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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November 12, 2025 46 mins

A Hump Day Episode on Cuffing or Cuddling Season and are you a Why or Why Not type. Leave your comments at (704)759-6640

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JG talks current news; Transit/Sales Tax aftermath, violence and murder our high schoolers are dealing with; Panthers fans and Johnson C. Smith upcoming CIAA championship football quest. Call and leave comments for the show @ (704)759-6640

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Courage in the Face of Fear, Cupid: relationship communication, the No Kings protest, How Smart RU: What is fascism and Antifa/definitions, Ten Minute Transit Talk, Recap of last week's episode 

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October 17, 2025 61 mins

JG discusses notable news topics, the Panthers upcoming reunion with #SteveWilks, fear, stress and the first installment of the 10 minute transit tax talk where he breaks down transit tax facts every day on the show leading up to Election Day. 

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October 15, 2025 63 mins

JG talks about becoming a grandfather & the reality of legacy; President Barack Obama, United States Congress, the NC General Assembly and transit tax nightly zoom calls for all.  Hard hitting and not for the faint of heart.

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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. 

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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.

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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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