Shows
THE RICKY JONES SHOWThe History of Violence against Asian Americans, Guest: Professor Shruti Rana, Indiana UniversityProfessor, lawyer and former United Nations official Shruti Rana joins Ricky to discuss recent and past violence against Asian Americans.
2021-03-2850 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW“The Curious Case of Kenneth Walker” Guest: Atty. Steven RominesOn 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.
2021-03-1448 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWBen Johnson, The Voice of the MothershipRicky 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.
2021-03-0751 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWJudas, the Black Messiah and Beyond. Guest: Dr. Shirletta KinchenRicky 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
2021-02-2848 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWDr. V on V-Day.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.
2021-02-1450 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWFirst Show Of 2021: Frank X. WalkerPast Kentucky Poet Laureate and University of Kentucky Professor Frank X. Walker talks art, struggle, love and life.
2021-02-0749 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Last Ride (of 2020) Guest: Atlanta Super Lawyer Mawuli Mel DavisIn 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.
2020-11-2250 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWElection 2020: The Aftermath, Guest: Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today National Political CorrespondentPhillip Bailey returns to the show to discuss the nuances of Election 2020 nationally and statewide.
2020-11-1550 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWElection 2020: Republicans and American Denial“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?
2020-11-0150 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWHas “cancel culture” gone too far? Guest: Dr. M. Brandon McCormackIce and Cube and 50 Cent are the latest to get in trouble. Do they deserve “cancellation”? Has “cancel culture” gone too far?
2020-10-2550 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Mad King Donald TrumpRicky takes the Mothership on a solo flight and explores the impact of Donald Trump from 2016 to the present as we approach Election 2020.
2020-10-1849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWYOU NEED TO HIDE THE WHITE WOMEN (and other lies)!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!
2020-10-0451 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWWhat went wrong with the Breonna Taylor Case? Guest: Breonna Taylor Family Atty. Lonita BakerWhat went wrong with the Breonna Taylor Case? Guest: Breonna Taylor Family Atty. Lonita Baker
2020-09-2849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Breonna Taylor Civil Settlement, Guest: Taylor Family Attorney Lonita BakerThe Breonna Taylor Civil Settlement, Guest: Taylor Family Attorney Lonita Baker
2020-09-2849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWBlack Superheroes and Villains: Guest, Dr. Jonathan GaylesBlack Superheroes and Villains: Guest, Dr. Jonathan Gayles
2020-09-1350 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Irrationality of White American Fear, Guest: Scott JenningsShow Title: The Irrationality of White American Fear, Guest: Scott Jennings
2020-08-3051 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Negro Leagues at 100, Guest: Dr. Charles E. Jones, University of CincinnatiThe Negro Leagues at 100, Guest: Dr. Charles E. Jones, University of Cincinnati
2020-08-2350 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWMeiners on the Media, Guest: Terry MeinersMeiners on the Media, Guest: Terry Meiners
2020-08-1648 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWRapping on Rupp, Guest: Dr. Derrick White, University of KentuckyRapping on Rupp, Guest: Dr. Derrick White, University of Kentucky
2020-08-0749 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWTell Them We Are Rising! Guest: Dillard University President Dr. Walter KimbroughTell Them We Are Rising! Guest: Dillard University President Dr. Walter Kimbrough
2020-07-1953 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Kingpin of UofLCharles Booker returns to the Mothership and Ricky tells you why he may be headed for a legal fight with the University of Louisville.
2020-07-1249 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Democrats’ SUCKY Primaries. Guests: Matt Jones and Phillip BaileyThe Democrats’ SUCKY Primaries. Guests: Matt Jones and Phillip Bailey
2020-07-0550 min2020-06-2849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWA Tribute to Dr. Walter Rodney, Guest: Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly.A Tribute to Dr. Walter Rodney, Guest: Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly.
2020-06-2145 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWShould we abolish the police? Guest: Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti MyersShould we abolish the police? Guest: Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers
2020-06-1450 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWIn this time of comfort and convenience. Guest: Dr. M Brandon McCormack.In this time of comfort and convenience. Guest: Dr. M Brandon McCormack.
