The Fire This Time Podcast

In ep 64, Ahki & Sunny discuss the recent release of Aretha Franklin's FBI file, which spans 40 years of federal surveillance against the Queen of Soul for her radical pro-black politics. Also, the duo discuss military developments around the world and recent Hip-Hop news involving Jim Jones, Kanye West, and more.

In ep63, Ahki & Sunny review The Woman King film & discuss Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's year long suspension due to unprecedented behavior.

In ep62, Ahki & Sunny discuss the tragic murder of PnB Rock and the profiteering of the rap industry. Later, the duo discuss newly released FBI files on martyred Ferguson activist Darren Seals and more anti-black misandry from MSNBC.

In ep61, Ahki & Sunny discuss the death of the Queen of England who reigned over many decades of British colonialism at the expense of colonized people in Africa, Asia, South America, and more. The duo also discuss the recent Fox Soul segment which featured Dr. Umar Johnson and Cynthia G, the latter being a serial misandrist against Black men who even called for the preemptive abortion of Black ma...

In ep60, Ahki and Sunny discuss Jay-Z's verse on "God Did" and his recent comments on critics of his Black capitalist politics. Also, Ahki and Sunny discuss the newly issued lawsuit against the national leadership of BLM by grassroots chapters of the movement, and the blunted critique of BLM's leadership by mainstream media.

In ep59, Ahki and Sunny discuss the viral TikTok video of a Black female therapist who made viral videos denigrating her Black male clientele.

In ep58, Ahki & Sunny discuss lynch culture's persistence within the United States. In the case of Kobe Bryant (RIP), images of his body are being feasted on by white law enforcement and firemen in California. With Emmitt Till's murder, the Mississippi judicial system recently decided against trying Carolyn Bryant in court for Till's murder--despite the uncovering of her "forgotten" arrest warrant...

In ep57, Ahki & Sunny discuss the legacy of New Afrikan organizer and healer Mutulu Shakur, as well as the current movement to free our brother from political imprisonment. Other topics include updates to the Breonna Taylor murder case and the imposition of "Karens" into the life of Black men (in this case, superstar NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens' recent run in with a Karen).

In ep56, Ahki and Sunny discuss the history and urgent need of Black August. Also, the duo discuss the recent FBI raid of the Uhuru Movement and the African People's Socialist Party facilities.

In Ep55, Ahki and Sunny discuss a number of recent news items from Black politics and culture, including: The new trailer of the Black Panther sequel, a racist police chief is recorded admitting to covering up the murders of Black people in Mississippi, and more!

In ep54, Ahki & Sunny discuss the upcoming "The Woman King" movie starring Viola Davis, which tells the story of the African women warriors in Dahomey opposing European colonization. Also in the episode, the duo discuss new developments in the case of Emmitt Till's lynching and the failures of the Biden-Harris presidency thus far with the next election looming.

In ep53, Ahki & Sunny discuss Coast Contra's emergence within Hip-Hop, the Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack's controversial twerking campaign video, and other news.

In ep52, Ahki and Sunny revisit the issue of Black gun ownership in the wake of recent marches of Black self-defense groups throughout the south--an important act of resistance and organization at a time where Black liberals offer no solutions for how we protect our communities. The duo also discuss the recent MSNBC Juneteenth program "The Culture Is: Black Women" (which featured Kamala Harris, Jo...

In ep51, Ahki & Sunny delve deeper into the anti-colonial divide in Black politics. Some Black radicals reject the notion that we are colonized, while others describe Black america as an "oppressed nation within a nation". In the first section of the show, the duo update listeners on recent news concerning the anti-imperalist organizing of the Black Alliance for Peace who are protesting the US Sum...

EPISODE 50!: Ahki and Sunny discuss recent news in Black politics and leadership, the recent discourse around mass shootings and gun rights, and the art of Sukihana in an era where sex is increasingly monetized.

In ep49, Ahki & Sunny discuss the pending release of political prisoner Sundiata Acoli, review Kendrick Lamar's newest album, and discuss the tragic and racist murdering spree that occurred last week in Buffalo, NY--fueled by white supremacist "replacement" theories.

In ep48, Ahki & Sunny discuss the new Kendrick Lamar video "Heart pt. 5", give updates on the increasing scrutiny of BLM & Cullors' leadership, and respond to the death & life of Kevin Samuels.

In episode 47, Ahki & Sunny react to the BLM Brunch video which was filmed on the year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Absurdly, three BLM leaders made this video outside of a luxury home while the Black grassroots decry the lack of transparency for the hundreds of millions of funding dollars they have received. In this video, the duo discuss the lack of accountability for BLM's national lea...

Last week, Tichina Arnold (Pam from Martin) asked how Black women can stop aiding the emasculation of Black men...and caught hell for it on Black Twitter. In Epsidoe 46, Ahki and Sunny delve into this issue by examining Black Masculinity, assimilation, and Black cultural resistance. Other issues discussed include Elon Musk's attempted purchase of Twitter, the passing of DJ Kay Slay, and other topi...

In ep45 Ahki and Sunny discuss Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem in light of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's citing it during her confirmation speech. Specifically, the dynamic duo will discuss Jackson describing herself as the fulfillment of the "hopes and dreams" of the slaves.

In ep44, Ahki & Sunny discuss the victory of Amazon's first labor union and the leadership of our brother Chris Smalls; later we discuss the latest news in the recurring tale of Black Lives Matter founders being exposed for buying luxury homes with donations...all while many actual organizers and radical Black organizations struggle financially.

The slap heard round the internet, Cory Booker's liberal/integrationist rambling during the KBJ nomination hearings, and the downfall of the Black News Channel. 

In episode 42, Ahki & Sunny discuss the War in Ukraine, the Ukrainian neo-nazi's active in the area, the racism of its coverage in the mainstream media, and the unfair treatment of Africans in that country attempting to flee. Later in the episode, the duo take up the issue of Biden's nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, her background, and prospects for progress (or lack ther...

In ep41, Ahki & Sunny discuss the legacies of Nina Simone & Malcolm X, the NFL racial discrimination lawsuit, and a number of developing news items arising out of Black folks' nationwide struggle against racial oppression--including the murder of Houston native (and legal gun owner) Charion Lockett by the hands of Houston Police Department.

“Harvard has ruined more Negroes than bad whiskey.” Carter G. Woodson. In ep40, Ahki & Sunny discuss the founder of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson, and afterwards cover a number of issues related to anti-Black male racism, including: the murder of Amir Locke in Minneapolis; the treachery of the Black head of the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ, Kristen Clarke in the Arbery case; and the r...