The Fire This Time Podcast

In Episode 39, Ahki & Sunny discuss the new book on abolition by Patrisse Cullors (the infamous co-founder of BLM), Biden's upcoming supreme court nomination, and Senator Mitch McConnell's recent statement that accidentally observed a truth about the difference between Black people and the rest of the US.

In ep38, Ahki & Sunny discuss the radical legacy of Dr. King & the new evidence around his assassination. Later, the duo takes on The Great Reset, the new name for the global capitalistic designs of the world's elite by the World Economic Forum. MLK article - https://covertactionmagazine.com/2022/01/17/did-j-edgar-hoover-order-the-assassination-of-martin-luther-king-jr/ The Great Reset website on...

In ep37, Ahki & Sunny delve into the Black Manosphere from a nationalist lens given some of the recent crossover into the mainstream from multiple platforms. Also, the duo tackle recent events in the Democratic party including the Hamilton cast pact with the party, Kamala Harris, Symone Sanders' new MSNBC job, and more. (Our apologies for the end of the episode being cut off a few minutes early du...

In ep36, the dynamic duo greet the new year with predictions, resolutions, and more.

How will the Black community build up our power in the era of 'meta' capitalism--a time when the digital age and the weakening of the working class by elite white power has brought great changes to the political landscape? Ahki & Sunny discuss this and more, including the murder of Young Dolph & the trial against the murderers of Ahmaud Arbery.

In ep34, Ahki & Sunny discuss the death of US military and political figure Colin Powell--faithful servant of US empire. Additionally, the pair discuss the recent kidnapping of US-based missionaries in Haiti within the context of the global capitalist suppression of Haitian autonomy. 

Ahki & Sunny take ep33 to explore the current crisis with the US & global supply chain, the white liberal MacArthur Foundation (friend of the Ford Foundation) choice of black intellectual leaders to pedestal w/ their newest bunch of genius grant awardees, and discuss Haile Gerima's 'Sankofa' hitting Netflix.

In episode 32, Ahki & Sunny tackle a range of issues both global and domestic, including: the Tiffany Diamond fiasco with the Knowles' family, recent news concerning the US empire in Afghanistan, the uprisings in South African against joblessness and landlessness amongst the Black working class, and finally give an analysis of the Patrisse Cullors produced "Eyes on the Prize" remix now on HBO Max-...

On ep31, Ahki & Sunny discuss the ongoing debate over Critical Race Theory and how it is being watered down by liberals as it is being attacked by the right. Later in this episode, the duo breakdown Frantz Fanon's ideas on colonialism and gender within his book A Dying Colonialism. Namely, Sunny reads from the first chapter of the book, entitled "Algeria Unveiled".

In ep30, Ahki and Sunny keep it 1-hunnid on Sha'Carri Richardson, the Pan-Africanism vs. ADOS debate; later we honor Dr. Jim Sidanius for his work on Social Dominance Theory and the Subordinate Male Target Hypothesis, and discuss this theory in light of some worrying trends for Black men in 2021 and beyond.

In Ep29, Ahki & Sunny discuss the Ho Chi Minh & Marcus Garvey connection while previewing Taurus Season (Malcolm X's birthday is on May 19th, along with Ho Chi Minh's!), analyze the latest "intersectional" CIA recruitment video, break down the lavish lifestyles of Patrisse Cullors and the elite Black leadership of the BLM Global Foundation, and end with a discussion on the rising contradictions be...

In Ep28, Ahki & Sunny react to the recent Roland Martin vs. King Randall debate over self determination and voting in the Black community.

In ep27, Ahki & Sunny look at the Grammy winners briefly before launching into a conversation over the nature of Hip-Hop and its relationship to the Black musical tradition.  Later, the duo discuss Mike Brown's father, and the Black Ferguson community's, recent demand of resources to the elitist Black Lives Matter national organizing body.

In ep26, Ahki & Sunny discuss the history of Haiti and their ongoing fight against US/Western imperialism, and discuss hypergamy and Black womanhood in light of the recent Maxine Waters and Meg the Stallion interview.

In ep25, Ahki & Sunny review the new Judas & the Black Messiah film depicting FBI informant William O'Neal & Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.  The crew also update the people on new evidence released in the FBI and NYPD assassination of Malcolm X.

In ep24, Ahki & Sunny update the audience on the latest fallout from the anti-democratic trends within the Black Lives Matter Global Network, the jailhouse rebellion in St. Louis, the development of COVID-19 vaccines in Cuba, and the recent roller-coaster news of the stock market and cryptocurrency.

In ep23, Ahki & Sunny review and celebrate the legacy of Martin Delaney, the Father of Black Nationalism, and highlight important stories from the top of the 2021 political news cycle.

In Ep22, Ahki & Sunny welcome in the new year and reflect on the events of 2020 before discussing the events at the federal capital building on January 6th alongside an important interview between Black historian Gerald Horne & journalist Paul Jay that connects what happened in D.C. with critical political processes around the world.

In ep21, Ahki & Sunny celebrate the recent debut project from YAN Tre (pushsoul.com), the celebration of the Black elite class of token positions and praise from white institutions, and discuss 'Excited Delirium', a new bio-medical term used to deny the humanity of Black people, especially Black men, during interactions with colonial police forces.

In ep20, Ahki & Sunny discuss the term "hotep" and its usage by certain segments of the Black community, Nate Parker's new film 'American Skin', and the recent revelations surrounding the undemocratic leadership of the Black Lives Matter Global Network.

In ep19, our duo of Ahki & Sunny discuss Dave Chappelle's latest stand-up and comments about content ownership, the presence of cell phones amongst our incarcerated family (and some folks problem with it), and Barack Obama's recent comments on his book tour. Link to The Real's commentary on cell phones in prisons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdpP6bU_HHg&ab_channel=JosiahsWorldTV  

In ep18, Ahki & Sunny discuss the ongoing election season, activist Cori Bush's election to Congress representing Missouri, and the problems with statistical manipulation inherent in exit polling.

In ep17, Ahki & Sunny take up the #BlameBlackMen convo and once again question the motives of Black intellectuals who falsely define the political aspirations of Black men as seeking white patriarchal power.  We use the term "mimetic thesis" to refer to the framework of ideas that make-up the believes that Black men are dumb, lacking of imagination, and only capable of mimicking the power of white...

In ep 16, Ahki & Sunny cover Ice Cube's recent political actions, George Jackson's views on systemic fascism and Amerikkkan society, and begin the show with an interview with local Champaign Hip-Hop culture guru Reese.

In ep15, Ahki & Sunny tackle the recent "Booty to the Polls" advertising campaign from Democrat Angela Gomes, the Breonna Taylor "verdict" and lack of justice, and other hot news items from this week.