Oct. 13th 2021 | Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate Clint Conners
Jamar and AK discuss the state of Minneapolis and the power of the mayor with candidate Clint Conners.
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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Conversations about issues affecting Americans through the lens of Black Republicans and Democrats. Hosted by Jamar Nelson (D) and AK Kamara (R)
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Episodes
Oct. 6th, 2021 | Kim Klacik
Guest Kim Klacik joins the show! Kim Klacik is the founder of Red Renaissance. She also is the former Republican candidate for Maryland's 7th Congressional District. AK (R) and Jamar (D) discuss what Kim is up to now and her experience running for office.
Oct 07, 2021•51 min
Sept. 29, 2021 | Minneapolis Update and Origin Story
Co-hosts Jamar (D) and AK (R) discuss the Minneapolis ballot measure to defund and replace the Minneapolis Police Department with an undefined "Public Safety Department". Both AK and Jamar give a brief overview of how they became a Republican and a Democrat.
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr
Sept. 22, 2021 | Guest - Senator Paul Gazelka (R) MN Gov. Candidate
Senator Paul Gazelka (R) is this week's guest. Paul is State Senator representing Senate District 9. He was the Senate Majority leader from 2018 to 2021. He stepped down to run for Governor. Co-Hosts Jamar (D) and AK (R) argue about racial profiling and ask Senator Gazelka about his candidacy for Governor.
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Ivory Hecker Joins the Show
AK (R) and Jamar (D) discuss Minneapolis potentially surpassing the 1995 homicide record that gave the infamous nickname "Murder-Apolis". Independent journalist Ivory Hecker joins the show to talk about her experiences battling with corporate news media censorship that led to hear leaving the corporate news and going independent.
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr
MNGOP Chair Candidate Jim Newberger Joins the Show
Jim Newberger joins the show to talk about his candidacy. AK and Jamar talk about another tragic and senseless killing where a child is shot and killed in Minneapolis. AK and Jamar argue about Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announcement radical reforms on which crimes his office will no longer prosecute.
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Minnesota Governor candidate Dr. Scott Jensen joins the show!
AK (R) and Jamar (D) discuss Jennifer Carnahan's resignation, Afghanistan withdrawl, Covid19, and Texas Abortion bill. Our guest this week is Dr. Scott Jensen. He is a former state Senator that is running for Governor of Minnesota.
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 18 min
How One Vote Decided an Election
AK (R) and Jamar (D) discuss the Brooklyn Park Mayoral race that was decided by 1 vote. They give their opinions on Governor Cuomo resigning. Lastly they discuss Governor DeSantis' ban on mask mandates
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Vaccine Mandates
AK (R), and Jamar (D) discuss Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Guests Maj Toure and Daniel Ward Join the Show!
Hosts Jamar Nelson (D), AK Kamara (R) , and John Martin (R) discuss the latest news on MN State Rep. John Thompson, and violence in black communities, specifically violence committed using firearms. Maj Toure, the founder of Black Guns Matter, joins the show to talk about his beliefs on responsible gun ownership and its significance on freedom. Local Second Amendment activist/firearms instructor Daniel Ward also joins the conversation.
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Guest Isaac Russell Joins The Show
AK Kamara (R) and Jamar Bernard (D) chat with guest Isaac Russell whom is the Legislative Assistant to MN Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent about his role, the power of constituents, and the legislative process.
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Racial Profiling
Jamar Nelson (D), AK Kamara (R), and Jon Martin (R) discuss the allegations made by Representative John Thompson (DFL-HD67) that he was pulled over for driving while black.
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Guest Alexander Buster Deputie joins the show
Jamar Nelson (D) and AK Kamara (R) discuss Independence Day and talk with State Senate 67 candidate Alexander Buster Deputie.
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Guest Mary Moriarty and Former Congressional Candidate Lacy Johnson join the show
Former Chief public defender of Hennepin County Mary Moriarty discusses the request to the BCA to reconsider reopening of the Terrence Franklin shooting and Derek Chauvin sentencing hearing. Former Congressional candidate Lacy Johnson updates us on what he's up to.
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Guests Elijah Norris-Holiday and Nate Atkins join the show!
Elijah Norris-Holiday is a candidate for city council for the 5th Ward in Minneapolis. Nate Atkins is a candidate for Minneapolis mayor.
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Talking Critical Race Theory and the Minneapolis Protests
Jamar Nelson (D) and AK Kamara (R) discuss CRT and crash that left one protester dead in MPLS
Jun 17, 2021•58 min
Black Wallstreet
Jamar Nelson (D) and AK Kamara (R) discuss the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre
Jun 10, 2021•48 min
City Council candidate Teqen Zea-Aida of the 7th Ward
Jamar Nelson (D), AK Kamara (R), and Jon Martin (R) discuss recent shootings in Minneapolis. Minneapolis City Council candidate Teqen Zea-Aida for the 7th Ward joins us in studio to discuss his candidacy.
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Guest Walter Hudson joins the show
Jamar Nelson (D) and AK Kamara (R) discuss the controversy around memorializing George Floyd. Guest Walter Hudson weighs in on the discussion
May 27, 2021•59 min
Derek Chauvin Verdict and the shooting of Daunte Wright
Jamar Nelson (D), Jon Martin (R), and AK Kamara (R) react and discuss the verdict of Derek Chauvin and react to the news of the shooting of Daunte Wright.
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Guests AJ Flowers & Mary Moriarty
Jamar Nelson (D) discusses Daunte Wright shooting with Mary Moriarty and Al Flowers
Apr 15, 2021•56 min
Guests, Journalist Georgia Fort and AK Kamara join the conversation
Jamar Nelson (D) and Jon Martin (R) discuss State of MN V. Chauvin day 3
Apr 01, 2021•57 min
Political Science Professor David Schultz
Jamar Nelson (D) and Jon Martin (R) discuss the election recount efforts with guests Professor David Schutlz and AK Kamara
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Election Night 2020!
Jamar Nelson (D) and Jon Martin (R) watch the election returns for the 2020 General Election. Guest AK Kamara join in on the conversation. State Representative-Elect John Thompson (DFL) drops in for a few words
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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