Podcast Episodes

Ep. 118 - How I Escaped Scientology (Jennifer aka @Cbucksrules)

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Season 5 Episode 118

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Jen opens up about growing up in Scientology, surviving a traumatic childhood and navigating life as a mixed-race woman.

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Published on 3 months ago

Ep. 117 - Make Nuance Great Again (Kaizen Asiedu)

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Season 5 Episode 117

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Kaizen Asiedu shares his journey from growing up in the Bronx to attending Harvard, where he initially felt lost despite achieving academic goals. He discusses his transition into the e-sports indust…

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 116 - Race is Astrology for Melanin Content (Quinn Que)

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Season 5 Episode 116

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Quinn Que talks about his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a writer and journalist. He discusses the evolution of journalism, the importance of self-education, and the changing landsc…

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 115 - Learn Legal Literacy (Courtney Teasley)

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Season 5 Episode 115

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Courtney Teasley, known as the Black Law Girl, shares her story from growing up in a marginalized community to becoming a lawyer. She discusses issues within the criminal justice system and the impor…

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 114 - The Republican Party is My Party (Pamela Denise Long)

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Season 5 Episode 114

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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…

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Published on 4 months ago

Ep. 113 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 22

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Season 4 Episode 113

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Mike Bowen and Wink Twyman explore the multifaceted themes of black manhood, family dynamics, and the impact of first encounters on perceptions of race.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 112 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 21

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Season 4 Episode 112

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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…

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Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 111 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 20

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Season 4 Episode 111

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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…

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Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 110 - Can DEI Be Fixed? (George Yancey)

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Season 4 Episode 110

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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…

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep. 109 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 19

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Season 4 Episode 109

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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 …

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Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago