The Fordcast with J.G. Lockhart

The Fordcast with J.G. Lockhart

Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates complex issues with sensitivity and insight, creating a space for honest dialogue and varied perspectives. "The Man in the Arena", stroke survivor, and native Charlottean, host James Giavonni (J.G.) Lockhart (formerly known as Jim Rico) delivers raw and unedited views and narratives that are rarely heard in mainstream formats. Charlotte #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte#StrokeLife #MentalHealthMatters #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmerica #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth #EducationandPolitics #AmericanIgnorance #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeInc #Queencityradio #CharlottePodcast #Charlottetalkradio #WhenYouKnowBetter #MAGA2 #MakeAmericaGreatForAllAmericans #Westside #BeattiesFordRoad #TheFordcast #JGLockhart #TruthMatters #EducationMatters #CLTPolitics #VotingMatters #NCGeneralAssembly #Congress #CharlotteNewsRadio #CharlotteNC #WestCharlotte #LionPride #BlackisBeautiful #CriticalRaceTheoryMatters #EradicatingIgnorancewithKnowledgeandTruth #MentalHealthMatters #WhatsHappeningInCharlotte #QC #StrokeSurvivor #LiesofOurLeaders #PracticeWhoYouWantToBe #LivingwithDisabilities #LifeAfterStroke #HowTo #WarOnAmericanIgnorance #RealTalk #AmericaandRace #PowerinYou #FirstStep #SexLiesandMentalHealth #Reparenting #CounselingMyths #Parenting #LoveandSex #Lifestyles #AmericanDreamStartswithYou #HigherPower #DealingwithGrief #EducationandAmericanKids #ReimaginingAmerica #DatinginAmerica #Marriage #FindingHope #TheManInTheArena #AmericanDuty #ThinkAboutIt #FactsMatters

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October 8, 2025 71 mins

The Fordcast is officially back, with engaging conversation and in honor of National Voter Education Week. #JG is joined in the studio by District 5's Charlotte City Councilman elect, #JDMazeuraArias. JD is set to make double history as the first Latino and first Gen X'er to hold a seat on Charlotte's City Council. 

From immigration and public safety, to the proposed transit tax, this episode delivers powerful convers...

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After taking a brief hiatus to put his name in the running for Charlotte City Council at Large-- JG Lockhart (formerly Jim Rico) returns to the mic.  Stronger and more determined than ever, JG has not only gained a following, but has become a voice for the people of Charlotte as he discusses, local politics, specifically the 2025 Transit Tax Proposal, the local election, the CATS transit, Iryna Zarutska and the Charlie Kirk murders...

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Jim Rico discusses the rigors of caring for parents in their late years, Back to school encouragement, Change perspective and voting

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In a very unique and transparent episode, The Fordcast host, Jim Rico discusses the reasons behind him deciding to run for Charlotte City Council. Topics include the proposed 1 cent county (transit) tax increase that Mecklenburg County residents will vote yes or no for in November.

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August 6, 2025 61 mins

The Fordcast welcomes African American Studies subject matter expert, Dr. Donna to discuss civil rights legislation and the aftermath.

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Jim Rico discusses the continued attack on public education by the Trump Administration, the U.S. Congress and the NC General Assembly and how it undermines American intellectual growth.

#BigBird #SesameStreet #GregOlsen #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealth #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmerica #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth #EducationandPolitics #AmericanIgnorance #Gri...

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Groundbreaking podcast episode as The Fordcast welcomes Brandon Allison, Damion 'Dame' Harmon, and Jerome Triplin of Black Male Therapists of Charlotte for a discussion about mental health and African Americans. Quite possibly for the first time in recorded podcast history multiple Black male therapists discuss mental health as it relates to Black America. Raw. Uncut and unedited.

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The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more.

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The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more.

#Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealthCrisisIn America #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmericanIgnorance #AmericanTalkRadio #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeInc #Queencityradio #CharlottePodcast #Charlottetalkradio #Whe...

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June 30, 2025 55 mins

The Fordcast welcomes Dr. Sophia to discuss sex related topics.

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Mental Health Subject Matter Expert Damion Harmon drops by to discuss the epidemic of African American male suicide and mental health in the Black community.

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Jim Rico speaks with random White Guy about politics, sports and people...

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Jim Rico shares a life altering experience and his new outlook thereafter.

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Episode featuring very special studio guest and my very own Facebook reply villain, Def Jeff.  Discussing politics, coaching youth sports and Facebook.

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Follow up to Episode 5 with studio guest Rev. Roger

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April 20, 2025 55 mins

Three Step Process of Trying a Higher Power

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April 13, 2025 56 mins

Ignorance and the American Education

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April 9, 2025 21 mins

Tariffs and American mis-education

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Follow-up from earlier promo...

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