THE RICKY JONES SHOW: Recent Episodes
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Ricky discusses race and education in America’s K-12 schools and colleges with Dr. John Marshall in the middle of the growing controversy around critical race theory.
Ricky and Dr. M. Brandon McCormack discuss the importance of the year 1619, the legacy of slavery and the current state of race in America.
Ricky is joined by Savvy Shabazz who tells the story of how he became a teenage drug dealer and eventually tried to build a different life two decades later after family and legal trauma.
Ricky takes a solo ride and discusses the historical context of why cases like Derek Chauvin killing George Floyd have not necessarily ended in convictions. He also brings back the Furious Five, EJI Moment and pays tribute to Ronald Isley, the “ultimate zaddy.”
Professor, lawyer and former United Nations official Shruti Rana joins Ricky to discuss recent and past violence against Asian Americans.
On the anniversary of the death of Breonna Taylor, Louisville super lawyer Steven Romines walks Ricky through the insane legal odyssey of Taylor’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who was charged with shooting one of the officers who raided Taylor’s home. On a lighter note, Romines also tells the stories of how he ended up a Phoenix Suns’ NBA layup line and how a chance encounter in a bathroom led to him singing the national anthem at an Indiana University basketball game.
Ricky talks to the “Voice of the Mothership,” Ben Johnson, about his Philadelphia upbringing, his experience at legendary Florida A&M University, food and so much more. It’s a jovial ride with the man behind one of the best voices on the planet.
Ricky discusses the new film “Judas and the Black Messiah” as well as the real world Fred Hampton, Black Power Movement and Black Panther Party with social movement expert and historian Dr. Shirletta Kinchen, Associate Professor of Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville
In this Valentine’s Day special, Ricky and Dr. Veronica Duncan, one of his ex-girlfriends, explore love and relationships through the lens of their own sometimes turbulent time together in graduate school.
Past Kentucky Poet Laureate and University of Kentucky Professor Frank X. Walker talks art, struggle, love and life.
In finale of Season 4, Mawuli Mel Davis returns to the Mothership to give his take on the major challenges of 2020: political upheaval, COVID and the relationship of race and the state.
Phillip Bailey returns to the show to discuss the nuances of Election 2020 nationally and statewide.
“Fargo” showrunner Noah Hawley commented, ““There is a certain madness that comes from being a thing and then denying with your last breath that you are that thing.” America is in deep denial. Republicans understand and prey on it. Is voting alone the solution?
Ice and Cube and 50 Cent are the latest to get in trouble. Do they deserve “cancellation”? Has “cancel culture” gone too far?
Ricky takes the Mothership on a solo flight and explores the impact of Donald Trump from 2016 to the present as we approach Election 2020.
Citizen researcher Dan Delaney tells the story of the day the city of Louisville went crazy and felt it needed to protect its white women. Also, the Mad King Donald Trump goes off the rails at the first presidential debate and then gets COVID. Fox News host Tucker Carlson comes to Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron’s rescue. Police allege that a black female politician allegedly tried to burn down a library. Ricky is headed for divorce court and the Love Jones song that started it all!
What went wrong with the Breonna Taylor Case? Guest: Breonna Taylor Family Atty. Lonita Baker
Charles Booker returns to the Mothership and Ricky tells you why he may be headed for a legal fight with the University of Louisville.
Ricky walks us through what happens when black people die at the hands of the state and recaps the week following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and protests in Louisville and across the country.
Josh Poe, the Co-Principal Investigator at Root Cause Research Center, joins this week to discuss racial oppression with Ricky.
NFL running back and former Louisville Cardinal Bilal Powell joins Ricky this week, the weekend of the NFL Draft. This week's 'Furious Five' includes what's up in North Korea, coronavirus and religion and Georgia's governor opens up the state while the COVID-19 pandemic rolls on.
Ricky has a "white people's dance party" this week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Matt Jones from Kentucky Sports Radio joins to discuss his new book "Mitch, Please!".
The COVID-19 quarantine continues with Ricky's Furious Five stories from the week. Phillip Bailey from the Courier-Journal joins for the latest news from Louisville's black community and the impact the coronavirus is having.
Ricky remains at home with reaction to another week of the COVID-19 pandemic. A deep dive into what capitalism and leadership should look like post-coronavirus.
It's Ricky's first show since the coronavirus pandemic blew up across the country. He checks in with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer to discuss the city's response to the public health crisis.
Ricky and DymC break down political terms often used in media and discuss the Super Tuesday election results. Entertainment Scoop with DymC gets into the Megan Thee Stallion conflict with record label 1501 and the remake of horror film Candyman directed by Jordan Peele.
Ricky and Dym C break down the week that was including thoughts on the coronavirus, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's vote against an anti-lynching act and Dym's trip to LA. Also, Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds joins for not one but two segments.
Dr. Ricky Jones sits down with director and founder of KIVA Ron Kordes and the loss of players of the program from the tragic accident that occurred on Valentine's Day on I-64 towards St. Louis.
Former University of Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich joins Ricky this week. Also, an update on a diversity controversy at UofL, recapping the New Hampshire primary results, this week's equal justice initiative moment and much more.
