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No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Is Hope Making a Comeback?The No Stupid Questions Show is back! JAG and TLeake reunite for a lively discussion on the resurgence of hope in the wake of Kamala Harris's historic nomination by the Democratic Party. Had we lost hope? If so, when? Join the No Stupid Questions Show as we grapple with the existential question of hope's revival and explore how we can continue to "keep hope alive." Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, subscribe, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, provide feedback, or submit your questions to nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. ...2024-08-3123 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #10. Is Fani WIllis a Distraction?JAG and TLeake debate the consequences of DA Fani Willis prosecuting the Donal Trump Election fraud case. With 5 minutes to discuss and come to a conclusion, JAG and TLeake ask, "Is she a distraction from what really matters?" And, if so, what should we do about it? Listen, share, and comment! Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, subscribe, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, provide feedback, or submit your questions to nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stit...2024-03-1506 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Can Love Make You Do Wrong?Dive into the intricacies of love and morality with JAG and TLeake. In the spirit of February, the month synonymous with matters of the heart, we tackle Al Green's provocative statement: Love is something that can make you do wrong. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through Philia, Eros, Storge, and Agape—four distinct types of love. Through lively debate and insightful discourse, we delve into whether each form of love has the power to lead us astray or if it's our perception of love that shapes our moral compass. Thanks so mu...2024-02-2627 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #9: Should Black HIstory Month be Cancelled?As we kick off February, take a break and listen to two Black folks discuss the current importance and relevance (or not?) of Black History Month. JAG and TLeake debate the concept of canceling Black History Month. Who would care? What would happen? What would it mean going forward? Tune in, listen, and share your thoughts. Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, subscribe, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, provide feedback, or submit your questions to nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts i...2024-02-0206 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Black America Under Attack in 2024?It's 2024, and JAG and TLeake are back with a vengeance! The year started with Claudine Gay, our Stanford Class of '92 classmate, resigning as Harvard University’s President. JAG and TLeake pontificate what the attack on her may signify for Black America. Listen as JAG and TLeake are on a mission to provide consideration to Black America as 2024 - a critical election year - gets in full swing. 2024-01-1425 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Was the Alabama Riverfront Brawl a Precursor to the 2024 Election?You've seen it. You've heard about it. But have you really thought about what the Alabama Waterfront Brawl means? JAG and TLeake are (FINALLY!) back to discuss the connections among a Trump rally, a seemingly race-based brawl and a fast-approaching 2024 major election and what it might tell us about where we are and where we may be headed in the United States. Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, subscribe, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, provide feedback, or submit your questions to nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Apple Podcas...2023-08-1532 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #8: Will Clarence Thomas Retire Before Revealing His Financials?Will a 90-day extension be enough to get the truth behind Clarence Thomas’ financials? JAG and TLeake debate the question of accountability for Supreme Court Justices. Article III of the Constitution states that Justices “hold their office during good behavior,” which means they have a lifetime appointment, except under extreme circumstances. JAG and TLeake debate whether Clarence Thomas will hold his office and maintain good behavior by divulging his economic situation before the new deadline. Thanks so much for listening. Please like our show, subscribe, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, provide feedback, or sub...2023-06-2305 min

Disruptive Innovators: Champions of Digital Business - CIO & IT Leader Interviews, Digital Transformation, Digital InnovationChange Will Happen: You Can Manage It with Ken Grady of IDEXX LaboratoriesThis week, David Wright is joined by Ken Grady, Chief Information Officer at IDEXX Laboratories, to discuss: - Designing for change so you can embrace it.- The gap between skill sets and mindsets.- Keeping the learnings from the pandemic.- How AI can train people faster and better so they can do more work in less time.- The value of crises for learning.