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A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist

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This week’s title comes from Gil Scott-Heron’s cutting question: “Was all that money I made last year, for whitey on the moon?” It is the kind of line that survives because the contradiction it names never really dies. It forces us ... more

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Welcome to Rational Black Thought. I’m your host, Neo Griot.

This week’s title comes from the UK rapper Dave and his song "Black" and says something that needs to be said plainly because too many people still pretend not to underst... more

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Welcome to Rational Black Thought. I’m your host, Neo Griot.  Public Enemy gave us the language for this week’s title before most people were willing to admit what they were seeing. Public Enemy said it plainly: “Make America great ... more

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Welcome to Rational Black Thought. I’m your host, Neo Griot.  This week’s title comes from Blackalicious’ Brain Washers, and it captures something essential about the moment we are living through. The song is not merely about lies. ... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Important

    I like this guy a lot.

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    Skeptical Keith
    United States4 years ago
  • Unapologetic brilliance

    Period.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Postgrad2011
    United States5 years ago
  • Telling it like it is

    This podcast provides a searing and well thought out critique of contemporary American culture from the perspective of a Black man that's hard to come by these days. His commentaries are insightful, well organized, and always provocative. Highly Recommended

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    5
    bluette2
    United States6 years ago
  • A very needed podcast

    Great podcast. Great to see a podcast directed at the black community and straight to the point. We sugar coat to much and this podcast strips that away. A serious discussion from a serious host. Thank you!

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    theorangemenace
    United States6 years ago

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Compelling hosts with a clear focus on Black empowerment and economics.
Direct, unapologetic critique of power structures.

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This show presents a forward-leaning examination of politics, race, and societal change through a Black atheist, skeptic, and humanist lens. Across episodes, topics orbit Black empowerment, community organization, and economic self-determination, with frequent critiques of media, political leadership, and systemic oppression. Notable throughlines include building grassroots power, cooperative economics, restorative justice, and strategies for sustaining activism beyond moments of outrage. A distinctive thread is a persistent emphasis on self-governed, people-centered projects and a willingness to challenge established institutions in pursuit of liberation and democratic renewal.

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