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Special guest co-host, ASHLEY THOMAS, former Pure Romance retailer (sex toys) and special guest, DR. ANTHONY GRADY, trauma therapist joins us as we open up and revisit early SEXUAL EXPERIENCES. Tune in as BLACK SOCRATES breaks down his very embarrassing 1st-time having SEX at 11 years old and how it affected him in his early teens and adulthood. We ask our co-host and callers to share their stories about their 1st time. Was it memorable or in retrospect would they change anything?  Did that 1st experience affect future sexual experiences and or relationships? Should we still wait until marriage? Also, let's open up about how the 1st time for many was often predatory in nature with multiple people or someone much older. MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Is it true that plenty of WIVES look at SEX as a chore, especially after children?  Special Guests MARILYN ODUENYI, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and SHON HYNEMAN, host of It's Scarry To Remarry drop by to discuss SEXUAL desires after years of MARRIAGE. Should men expect less SEX after children are born?  Are there ways a man can assist his wife to increase the SEXUAL ACTIVITY in the MARRIAGE? Is this a societal myth whereas women too are faced with husbands with low SEX DRIVES and withhold SEX as well? Should SEX ever be used as a weapon by either partner? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the question America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

They often say that most are made MILLIONAIRES at times of ECONOMIC RECESSIONS. While the WHITE HOUSE refuses to admit our country is in a RECESSION, we bring special guest, MICHAEL SUTTLAR II, Chief Investment Officer, SC Capital Management, and founder of Blaxe Academy an online school for DAY TRADERS and INVESTORS to discuss the strategies and protections he puts in place to take full advantage of ECONOMIC RECESSIONS. We also invite, FINANCIAL ADVISORS and BUSINESS OWNERS to call in to ask questions and share their strategies as well. What strategies do they recommend based on age and income level of their clients and/or themselves? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask.ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

The SUPREME COURT recently overturned ROE VS. WADE, and now individual states can determine ABORTION RIGHTS as they see fit. Special guests, THE GEORGIA GANG's own JANELLE KING and diversity consultant, LATRICE ROSS, debate whether ABORTION RIGHTS are being stripped from women and the role BLACK MEN should play in this debate. Are men attempting to police women's bodies by BANNING ABORTIONS?  If ABORTION is about WOMEN'S RIGHT'S, why do so many women disagree?  What are the anticipated long-term effects of this decision on the AFRICAN AMERICAN community? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Caller Ephraim was on the line, but unable to get in on the show "LGBTQ-IA: How Many Letters Do We Need?" today.  So I called him to allow him to express his thoughts as well as some of my own that I did not get out on the show.

Special guest co-host LATRICE ROSS (Diversity Consultant) and special guest DR. SUNDIATA founder of Grow Dialogue, join me to discuss the changes in the LGTQB-IA+ COMMUNITY and their effect on society. Artist MACY GRAY recently made comments about TRANSGENDER WOMEN not actually being women and she was attacked for her beliefs. Are GRAY'S comments dangerous to those in the LGTQB-IA+ COMMUNITY?  What about SEX CHANGES for children? Can we have meaningful discussions around the LGTQB COMMUNITY or have the echo chambers deepened to the point of no return? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest EMILLE BRYANT, playwright, and special guest co-host, OSHUN OJOH, drop by our show to discuss the BLACK STRUGGLE and what it means in 2022? Do BLACK PEOPLE psychologically use STRUGGLE as an imaginary barometer to measure one another? Is it healthy to build a culture on the commonality of STRUGGLE? Are those who relate to the STRUGGLE more than likely to help one another?  Are some AFRICAN AMERICANS considered SELL OUTS, because they don't care about the BLACK COMMUNITY? Should we move past this level of thinking,, or does it serve a greater purpose? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

In various discussions about INTERSECTIONALITY in society some BLACK MEN feel their voice is unwanted. On a personal level, inside of relationships discussions when some honorable BLACK MEN offer their genuine input they are often shut down to the point where they now avoid conversations in which their input could be useful. Are BLACK MEN’S thoughts & opinions welcomed in society today? Do some men hide behind being voiceless as an excuse to be MISOGYNISTIC? Is there a way to balance conversations between BLACK MEN and WOMEN so that both feel thoroughly heard? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions Americas's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guests co-host, TWYMEIKA "JENDAYI" JONES-HILL, and founder of BLACK GROWN AND MARRIED, along with KOTTAVEI (DIVORCED and CONTENT), drop by to discuss why people are choosing or not choosing to MARRY.  Do people MARRY for different reasons than in the past? Is MARRIAGE still seen as a benefit for men and women?  Is marrying for LOVE sustainable? Are there long-term consequences of an unfavorable view of MARRIAGE, specifically in the BLACK COMMUNITY? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Diversity consultant and special guest co-host, LATRICE ROSS, drops by to have a candid conversation about women who make more money than their mates in their RELATIONSHIPS or MARRIAGES. When women are the breadwinners in the relationship do most expect to so-call wear the pants?  Are most BLACK MEN's egos too fragile to handle when their woman makes more?  As BLACK WOMEN earn more do they find fewer opportunities to find mates?  How do couples with this dynamic successfully thrive?  Has the career pursuit of INDEPENDENT BLACK WOMEN caused a rift in the BLACK FAMILY dynamic? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

