Gem Talk: Droppin Diamonds: Recent Episodes
Gary (In) Kappas
Gem Talk analyzes pivotal issues facing the world today. Some of the issues are light while others are heavy. The topics discussed can range from politics to healthy debate about marital relationships. The goal is to find the "diamond" in every discussion and leave listeners with an enlightened perspective that they can take back to their respective communities.
Episode 4 celebrates Women's History Month. Corporate executive, Cloteal Labroi, and Urban League of Northwest Indiana CEO, Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, discuss key issues that impact women today.
This episode analyzes sports and the black athlete. Is the NFL a billion dollar "slave plantation"? That question is answered and many more.
This episode takes a close look at police traffic stops and what each and every citizen should know when being pulled over by the police. Officer Anthony Titus provides helpful tips that can be used during routine traffic stops not only from his perspective as a veteran police officer of 30 years, but from the point of view of a father and community pastor. This episode is packed with useful information that can assist you during your next traffic stop with the police.
This episode is geared at analyzing the current state of Black America on the eve of celebrating MLK Day. The goal is to take a critical look at the current plight of Black America and examine Martin Luther King Jr. beyond the "I have a Dream" speech. Would he be pleased with Black America today? Or, would he be disappointed? This episode digs deep into both perspectives and offers solutions on how to make King's dream a reality.