2020-06-0750 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWAmerica’s Black Death PlaybookRicky 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.
2020-05-3149 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWBreonna Taylor’s family attorney Lonita BakerBreonna Taylor’s family attorney Lonita Baker joins Ricky for an update.
2020-05-2448 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWAmerican Social Murder. Guest: Josh PoeJosh Poe, the Co-Principal Investigator at Root Cause Research Center, joins this week to discuss racial oppression with Ricky.
2020-05-0348 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWNFL RB Bilal PowellNFL 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.
2020-04-2648 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWWhite People's Dance Party & Matt JonesRicky 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!".
2020-04-1946 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Quarantine Continues, Phillip Bailey Checks InThe 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.
2020-04-1250 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWA Socially Distant EpisodeRicky 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.
2020-04-0547 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe COVID19 PandemicIt'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.
2020-03-2949 min
THE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ballot or the BulletRicky plays the classic Malcolm X "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech from 1964.
2020-03-1545 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWAn Idiot's Guide To Confusing Political LanguageRicky 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.
2020-03-0849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show - Sadiqa Reynolds, Dym's Trip to LA , Coronavirus and moreRicky 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.
2020-03-0248 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show - Director and Founder of KIVA Ron KordesDr. 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.
2020-02-2349 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show - Tom JurichFormer 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.
2020-02-1650 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show Returns, UofL Diversity Controversy, Charles BookerThe 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.
2020-02-0948 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC - JOY IN THE MORNINGDr. 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.
2018-12-1649 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - MLK '67Dr. 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"
2018-12-0953 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC - Post-Election 2018: The Absent Black AgendaAn examination of the aftermath of the 2018 midterms and if there's any political attention paid to black suffering..
2018-11-1149 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - The Devolution of the DemocratsPart 2 of the "Are you Red or Blue" series examining the origins, evolutions and ideologies of America's two major political parties
2018-11-0449 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - Right Wing Bomb Threats and the Louisville Race KillingsPhillip 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
2018-10-2849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr FTC - What Happened to the Republicans?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?
2018-10-2148 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWTHE RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC - KANYE, KAVANAUGH ,AND THREATS TO THE AMERCIAN MALERicky and 12 are joined by Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner from NPR's "Strange Fruit" Podcast for an epic crossover event.
2018-10-1449 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWTHE RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC - BAILEY'S BITESPhillip 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
2018-10-071h 23THE RICKY JONES SHOWTHE RICKY JONES SHOW with 12 Mr. FTC - Can Police Do No Wrong?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
2018-09-3049 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWNOIR DROP 7 mixed by 12 Mr. FTC - CAN THE POLICE DO NO WRONG?Dr. Ricky Jones reads his monologue from his piece in the Courier Journal
2018-09-2806 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWTHE RICKY JONES SHOW - CAN BLACK PEOPLE BE RACISTDr. Jones explores the question of "can black people be racist" by drawing examples from Dr. Khalid Muhammad
2018-09-2348 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWRICKY JONES SHOW with 12 Mr FTC - Revisiting James Baldwin: Are We Living Among Moral Monsters?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
2018-09-1648 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWNOIR DROP 6 mixed by 12 Mr. FTC- WAS JAMES BALDWIN RIGHT WHEN HE CALLED WHITE PEOPLE MORAL MONSTERS???Ricky Jones reads from his Op-Ed in the Courier-Journal which questions the morality of America
2018-09-1505 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW06 03 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTToday Ricky and Miles sit down with 12 as he talks about his battle with depression and how he wins the battle
2018-06-0350 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW05 27 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTOn 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"
2018-05-2750 min2018-05-2306 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW05 20 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC AND MILES MORTONDillard 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
2018-05-2049 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW05 13 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC AND YOUNG MILES MORTONTODAY 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
2018-05-1349 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW04 29 2018 Ricky Jones Show podcastRicky 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!
2018-04-2949 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW04 15 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW PodcastRicky 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!!!!
