Slingshot The Podcast

Everybody seems to have something to be upset about these days. From social media comments to political debates, polarization has become a daily part of our culture.  But when does speaking up become productive, and when are we just adding to the noise? Inspired by Michael Jackson's classic hit "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," episode 10 of season 2 explores rage culture, misinformation, online disc...

If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change. Inspired by Michael Jackson's  "Man in the Mirror," episode 9 of season 2 explores the power of self-reflection, personal responsibility, and civic engagement. It’s time to make Grambling, NC A&T and other HBCUs athletic programs great again. But are young folks willing to boycott the big D-1 schools? Re...

"It Takes Two", but should it? In season 2, episode 8 of Slingshot The Podcast, we unpack Pennsylvania’s closed primary system, low voter turnout, and why more voters are feeling disconnected from the two major political parties. Plus, we break down key election results and what they could mean for November.  What we unpack: -Pennsylvania’s closed primary system and how it impacts independent and...

Inspired by Rockwell’s classic hit featuring Michael and Jermaine Jackson, Episode 7 of Season 2 unpacks how our privacy is being exploited every day in the digital space.  In this episode: • How AI and smart devices collect your data • Alexa, smartphones, Ring cameras and digital surveillance • How social media tracks your conversations • Online scams targeting elders and kids Protect your data a...

“The Choice is Yours” In this powerful episode, our hosts take inspiration from Black Sheep’s classic 1991 hit “The Choice Is Yours” to break down why voting, especially in primary elections, matters now more than ever. Because you can get with this, or you can get with that on May 19th.  From affordability and education to voting rights and political history, this episode blends culture, comedy,...

When chaos becomes normal, how do you get folks to stay engaged? Episode 5 of Season 2 features Angie Hinton of PA Youth Vote   breaking down youth empowerment, political accountability, and why listening is the first step to real change. From media failures to political chaos, from disengaged voters to a generation raised in uncertainty, we’re asking the hard questions in this episode. -Why are p...

Wait…The Klan was founded by Democrats?!?!  In Episode 4 of Season 2, hosts Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory talk about how political parties have “Traded Places” and platforms, between President Eisenhower and now.  This episode concentrates on the Southern Strategy, and why understanding that period in time matters. In this episode: -How the Democratic and Republican parties shifted ideological...

In Episode 3 of Season 2,  Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory take on one of the biggest conversations shaping how we live and work right now: artificial intelligence. From research papers to deepfakes, jobs being replaced by AI and the environmental cost of data centers, this episode asks the questions a lot of people are already wrestling with: Is AI helping us, hurting us, or both? This conversa...

In Episode 2 of Season 2, Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory dig into the state of public education, the opportunities our young people deserve, and the beliefs that shape how they see themselves. This conversation asks a bigger question: What happens when children are taught to doubt their own potential? Inspired by the classic Kool Moe Dee anthem, “I Go to Work,” this episode is about what it tak...

Welcome to Season 2 of Slingshot The Podcast, where politics and culture meet in real time. In episode 1 of season 2, Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory kick the conversation off by closing out Black History Month with two truths at once: the excellence we celebrate, and the power we still have to challenge. From the 2026 Winter Olympics to voting rights and the SAVE Act, from what young people are...

As we close out the year, Slingshot The Podcast takes a moment to reflect, reset, and look ahead. This season-ending 20th episode is a year-in-review conversation and reflection of the stories, voices, and moments that shaped 2025—and why the work must continue. Co-hosts, Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory are joined by special guest, Slingshot editor, content creator, and Touch Management owner Ti...

Time keeps on slippin’, and in this episode we’re soaring straight into the world of sports, culture, money, and the revolution happening on the gridiron and the playing fields. From the Philadelphia Eagles’ record  to the history behind wide receiver “diva” culture, to T.O.’s unforgettable antics, we’re breaking down the real dynamics inside the NFL. We also get into the impact of Native American...

 In this powerful episode of Slingshot The Podcast , we break down the 2025 election results and what they reveal about the current political climate in Pennsylvania and the nation. From record-breaking voter turnout to historic wins led by Black voters, women, and marginalized communities, this episode explores what happens when people decide to show up and shift power. Kadida Kenner and Charles...

All I wanna say is that… they don’t really care about us. In this episode of Slingshot The Podcast , Kadida Kenner is joined by co-host Charles Gregory and special guest Tisha Crippen, editor of Slingshot The Podcast, to unpack what happens when governmental power goes unchecked and everyday people become collateral damage. Starting from the Michael Jackson 1996 classic “They Don’t Care About Us”...

What does incarceration in America look like in 2025—and how do judges shape our future? In this episode, we unpack Angola’s plantation-style prison labor,  over-incarceration, juvenile life-without-parole, and why courtrooms (and the people in them) impact our daily lives. Guest Robert Saleem Holbrook, Executive Director of the Abolitionist Law Center, joins host Kadida Kenner to connect policy,...