Thought you were woke no speed limit podcast: Recent Episodes
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You know that song by En Vogue that said "Free your mind and the rest will follow?" ok...maybe not or maybe it's cause I'm older guy remembering his youth, but you should get the idea where I'm going here. This podcast is here to open your mind to possibilities.
Watch and listen to some of the most ridiculous Trump moments of the past week and weekend.
Now that Biden has decided not to run, what will the top of the ticket look like now? Who is going to be the VP? What is the DNC going to do? I answer these questions.
Trump assassination had opened the door for the possibility that he will win. Some of his fellow republicans are using it as an opportunity to turn the tables on the democrats.
Recent rulings by the supreme court have made me question the legitimacy of court rulings. I think I found my answer.
In this episode I discuss the Presidential debates focusing on what Trump meant by "black jobs."
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This week I review to videos that have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Sometimes black and brown people have issues and these two incidents show us why.
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In this episode I discuss the events that lead to a new phrase and tshirt.
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Emergency podcast on campus protest and Biden reaction.
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The Chief Justice behind the IVF ruling is more than just a religious zealot!
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After receiving three awards at the Grammys, Killer Mike is arrested at the studio where the Grammy's were being filmed.
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In This episode I discuss what is happening at the US Border and the situation in Ukraine as it is related to the border crisis. Finally, I give my PSA of the week.
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What are the reasons Tim Scott is Endorsing Trump? I discuss it here.
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With Ron Desantis bowing out of the race, the Republican primary comes down to Haley vs Trump. However, Nikki Haley isn't much better than front running Trump and I will discuss why.
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There are twelve candidates running for office, but you wouldn't know for how the media presents it to the public. I discuss the other candidates not mentioned by the media and more.
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On this episode I discuss the Kat Williams "Club Shay Shay" interview he had with Shannon Sharp.
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Colorado and Maine have decided to remove Trump for the ballot. I discuss whether this is a good move or not. Also in this episode, I talk about Nikki Haley and her supposed refusal to say slavery was the cause of the civil war.
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Taking a look back at some of the top news stories and events of 2024.
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I this episode I discuss all the modern trappings of a holiday that should be simply about love and Jesus Christ.
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In today's episode I take on the college football play offs and all the controversy surrounding the final four teams that were selected.
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In this show we discuss the lawsuit brought by some inmates who claim that they have been work at fast food restaurants as virtual slaves.
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The house has voted to get rid of George Santos. In this episode I look at the reasons why.
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In this episode we take a look at two major court cases that effect black political and economic empowerment.
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Today we discuss the actions and reactions to the Israeli war both in Israel and in the United States.
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In this episode I discuss the war in Israel and all the parties inolved. What impact will this war have on the people involved and who is to blame?
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The Circus that is the Republican lead house of Representatives reached it's all time low as McCarthy was booted from his speaker seat. We discuss here and possible replacements.
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In this episode I take a look at some local political actions that are disturbing and troubling, I also offer a possible solution to the situation.
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It's time to open the doors and talk about it. The rage, the fear, the hurt, and the anger. Holding it in is hurting our nation. This episode is letting it all out.
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Ja Morant may have to sit out 24 games next season. Was the NBA's punishment too much? What other factors are at play? We ask and maybe answer some of those questions here.
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In this episode I give a scripture-based reason for why Uganda and the American Evangelical movement is wrong on the LGBTQ community.
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In an interview with NPR Tommy Tuberville lets you know how he feels about racist in the military.
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Memphis Grizzlies' guard Ja Morant has been in the news lately for displaying a weapon in a video. Question is did he actually violate any rules? Is his actions somehow wrong? we discuss this in this episode.
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What does this mean for the two? Why were they fired? What is next tfor the two networks they worked for? I discuss all of this in this episode.
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Two power house college players. One Black and one white. Trash talking in there most competetive game. However that trash talk was treated differently depending on the player. We dicuss here.
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In this episode we take a look at what the Trump indictment should mean to the justice system in America and the hypocrisy of out rage.