The Ricky Jones Show returns for season four along with new co-pilot Dym C. Among the issues discussed this week include a diversity controversy at UofL and the Iowa Caucus debacle. Also, Ricky interviews U.S. Senate candidate and Kentucky State Rep. Charles Booker.
Dr. Jones and 12 are joined by Dr. Michael Brandon McCromack and ask how can you have joy in the face of all the stress and struggle we're dealing with.
Dr. Jones and 12 dig into the vaults of the Mighty Mothership to share with you the most profound speech you NEVER HEARD from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in 1967 at Stanford University. - " The Other America"
An examination of the aftermath of the 2018 midterms and if there's any political attention paid to black suffering..
Part 2 of the "Are you Red or Blue" series examining the origins, evolutions and ideologies of America's two major political parties
Phillip Bailey of the Courier Journal joins Dr. Jones and 12 to talk about the much discussed national bomb threats and the almost NATIONALLY ignored Louisville Race Killings
The Republican Party lost its way somewhere between 2009 and 2016, right? Wrong! The real story goes back to 1854. This is Part 1 of a two-part examination of the origins, evolutions and ideologies of America's two major political parties. #AreYouRedorBlue?
Ricky and 12 are joined by Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner from NPR's "Strange Fruit" Podcast for an epic crossover event.
Phillip Bailey from the Louisville Courier-Journal brings us up to speed on his promotion with the courier-journal as well as current events in the political realm of KY and the USA
Dr. Jones and 12 Mr. FTC speak with Dr. Rev Kevin Cosby about his experience in his profiled traffic stop and also discuss justice in America
Dr. Jones explores the question of "can black people be racist" by drawing examples from Dr. Khalid Muhammad
Ricky and 12 discuss Jame Baldwin's assessment of Moral Monsters in America. They also catch up from a long summer away from each other
Ricky Jones reads from his Op-Ed in the Courier-Journal which questions the morality of America
Today Ricky and Miles sit down with 12 as he talks about his battle with depression and how he wins the battle
On this last official ride on the mother ship this season we talk to Dr. Kwane Watson about the dental crisis in KY. We also recap the primary elections in KY and read from the "book of Bevin"
Dillard University President Dr. Walter Kimbrough boards the mother ship as he discusses all things HBCU. They also tackle Katina Powell, the Texas School shooting and Trumps new goon
TODAY COUNTY ATTORNEY MIKE O'CONNEL BOARDS THE SHIP TO TALK ABOUT WHY HE'S RUNNING FOR OFFICE. WE ALSO DISCUSS KANYE WEST, LEBRON JAMES AND MROE
Ricky and 12 take the ship back and talk Trump, Kanye and Bill Cosby! And our favorite Doctor is on board helping us under stand why our society is living in fear!
Ricky and 12 can't get it together to do the show after a wild night of partying, so young Miles Morton takes over the ship!!!!
Dr. Shirletta Kinchen, Assistant Professor of Pan African Studies and Jasmine Collins from JCPS (teacher) board the mother ship to talk about the recent billed passed by the Bevin Gang and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Charles Jones from the University of Cincinnati Joins the show to discuss the Black Panther Movement
Today on the Mother Ship we Travel to Wakanda and discuss the hype around Black Panther with young Miles Morton, Professor Jonathan Gayles and Professor Jessica Millward
For the last show of 2017, we recap a number of issues including President Trump, Kaerpernick, the "me too" movement and more
Ricky, 12 and Miles discuss the current climate of sexual harassment with Dr. Jessica Millward. We also discuss #MULGA, 12's health condition and more!
Dr. Jones, 12 and Miles Morton discuss sexual harassment in congress, the senate and hollywood. We also discuss why Eve is mad at Nicki Minaj, Papa John apologizes and and Ricky takes us to "CHUCHHHHHH!"
We discuss the climate of education and the effects on Black People with Dr. John Marshall
On this episode of the Ricky Jones show we discuss Russia Collusion, Dan Johnson keeping his job on the Metro Council, Hillary and the DNC box out Bernie Saunders and the case of Baby AJ at Emory in ATL
12 Mr. FTC and Miles Morton discuss the 9th Street Divide and the issues affecting the West End
Should Athletics and Politics mix? Are enough black athletes speaking out against social injustice?
A special edition of The Ricky Jones Show following the events in Charlottesville, Va., white supremacy and the debate on removing Confederate statues
WE DISCUSS THE "THE BURNING SANDS" FILM WHICH LEADS TO THE DISCUSSION OF THE CURRENT STATE OF BLACK GREEK FRATS. WE ALSO DISCUSS OUR CURRENT POLITICAL CLIENT WHICH INCLUDES THE SYRIA BOMBINGS
IS HIP HOP CULTURE KILLING US. PHILLIP BAILEY FROM THE COURIER JOURNAL AND SLAY BOUTIQUE OWNER BOBBIE BAKER JOIN THE DISCUSSION
The final Ricky Jones Show of 2016 includes a year end recap and a love letter to the City of Louisville.