Unsolicited Perspectives

MLK gets praised every January—but if he were alive today, a lot of the same folks would call him “woke” and try to shut him up. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce breaks down the real MLK legacy (civil rights, labor rights, economic justice, anti-war), the party-switch history people love to rewrite, and the wild hypocrisy that keeps repeating itself. Then the conversation takes a hard left into relationship chaos:...

Spike Lee, Denzel, and one confusing plot later… we somehow end up deep in the real-world cost of allyship and how white supremacy protects itself. Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea kick off with a brutally honest movie breakdown, slide into a hilarious (and very passionate) Black “sex symbol” debate sparked by Teyana Taylor, then pivot into a serious conversation about privilege, risk, and what real allyship actually requires. And bec...

Body shaming, an ICE shooting, and an unwanted house guest—yeah, we’re getting into ALL of it. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce breaks down why people feel so comfortable policing women’s bodies (and why that entitlement is rooted in patriarchy, objectification, and internet cowardice). Then we shift into the facts and controversy surrounding Renee Nicole Goode—shot by an ICE agent during an operation—and the expl...

Serial killers, “vacations” that aren’t vacations, and streaming services that are absolutely out of control—Sibling Happy Hour is back. Bruce Anthony and Jay Aundrea kick things off with classic sibling roasting about working through the holidays, then slide into the real reason so many women love true crime (hint: it’s not because they’re sociopaths 👀). From John Wick and action-movie logic to Hulu folding into Disney+ and Netfl...

Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix special has people split—was it comedy, a cultural history lesson, or a “truth teller under siege” sermon? Then we get into Nicki Minaj showing up at Turning Point USA and what it means when an artist built on queer and Black fans starts echoing culture-war politics. And to close it out: a wild Reddit relationship story where a boyfriend basically demands a body upgrade (“He wants more ass”)—and why ...

Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea jump into messy “Am I Overreacting?” relationship dilemmas that hit way too close to home. We’re talking a boyfriend so cheap it starts looking suspicious, a family covering for an abusive fiancé to rush a green-card wedding, and a holiday co-parenting curveball that turns into a full-on boundaries and communication test. Expect real talk, wild side-eyes, and that sibling energy that keeps it honest (an...

DC’s viral Airbnb squatter nightmare finally gets a courtroom twist—and it sparks a bigger fight about tenant rights, landlord power, and where “guest” ends and “tenant” begins. Then we get real messy: a University of Michigan football scandal where an inappropriate workplace relationship turns into a career-ending disaster with major legal smoke. And to finish it off, we hit a Reddit story that proves romance doesn’t cancel arithm...

Are you glued to your phone, overwhelmed by social media burnout, stressed about AI taking jobs, or stuck in toxic family power struggles? This episode dives into digital detox culture, AI basics, and real-life parent–child boundary issues all in one.

Bruce and his sister J. Aundrea (Master’s in Data Science & Analytics) tackle a serial squatter scam, the rise of digital detox culture, and a viral Reddit post where controlling p...

Melania Trump’s viral “cringemas” children’s hospital reading, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Netflix reckoning, and an 11-year-old’s $5,000 Gen Alpha Christmas wishlist — Bruce Anthony covers it all in Unsolicited Perspectives. 🎙️🔥

Bruce breaks down why Melania’s monotone story time drew backlash, the anxiety of reading out loud in public, and why preparation is a form of respect when showing up for sick kids. He explores the line between c...

When does helping people turn into getting played? In this Sibling Happy Hour episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, Bruce and J. Aundrea tackle Airbnb squatter nightmares, AI deepfake ads, celebrity beefs, and friendships that exploit your labor.

• 🤖 AI Gone Wrong: A Mark Cuban deepfake ad sparks a debate on lawsuits, intellectual property, and protecting creative ideas.

• 🎬 50 Cent vs. Diddy: Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning e...

Friendships, digital stress, latchkey kids, 90s parenting, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s “retirement” collide in this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony.

Bruce opens with a nostalgic look at his 90s childhood—landlines, keys under the mat, and deeper friendships—contrasting it with today’s always-online culture. He unpacks the highs of digital life (connection, community, therapy access) and the lows (ghosting, sh...

Epstein files, government transparency, bad gifts, dating red flags, Reddit AITA drama, and online dating deception headline this wild Sibling Happy Hour episode. Bruce and J. Aundrea break down the 427–1 vote to release the Epstein files, Trump’s possible connection, and why the DOJ couldn’t release them sooner.

They also dive into viral relationship chaos — from a wheelchair catfish, to hidden grief over a past partner, to the dup...

American history, slavery, capitalism, and the origins of America’s prison-for-profit system collide in this powerful episode of the Unsolicited Perspectives Podcast. Bruce Anthony interviews Dr. Robin Bernstein about her book Freeman's Challenge: The Murder that Shook America's Original Prison for Profit. Dr. Bernstein uncovers the true story of William Freeman, revealing how prison for profit, racial control, and mass incarcerati...

When family, money, and “champagne taste on a wine-cooler budget” collide, things get messy fast. In this episode, Bruce Anthony and J. Aundrea tackle viral Reddit AITA wedding drama, a $120K job offer vs city-job security, and a coworker bold enough to ask for half a bonus they didn’t earn.

They break down an inheritance dilemma where a sister caring for her dying father is left money to start her future—only for her sibling to dem...

Escapism isn’t new—but the way Gen Z is doing it through reality shifting, AI chatbots, and online fantasy worlds is different, and it’s telling us something about boredom, depression, and how disconnected young people feel. In this episode of UNSOLICITED PERSPECTIVES, Bruce breaks down why kids are escaping, why parents don’t always catch the signs, and how overconsumption of tech can actually make us more miserable—then pivots ri...

Election night had folks celebrating — but Bruce and J. Aundrea are like, “slow down, we still got midterms.” In this Sibling Happy Hour episode of Unsolicited Perspectives, they break down Virginia making history with its first female governor after 35 years since Douglas Wilder, how Democrats outperformed in key races, and why GOP complaints about redistricting are hilarious when they’ve been gerrymandering for years. Then they p...

A lot of us learned about Rosa, Malcolm, King… but not Charles C. Diggs Jr. — and that’s a problem. In this episode of Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony, we sit down with Dr. Marion Orr, author of House of Diggs, to unpack the life of the man who helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, showed up at the Emmett Till trial when no other federal official did, fought for DC home rule, and pushed the U.S. toward an anti-ap...

Time poverty, SNAP cuts, and a $23 friendship test — this Sibling Happy Hour dives into the real cost of work, community, and compassion. Bruce and J. Aundrea unpack America’s burnout culture, the guilt around taking paid leave, and why remote work improved life for so many. They break down how SNAP benefits and corporate practices (hello, Walmart) trap people in survival mode, debate the “integrity” myth in politics, and react to ...

Crooked politicians, crypto kings, mafia poker rooms, and a $400 “friendship tax”—this episode swings from the White House to the hardwood to the group chat. We break down Trump’s headline-grabbing crypto pardons (BitMEX, Binance), the NBA’s alleged betting/poker scheme with mafia ties, and a wild AITA: a “birthday trip” flipped into an engagement party you’re forced to fund. Expect receipts, rules of the spread vs. props, why inte...