Trina Mackie: A Voice For All Citizens
On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Trina Mackie, an at-large candidate for City Council in North Augusta (S.C.) ahead of a local election on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.
Apr 24, 2021•23 min
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Ceretta Smith: Ready To Listen And Lead
On this episode, Ken speaks with Ceretta Smith, a veteran and a candidate for an at-large seat on the city council in Grovetown, Ga.
Mar 12, 2021•15 min
Movies And Messiahs
Ken gives his review of "Judas And The Black Messiah" -- and reviews Black movies in general. Put it this way -- a lot is said in 45 minutes.
Feb 22, 2021•48 min
Polar Cap (Ice Cube)
On this episode, Ken talks about Ice Cube's decision to advise the Trump administration on its "Platinum Plan." From there, Ken provides a layered discussion on the "bad faith" that goes into political engagement with African-Americans.
Oct 16, 2020•50 min
#Augusta2020: Lia Abney
As a part of our election coverage, Ken speaks with Lia Abney, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.)
Oct 02, 2020•34 min
The Memeification Of Breonna Taylor
On this episode, Ken laments the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case — and everything surrounding it.
Sep 24, 2020•57 min
Election 2020: Dr. Patricia Hanks
On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Dr. Patricia Hanks, a candidate for the District 4 School Board seat in Aiken County. Dr. Hanks speaks eloquently about uplifting teachers and students in the midst of COVID-19.
Sep 07, 2020•15 min
#Augusta2020: Jordan Johnson (District 1 Runoff)
On this episode, Ken speaks with Augusta-Richmond County District 1 Commissioner candidate Jordan Johnson ahead of the Tuesday, August 11 runoff. Johnson has been endorsed by Democratic luminary Stacey Abrams.
Jul 31, 2020•26 min
Reopening? Ask The Teachers FIRST
On this episode, Ken speaks with a trio of educators, including Chanda Jefferson, the South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Other educators include Israel Butler, a former administrative assistant whose career path led him to the classroom, and Earl Grey Summers, a second-generation educator who has pinpointed the challenges in education in an almost clairvoyant fashion.
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 38 min
Detanglement
In this episode, Ken talks about the dangers of allowing celebrity culture to dictate moral code and social policy. This past week was crazy! Ken talks about all of it, to include Jada and Will, Nick Cannon, and GOP governors.
Jul 17, 2020•57 min
Black On Black
On this episode, Ken dissects and rebukes the notion of "Black on Black crime," while challenging Black elected officials who wage war on their Black constituencies. This episode also highlights the importance of Black labor in American history and in the midst of this pandemic.
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Major Responsibility (feat. James Woodall)
On this episode, Ken speaks with James "Major" Woodall, the president of the Georgia NAACP. Ken and James talk about the Ahmaud Arbery case, the rebuke of Joe Biden's claim that the NAACP endorses him, as well as the relevance of the NAACP in the current age.
May 28, 2020•28 min
More Than MAD (feat. King Maine)
On this episode, Ken speaks with Maine Bradley, the host of More Than The Masters podcast. What results is a straightforward conversation that advances beyond the traditional response to tragedies and atrocities against Black people.
May 25, 2020•32 min
From Here To Equality: THE Conversation About Black Reparations
On this episode, Ken Makin and special guest co-host Jerome Ferguson talk with Dr. William "Sandy" Darity and A. Kirsten Mullen, the authors of "From Here To Equality: Reparations For Black Americans In The Twenty-First Century". The dialogue features the couple's book, their reparations program, along with a sociological and historical view of the urgent need for Black reparations.
May 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min
#Augusta2020: Mark Bowen
On this episode, Ken Makin talks with Mark Bowen, the Coroner of Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.) Bowen talks about some of the initiatives of his office ahead of his re-election bid on June 9, 2020.
May 16, 2020•12 min
#Augusta2020: Ramone Lamkin
On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Ramone Lamkin, the Marshal of Augusta-Richmond County, ahead of his re-election bid.
Apr 10, 2020•16 min
Coronaspiracies
On this episode, Ken Makin talks about the local, state and national fallout surrounding COVID-19.
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min
#Augusta2020: Cory Carlyle
On this episode, Ken Makin speaks with Cory Carlyle, who's running for Coroner in Augusta-Richmond County (Ga.) Carlyle, who has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, talks about bringing life to an office that most people associate with death.
Mar 14, 2020•12 min
Transportation Talks
On this episode, Ken talks with Dr. Oliver Page from the City of Augusta (Ga.) and consultant Glenn Coyne about the Augusta Regional Transportation Study, or ARTS. The study relies on public input to provide perspective about how Richmond County (Ga.) and surrounding counties should approach transportation in the near and distant future.
Mar 09, 2020•25 min
An Emphatic Endorsement (feat. Stacey Abrams and Jordan Johnson) #Augusta2020
When Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight came to Augusta, Ga., in support of a local candidate's political campaign, it showed the power of local politics. That candidate, Jordan Johnson, is running for the District 1 Commission seat in Augusta-Richmond County. Ken Makin hosts a powerful dialogue with both Abrams and Johnson that shows how we should view and build our politics.
Feb 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Uncivil War
Host Ken Makin addresses the collective incivility of our society, from the origins of the Civil War, to exchanges between entertainment personalities. This podcast is political and personal.
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 27 min
LLC: Listening, Learning, Communicating (feat. Janice Allen Jackson)
On this episode of Makin' A Difference, Ken Makin talks with Janice Allen Jackson, a consultant with decades of experience in administration and politics. Jackson talks about civic health, political responsibility and her personal life, to include her upbringing and being a mom on the go.
Feb 06, 2020•43 min
Face of a Fight
Host Ken Makin takes the brawl between Kansas State and Kansas' men's basketball teams and notes the risk of rushing to judgment.
Jan 28, 2020•53 min
Kobe
Host Ken Makin takes a moment to reflect on the late Kobe Bryant's greatness in the hours after his shocking death in a helicopter crash.
Jan 26, 2020•11 min
2020 Vision
On this episode, Ken Makin talks about the vision and legacy of Tom Joyner. Also: • Madea Gets Into Politics • Got Dem Decision • What Does Impeachment Mean For You?
Dec 19, 2019•42 min
Janice Jackson: A Lady In Leadership
Janice Jackson: A Lady In Leadership by Makin' A Difference
Oct 31, 2019•30 min
Gail Diggs: From Personal Pain To Public Service
Gail Diggs: From Personal Pain To Public Service by Makin' A Difference
Oct 31, 2019•39 min
Re-Elect Gail Bush Diggs For Aiken City Council District 1
Re-Elect Gail Bush Diggs For Aiken City Council District 1 by Makin' A Difference
Oct 27, 2019•2 min
Complicity
Complicity by Makin' A Difference
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Meet The Candidates: Cody Anderson
Meet The Candidates: Cody Anderson by Makin' A Difference
Jul 23, 2019•23 min
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