The Black Independents
by Jamal and Justin
Two very old friends (30+ years!) with divergent personalities who’ve also found themselves on a politically divergent path. We will question, research, report, and opine on local, sometimes controversial politics from our hometown of Richmond, Virginia to complex Geopolitical quagmires. Inquiries may be sent to [email protected].
Episodes
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Escalation, VP's and The State of the Race
The guys drop a quick episode to talk about the very real escalation of the war in the middle east, the VP Presidential debate, and the state of the Presidential Race.
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Assassination Redux, Polls and Rifle Rounds
The guys discuss the recent 2nd attempted assassination of Donald Trump, poll reliability and the military's new rifle round.
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2024 Presidential Debate Analysis
Special Update: The guys discuss their impressions of the presidential debate last night.
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The Great Debate?
The guys talk about the upcoming debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump, with some geopolitics for seasoning. Also, orcs and Lord of the Rings?
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Feminism, Freedom and....Football?
Can women get Harris into the White House? Is a ceasefire in Israel right around the corner? What does Football have to do with it?
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Ranked Choice Voting, Self Care, and Geopolitics.
The guys cover over a half dozen topics and Justin rants on a few possibly unpopular opinions. Buckle up and Jump IN!!!
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TBI Triggered: Standing on Business and Health
Summary In this conversation, Jamal and Justin discuss their personal triggers and pet peeves. They talk about the importance of accountability and how it relates to leadership. They also touch on the topics of healthcare as a right, the negative effects of processed foods, and the need for...
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Media, Mindsets and Misinformation
The conversation begins with a discussion about the prevalence of fake news and misinformation, highlighting the need for critical thinking and fact-checking. They mention examples of doctored videos and the potential dangers of AI-generated deep fakes. The conversation then shifts to topics such...
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Democrats, Dollars and Destabilization
In this podcast episode, Jamal and Justin from Richmond discuss various topics including the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the possibility of World War III, the recent riots in England, and the political landscape leading up to the November election. They also touch on the economy...
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Convictions, Dissatisfaction and Meteors
Summary In this conversation, Jamal and Justin discuss the recent guilty verdicts against Donald Trump and its potential impact on his political future. They also touch on the Israeli ceasefire in Gaza and the upcoming presidential election. They express their apathy towards the political system...
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Egyptians, Firefighters and Financial Woes
Summary The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including finance, housing market, insurance, international conflicts, and military strategies. It delves into the impact of inflation, the housing crisis, and the shortage of firefighters. The discussion also touches on geopolitical…
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War and not so much Peace. Weed and seeing dead people.
Trigger warnings for the second half: death, SA mention, self harm. The black independent thinkers go in on the various conflicts and domestic policy. Cannabis legalization, right-to-die (death with dignity), and… stuff.
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Interview: Jasmine D. Sherman, US Presidential Candidate.
We sat down with Jasmine Sherman, a 2024 candidate for US President running under multiple banners- but always to their own drum. See the Q & A to get involved. Watch them debate other 3rd party candidates on CSPAN2 Free and Equal Debates :...
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Israel and Gaza
*Please excuse the occasional background noise- it gets better after the beginning, but is intermittent afterwards. That experiment won’t be repeated.* The guys talk about the situation in Gaza and the US response. The current conflict has elicited a strong and emotional response from all...
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#Winning, Voting, and Snake bites?
In an easygoing chat, the guys talk Super Tuesday, third parties, and a couple of gentlemen taking things to the max. CSPAN Free and Equal Elections 3rd Party Presidential Debate https://www.c-span.org/video/?533956-1/free-equal-elections-presidential-debate Get familiar with RFK's policies:...
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Issues for Black Voters and Progressive Rebellion
In this episode the guys talk about the issues that have black voters leaning away from President Biden. Trump has some sway with Affluent Black voters and celebrities. We explore a bit of the history around what has young black voters giving the democratic party the side eye. And is the…
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Neither in November, The People's VP and I Plead the ...25th?
With the current congress headed into recess the guys discuss recent polling which suggests that 55% of Americans would prefer not to vote for Trump or Biden. RFK is expected to announce a running mate soon. We speculate on possible picks, talk about the recent calls by some in congress to invoke...
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Migrants, Mayors, and Moscow (NATO).
The guys discuss a misleading story and the legit concerns it yet bears, the importance of participating in all elections, peer structure, what lead to Putin ordering a invasion of Ukraine, and the broken promises that became the catalyst. Migrant in NYC (contains bodycam footage of arrests):...
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Pawns, Vice Presidents, and Races.
It gets spicy. We talk about how the MAGA Republicans are refusing to make a deal on the border now and are only stalling it to give Trump a platform to run on. We talk about a new independent candidate from a famous family who is entering the race and finish on whether Biden could use a new...
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The Border, Collusion, and a Banker.
The guys talk about the developing situation at the border and its broader implications on the presidential race. Do the republicans actually want to solve the crisis? Is the US. headed for economic collapse? It's an alien invasion with a dash of economic collapse on this episode of The Black...
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Trump's MAGAnificent Return?
Vivek drops out of the presidential race, Trump dominates in Iowa, the world is on fire. The guys talk about the latest from the GOP with a dash of geopolitics and a sprinkle of … World War 3? What do Trump's latest results from Iowa mean for his party and what does his possible re-election mean...
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Immigration, birth rates, and necrogenesis.
Will the Republican Party have to die to return to prominence? How does immigration play a role? What's up at the southern border? References: Border Article...
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Left, Right, Scream.
The guys talk about the progession of conservative politics and the direction the right is likely to have to embrace to remain relevant in American politics. We cover political polarization and the differences between freedoms and liberties. Join us in this fun filled but thought provoking…
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BONUS EPISODE: After pod chat.
Just a freestyle conversation. Like a box of chocolates… never know whatcha gonna get.
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The Black Independents Pilot
Jamal and Justin give an overview of the podcast and introduce the history of the Democratic and Republican Parties. We briefly discuss the extremes in politics and the flip in political ideologies as well as a few things to come in.
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The Black Independents Trailer
Introduction trailer for the Pilot Episode of The Black Independents
About this show
Two very old friends (30+ years!) with divergent personalities who’ve also found themselves on a politically divergent path. We will question, research, report, and opine on local, sometimes controversial politics from our hometown of Richmond, Virginia to complex Geopolitical quagmires. Inquiries may be sent to [email protected].
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