Episode 1: Fight The Power

Welcome to Season 2 of Slingshot The Podcast, where politics and culture meet in real time.In episode 1 of season 2, Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory kick the conversation off by closing out Black History Month with two truths at once: the excellence we celebrate, and the power we still have to challenge. From the 2026 Winter Olympics to voting rights and the SAVE Act, from what young people are doing in the streets to what is happening in Congress, this episode is a reminder that the power is with the people.In this episode: Why Black History Month exists gets debated, and why that debate matters The BAFTA Awards controversy, disability, accountability, and harm We are not apes: a moment of reckoning, and a call to stay alert about what leaders amplify Black excellence on ice: historic Winter Olympics moments and why access to untraditional sports matters Why young people have always been on the front lines of social change, including local student protest moments The SAVE Act explained, and what it could mean for voter registration and your access to the ballot Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson and “Keeping Hope Alive” as a necessity in2026 Take action: If you care about protecting voting rights, call your U.S. Senators and tell them where you stand on the SAVE Act.👇🏽 Drop a comment: What part of this episode hit you the hardest, and what does “fight the power” look like in your life right now?🎥 Watch, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about voter turnout, election outcomes, civic engagement, and the real power of the people at the polls. Catch all episodes of Slingshot The Podcast on YouTube or wherever you stream your podcasts — and don’t forget to subscribe to stay connected to the culture and the movement.Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportslingshotSlingshot The Podcast: The Misunderstood Voice, The Culture’s Power.Slingshot The Podcast is a platform for voices that are too often overlooked, misrepresented, or unheard. Through bold conversations on culture, sports, entertainment, and the forces shaping our world, we challenge narratives and amplify perspectives that matter. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to inform, inspire, and empower the culture from the inside out.Media & booking: [email protected]