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Ep. 114 - The Republican Party is My Party (Pamela Denise Long)
Season 5 Episode 114
Season five of the Free Black Thought Podcast kicks off with Dr. Pamela Denise Long (who casually goes by Denise). She shares stories about growing up in Mississippi and moving to Illinois, sharing t…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 113 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 22
Season 4 Episode 113
Mike Bowen and Wink Twyman explore the multifaceted themes of black manhood, family dynamics, and the impact of first encounters on perceptions of race.
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 112 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 21
Season 4 Episode 112
Wink and Mike dive into how AI is shaking up everything—from jobs and schools to global power plays. They keep it real, balancing excitement with skepticism as they talk about the big stuff: job loss…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Ep. 111 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 20
Season 4 Episode 111
Michael DC Bowen and Winkfield Twyman explore how AI is reshaping law, identity, and human connection. From legal ethics to cultural shifts, they unpack the challenges and possibilities of living wit…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 110 - Can DEI Be Fixed? (George Yancey)
Season 4 Episode 110
Dr. George A. Yancey shares how his experiences shaped his work as a race scholar and why he thinks today’s DEI efforts are missing the mark. He and host Connie Morgan talk about the need for real, c…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 109 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 19
Season 4 Episode 109
Michael DC Bowen and Wink Twyman dive into wide-ranging conversations about writing, the stock market, AI, and Black identity. They explore how personal experience, culture, and technology shape the …
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 108 - Only the Poets (Tim Seibles)
Season 4 Episode 108
Poet Tim Seibles discusses his journey into poetry, influenced by his mother's love for literature and a college creative writing class. He reflects on growing up in a predominantly black Philadelphi…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ep. 107 - It's Cool to Disagree (Miriam Thompson)
Season 4 Episode 107
Miriam Thompson opens up about her journey from facing learning struggles to thriving in academia. She and host Connie Morgan speak on how COVID affected students, why it’s crucial to hear different …
Published on 4 months ago
Ep. 106 - The Klan Whisperer (Daryl Davis)
Season 4 Episode 106
In this conversation, Daryl Davis talks about growing up around the world, facing racism as a kid, and what led him to sit down with members of the KKK. It’s a wild, powerful story about curiosity, f…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Ep. 105 - Civil Rights Succeeded (Daniel Aldridge)
Season 4 Episode 105
In this colorful conversation, Daniel Aldridge shares his journey from a civil rights-focused upbringing to life as a public defender and professor. He talks about the importance of self-education in…
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago