Displaying Episode 21 - 30 of 69 in total of Born In Trouble with the tag “politics”.
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The Price of Gossip
February 29th, 2024 | 55 mins 44 secs
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
Wendy Williams and the wear and tear of being everything and the culture of negative press. Corporate greed and why the NBA must continue to grow. The gambling industry and the disrespect of Cam Newton brings Community service in question. Born in Trouble goes easy on em?
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The Colorblind Show!
February 22nd, 2024 | 1 hr 5 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!
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The Bulls Not Breeding But AI has Answers.
February 1st, 2024 | 1 hr 6 mins
ai, black culture, civil union, dating, early education., education, electric company, intelligence, marriage, money, morgan freeman, music, politics, popular, sesame street, society, tuskeegee, unions, ups
Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!
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Athlete? N. Please I work for UPS!
January 25th, 2024 | 1 hr 11 mins
black culture, blm, dating, economy, education, money, music, politics, popular, rittenhouse, society
Join host John X and guests Grant Lancaster, Reggie Wood, and Robert Brooks for episode 34 of 'Born In Trouble'. The conversation kicks off with a humorous back and forth about the infamous number 34. The state of education and labor force in America, particularly addressing the conditions leading to disparity. The gang debates about UPS wages and the overall economic situation in the country. The invitation of Kyle Rittenhouse to speak at East Tennessee State University. With a fresh take on the dating rumors about Jennifer Hudson and Common. Tune in for entertaining discussions filled with humor, insight, and thought-provoking opinions.
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The Game is Sports and Relationships
January 18th, 2024 | 1 hr 4 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
Black Men discuss relevant and irrelevant aspects of Life and Culture without filters! Liquid courage for the Sober Mind!
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Truth, Levels, and Dresses for Success!
January 11th, 2024 | 1 hr 2 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
In the 32nd episode, the hosts explore a hot topic and discuss comedian Kat Williams, his impact, and controversial statements he recently made about success and other comedians in the industry. They also delve into serious socio-political issues such as veterans' alienation, changing work dynamics, growing suicide rates, and the increasingly challenging American dream. Drawing from personal experiences, anecdotes and analogies, the hosts examine the current state of society and then question the future of the American way of life.
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Taking Back the Barbershops!
January 4th, 2024 | 1 hr 7 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
In this episode of 'Born in Trouble', The range of topics focus on the impact of social media and its power to dictate public conversations. How the internet and society can distort how we communicate and interact with each other. And questioning the increasing focus on relationships in the black community, especially on the internet. Striving for better financial education, exploring how to improve public discourse, and an interesting discussion about celebrity culture. All this is flavored with a good dose of humor and banter.
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A Year in Equity, Entertainment, & Activism
December 28th, 2023 | 1 hr 8 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
In this 30th episode of 'Born in Trouble', host John X leads a discussion on various cultural topics and societal issues. Covering everything from the cultural impact of celebrities, the state of global affairs, the dynamics of music and entertainment industries, to the modern dating sphere. The conversation revolves around various perspectives offered by the host and the guests, discussing an array of subjects such as the public perspective of Simone Biles' marriage, the socio-political dimensions of supporting Israel, and the transitioning dynamics of celebrity culture in the era of social media. This episode serves as a commentary on the current scenario, providing an introspective look at society's expectations, misconceptions, and judgements.
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Running From Success
December 21st, 2023 | 1 hr 4 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
John X., opens the discussion featuring guests named Rob, Reg, and Grant, along with John himself. The conversation revolves around a recent controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors. We dissect personal privacy, relationship dynamics, legal implications, and the racial aspect involved in the incident. They further delve into societal expectations for successful individuals and the concerns around a biased judiciary system.
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As Much Free Speech as is Allowed
December 14th, 2023 | 1 hr 7 mins
black culture, education, money, music, politics, society
"As Much Free Speech As Is Allowed". The speakers discuss a variety of topics including political correctness, power dynamics, the effect of social media on perceptions and biases, racial issues, and their takes on the entertainment industry. They particularly reflect on the ideas of perception and realities in society as they narrate different anecdotes and scenarios.