The Harsh Reality Podcast

The Harsh Reality Podcast

On this podcast, we plan to provide educated social commentary on various topics including but not limited to Politics, Hip-Hop, Family, Life, Pop Culture, and any Recent News that affects our society and/or grabs our attention. By no means do we claim to be experts, just three conscious people sharing our unique life experience from a blue-collar urban professional perspective.

Episodes

February 3, 2025 42 mins

Welcome to the 20th episode of the Harsh Realities Podcast! 🎙️

In this captivating installment, we take a deep dive into the mind of our extraordinary guest - Scotty Reid! As the brilliant mastermind behind Black Talk News Radio, Scotty is not just a social commentator and author, but also a modern-day abolitionist who passionately advocates for justice and black empowerment.

Join us as we explore Scotty’s unique...

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• WWIII incoming? Iran supposedly attacks Israel and Biden says the US is staying out of it. Thoughts?
https://www.axios.com/2024/04/14/bide...  
https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706... 

• Hartenstein and now Creole lady. The black debate rages on. Does “black” even have a meaning at this point?
https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1... 
https://x.com/YannaDanil/status/17774... 
https://x.com/Takee_a_tr...

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• Israel vs Palestine saga. Long story short, are we on the verge of a possible World War?
https://x.com/PU28453638/status/1713609961496785284?s=20 
https://x.com/Mavepodcast/status/1711529569457750215?s=20 
• Three hospitals in Alabama closing maternity wards due to low staffing. Should people be worried? Or should have ppl been looking for alternatives like dulas, birthing centers, home births etc.?
https://www.nb...

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•Mayor Eric Adams goes on speech about immigration. Chickens coming home to roost?

https://x.com/nycphotog/status/1699607841483465122?s=20 
https://x.com/theblaze/status/1702706936184017188?s=20 

•Mexico unviels alien corspes. Real or fake?

https://x.com/iohmbra/status/1701783291659968887?s=20 

•Diddy supposedly gives former Bad Boy Artists back royalties. Many are critical of the move and st...

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1. Black AI instagram model. Harmless thirst traps or the dawn of a new age?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytwypa83xps  

2. Melle Mel vs Eminem. Thoughts?

https://twitter.com/MrCorrie/status/1687267446107893760?s=20 
https://twitter.com/JunesFlow/status/1689248238086328322?s=20 
https://twitter.com/Shadyind/status/1688774953645248512?s=20 
https://twitter.com/scrufacejean/status/16896929876333199...

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•NAACP Issues warning for Black ppl to avoid Florida due to racism? Does anybody even listen to these organization anymore?
https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1660324354041978881?s=20 

•Ja Morant facing more trouble after another video flashing a gun while listening to rap lyrics surfaces. Is this unfair targeting by the NBA/Memphis Grizzlies? Or is this young star simply in the wrong?
https://twitter.com/Clu...

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• Carolyn Bryan Donham, Emmitt Till accuser is dead at 88yrs old. Time to celebrate with the Carrie-pack or shameful moment as she lived a full life?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/us/carolyn-bryant-donham-emmett-till/index.html 

• Brittney Griner states she thinks it should be a crime to not allow biological males to compete with women. Cap? Does she really want to see Lebron in a wig on the court?
https://twitter...

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• King Randall 23 year old who opened up free boarding school for at risk kids currently being attacked for posting a Malcolm X quoted about doing for self with Yvette Carnell being the latest to pile on. Are these agents? Are Black ppl their own worst enemy?

https://twitter.com/NewEmergingKing/status/1649429628975472644?s=20 
https://twitter.com/BreakingBrown/status/1649513975497863171?s=20 

• With the announ...

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Show Topics

• Dems go crazy for Tennessee politician civil rights era cosplay/revival. 

https://twitter.com/keithboykin/status/1644131570243227650?s=20 

• Trump gets a shoutout and huge ovation at UFC event. Does he actually have a chance of running and winning in 2024?

https://twitter.com/alx/status/1644928747357761539?s=20 
https://twitter.com/OleMurica/status/1644907946655064065?s=20 
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Show Topics
•Johnathan Majors arrested for domestic violence while claiming innocence. Should this “whoever gets the phone first, the other one’s going to jail” method of handling domestic violence be ended?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/jonathan-majors-pleads-innocence-after-domestic-dispute-arrest-this-woman-was-having-an-emotional-crisis/ar-AA196fMj
 
•Adam22 of the No Jumper podcast and JustPearlyThings c...

