Unsolicited Perspectives

Unsolicited Perspectives

Join Bruce Anthony on 'Unsolicited Perspectives,' a podcast offering unique views on current events, social-political topics, race, class, and gender. As a proud University of Maryland graduate with a history degree and a long-term Washington DC resident, Bruce provides insightful commentary and engaging interviews. Don't miss 'The Sibling Happy Hour' featuring Bruce and his sister, J. Aundrea. Music By @freebeats.io www.unsolicitedperspectives.com/

Episodes

October 21, 2025 50 mins

Black maternal health is a crisis — Black women face far higher maternal mortality and maternal mental-health risks. In this episode Dr. Wylin Wilson (author of Womanist Bioethics: Social Justice, Spirituality, and Black Women's Health) joins Bruce Anthony to trace the history of segregated hospitals, unpack the Momnibus and Pregnant Workers Fairness acts, and explain how the Black church, doulas, midwives, and cross-sector collabo...

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🎙️ Unsolicited Perspectives dives deep into the Young Republicans leaked chat scandal, JD Vance’s racist defense, and the question everyone’s asking — Is America still racist? Hosts Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea unpack GOP hypocrisy, youth radicalization, white supremacy in politics, and the toxic “just kids making jokes” excuse.

🔥 The Sibling Happy Hour shifts gears with a soulful neo-soul showdown: D’Angelo vs. Maxwell. Expect Bl...

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What do Peacemaker’s finale, male friendships, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show all have in common? They’re all caught in the middle of America’s ongoing culture war. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce Anthony breaks down the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, exploring how James Gunn’s creative vision fumbled the storytelling payoff and why bad endings in TV and film leave audiences frustrated. From there, the con...

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Bad Bunny Super Bowl, online reviews, and a Reddit “Am I the Jerk?” that cost a small restaurant — in this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives we break down why Bad Bunny’s 2026 halftime pick is a cultural milestone, the conservative backlash it sparked, and how fake reviews can wreck real businesses. Join Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea for hot takes on Latino representation, deepfakes, scams, and the viral Reddit story about a husb...

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Diddy sentencing, an explosive Charleston judge investigation, and a 27-year-old’s “living in hell” at work — this episode breaks it all down!

Dive into this explosive episode of Unsolicited Perspectives as Bruce Anthony breaks down the Diddy sentencing, exposes a Charleston judge’s shocking crimes, and tackles the realities of toxic workplace culture. From celebrity justice and RICO charges to the hidden power of money and privileg...

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Lavender Scare history, LGBTQ+ persecution, and a military pep rally that looks more like authoritarian theater — this week’s Unsolicited Perspectives dives deep. Hosts Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea break down Pete Hegseth’s remarks, the latest government shutdown ripple effects, and the dangerous labeling of protesters as “Antifa.” From Trump’s controversial military rally to the chilling echoes of the Lavender Scare, this sibling...

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After Hours Uncensored sneak peek: raw sibling banter, Reddit drama about a $30K inheritance vs. a destination wedding, emotional maturity vs. being an empath, and a weird health scare about swelling after a salty meal — plus our Patreon-only “dilly ding” clips and behind-the-scenes talk. 

In this episode, Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea dive deep into family drama, emotional growth, and the viral stories lighting up the internet...

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Labor shortage, mass deportations and a viral TikTok rapture collide in this week’s Sibling Happy Hour on Unsolicited Perspectives. Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea unpack how deportation policies and Project 2025 have hollowed out farms, construction sites and care work, why employers are scrambling for H-2A fixes, and how the economy — from harvests to tech plants — could collapse without migrant labor. They also roast the late-Sept...

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First Amendment, free speech, Jimmy Kimmel suspension, Stephen Colbert cancellation, FCC threats, media mergers and a viral Reddit money-vs-marriage story — this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives cuts through the headlines and the headlines’ backrooms to ask: who gets to speak, who pays the price, and who gets hurt when networks fold?

Bruce breaks down how merger politics and FCC threats may be chilling late-night comedy, then piv...