2018-04-2648 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW04 08 2018 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTCFamily Circuit Court Judge Dervwin Webb joins the mother ship
2018-04-0849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW04 01 2018 Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTCDr. 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.
2018-04-0148 min2018-03-251h 07THE RICKY JONES SHOW03 04 2018 Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTCRicky 12 and Miles ditch Wakanda and chop it up on there way back to reality!!!!
2018-03-0649 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW02 25 2018 Ricky Jones Show WITH 12 Mr. FTC Pod CastDr. Charles Jones from the University of Cincinnati Joins the show to discuss the Black Panther Movement
2018-02-2549 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW02 18 2018 Ricky Jones Show with 12 Mr. FTC Pod CastToday 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
2018-02-1849 min2018-02-1348 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW12 10 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTFor the last show of 2017, we recap a number of issues including President Trump, Kaerpernick, the "me too" movement and more
2017-12-1049 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW12 03 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTRicky, 12 and Miles discuss the current climate of sexual harassment with Dr. Jessica Millward. We also discuss #MULGA, 12's health condition and more!
2017-12-0349 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWNOIR KNOWLEDGE DROP #4 PRODUCED BY 12 MR FTC "WE ARE OFFENDED"Dr. Ricky Jones pens his open letter to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees
2017-12-0104 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW11 19 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTDr. 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!"
2017-11-1949 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW11 12 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTCWe discuss the climate of education and the effects on Black People with Dr. John Marshall
2017-11-1249 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW11 05 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTOn 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
2017-11-051h 112017-11-0304 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW10 29 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCAST12 Mr. FTC and Miles Morton discuss the 9th Street Divide and the issues affecting the West End
2017-10-2944 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW10 22 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW WITH 12 MR FTC PODCASTWe discuss Weapons ownership and safety with S.P,A,R,C, owner Aaron McGahee
2017-10-2249 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW10 15 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTToday we re-introduce the show and explain who we are and what we're all about
2017-10-1549 min2017-10-1306 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW10 08 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTPHILLIP BAILEY OF THE COURIER JOURNAL JOINS RICKY AND 12 TO DISCUSS ALL THINGS U OF L
2017-10-0849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW10 01 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTBLACK ATHLETES AND PROTESTS, THE UNDER-BELLY BEHIND THE U OF L SCANDAL ARE MORE!
2017-10-0148 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOWNOIR KNOWLEDGE DROP MIXED BY 12 MR FTC #1 "MOST BLACK ATHLETES ARE NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BRAWL"RICKY JONES READS HIS EDITORIAL FROM THE COURIER JOURNAL FROM 09 28 2017
2017-09-2906 min2017-09-2348 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW09 17 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTShould Athletics and Politics mix? Are enough black athletes speaking out against social injustice?
2017-09-2048 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW09 10 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTRicky discusses DACA, confederate statues and football is back! Go Falcons.
2017-09-0849 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW08 20 2017 RICKY JONES SHOW PODCASTA special edition of The Ricky Jones Show following the events in Charlottesville, Va., white supremacy and the debate on removing Confederate statues
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THE RICKY JONES SHOW04 09 2017 THE RICKY JONES SHOWWE 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
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THE RICKY JONES SHOW04 02 2017 THE RICKY JONES SHOWIS HIP HOP CULTURE KILLING US. PHILLIP BAILEY FROM THE COURIER JOURNAL AND SLAY BOUTIQUE OWNER BOBBIE BAKER JOIN THE DISCUSSION
2017-03-3149 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW03 26 2017 RICKY JONES SHOWDEAN WALKER, SAVANNAH WALKER, VIOLENCE IN LOUISVILLE, DJ ZNYCE
2017-03-2448 min2017-03-1838 minTHE RICKY JONES SHOW03 04 2017 RICKY JONES SHOWDR DAVID OWEN, U OF L, CITY OF LOUISVILLE, MATT BEVIN, ORANGE45
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THE RICKY JONES SHOWThe Ricky Jones Show - Ep. 13, Stardate 12.11.16The final Ricky Jones Show of 2016 includes a year end recap and a love letter to the City of Louisville.
2016-12-1049 min