James Giavonni (J.G.) Lockhart

The Fordcast with J.G. Lockhart

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Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates complex issues with sensitivity and insight, creating a space for honest dialogue and varied perspectives. "The Man in the Arena", stroke survivor, and native Charlottean, host James Giavonni (J.G.) Lockhart (formerly known as Jim Rico) delivers raw and unedited views and narratives that are rarely heard in mainstream formats.   #Charlotte #Number1Podcast...

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James Giavonni (J.G.) Lockhart

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Health

Latest episode

Mar 31, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 36 Happy Birthday Fordcast, JG!!! 31.03.2026

The Fordcast celebrates its one year anniversary as JG celebrate another year around the sun!  Join us for "It's a party, it's a party... Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates comp...

Ep. 35 Just Politics Powered By the Fordcast w/ NakisaGlover.com, Markeya Thomas & JG Lockhart 16.03.2026

What is Midterm? How your vote this November midterm will choose the next President of the United States and more in this installment of Just Politics. #Trending #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealth #PTSD #PSSD #VOTEORDIE #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth #EducationandPolitics #AmericanIgnorance #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeIn...

Episode 34 Just Politics w/ NakisaGlover.com and Markeya "Hot Girl" Thomas 09.03.2026

JG, Markeya "Hot Girl" and NakisaGlover.com discuss politics as they affect our daily lives. email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 33: Facebook Frenemy and Black Republican, 'Deaf Jeff' joins JG 02.03.2026

Facebook Frenemy, Black Republican and Trump supporter, Deaf Jeff returns for a conversation with JG. Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates complex issues with sensitivity and insight, creating a...

Episode 32: Just Politics w/ Markeya "Hot Girl" Thomas and Nakisa Glover of NakisaGlover.com 25.02.2026

JG, Hot Girl, and NakisaGlover.com discuss politics and how it impacts our daily life. {Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates complex issues with sensitivity and insight, creating a space for hon...

Episode 31 Why Should Not Say 'Happy MLK Day' Special w/ NakisaGlover.com, Markeya Thomas & K B-Sam 21.01.2026

Special Segment of Just Politics w/ Nakisa Glover and Black Voter Strategist, Markeya Thomas and Public Health Practitioner, Khrystle Bullock-Sam.  email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 30: Single life, Panthers, Bears, Just Politics w/ Nakisa Glover and Markeya Thomas 13.01.2026

Why Isn't Everyone Voting? AND Who's Going To Talk To Them? We explore what love means. What if we bet on our communities the way that we bet on sports. And we're not just talking about betting money. We chat about the Panthers, the Bears, and the Packers too. We're starting the conversation about rebuilding from the loss of communities, families, and the village. We explore ho...

Episode 29: Happy New Year w/ NakisaGlover.com 06.01.2026

JG kicks off the new year with co-host, Nakisa Glover, lifestyles coach. email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 27 - Cuffing Season & Why or Why Not 12.11.2025

A Hump Day Episode on Cuffing or Cuddling Season and are you a Why or Why Not type. Leave your comments at (704)759-6640 email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 26 All Things Charlotte 11.11.2025

JG talks current news; Transit/Sales Tax aftermath, violence and murder our high schoolers are dealing with; Panthers fans and Johnson C. Smith upcoming CIAA championship football quest. Call and leave comments for the show @ (704)759-6640 email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 25: Dating & Communication, How Smart R U: Fascism & Antifa, Fear Solution 22.10.2025

Courage in the Face of Fear, Cupid: relationship communication, the No Kings protest, How Smart RU: What is fascism and Antifa/definitions, Ten Minute Transit Talk, Recap of last week's episode  email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 24 - Fear, Stress & Transit 17.10.2025

JG discusses notable news topics, the Panthers upcoming reunion with #SteveWilks, fear, stress and the first installment of the 10 minute transit tax talk where he breaks down transit tax facts every day on the show leading up to Election Day.  email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 23 - The Grand Episode 15.10.2025

JG talks about becoming a grandfather & the reality of legacy; President Barack Obama, United States Congress, the NC General Assembly and transit tax nightly zoom calls for all.  Hard hitting and not for the faint of heart.  #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealth #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmerica #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth...

