The AIB Show

* Idris Elba’s character, Luther, on the BBC show of the same name was deemed to not be black enough by the BBC’s diversity chief. What actually is “black enough?” * Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to “combat public disorder” which will assuredly affect darker pigmented individuals disproportionately. * Why do so many people care more about damage to property than damage to people? * T...

* Amit’s social media struggles * Will the app Clubhouse have longevity? * NFTs and cryptocurrency * The Derek Chauvin Trial * The killing of Daunte Wright by a police officer in Minnesota * Qualified Immunity and its effect on just policing (or lack thereof) * What would happen if Police were to actually police themselves? Explore the show’s: * Website - www.theAIBshow.com * Instagram - www.insta...

* More Asian Hate * Congressman Matt Gaetz. Sexual allegations and his bizarre interview with the jackass Tucker Carlson. * Tucker Carlson and his rhetoric that is revered by white supremacists and the intellectually lazy. * No more cash bail in California. BOOM. * Multiple sexual misconduct allegations against NFL football player and star quarterback Deshaun Watson. * New York Governor Andrew Cuo...

* Guns and mass shootings. Why is America vastly different than the rest of the world? Are Americans crazier than the rest of the planet? * How do we solve the gun violence issue in the US? * Mass voter reform and voter suppression. * Ignorant Asian beliefs and subsequent ramifications. * The NCAA’s blatant hypocrisy regarding women’s basketball. * Make sure that you keep listening when you think...

* Oprah, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Should we even be surprised by the allegations? * Is there another family that has pillaged, plundered, and killed more than the Royal Family? * What’s Queen Elizabeth’s last name? * Pro basketball player Myers Leonard, the Jewish slur he uttered and the questionably convenient punishment doled out by the Miami Heat and the NBA. * What belongs on the Mt. Ru...

Dr. Monique Bedasse is an Associate Professor of History and of African and African-American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. https://history.wustl.edu/people/monique-bedasse Dr. Bedasse discussed a variety of topics with us including: * Her traveling to Tanzania and the origin of her noteworthy book, Jah Kingdom: Rastafarians, Tanzania, and Pan-Africanism in the age of Decolonizatio...

* 6 Dr. Seuss books will no longer published. Is this a result of cancel culture? * What’s going on with Mr. Potato Head? * Netflix has created a 100 million dollar fund to help underrepresented communities in entertainment find opportunities and receive mentoring. * The George Floyd Police Reform Bill aims to combat police misconduct, excessive force, and racial bias in policing. How many Democra...

* Jay-Z sold 50% of Ace of Spades to LVMH. The backstory of why he bought Ace of Spades is a solid tale of remarkable success stemming from racial and cultural disrespect. * Did you know Gucci Mane and Gucci collaborated? * Guess what film we mentioned again? That’s right, Judas and the Black Messiah. * Did Jay-Z backstab Colin Kaepernick and certain performers with his financial relationship with...

* Miami plans to cover rent / utilities for struggling tenants. Will the significant anti “handout” Miami populace be hypocritical and accept? * What is socialism actually? * An article in the Atlantic has a scathing account of Senator Marco Rubio. * Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the embodiment of hypocrisy. * Senator Chuck Grassley’s objection to President Biden ending the 1776...

* Mark Cuban, the national anthem, Shannon Sharpe, “patriotism” and sports. * Tom Brady & Donald Trump. * Actress Gina Carano was fired because of her comments on Jews and Nazis. Was this justifiable or a result of cancel culture? * County singer Morgan Wallen’s sales have skyrocketed after video evidence of using the N word. Video released by noneother than of course TMZ. * Controversy with the B...

* Food deserts - the lack of decent food availability and options in so many neighborhoods on America is disheartening and leads to increased health risks. 🏩 * Master P - A revolutionary entrepreneur. 💯. The “Colonel of the tank” disrupted numerous sectors and usually wound up winning. * Who could play Snoop Dogg in a biopic? How about Lakeith Stanfield? * Known as “Screech” on the show 📺 Saved...

* The death penalty - Amit and Dominic have the first issue they don’t necessarily agree on. The discussion is heavily influenced by Marc Lamont Hill’s thoughts on capital punishment. * #CourtsideKaren - Lebron James’ wild interaction with a 25 year old female fan and the hi jinx that followed. * Rihanna’s succinct and perfect response to Daniel Cameron regarding Breonna Taylor. * AOC and Ted Cruz...

Current / forthcoming TV shows 📺 and movies 🎥 that depict grave injustices including the single worst incident of racial violence in American History 🇺🇸: * Lovecraft Country - the Tulsa Massacre which killed hundreds, displaced thousands and destroyed 35 square blocks of the wealthiest black community in the country known as “Black Wall Street.” On HBO Max. Produced by Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams...

* What happens now that America has a new President and Trump is gone? Does anything actually change with Biden in office? * Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s asinine tweet decrying multiculturalism. * The Trump Administration’s 1776 Commission and its declarations furthering the whitewashing of American 🇺🇸 history and defending it * Potential presidential pardons (solid alliteration) for Lil Wayne...

Our last episode of the season. We discuss a plethora of topics from meaningful (gratitude for our parents, marijuana decriminalization, LA’s new District Attorney George Gascon, cash bail) to random (donuts, Taco Bell, KFC in Jamaica, Apple’s new expensive headphones) to ignorant (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa). Thank you to you all for riding with us on this journey. Your tremendous support has m...

Dominic and Amit talk with Drew Palmer about growing up in Jamaica, moving to America as a black immigrant, racial stereotypes, his time as a lyricist, his new life as a father and helping his family run a skin care line (www.shopjencare.com). Why were Amit and Drew glorified pen pals? Why did Dominic and Amit wear matching outfits to Drew’s wedding?

Our first guest on the show is our old friend John Reza Parsiani (parsiani.com) who is a premier luxury Real Estate professional in South Florida.  Amit and Dominic talk to John about growing up in and eventually fleeing from Iran, the benefits of and the dangerous reality of living as a refugee in Sweden, and eventually ending up in Florida.  They touch on his cultural experiences, a st...

From celebration to incarceration to emancipation. Amit and Dominic relive Dominic’s run in with and assault by the police on Miami Beach A troubling aspect of interracial dating. Should we defund the police?

Dominic and Amit discuss getting to the University of Miami, some time spent applying for jobs at various establishments in Coconut Grove and Dadeland Mall.  Even a little stint at Abercrombie. How not to interview. Also, how do you eat Grits? How to pronounce Nevada?  

Dominic and Amit chat about the New Jersey High School experience and exposure to New York City and a little run in with the Police.

Dominic and Amit talk about transitioning to High School in the US from Jamaica.

Hosts Dominic Delgado and Amit Jagwani give you and glimpse into what to expect from the show.  Growing up in Jamaica, race relations, jokes, their friendship, etc.  Get to know them.