Americans need to own up to their racism.