Speaking Bluntly
Welcome to Speaking Bluntly! A real, raw, and unfiltered channel discussing all the latest hot topics. From social justice and politics to everyday family life - this channel is willing to discuss it all!
Episodes
Since the start of this pandemic, there has been an infiltration of misinformation and conspiracy theories as it relates to the novel coronavirus. Additionally, mitigation efforts set forth by public health officials have been politicized to the country's detriment. Currently, we are facing a pandemic of the unvaccinated. In this episode, I explain how the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work and why we all have a personal responsibili...
On January 6, 2021, Americans witnessed a violent insurrection on our nation's Capitol; which was incited by the former President. While the wheels of justice have been extremely slow with regards to holding those responsible for this attack, with the new select congressional investigation, it is anticipated we will get a clearer picture of how exactly an event like this transpired.
Since the events of January 6th, w...
Since November 2020, the Republicans have been amplifying "The Big Lie," in which they have made unfounded claims of mass voter fraud. They have been using this as the foundational reasoning and necessity to pass more restrictive voting laws that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities. This is not a coincidence. In fact, the GOP has historically sought to stifle the votes of Black and Brown voters since thi...
In this week's episode of the Speaking Bluntly podcast, I discuss the trial and verdict of Derek Chauvin and what this means for the future of policing. It's rare that Law Enforcement Officials are found guilty of murder, manslaughter, or negligence when they shoot and/or kill an individual. This is primarily due to Qualified Immunity. It's long past due that we as a society reimagine policing. With Chauvin being a ...
Welcome to the very first episode of the Speaking Bluntly Podcast! An outlet for real, raw, and unfiltered convos that everyone can relate to while also providing opportunities for some teachable moments.
Many were left wondering what happened with the The Chatterbox Crew and the sudden rebranding. In this episode, we get right to the core of this topic, in addition too, some of the challenges we faced as team. Obstacles l...
Part 2. It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here and The Chatterbox Crew is ready to spread their holiday cheer! With the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, the Crew discusses how traditional holiday norms will be different. From gathering with our families to the economic challenges families may find themselves, this year has undoubtedly presented unusual and unique demands on our day to day live...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are here and The Chatterbox Crew is ready to spread their holiday cheer! With the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, the Crew discusses how traditional holiday norms will be different. From gathering with our families to the economic challenges families may find themselves, this year has undoubtedly presented unusual and unique demands on our day to day lives.
On November 7, 2020, Americans officially knew that hope is on the horizon. A brighter future is on the horizon. It was this day that Americans learned a new President would be installed on January 21, 2021. While Trump has tried to contest the validity of the election and thus far has not performed a peaceful transition of power, his efforts have been moot. Trump's coup attempt has been an epic failure. However, this is why w...
What is a "toxic relationship?" According to Dr. Lillian Glass, a toxic relationship is any relationship [between people who] don’t support each other, where there’s conflict and one seeks to undermine the other, where there’s competition, where there’s disrespect and a lack of cohesiveness.”
How does toxicity affect our relationships and daily interactions? Do people realize their behavior is toxic and how it m...
With the 2020 NBA Season now concluded, The Chatterbox Crew discusses the activism that led to this summer's General Strike. We take a look at the long and rich history of social justice activism in sports. We take a deep dive into this history starting with Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, the 1968 Summer Olympics, Billie Jean King (where we tap into feminism activism in sports), Colin Kaepernick, and ending with Lebron James. ...
Relationships and the traditional gender roles they encompass have dramatically changed over the past 40-50 years. More women are now in the workforce and we are seeing a trend in which women will outpace men in becoming the breadwinners of their households. On this week's episode, The Chatterbox Crew discusses these roles, the trends, and what works best with our partners and for our households.
On this episode of The Chatterbox — Jazmin, Zuri, Brionne and Tracy discuss the last presidential debate. Hitting on the handling of the Covid crisis and a plan going forward, Race in America, our National Security were the main topics discussed during this episode. Additionally, the crew will announce who they are voting for and the reasons for their choice.
In this last part of an extended 2-part episode, the Chatterboxers get a little more personal with a Questions and Answers game to some very entertaining questions. The final part of this series are questions from Zuri and Jazmin.
In this extended 2-part episode, the Chatterboxers get a little more personal with a Questions and Answers game to some very entertaining questions. The first part of this series are questions from Kennus and Brionne.
In this week’s episode we dive into the history of mass incarceration and how it's geared towards people of color.
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Mass Incarceration
History of Policing
The 13th
The Chatterbox Crew takes a deep dive into the first and only VP debate. Notably, they discussed Pence's eye and the now infamous fly that earned its 15-minutes of fame. Needless to say, this debate did have more substance and an earnest policy discussion.
The Chatterbox Crew discusses their thoughts and key takeaway from the 1st Presidential debate between Trump and Biden.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the affect media has on key voting decisions. Most notably, the civil unrest that has gripped our nation since the murder of George Floyd. While data has shown that the overwhelming majority of the protest have been peaceful, the media has been hyper-focused on the rioting. Listen to the story of how this framing has a Liberal considering a vote for Trump.
Welcome to our inaugural episode where we launch The Chatterbox Crew Podcast. In this episode, we get an introduction to who The Chatterboxers are, what issues they are passionate about and why they are important, and what listeners can expect from the Podcast.
Considering the importance of the 2020 election and with the election only 7 weeks away, in this episode, we discuss core voting issues such as voter suppression, ...
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