Conversations with a Conch: Recent Episodes
Alex Holden
December 15th 2021 | In this episode I speak with mixologist and business owner Kyle Jones. We talk bartending, bars, and the hospitality industry as a whole. We discuss the effect of Covid-19 on Bahamian businesses and speculate on what recovery might look like. ----- You can visit Kyle's cocktail bar Bon Vivants in Sandyport located on Cable Beach, Nassau. Reach them online at https://youngsfinewine.com/bonvivants/ where you can find more information on the bar, the liquor distributorship, and their products.
November 2nd 2020 | In this episode I speak with sociologist and political consultant Joey Gaskins Jr. We broadly discuss culture, capitalism and its discontents; specifically touching on race, gender, and intersectionality in America. We make final, contrasting predictions on the results of the US Election, but agree that whatever the result, it will likely be close. I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Joey, and look forward to future conversations on domestic and international affairs. ----- You can reach Joey Gaskins through his consulting firm Open Current, or follow him on Twitter @JoeyGaskinsJr
October 30 2020 | This episode I speak with Carlyle Bethel. Carlyle is a philanthropist, investment advisor, and political activist. We discuss the recent announcement to legalise marijuana in The Bahamas, its controversy, and its consequences. ----- You can follow Carlyle on Twitter @cwfbethel or support his charity, Brother's Keeper Bahamas, which works to distribute supplies and feed hot meals to Bahamians in need at https://www.facebook.com/brotherskeeperbah
September 14th 2020 | In Episode 5 I speak with two hosts from the newly founded organisation Spectrum Politics, Kristoff Strachan and Denzel Bazard. We dive into the history of party politics in The Bahamas, its characteristics and perceptions, and the ways in which we can avoid the pitfalls of tribalism and partisanship that are so clearly afflicting our Northern neighbours. ----- You can follow Spectrum on Twitter @spectrumpol for fun, local commentary and insights into Bahamian politics.
September 7th 2020 | This episode I speak with Bahamian Economist and Blockchain Advocate Stefen Deleveaux. We discuss our observations of the current economic crisis, its preceding drivers, and our ability to navigate future challenges safely. We talk cryptocurrency, the power of distributed ledgers, and how we can put them to work for our collective benefit. ----- You can follow Stefen on Twitter @stefdelev or connect with his work at the Caribbean Blockchain Alliance at http://www.cbahub.org
September 2nd 2020 | In the 3rd episode of CWaC, I speak with LGBTI and Women's Rights Activist Erin Greene. We discuss human rights, the controversial gender equality referendum of 2016, and the reasons for its failure. We talk gay rights, transgender discrimination, the power of the church, and the potential for progress. Erin speaks to how The Bahamas has contributed to human rights globally, and the role we have yet to play. ----- You can follow Erin on her personal Facebook page, or connect with her through BLEA (Bahamas LGBT Equality Advocates).
August 25th 2020 | In the 2nd episode of Conversations with a Conch, I speak with Therapist and Bahamian Icon Harrison Thompson. We discuss the recent turnaround in the government's approach to Covid-19, mental health in a Caribbean culture, the effects of poverty on IQ and the benefits of human flourishing. ----- Follow Harrison through his Facebook Page @HarrisonHelps or connect with him directly on Twitter @IamHarrison242
August 20th 2020 | For the inaugural episode of Conversations with a Conch, I speak with Member of Parliament Travis L. Robinson. We discuss some of the current challenges facing The Bahamas - Covid-19, hurricanes, and the difficulties of governing in a pandemic. We also discuss personal empowerment and hope in times of uncertainty, while touching on what a possible road to recovery might look like. ----- Contact Travis through the Bain and Grants Town Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=751427408321761&ref=content_filter