Episodes
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The Marshall Plan, Guest: Dr. John Marshall, Chief Equity Officer, Jefferson County Public Schools
Ricky discusses race and education in America’s K-12 schools and colleges with Dr. John Marshall in the middle of the growing controversy around critical race theory.
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1619
Ricky and Dr. M. Brandon McCormack discuss the importance of the year 1619, the legacy of slavery and the current state of race in America.
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Why the Derek Chauvin verdict doesn’t change the world
Ricky takes a solo ride and talks about why the Derek Chauvin doesn’t change America.
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Felon: The Savvy Shabazz Story
Ricky is joined by Savvy Shabazz who tells the story of how he became a teenage drug dealer and eventually tried to build a different life two decades later after family and legal trauma.
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Did you really see Derek Chauvin kill a human being?
Ricky takes a solo ride and discusses the historical context of why cases like Derek Chauvin killing George Floyd have not necessarily ended in convictions. He also brings back the Furious Five, EJI Moment and pays tribute to Ronald Isley, the “ultimate zaddy.”
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The History of Violence against Asian Americans, Guest: Professor Shruti Rana, Indiana University
Professor, lawyer and former United Nations official Shruti Rana joins Ricky to discuss recent and past violence against Asian Americans.
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“The Curious Case of Kenneth Walker” Guest: Atty. Steven Romines
On the anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, Louisville super lawyer Steven Romines walks Ricky through the insane legal odyssey of Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who was charged with shooting one of the officers who raided Taylor’s home. On a lighter note, Romines also tells the…
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Ben Johnson, The Voice of the Mothership
Ricky talks to the “Voice of the Mothership,” Ben Johnson, about his Philadelphia upbringing, his experience at legendary Florida A&M University, food and so much more. It’s a jovial ride with the man behind one of the best voices on the planet.
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Judas, the Black Messiah and Beyond. Guest: Dr. Shirletta Kinchen
Ricky discusses the new film “Judas and the Black Messiah” as well as the real world Fred Hampton, Black Power Movement and Black Panther Party with social movement expert and historian Dr. Shirletta Kinchen, Associate Professor of Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville
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Dr. V on V-Day.
In this Valentine’s Day special, Ricky and Dr. Veronica Duncan, one of his ex-girlfriends, explore love and relationships through the lens of their own sometimes turbulent time together in graduate school.
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First Show Of 2021: Frank X. Walker
Past Kentucky Poet Laureate and University of Kentucky Professor Frank X. Walker talks art, struggle, love and life.
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The Last Ride (of 2020) Guest: Atlanta Super Lawyer Mawuli Mel Davis
In finale of Season 4, Mawuli Mel Davis returns to the Mothership to give his take on the major challenges of 2020: political upheaval, COVID and the relationship of race and the state.
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Election 2020: The Aftermath, Guest: Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today National Political Correspondent
Phillip Bailey returns to the show to discuss the nuances of Election 2020 nationally and statewide.
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Election 2020: Republicans and American Denial
“Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley commented, ““There is a certain madness that comes from being a thing and then denying with your last breath that you are that thing.” America is in deep denial. Republicans understand and prey on it. Is voting alone the solution?
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Has “cancel culture” gone too far? Guest: Dr. M. Brandon McCormack
Ice and Cube and 50 Cent are the latest to get in trouble. Do they deserve “cancellation”? Has “cancel culture” gone too far?
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The Mad King Donald Trump
Ricky takes the Mothership on a solo flight and explores the impact of Donald Trump from 2016 to the present as we approach Election 2020.
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YOU NEED TO HIDE THE WHITE WOMEN (and other lies)!
Citizen researcher Dan Delaney tells the story of the day the city of Louisville went crazy and felt it needed to protect its white women. Also, the Mad King Donald Trump goes off the rails at the first presidential debate and then gets COVID. Fox News host Tucker Carlson comes to Kentucky AG...
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What went wrong with the Breonna Taylor Case? Guest: Breonna Taylor Family Atty. Lonita Baker
What went wrong with the Breonna Taylor Case? Guest: Breonna Taylor Family Atty. Lonita Baker
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The Breonna Taylor Civil Settlement, Guest: Taylor Family Attorney Lonita Baker
The Breonna Taylor Civil Settlement, Guest: Taylor Family Attorney Lonita Baker
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Black Superheroes and Villains: Guest, Dr. Jonathan Gayles
Black Superheroes and Villains: Guest, Dr. Jonathan Gayles
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The Irrationality of White American Fear, Guest: Scott Jennings
Show Title: The Irrationality of White American Fear, Guest: Scott Jennings
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The Negro Leagues at 100, Guest: Dr. Charles E. Jones, University of Cincinnati
The Negro Leagues at 100, Guest: Dr. Charles E. Jones, University of Cincinnati
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Meiners on the Media, Guest: Terry Meiners
Meiners on the Media, Guest: Terry Meiners
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Rapping on Rupp, Guest: Dr. Derrick White, University of Kentucky
Rapping on Rupp, Guest: Dr. Derrick White, University of Kentucky
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Tell Them We Are Rising! Guest: Dillard University President Dr. Walter Kimbrough
Tell Them We Are Rising! Guest: Dillard University President Dr. Walter Kimbrough
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The Kingpin of UofL
Charles Booker returns to the Mothership and Ricky tells you why he may be headed for a legal fight with the University of Louisville.
