Dreamin' Out Loud: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Isaiah Thomas
Dreamin' Out Loud is brought to you by Jonathan Isaiah Thomas. He's a dreamer, scholar, writer, creator, and overall curious person about the world and the people around him. This podcast is about everything and nothing. When you tune in, you could catch Jonathan talkin' about academia, books, TV shows and movies, music, sports, news, pop culture, and everything in between. Join Jonathan on this journey as he talks about his life and the different things goin' on around him!
On this episode, Jonathan discusses the killing of Jayland Walker by Akron police. He also talks about how Randy Cox, an African-American man, was mistreated by the police while he was in their custody, which led to him being paralyzed from the chest down. Lastly, Jonathan goes over a proposal that was made by a committee in the Texas State Board of Education to change the name of slavery to involuntary relocation.
Here are links to the articles that were referenced:
What We Know About Jayland Walker's Death- https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2022/06/30/jayland-walker-akron-police-shooting-what-we-know-firestone-park/7772578001/
Randy Cox- https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/29/us/connecticut-man-paralyzed-police-van/index.html
Texas State Board of Education Members Push Back- https://www.khou.com/article/news/education/texas-educator-group-involuntary-relocation-slavery/285-fab6a4eb-2d2b-4175-9374-01d921ade84a
On this episode, Jonathan dives into a book he's been reading recently, Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela. He also talks about some TV shows he's been watching: Manifest, All American, and The End Game.
On this episode, Jonathan discusses the college visit that he went on to The Ohio State University. He also breaks down a new research idea that he has.
On this inaugural episode of Dreamin' Out Loud, Jonathan introduces himself. He talks about the next chapter of his life (getting a Ph.D) and the research that he does. He also discusses Kendrick Lamar's latest album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers and his relationship with Kendrick's music.
Join the journey as Jonathan talks about his life, the things he's watching and listening to, today's news and pop culture, and the ins and outs of academia. Tune in as he shares his unique perspective and insights!