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Ja Morant has been in the news lately for flashing his gun on Instagram while shirtless at a club. However, his story is not as big as the story of a few Alabama basketball players linked to the shooting death of a Birmingham mother.
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Now that black history month is over, we shouldn't stop celebrting black heritage. There are too many forces trying to change the narrative and the truth of our ancestors.
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A Walker County Alabama man suffering a mental crisis mysteriously dies in custody at the Walker County Jail. Is this yet another example of how mental health should not be handled by law enforcment?
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In this episode we talk about the devastating number of mass shootings in the first two months of 2023.
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New information about the Tyre Nicholes beating case has come out.
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The cold-blooded beating by five Memphis Police that lead to the death of Tyre Nichols has been released. What does this video show us and what hat can we do to prevent this in the future? I discuss this here.
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In my first full episode of the year, I talk about some of the top stories facing the nation including McCarthy becoming speaker of the house, Rick Santos, 6th grader shoots his teacher and a college basketball player charged with murder.
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This week two controversial topics arise in the sports world, and both are tied together by race.
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This show I update you on several topics in the news, plus one crazy story that says a lot about small town America in the south.
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In this episode I examine the case Shanquella Robinson and the events surrounding her death.
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People in the black community are starting to back both Kanye and Kyrie for things they have either posted or have said. I discuss my take on the subject.
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In this Episode I take a look at the results of the 2022 election.
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15-year-old Jahiem was shot and killed By Gulf Port Police. Police Claim that Jahiem had a gun pointed at police. Eyewitnesses at the scene said the young man had his hands up when he was shot. in this podcast I have brief discussion about the details of the case.
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Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Vermont, and Oregon will be changing the language in their constitution that still make slavery legal for the punishment of crimes.
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Former college coach and current Senator from Albama Tommy Tuberville goes full racist in a speech at a Trump rally in Navada.
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Brett Favre is at the center of a plot to steal Money from programs intended for the poorest Americans. However, the program is ripe with issue that keep the poorest families from seeing very much of this money at all.
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In this episode I discuss the now vacated conviction of Adnan Syed and the chances that he may still face yet another trial.
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Elizabeth II dies on September 8th, 2022, after seventy years on the British throne. How will her legacy be remembered and how does this bring back the legacy of past Royals?
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The city of Vincent, Alabama disbands its police over a racist text. In this episode we discuss why they had to disband the police department and the town's reaction.
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Well Trump is in the new again for keeping some mementos from his days in the white house. Only there is one problem with that, they were top secret documents that may have included info on nuclear weapons technology of the US, our Alleys, and/or our enemies. interesting stuff to discuss,
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Sometimes we get so caught up in talking about politics we forget to love ourselves and love others. In this episode I discuss ways we can love each other better.
In this Episode I look at 4 stories in the news Right now and how three of those events tell the story of policing in America. Also, I discuss the free Brittany movement and my opinion on comments surrounding her situation.
Sorry guys! it has been a minute, but I am back. Thought I would open up on how I feel about abortion, Mass shootings and a few other things.
We have a rare double holiday weekend. As we celebrate Father's Day, let us take a look at some of the news stories surrounding this weekend.
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On this week's episodes I exam the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting, the events and possible causes of this terrible tragedy.
This is a mixed story of racism, mental illness and a failure of our government structures.
In this episode I talk about the Republican candidates for Governor in Alabama and the overt racism in their campaign commercials.
Kevin Samuels has once again stuck his whole foot in his mouth. This false love guru needs to be checked because his advice is doing more damage than good.
Congratulations we finally have an African American female in the Supreme Court, but the republicans though!
After six years, is the NFL ready to invite Kaepernick back or is this more smoke and mirrors to cover up deeper issues.
As Ukrainian refugees amass on the Southern border, I exam the treatment of Ukrainian refugees with the pass treatment of Refugees from other countries and updates on African Refugees in Africa.
Violence in Sacramento and locally leads me to wonder why life doen't matter to some black people.
So, Will Smith slaps Chris Rock and the world was watching. How should we react? well I give you my opinion of the situation.
one city stands out as an example of corruption that is infecting our small towns and cities strapped for cash. Tune in as I breakdown the case of Brookside, Al.