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• Miami Beach in state of emergency after shootings during Spring Break. Is this new generation any worse than previous generations? Should this tradition be put away? Would you let your kids go on Spring Break?
https://twitter.com/AntonioAquilino/status/1636959820396806144?s=20 
https://twitter.com/BrianEntin/status/1507183911411011585?s=20 

• Blac Chyna following trend of celebrities removing implants. Is thin or...

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(Ft. Guest Hosts JQ and Oni)
Show Topics

• Planes, trains, and automobiles: Are these recent news of train derailments and chemical spills a legit part of a nefarious agenda or is the media overhyping something that regularly occurs. 

• Lift every voice and sing controversy. Should the song be sung at sporting events? Are people overreacting simply because it has been casted as the Black National Anthem?
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  • Thoughts on the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis PD and the subsequent protests and think-pieces. 
  •  The Biden economy continues it history of excellence with the great egg shortage/price hike. Is this country cooked?
  • Damar Hamlin speaks for the first time since suffering cardiac arrest on field, apparently dispelling rumors or his reported demise. Blow to “anti-vaxxers” and conpsricacy theorists or is there def something still f...
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Show Topics

1.Shanquella Robinson’s death… murder or manslaughter?

https://sabulaug.com/shaquella-robinson-death-biography-what-happened/ 
https://nypost.com/2022/11/19/shanquella-robinsons-father-says-attack-that-killed-her-was-a-setup/ 

2.American Music Award cancelling Chris Brown’s Michael Jacksons tribute performance?

https://youtu.be/IALNLeuNKnA 

3.What does Trump running for e...

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Topics

  • Black media pundits and athletes now backtracking on intial Kyrie criticism. Are their sentiments genuine or did they feel the backlash from Black community?
  • Jalen Rose doubles down.
  • Dave Chappelle drops truth bomb at SNL.
  • Stacy Abrams gets washed (as expected) and the blame train goes straight to black men being called everything from toxic to fatphobic. Are libs, celebs, and lgbtq using this moment to try to push gender di...
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Topics
• The persecution of Kyrie continues with 5 game suspension and list of demands made by Nets before he can play again. Does the punishment fit the crime? Shaq and Charles Barkely pile on, are Black celebs completely useless sell-outs? Or should ppl stop looking at celebs as leaders?

• ESPN makes Jalen Rose apologize during commercial break. Demasculation tactics? 

• Are Kanye West’s recent actions justi...

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Show Topics
1. Lupita named as global ambassador of De Beers. A win for Africans, or a sell-out move given the history of De Beers and the blood diamond?
-https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/De-beers-names-lupita-nyong-o-as-global-ambassador,1453370.html#.Y14bp1Wno6x.twitter 

2. The media at Kyrie again coming off the back of the Kanye cancel campaign. The outrage against the outspoken Black men.
-https://twitte...

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Featuring DeeWeb and Rhonda Mary

• Shooting of off-duty firefighter by black woman in defense of boyfriend. Win for 2A advocates?
https://www.kmbc.com/article/independence-missouri-shooting-kcmo-firefighter-anthony-santi-charges/41693134      
 
• Sandy Hook families seek 2.75 trillion in addition to 1 billion judgement. Dangerous precedent for alternative media.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022...

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• Introduction: Background info (upbringing, interests, rising influence, what made you get into podcasting, etc.)
• Young Black man stigma. Is there still a societal pressure to “fall-in-line” or is there a growing population of black men prepared to buck the system?
• Election season: is the Democrat lock hold on the black community breaking? Any difference in the 20-something demographic?
• With the current state of ...

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Show Topics
• No voting no vucking? Another low-class play at black voters with song, dance, and oversexualization. Have black ppl finally had enough?
• Biden proposes dropping Fed law against marijuana possession and blue-checked black celebs go nuts. Desperation non-needle moving gesture by Dems?
• The Kanye Chronicles: White Live Matter Shirt, Return to Twitter, interview on Tucker Carlson stating relationship betwee...

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