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Dame Dash’s Breakfast Club meltdown, Jerry Greenfield’s decision to step away from Ben & Jerry’s, and a hilarious — and telling — viral story about a 5-year-old’s “Keep Out” sign: this week on Unsolicited Perspectives your hosts Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea unpack toxic masculinity, brand activism, corporate control, and real parenting boundary hacks with equal parts heat and heart. Expect candid pop-culture analysis (Dame Das...

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In this Unsolicited Perspectives episode, Bruce Anthony unpacks three viral stories that blend funeral home scandal, narcissist survival strategies, and a jaw-dropping marriage escape—making this one of the most emotionally charged, dark humor podcast episodes yet. We kick off with the Colorado funeral fraud, where 191 bodies were mishandled and families received cement instead of ashes—a cremation scam that’s shaking the industry....

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AirPods Pro 3 live translation, South Carolina’s missing statewide hate-crime law (Jarvis McKenzie), Pastor Joel Webbon's inflammatory comments, the Jeffrey Epstein/Trump birthday card, and brutally honest dating advice — all unpacked with sibling banter on Unsolicited Perspectives. In this Sibling Happy Hour episode we test tech that could change language, explain why hate-crime legislation matters for whole communities, call out ...

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Dive into this explosive episode of Unsolicited Perspectives as Bruce Anthony unpacks a viral wrestling incident involving Rampage Jackson’s son, exposes the harsh realities of scams and fraud, and shares a hilariously disastrous high school homecoming story. With a sharp focus on personal responsibility and accountability, Bruce explores the fine line between victim blaming and self-growth, offering real-life lessons from the ring...

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Is your ADHD lived experience — or a self-diagnosis from Instagram reels? In this Sibling Happy Hour episode, Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea dive into neurodivergence, object permanence, time blindness, and the rise of ADHD self-diagnosis online. They unpack how living with ADHD impacts memory, relationships, and routines — from “out of sight, out of mind” object permanence to earworms and the chaos of time management.

The siblings a...

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This episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony is a rollercoaster of real talk, humor, and hard truths. From laugh-out-loud dating disasters (including the now-infamous “steak with your hands” saga) to why nobody can just pop up at your house unannounced, Bruce dives into the awkward, relatable, and downright outrageous.

We unpack DC’s federal law enforcement takeover, the deeper historical context behind it, and contra...

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Friendships, dating, money, and a whole lot of sibling chaos. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives: Sibling Happy Hour, Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea dive into the “icks” in dating, why compliments cause controversy, and the inconvenient truth about maintaining real friendships. They break down therapist Shahe McClaren’s viral take on why friendships require effort, explore the loneliness epidemic, and get hilariously sidetr...

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A Southwest pilot shows up lit, body-cam footage drops, and Bruce breaks down what really happened—and how rare these incidents actually are—without the panic bait. Then it gets personal: an FBI dawn raid at a nearby high-rise ends in tragedy, exposing a neighbor’s alleged romance-fraud scheme and the dangers of rumor-driven “facts.” Finally, we lighten it up with a shameless (and hilarious) dine-and-dash story that becomes a lesso...

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Celebrating 250 episodes of Unsolicited Perspectives with a Sibling Happy Hour packed with laughs, real talk, and the hard truths about love, trust, betrayal, and whether you should judge a partner by how they treat other people. We unpack “girl’s girl” discourse, traditional vs. modern gender roles, and why relationships work best as 100/100 partnerships—not a rigid 50/50 scorecard. We also react to the day’s headlines about Natio...

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In this episode of "Unsolicited Perspectives," Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the ethics of the death penalty, exploring the controversial execution of Byron Black in Tennessee. They also tackle the evolving concept of snitching, using the recent arrest of former NBA star Gilbert Arenas as a case study. Join the siblings as they navigate these complex topics with humor and insight, challeng...

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In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea tackle the viral Donna Briggs transracial controversy, the harsh reality of gym bullying, and the growing trend of gray divorce among couples over 50. From dissecting Hulk Hogan’s complicated legacy to exploring the billion-dollar skin whitening industry, this sibling-hosted podcast delivers unfiltered social commentary, humor, and real talk on identity, sel...

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