As a long-time champion of supporting BLACK BUSINESS, BLACK SOCRATES invites BUSINESS CREDIT specialist, LISA DUDLEY and Black Dot Cultural Center owner, KAZEMDE AJAMU, along with special guest co-host OSHUN OJOH to discuss BLACK SOCRATES'S disappointment with how some of our BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES (BOBs) conduct business. We ask our guests is there a solution to this recurring theme and how can it be addressed? Is it possible BLACK BUSINESS OWNERS are wearing too many hats in their business? Would STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPs) help? Should we distinguish actual BUSINESS OWNERS from SELF-EMPLOYED FREELANCERS? Do we unfairly stigmatize our BOBS? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest, MONTEE EVANS, author of “Recovering The Gifted Child Within” drops by to discuss how we often lose our childhood gifts as adults and how we can find ourselves again. Do we live out our childhood trauma as adults if we never face it. Do we mistakenly project onto others due to our inner childhood wounds? Mental Dialogue asking the questions we are afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest MARK ANTHONY from the Black Men And Cigars podcast drops by to discuss BLACK MEN and ACCOUNTABILITY. Whenever BLACK WOMEN feel unprotected, GOOD BROTHERS often feel disrespected since they honor and protect women. Would BLACK MEN holding one another more accountable rid our culture of these undisciplined, and dangerous men?  What role does MISOGYNY play in the accountability of men? Are there other factors that limit one man from checking another? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest, FRANK RIVERS, host of Views From The Man Cave, drops by to discuss the habit of TRAUMA BONDING over issues of GENDER, POLITICS, RACE, or CULTURE amongst the BLACK COMMUNITY. Whether it is the YOUNG THUG INDICTMENT, KELVIN SAMUEL'S PASSING, the BUFFALO SHOOTING, or JOE BIDEN'S PRESIDENCY the BLACK COMMUNITY'S response seems to be to discuss incessantly without action. Do we control our own narrative? Should there be a COLLECTIVE RESPONSE, or should we focus individually on progress? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Beyond the legality or morality of ABORTION, how do we prepare the next generations for the new landscape? Will this pending decision only produce more UNWANTED CHILDREN in the BLACK COMMUNITY? Should parents talk more to their children about SEX, or do we need to push for SEX EDUCATION in public schools? Will parenting children inside of a HEALTHY MARRIAGE be prioritized again? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America’s afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

TESLA has been valued at over a TRILLION dollars at various points as a company, yet as of recent pays $0 to the U.S. GOVERNMENT in TAXES. Special guests, JUSTIN HEMPSTEAD and international businessman WILLIAM AGNEW, drop by, along with special guest co-host, ASHLEY THOMAS, CEO of Making Money Matter, to discuss what can we learn from these companies and how BILLIONAIRES like ELON MUSK and JEFF BEZOS only pay a TRUE TAX RATE of 1% versus 14% for the average American. In comparison to the average American, are these tax rates unfair, or can they be justified?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Studies show that AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN academically perform much better when they receive a CULTURALLY RELEVANT EDUCATION. Special guests, CHARLTON HARRIS, owner of Imhotep Academy, and AMINATA UMOJA, founder of Kilombo Academic & Cultural Institute, along with special guest co-host, JENNIFER DUNN (co-founder BUNIFU LLC) all drop by to discuss what parents can and should do to ensure their BLACK children get what they need from their education. How can they ensure their child avoids the SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE? Should more Black parents seek out AFRICAN-CENTERED private schools or home-school their children? If they can't afford private education or homeschool their child what is the best way to supplement their child's education? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

We ask our special guests, relationship counselors, and polygamous couple, HASAN and NAAILA CLAY is the new age POLYGAMY a form of PIMPING or can they respect it as a potential solution for some of the problems we see in MARRIAGES as well as the overall BLACK COMMUNITY?. However, versus the traditional form of POLYGAMY where the man provides for both women in two separate homes, the modern era has introduced three adults (one man with two women) each with their own income coming together in one home. The modern form of POLYGAMY is often offered as a solution for a man's so-called nature not to remain MONOGAMOUS, and a solution for SINGLE MOTHERS raising children without the father’s involvement. We also ask about the advantages and the disadvantages of POLYGAMOUS relationships whether traditional or modern? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special Guests, Youtubers, FRANK RIVERS, View From The Man Cave and MARK TODD, Black Men & Cigars Podcast drop by to discuss the concept of WHAT WOMEN BRING TO THE TABLE in a relationship. In the past the question was typically directed toward men, since men were expected to be the breadwinners and full time STAY-AT-HOME WIVES were commonplace. Today full time STAY-AT-HOME WIVES only make up 9% of married couples in the U.S. So, are women today expected to bring finances to a relationship?  For some men, finances are not a concern, so in that case what do they expect women to bring to table? Does a HIGH-INCOME WOMAN have different expectations for what she should she bring to the table, or does she figuratively reverse the role and ask the man what does he bring to the table?  MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America's afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK

Special guest co-host Diversity Consultant, LATRICE ROSS and special guest, Attorney, ASHLEY JOHNSON-ALFORD drop by to discuss THE SLAP SEEN ACROSS THE WORLD!!! Some suggest WILL SMITH slapping CHRIS ROCK was an excellent display of a husband protecting his wife. While others suggest WILL’s response was an overreaction to a joke. Does the personal nature of the joke, knowing JADA PINKETT-SMITH suffers from ALOPECIA change things? Should JADA have kept WILL from approaching Chris? Was this a good or bad example of a BLACK MAN protecting a BLACK WOMAN? MENTAL DIALOGUE asking the questions America’s afraid to ask. ALL I ASK IS THAT YOU THINK