The Fire This Time Podcast

In ep89, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop and discuss what's next for this epoch of Black music.

In episode 88, Ahki & Sunny ask the question: What makes a Hip-Hop album a classic? Also, the duo discuss recent comments made about the Black vote and Black politics by Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

In episode 87, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss a developing crisis within Hip-Hop concerning hyper-violent songs from young children, solidarity with the Palestinian resistance against Zionist colonialism, and discuss recent news in the sport of boxing.

In episode 86, Ahki & Sunny discuss the Unites Nations' recent vote to send 1000 Kenyan troops into Haiti due to political corruption and gang violence. Haitians are wary of the UN due to past violence the group's forces have inflicted on the Haitian people. The duo also discuss the recent Palestinian resistance to Zi0nism.

In episode 85, Ahki da G interviews Sunny Ture about his effort to correct an attempt by Professor Augustus Wood, of the University of Illinois, to replace both Francena Turner and Sunny as founders of the organization Black Students for Revolution (BSFR). Sunny details how the Student Pan-African Movement (SPAM) was founded in 2014 and later renamed to BSFR in 2015, during which Augustus Wood was...

In ep84, Ahki da G & Sunny Ture discuss the recent coup in Niger, the reactionary forces of ECOWAS made up of puppet West African leaders, and make the case for Pan-African nationalism within the African diaspora.

In ep83, Ahki & Sunny review the recent Black film 'They Cloned Tyrone" & discuss the recent Boxing match between Terrence "Bud" Crawford & Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr.

In ep82 Ahki & Sunny discuss the *counter*-revolution of 1776 in light of the 4th of July holiday, update listeners on the French protests against the police & state due to the murder of 17 year old Nahel M. Lastly the duo discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling on Affirmative Action in higher education.

In ep81, Ahki & Sunny discuss the latter's recent trip to California and analyze Umar Johnson's recent controversial interview with popular Black podcast The Daily Rap Up Crew.

In episode 80, the duo of Ahki da G & Sunny discuss Black politics, culture, and family with Push Soul members Twick G & Zacharyiah TBM>

In ep79, Ahki & Sunny blast the Black artists who performed at the coronation of England's new king. The pair also discuss the cultural assault of working class Black men, and the ongoing NBA Playoffs.

In ep88 Ahki & Sunny discuss Ahki's memories of the 1995 Freaknik in Atlanta in light of the upcoming documentary and other Blacks news items.

In ep77, Ahki & Sunny discuss the LSU women's basketball championship team (and surrounding controversy SMH), the murder of BTB Savage, and the disturbingly fast growth of artificial intelligence technology.

In ep76, Ahki & Sunny discuss Black nationalism in the context of our history on the American continent, as well as the importance of culture in nationalist movements.

In ep75, Ahki & Sunny have a conversation about gender & culture in the Black community, introducing several themes/subjects such as the historical effects of colonialism, Black male studies, and intersectionality.

In ep74, Ahki & Sunny discuss the FBI's undercover actions during the George Floyd protests, the recent surge of news related to UFO's, spy balloons, etc, and the devastating chemical disaster in Ohio stemming from a derailed (and deregulated) train.

In this episode, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the life of Tyre Nichols and assess the question of if Black representation within white institutions matter given how our brother was murdered.

In ep.72, Ahki & Sunny kick the new year off right by discussing Pan-African news out of Zimbabwe, the horrible new TikTok prank of telling your parents that a celebrity passed, and finish the episode off by wading into the turbulent waters surrounding the Tory/Megan case.

In ep71, Ahki & Sunny discuss recent news related to reparations for Black people in California. Later, the duo discuss the satanism and pedophilia controversy surrounding elite fashion brand Balenciaga (and Kanye West's relationship with said industry).

In ep70, Ahki & Sunny discuss Kyrie Irving, the history of the Black Hebrew Israelite Movement, and its relationship with the struggle for Black liberation.

In this episode, Ahki & Sunny review the latest installment of the Black Panther movie series by Marvel.

In episode 68, Ahki & Sunny discuss the tragic murder of Takeoff and reflect on his contributions to Hip-Hop culture. Later, the duo discuss the suspension of Kyrie Irving and review the Black Hebrew Israelite documentary that began that debacle. Finally, the duo discuss the 2022 midterm elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 8th.

In ep67, Ahki & Sunny investigate Obama's use of the "Cousin Pookie" caricature that is filled with anti-black tropes. Also, the duo discuss Lupita's newest sponsorship deal with the De Beers diamond company & Kanye West's alleged "lynching".

In ep66, Ahki & Sunny review the "Greatest Lie Ever Sold" documentary produced by Candace Owens, discuss the recent controversy around Kanye West, and more.

In ep65, Ahki & Sunny discuss the "No Voting, No Vucking" music video by Trina & Saucy Santana, that was sponsored by Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote" organization. Also, the duo discuss the issue of Black & Brown solidarity in LA in light of councilwoman Nury Martinez's recently leaked racist rant that was caught on tape and other issues.