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The Democrats’ SUCKY Primaries. Guests: Matt Jones and Phillip Bailey
The Democrats’ SUCKY Primaries. Guests: Matt Jones and Phillip Bailey
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A Tribute to Dr. Walter Rodney, Guest: Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly.
A Tribute to Dr. Walter Rodney, Guest: Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly.
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Should we abolish the police? Guest: Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers
Should we abolish the police? Guest: Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers
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In this time of comfort and convenience. Guest: Dr. M Brandon McCormack.
In this time of comfort and convenience. Guest: Dr. M Brandon McCormack.
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America’s Black Death Playbook
Ricky walks us through what happens when black people die at the hands of the state and recaps the week following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and protests in Louisville and across the country.
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Breonna Taylor’s family attorney Lonita Baker
Breonna Taylor’s family attorney Lonita Baker joins Ricky for an update.
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American Social Murder. Guest: Josh Poe
Josh Poe, the Co-Principal Investigator at Root Cause Research Center, joins this week to discuss racial oppression with Ricky.
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NFL RB Bilal Powell
NFL running back and former Louisville Cardinal Bilal Powell joins Ricky this week, the weekend of the NFL Draft. This week's 'Furious Five' includes what's up in North Korea, coronavirus and religion and Georgia's governor opens up the state while the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on.
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White People's Dance Party & Matt Jones
Ricky has a "white people's dance party" this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Matt Jones from Kentucky Sports Radio joins to discuss his new book "Mitch, Please!".
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The Quarantine Continues, Phillip Bailey Checks In
The COVID-19 quarantine continues with Ricky's Furious Five stories from the week. Phillip Bailey from the Courier-Journal joins for the latest news from Louisville's black community and the impact the coronavirus is having.
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A Socially Distant Episode
Ricky remains at home with reaction to another week of the COVID-19 pandemic. A deep dive into what capitalism and leadership should look like post-coronavirus.
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The COVID19 Pandemic
It's Ricky's first show since the coronavirus pandemic blew up across the country. He checks in with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to discuss the city's response to the public health crisis.
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The Ballot or the Bullet
Ricky plays the classic Malcolm X "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech from 1964.
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An Idiot's Guide To Confusing Political Language
Ricky and DymC break down political terms often used in media and discuss the Super Tuesday election results. Entertainment Scoop with DymC gets into the Megan Thee Stallion conflict with record label 1501 and the remake of horror film Candyman directed by Jordan Peele.
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The Ricky Jones Show - Sadiqa Reynolds, Dym's Trip to LA , Coronavirus and more
Ricky and Dym C break down the week that was including thoughts on the coronavirus, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's vote against an anti-lynching act and Dym's trip to LA. Also, Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds joins for not one but two segments.
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The Ricky Jones Show - Director and Founder of KIVA Ron Kordes
Dr. Ricky Jones sits down with director and founder of KIVA Ron Kordes and the loss of players of the program from the tragic accident that occurred on Valentine's Day on I-64 towards St. Louis.
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The Ricky Jones Show - Tom Jurich
Former University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich joins Ricky this week. Also, an update on a diversity controversy at UofL, recapping the New Hampshire primary results, this week's equal justice initiative moment and much more.
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The Ricky Jones Show Returns, UofL Diversity Controversy, Charles Booker
The Ricky Jones Show returns for season four along with new co-pilot Dym C. Among the issues discussed this week include a diversity controversy at UofL and the Iowa Caucus debacle. Also, Ricky interviews U.S. Senate candidate and Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker.
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The Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC - JOY IN THE MORNING
Dr. Jones and 12 are joined by Dr. Michael Brandon McCromack and ask how can you have joy in the face of all the stress and struggle we're dealing with.
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The Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - MLK '67
Dr. Jones and 12 dig into the vaults of the Mighty Mothership to share with you the most profound speech you NEVER HEARD from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in 1967 at Stanford University. - " The Other America"
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The Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC - Post-Election 2018: The Absent Black Agenda
An examination of the aftermath of the 2018 midterms and if there's any political attention paid to black suffering..
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The Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - The Devolution of the Democrats
Part 2 of the "Are you Red or Blue" series examining the origins, evolutions and ideologies of America's two major political parties
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The Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - Right Wing Bomb Threats and the Louisville Race Killings
Phillip Bailey of the Courier Journal joins Dr. Jones and 12 to talk about the much discussed national bomb threats and the almost NATIONALLY ignored Louisville Race Killings
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