Episode 22: JG talks with Charlotte City Council Elect JD Mazeura Arias 08.10.2025

The Fordcast is officially back, with engaging conversation and in honor of National Voter Education Week. #JG is joined in the studio by District 5's Charlotte City Councilman elect, #JDMazeuraArias. JD is set to make double history as the first Latino and first Gen X'er to hold a seat on Charlotte's City Council.  From immigration and public safety, to the proposed transit tax, th...

Episode 21: Relaunch with JG Lockhart and KC Author 29.09.2025

After taking a brief hiatus to put his name in the running for Charlotte City Council at Large-- JG Lockhart (formerly Jim Rico) returns to the mic.  Stronger and more determined than ever, JG has not only gained a following, but has become a voice for the people of Charlotte as he discusses, local politics, specifically the 2025 Transit Tax Proposal, the local election, the CATS transit, Iryna Za...

Episode 20: Caring for Parents, Back to School, Election Voting and Change Encouragement 18.08.2025

Jim Rico discusses the rigors of caring for parents in their late years, Back to school encouragement, Change perspective and voting email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 19 with J.G. Lockhart: Why I'm Running for City Council At Large 12.08.2025

In a very unique and transparent episode, The Fordcast host, Jim Rico discusses the reasons behind him deciding to run for Charlotte City Council. Topics include the proposed 1 cent county (transit) tax increase that Mecklenburg County residents will vote yes or no for in November. email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 18: Civil Rights with Dr. Donna 06.08.2025

The Fordcast welcomes African American Studies subject matter expert, Dr. Donna to discuss civil rights legislation and the aftermath. email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 17: Dumb and Dumber: The Murder of Big Bird the Sesame Street Kids and (PBS) Public Broadcast Service 20.07.2025

Jim Rico discusses the continued attack on public education by the Trump Administration, the U.S. Congress and the NC General Assembly and how it undermines American intellectual growth. #BigBird #SesameStreet #GregOlsen #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealth #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmerica #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth #Educatio...

Episode 16: Brothers Gonna Work it Out: Mental Self-Defensive Fitness with Black Male Therapists of Charlotte 13.07.2025

Groundbreaking podcast episode as The Fordcast welcomes Brandon Allison, Damion 'Dame' Harmon, and Jerome Triplin of Black Male Therapists of Charlotte for a discussion about mental health and African Americans. Quite possibly for the first time in recorded podcast history multiple Black male therapists discuss mental health as it relates to Black America. Raw. Uncut and unedited. Follow...

Episode 15: The Problem with MAGA Part II 06.07.2025

The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more. #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealthCrisisIn America #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmericanIgnorance #AmericanTalkRadio #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeInc #Queencityradio #Charl...

Episode 14: The Problem with MAGA Part I 04.07.2025

The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more. #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealthCrisisIn America #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmericanIgnorance #AmericanTalkRadio #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeInc #Queencityradio #Charl...

Episode 13: Sex with Dr. Sophia 30.06.2025

The Fordcast welcomes Dr. Sophia to discuss sex related topics. #SexwithDrSophia,BullCityPsychotherapy,#SexIsOutcome,#TalkingSexWithKids#SexInRelationships,#SexandMarriage,Sexpositive,#enopause,#PDiddy,#Swingers,#ErictileDysfunction,#TheFordcast,#Charlotte,#BeattiesFordRoad,#CLTPodcast,#CharlotteTalkRadio,#WhatsNewInCLT,#MentalHealth,#Realtalk,#StrokeSurvivor,#SecondChances,#CLTRadio,#CLTTalk,#Cha...

Episode 12: Breaking Down Barriers: African American Mental Health, Black Male Suicide, Cause and Effect 15.06.2025

Mental Health Subject Matter Expert Damion Harmon drops by to discuss the epidemic of African American male suicide and mental health in the Black community. email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

Episode 11: Conversation w/ Random White Guy 08.06.2025

Jim Rico speaks with random White Guy about politics, sports and people... email JG@TheFordcastwithJG.com Support the show Series 56: Love, Life & Fellowship!

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