TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/not-red-not-blue-were-red-white-blue-how-unity-became-a-brand Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with John Sapiente, CEO of Volition America , for a candid conversation about patriotism, purpose, and the power of unity. John shares how a...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/hostages-freed-abroad-held-hostage-at-home Episode Video Link: In this charged episode of BEP Live , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed dissect the paradox of American leadership — how our nation can broker hostage releases overseas while holding its own citizens hostage through political dysfunction at home. The discussion...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/americas-already-a-fascist-state-what-will-you-do Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton confronts a harsh reality — America is already functioning as a fascist state. She challenges listeners to move beyond outrage and develop real strategies for survival and change. From political organizin...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/erasing-history-wont-erase-us-reclaiming-the-civil-rights-narrative Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Abbe Marcus, Executive Director, and Joan Grangenois-Thomas, Board President of Journeys to Change (JTC) — an organization trans...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-real-threat-to-americas-military-isnt-dei-its-division Episode Video Link: In this hard-hitting episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed tackle the heated debate surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in America’s military. Sparked by recent remarks from Secretary of Defe...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-job-numbers-lie-whats-really-going-on Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton takes a hard look at America’s latest job numbers and calls out the truth behind the headlines. She challenges the administration’s handling of the economy, exposing how flawed policies continue to harm marginali...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-crisis-of-manhood-how-faith-can-restore-the-soul-of-black-america Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Dr. Michael Mauney — pastor, author, and founder of the Manhood Institute — for a powerful conversation about restoring the true meanin...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/shutdowns-showdowns-and-snipers-america-at-the-breaking-point Episode Video Link: In this provocative episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed dive into various pressing issues affecting America today. They address how race and culture impact unspoken topics, investigate the loomi...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/school-prayer-vs-school-safety-what-politicians-wont-address Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton unpacks the growing debate surrounding mandated Christian prayer in public schools, which has been pushed by a Texas lawmaker. She highlights the hypocrisy of prioritizing prayer while ignoring...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/from-bias-and-burnout-to-Hollywood-on-your-own-terms Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Sharif Bennett , tech executive, comedian, and co-founder of CineBlock , an equity crowdfunding platform for filmmakers. Sharif shares his journ...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/suicide-prevention-month-what-you-need-to-know-right-now Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need To Know , award-winning journalist and cultural critic Dr. Nsenga Burton shines a light on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Dr. Burton unpacks the urgency of addressing mental health challenges head-on, offering practical...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/biracial-black-and-breaking-the-mental-toll-of-living-between-worlds Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , host Tony Tidbit dives into a raw and revealing conversation with Grace Fooden , a seasoned executive in the fashion and beauty industry. Growing up with a white Jewish father an...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/white-enough-black-enoughthe-double-burden-of-interracial-marriage- Episode Video Link: In this episode of Pull Up, Speak Up from A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed tackle the raw realities of interracial marriage in America—58 years after the landmark Loving decision. Guests Gayle Mc...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/beyond-marches-how-everyday-choices-drive-real-social-justice Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , award-winning journalist and cultural critic Dr. Nsenga Burton explores what it really takes to create meaningful change in today’s turbulent social and political climate. She addresses the rising sense of frus...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/ai-liberation-or-oppression-the-urgent-choice-for-communities-of-color Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Meme Styles — founder of Measure and a Just Tech Fellow — for a groundbreaking conversation at the intersection of race, technology, a...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/thoughts-prayers-wont-save-children-only-gun-reform-will- Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton takes on one of America’s most urgent crises: gun violence against children. From tragic church shootings to everyday community tragedies, kids are paying the price while lawmakers hide behind “th...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-traditional-venture-capital-is-failing-black-founders Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Himalaya Rao-Potlapally — Managing Director of the BFM Fund and Co-Executive Director of Venture Partners Fund — to unpack how venture capital must...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/why-black-women-cant-ignore-self-care Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know , Dr. Nsenga Burton unpacks the deeper meaning of self-care, with a special focus on Black women who are often expected to put everyone else first. She explores the power of setting boundaries, listening to your own needs, and embracing...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/from-segregation-to-super-bowl-the-untold-story-of-the-nfl Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , host Tony Tidbit sits down with Dennis Deninger — Syracuse University professor, longtime ESPN producer, and author of The Football Game That Changed America — to unpack the evolution of the NFL a...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/reparations-racism-reality-the-debate-america-cant-avoid Episode Video Link: In this powerful episode of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast , Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed tackle one of America’s most polarizing conversations: reparations and the Black experience. The hosts unpack the historical roots of reparations, draw...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/can-a-president-control-the-fedthe-truth-about-power-limits Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton , we tackle the question: Can a president really control the Federal Reserve? Dr. Burton breaks down former President #47’s push to influence Fed policy by targeting economist Lisa Cook — and...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/from-backlash-to-breakthrough-why-dei-still-matters-in-america Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , hosts Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed sit down with Dr. Will Moreland — a renowned global leadership trainer, best-selling author, and U.S. Army veteran — to unpack one of the most pressing conv...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-war-on-black-history-smithsonian-ordered-to-forget-slavery Episode Video Link: In this episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton , Dr. Burton takes on the explosive mandate from “number 47” ordering the removal of all references to slavery from Smithsonian museums. She unpacks the critical role slavery played in sha...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/bias-to-breakthrough-the-global-fight-for-womens-leadership Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , host Tony Tidbit sits down for a powerful conversation about bias, resilience, and leadership on a global stage. Our guest, Priyanka Mishra, a Women Economic Forum honoree and founder of Fuzia Ta...

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/political-smoke-mirrors-the-real-agenda-behind-dcs-takeover Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective , Dr. Nsenga Burton pulls back the curtain on the political games and manufactured distractions coming out of the current administration. She takes aim at the aggressive federal takeover of Washing...