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So, while sipping on my coffee I talk a little about what's in the news and about something that is just eating at my soul.
another coffee talk episode. Biden has chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next supreme court nominee and the first African American women. I discuss the significance of this selection and much, much more.
"Coffee talk" this morning. Stories are coming out of Ukraine of Africans being told Ukrainians get first dibs on the seats on the train. Also, when African reach the border they are denied entry. Do Black people really have any interest in what happens in Ukraine? lets discuss.
Russia has finally done what they have been threatening to do for quite some time now. They have invaded Ukraine and are seeking to topple the Government. My reactions and thoughts about this invasion.
The death of Amir Lock was not the only tragedy in this story. In this Podcast I discuss the impact of one person's decision and the effect it has on others' lives.
This is a black History special. On this episode we discuss the Black Seminoles and their struggle to stay free men in the swamps of Florida and later in the Oklahoma territory.
On today's episode I discuss Brian Flores Lawsuit against the powerful NFL. I also talk about Bidens choice for supreme court and the republican opposition to it. Finally, we talk about Joe Rogan eating his whole foot. shout out to Upp Beat for today's music.
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This week I discuss Alabama congressional redistricting violations, Biden backing out a promise on Medicare, Russia showing its Teeth and talk about Cardi B"s lawsuit against Tasha K a popular YouTuber. Oh yeah, Brady is on the verge of giving up the cleats.
President Biden gave speech in Georgia hoping to stimulate action by congress on voting reform. Mitch McConnell threatened to derail the efforts in all-out war.
In this episode I discuss Antonio Brown leaving the Bucs in the middle of a game and January six. Interesting mix I know!
Starting the year off by giving some folks the smoke. Hershel and Chris Walker, Margerie Taylor Greene, NIL haters and Kevin Samuels. (Yes, I went there). They are getting the smoke!
In this episode we talk about Joe Hertz Manchin and the military spending Bill, Hertz hurting their customers, and Barbados becoming a republic.
Three common violent incidences that have occurred in the past few weeks. Do they reflect on our American culture? Let's discuss.
In this episode I discuss how Kyle Rittenhouse, the Mcmichaels, and the American gun culture are related.
Now that Rittenhouse has been found not guilty, I explore the possible implications of the verdict. I also study what other impacts this case has had on people surrounding Kyle Rittenhouse and the nation as whole.
In this episode I discuss the details of the trial of the three men accused of murdering Amhaud Arbery.
In this episode I take a look at the Kyle Rittenhouse case and the chance of conviction. But the question I seem to find is that there are others who may have responsibility for what happen in Kenosha.
We discuss the Forgotten Generation X and controversy surrounding Dave Chapelle and Sage Steele.
In this age of maximum profits, companies seem to have forgotten those they expect to get paid from. Today's episode is commentary on the need for customer service,
Todays episode we discuss Haitian refugees at the American border and Hollywood's social justice fake at the Emmy's
On todays broadcast I give my thoughts on Sha'Carri Richardson's missteps and big losses on and off the track.
In this episode I discuss governor Cuomo's decision to resign and take look at the Bills passed by Democrats and the impact on black families.
WHAT is Critical Race Theory? Why are former confederate and slave state trying to Ban it?
On this episode we take a look at what's going on in the World of college football and the new player revenue rules.
This week I go Ham on the myths preventing People from wearing mask and Getting the Vaccine.
On this episode I talk about the Tulsa race riot and it's effect on the American dream for black families. We also explore the truth about Juneteenth.
lets take a look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the mixed up values that is causing the crisis.
Welcome to the First Episode where I introduce myself and describe what "Thought You were woke, No Speed Limit Podcast" is about.
Hi I'm Alvin this is where our Journey together begins. Maybe you never heard of the En Vogue. There is a line from one of their songs "free your mind and the rest will follow. Well that is the theme of my podcast. I will challenge your opinions and stimulate your thoughts. You thought you were woke from what you already knew. But the speed at what you know can grow is limitless!