What if the bloodsport, we call politics, is actually a "setup"? What if the media and political leaders want us to fight so we can't focus on the real issues? In this episode, we discuss Arnold Kling's book "The Three Languages of Politics"

Guilty - Does the guilty verdict really matter?

Apr 27th, 2021 38m 28s

Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of multiple counts of manslaughter. Is his guilty verdict the start of true police reform?Like what you hear?Consider donating to the Next Step Coalition at nextstepcoalition.com.Your donation

Cancel Culture | Accountability or Liberal Bullying?

Apr 15th, 2021 48m 2s

In this episode, we discuss the hot-button issue of the month - "Cancel Culture". Are white men getting canceled or being held accountable for poor judgment? Are progressives too quick to condemn and slow to forgive? \***References:Dr. Seuss

The Big White Con

Apr 1st, 2021 42m 1s

In this episode, we discuss:John Oliver's outing of Megan Mcain's false apologies andHow the white working class has been played by the 1% using a time-honored tool of racism.Quick Links:The Confederacy Was a Con Job on Whites. And Still IsLike

Drained Pools

Mar 16th, 2021 55m 12s

In 1919, the St. Louis Fairgrounds swimming pool was built as a community treasure for white people. When white power was told to allow all community residents to swim in the pool, white power chose to drain it and shut it down. White power h

Waking Up White America

Mar 2nd, 2021 42m 47s

How do you get your white friends and family to see that systemic racism is real and pervasive in America? Talking about race is frowned upon in social circles. Racism is considered one of the three topics you shouldn't bring up if you want to

Whataboutism: Insurrection vs. BLM

Feb 9th, 2021 57m 9s

We're excited to introduce our new Co-host Dan Moyle! Dan Moyle joins Stan Smith to discuss the latest white supremacist dodge - "Whataboutism". Our conversation covers a lot of ground but focuses on the recent trend of comparing the Jan 6 In

Insurrection: The Confederacy Takes the Capitol

Jan 17th, 2021 22m 59s

January 6, 2021, will live in history as the day the United States Capitol building was attacked by white supremacist terrorists seeking to invalidate the votes of black and brown voters from key electoral swing states. Today we discuss the im

Georgia on my Mind

Nov 25th, 2020 17m 12s

Since the election, politicos have been riveted by the senate runoff campaigns in Georgia. The fate of the Biden Harris administration hangs in the balance. Elect two Democrats and COVID relief, Criminal Justice Reform, and the protection of

Trump is Out. Now What?

Nov 9th, 2020 18m 45s

We can exhale.The election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris is historic and exactly what our country needs - right now. But...There will be a backlash. Systemic racism and bigotry play the long-game and we'll need to fight harder than ever for

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Rant - Lame Political Answers to Racism Questions

Nov 1st, 2020 2m 56s

It was a softball question - essentially - "Do you believe systemic racism exists and what do you want to do about it."The answer pissed me off.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What about Black on Black crime?

Oct 30th, 2020 22m 50s

You've seen the conversations - Antiracists demand - "Black Lives Matter!"The opposition says "Why are you picking on cops when there are Black lives are under attack by other Black people?"The issue of Black on Black crime isn't new and contin

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Can A Black Person Be A Racist?

Oct 23rd, 2020 5m 5s

Black conservatives are the new darlings of the radical right. I'm sure you've seen the show up in your Facebook feed and wondered - can they really be racist? It's time for a rant.Get more antiracism resources at the Next Step CoalitionJoin

Racist Code : Dog Whistles

Oct 22nd, 2020 21m 12s

Turn on cable news and listen closely. Soon you will notice the pundits repeating vicious sounding phrases. The phrases seem to hold a special power over those watching like a chant that unlocks hidden mysteries. Phrases like “Law and Order”

Killing me softly

Oct 16th, 2020 28m 7s

They are called microaggressions - “I don’t see color!“You don’t sound Black”“You’re an impressive young man - so clean cut!”This is abuse via a thousand paper cuts. These statements and others sound complimentary. Don’t be fooled. They cut

Fighting for Antiracism at the Ballot Box

Oct 8th, 2020 35m 3s

I bet you are frustrated. You want to do something about racism but all you can do is argue your case on Facebook. The good news is - you can do more. In this episode, we’ll talk about steps you can take to use the power of your vote to adva

The Making of an Antiracist

Oct 5th, 2020 12m 24s

Before I was an antiracist - I was a racist.No, I wasn’t a confederate flag toting caricature you’re thinking of. I was an unwitting endorser and spreader of a popular racist idea. It took me years to understand how I’d been duped. A good fr

The Ally Coach

Oct 5th, 2020 10m 38s

I was taught to learn the white man's game and beat him at it. For years, I thought I was winning - I was wrong. Listen to my journey from being a "good Black guy" to an Antiracist ally coach. Ready to rip racism out by the roots? Here's your

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Sep 26th, 2020 4m 1s

Learn more about our new podcast - Antiracism in Action. Get more antiracism resources at the Next Step CoalitionJoin the Antiracism in Action Facebook Group★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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