Episode 66 - Execute Order (Episode) 66
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Good morning everyone! It's that time again! This week's episode starts out pretty light with banter about movies current and upcoming and then we dig into ICE, community response, and how Black people are viewed in the media/news/etc. Some of the other topics include: Sinners vs One Battle After Another Jason Statham No BooBoo? 20 Years Ago was NOT the 80s Proof that Kenny is a certified Nerd 28 Years Later is really confusing Clifton Powell is a career villain Greenland ISN’T Iceland Should We have Billionaires? Can I kick you? Drunk rednecks in the woods Stop Asking...
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Episode 65 - Politically Clippy
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Well lookie what we have here! It's been several months since we've released a new episode but we are BACK and on this first return episode of First & Foremost, we welcome Riccardo Waites of WeBlackRadio back to the show to cover SEVERAL topics going back to late 2025. The world looks vastly different, we've lost the City of Bend's Equity Director, wars and rumors of wars, dogs and cats living together...mass hysteria! We dig in to some of these very serious topics but sprinkle in our usual banter! Check it out! Some of the other topics we cover: * And We're BACK! ...
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Episode 64 - Dystopian Bender
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Hey All! Well we are in a very interesting time in history. On this show, we welcome back Dr Dalton Miller Jones to discuss the current sign of the times, history and more. Kenny covers his trip to D.C. (especially the National Museum of African American History & Culture visit), along with the news stories in the current rotation. Give this one a listen as we go deep into several cultural connections! Some of the other topics we cover: * No Black People Beyond This Point * Pepper Ball Priests * Bloods & Crips in Suits * Speak from the cobwebs * Destitution of Our People * It...
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Episode 63 - Rooted & Booted
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Hey All! We've got a GREAT episode of First & Foremost ready for you! On today's show, we welcome one of our Community Partners, Rooted Homes, to the show to talk about Affordable housing, the properties and services that they offer! We break down what Community Land Trusts are and the benefits to working within that model! We also dig into the ins and outs of HOAs, Covenances, shoutouts to Riccardo and WeBlackRadio's efforts and much more! Some other topics on today's show include: * T.I. Censors * Bring more money! * Buzz is a Real One! * Mexicrainians * HOAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy! *...
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Episode 62 - Whitehouse Black Market
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Whitehouse / Black Market Hey all! New School year is starting and we're back at it with a fairly random topic episode. On this one, DayDay & Kelly welcome Kelly Musgrove back to the show! It's been a minute since we've caught up with him and the first thing we cover is the school shooing in Minnesota. Serious topic; Serious observations. We also hear from Kelly's point of view as he begins his journey using AI tools (and the perils behind over excessive usage. Other Topics Include * My Car COULD Kill Me * {Their} Terms & Conditions * And THAT'S ChatEBT * The...
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Episode 61 - Urkel With A Chainsaw
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Hey all! This week's episode we discuss more root systems. This time, the music that influenced Day Day, Mosley, and Kenny in our youth, along with how the rhythm, vibrations, instrumentation We listened too caused people to react around us (in three very different environments). Peek behind the curtain of culture, influence, and drive in this very musical episode! Other topics include: * Harry Connick Jr Adds a Beat * "Exotic" Chickens * Earth Duolingo * The Family Influence * KDot or Not * Why was Onyx so...
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Episode 60 - Bo Was Free
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It's that time again! This week, Day Day, MOsley, and Kenny dig in to some cultural root systems within the Black community, and on a deeper level, within the Black community as it relates to Central Oregon. There are a lot of conversations happening nationwide about legacy, accurate history, community, and equity in relation to existing in the current political (and emotional) climate and you know we're not going to shy away from this conversation! Some of the other topics include: * Atleast it's not the 5-0 * Mariju... Cannabis * Roots >< Roots * PopcorninBacher * It is...
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Episode 59 - Nutrasweet N Word
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Hey fam! With the loss of Malcolm Jamal-Warner a few days prior to this episode's recording, Kenny, Day Day, and MOsley go into the nuances of representation of Black Culture in media starting back in the 70s and the lacking positive narratives in today's world. We also dig into the current culture of (dis)respect from children with their elders... This one you do NOT want to miss! Some of the other topics we cover: * Ozzy had been gone for 15 years * The Black Renaissance * Claire could throw hands * Got to have Boundaries * Get Your Life Together...
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Episode 58 - 38 Red Dots
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Hey all! This is a continuation of the previous conversation and on this episode, we discuss disturbing grooming trends, precautions parent's should take, and the ever evolving access to our kids from bad actors. We encourage parents and general community members to be more careful with not only their digital footprints, but their kids as well! We also broach things sundown towns, bathroom breaks among several other things! Some of the other topics include: * Every Cop Gets One * The Sun, The Moon, and the Truth * Screentime For Books * Google's Blocks * I Can't Watch Gremlins *...
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Episode 57 - The Al(lure) Is Wearing Off
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Yo! So at the time of this recording, the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial had ended with several "not guilty" verdicts and the beginning of the "Epstein Files" controversy had just begun. And DayDay, MOsley, and Kenny dig in a bit to the unsettling trends of celebrating acquittal's of horrible people along with people in power no facing repercussions for their terrible behaviors, among several other important tangents. We dig into some pretty serious topics on this one so listener discretion is advised! Some of the other topics we dig into are: * The Ether Bunny * All...
info_outlineHey All! Happy Black History Month! From journalism, poetry, combat training, and straight-up storytelling—some people live multiple lives, and Aaron Rasheed is one of them. A journalist with an eye for the truth, a warrior with a pen and a lens, and a man who’s seen the world through more than just headlines. Kenny and Day Day sit down with “The Broadside Kid” to talk about how words hold weight, why storytelling is survival, and the unexpected ways life pushes us into purpose.
* Action Jackson (Lessons from the battlefield that no classroom can teach)
* From The Power of Dance to Journalism (Kenny retells a Story)
* Journalism & Juneteenth (Journalism as a weapon, a shield, and a bridge)
* Inside the (Black) Actors Studio (The Ability To Blend In)
* Church Robbing Garden Parties (A wild story about stolen shovels, community, and unexpected allies)
* Through our lens (Because representation isn’t just about being seen—it’s about being heard)
* Whitehawk Helicopters (Not by the color of its paint, but by the quality of its pilot’s training… allegedly.)
* A Case of the DEI's (Everything wrong is DEI. Rants a Plenty)
* A Soldier's Story & Bad Gladiator (We need better Denzel Impressions)
* Toss Me To The Wolves (And I'll Come Back Leading The Pack)
* Survivors (We're taking ownership of building our America)
* The Embodiment of "Aight Bet" (Robert Smalls and so many more)
* Iklwa! (If "I've had enough" made a sound)
This one’s for the writers, the warriors, and the ones who know that every moment is a story waiting to be told. Be sure to check out Aaron's writing in most written media in Bend! Go to www.thefathersgroup.org for more! We may have a break in shows next week as David will be out of town so check back soon!