- Why Ken still does a weekly video message for his team even though the pandemic is over.2023-06-1849 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #6 - Are Jonathan Major’s arrest and Donald Trump’s indictment related?The former President gets indicted. A newly famous actor gets arrested for domestic violence. Shocking or expected? JAG and TLeake explore these latest announcements in black and white (and gray). Please listen, like our show, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, and provide feedback, or submit your questions at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher Spot...2023-04-0706 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Chris Rock Now Fighting Back?Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage" is out (SPOILER ALERT!), and so is the verdict on what is being billed as the comedian's response to the infamous Will Smith SLAP. Is it about fighting back, or is it something more? JAG and TLeake go deeper than Atlantis in the latest discussion to (pre)occupy the Black-verse. Please listen, like our show, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, and provide feedback, or submit your questions at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" or rate NSQS wherever you...2023-03-1540 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - IsTrust the Key to a Unified Black Community?Trust. Community. How do these two concepts, or their absence, impact Black life in America? Join JAG and TLeake in an open conversation around trust in the Black community. Where do you stand? JAG and TLeake would love for you to listen, like our show, share this episode, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, and provide feedback, or submit your questions at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcas...2023-02-0725 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #6: Should We Ban Gas Stoves?Are you ready to let go of your gas stove (even if you were burned by one growing up...or yesterday)? Listen to JAG and TLeake's quick take on the recently proposed ban on gas stoves. Where do you stand? Anything we miss? JAG and TLeake would love for you to listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show," support us at Buy Us a Coffee, or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: Apple Podcasts Goo...2023-01-2906 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Can the Holidays be Healthy?Does January find you trying to UNdo the holidays' effect on your health? Do you dread the holidays? In this episode, JAG and TLeake discuss how you can ensure the holidays are healthy. We would love you to listen, support us at Buy Us a Coffee, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Link to Tanya's EmBODY WELL 5 celebrating holiday healthy tips vid - https://youtu.be/-eC-8RQUg-4 Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: 2022-12-2427 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Has Georgia Turned All the Way Blue?Raphael Warnock has won reelection as the first Black Senator from the State of Georgia. Is it a sign of the times? Is Georgia officially blue? JAG and TLeake discuss the red-'ness', purple, and turning blue of Georgia. What color do you see when you think of Georgia politics? We would love you to listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show," support us at Buy Us a Coffee, or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: A...2022-12-1729 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #5- Should Brittney Griner Have Been Released?WNBA star Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony on 8 Dec. 2022 in a swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout – the merchant of death. Griner has been detained since 17 Feb. and was sentenced to 9.5 years in August for having vape cartridges containing the marijuana concentrate hashish. You can read all about it here. President Biden tweeted: "She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home." However, JAG and TLeake wonder, "Should Brittney Griner have been released?" We would love for you to listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupi...2022-12-1105 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Are Our Elections Safe?With Election Day looming, President Biden says, "Democracy is on the ballot." Is that the same as saying our elections are in jeopardy? Are our elections safe? Have they ever been? JAG and TLeake explore Black safety at the ballot box. What do you think? Listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Related Links: https://admin5.podbean.com/nostupidquestionsshow/episodes/shareEmbed/05Oyq1CGdsld We appreciate your support. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show," fund us at Buy Us a Coffee, or rate NSQS wher...2022-11-0629 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS-Are Racists Keeping Us Distracted?.Is individual racist behavior a distraction from the real issues around racism for Black folks? Inspired by statements from Dr. David Johns and The Root Institute, JAG and TLeake tackle whether Black folks are missing the target and/or lack the foundation we need when addressing racism. What do you think? Listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Related Links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200306/our-brains-negative-bias https://www.theroot.com/tri-dr-david-johns-on-not-taking-the-racist-bait-1849564649 We appreciate your support. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show...2022-10-2926 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS Interruption #4- Can You Understand Herschel Walker?As JAG and TLeake try to wrap their minds around what Herschel Walker means for the Georgia Senate race, they ask the question on everyone's mind, "Can you understand Herschel Walker?" Please, help us make sense of this, but most of all, take appropriate action. We would love for you to listen, share this episode, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show," support us at Buy Us a Coffee, or rate NSQS wherever you enjoy podcasts: Apple Podcasts Goo...2022-09-3005 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Do Our Brains Fill Up As We Age?.As you get older, if you suffer from CRS (Can't Remember Sh--), you are not alone. (It happens to young people, too!) Listen in as JAG and TLeake discuss memory, the brain, and what happens as we age. Reviewing the science and their own experiences, explore "brain-filling" with us and find out how you might be able to "save space." Thanks so much for checking us out. We would love for you to listen, share this episode with a friend, and provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. You can also show your support at Buy Us a Co...2022-09-2128 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Can Your Mindset Change Your Life?"Change your mindset, change your life." Believe it? (Or does not believing it cause it to be untrue?) In this Part 1 episode, JAG and TLeake get to the "heart" of the power of mindset as they share the science and their own experiences and beliefs. Ready to go deeper than positive thinking? Listen, share and comment. Thanks so much for listening! Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Related Links: Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for H...2022-08-1132 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Stress at an All Time High?Are you avoiding the internet and emails? Is social/media bombarding you with bad news? TLeake and JAG give their take on the not-so-stupid questions to ask regarding today's stress levels. Not ones to introduce a problem and not provide solutions, from increasing emotional intelligence to masturbation, listen in as TLeake and JAG discuss ways you can "get a grip" with old solutions to address today's new stressors. Thanks so much for listening! Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Related...2022-08-0330 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is the Supreme Court Leading a Judicial Coup?Roe V. Wade, Gun Laws, Voting Rights; has the highest court in the land gone Rogue in its eagerness to rewrite federal law? JAG and TLeake discuss whether the current Supreme Court is so rogue that it could be considered a judicial coup. Thanks so much for listening! Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Related Links: https://www.americanprogressaction.org/article/slates-mark-joseph-stern-supreme-court-judicial-reforms/ https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/07/supreme-court-biden-pack-reform-conservatives-commission.html Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Que...2022-07-2729 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Does our New Normal include Mass Shootings?JAG and TLeake offer an opportunity to step back (and a breath) to reflect on the concept of a "new normal" in light of the recent mass shootings (Buffalo, Uvalde, and several since). To "be strong," "push through," and not vote advocates of violence out, are we inadvertently normalizing an experience we shouldn't? Thanks so much for listening! Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate or review NSQS wherever you enjoy...2022-06-0125 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Is Asking Someone If Someone Else is a Racist a Stupid Question?.Is ______ a racist? Speaking of stupid questions, does that qualify? While JAG and TLeake ultimately conclude similarly, they discuss what you can gain from asking it. Listen as our hosts twist their minds around their first reflexive, recursive question: whether the stupid question is, indeed, a stupid question. Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate or review NSQS wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple...2022-05-2022 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Have We Been Hoodwinked by the Supreme Court (Roe v. Wade)?As the overturning of Roe V. Wade becomes more foreseeable, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the Supreme Court has (or specific Justices have) deceived us. While they manage to steal a few laughs, this is the most solemn No Stupid Questions Show yet as our hosts confront the seriousness of the first modern-day leak of a draft Supreme Court decision. Please share this episode with a friend, provide feedback at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com, and support us at Buy Us a Coffee. Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and r...2022-05-0830 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Stupid Interuption #3 - Will Elon Musk Kill #BlackTwitterCan the Twitterati hold the line now that Elon Musk is taking Twitter private? In this no-holds-barred Stupid Interruption, JAG and TLeake run out the clock on the fate of #BlackTwitter. Whose side are you on? Please tune in and let us know. Please share this interruption with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at Buy Me a Coffee. Related Links: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/10/1087483675/facing-invasive-treatments-for-uterine-fibroids-black-women-advocate-for-better- Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate...2022-04-2706 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Stupid Interuption #2 - Is Senator Tim Scott an Uncle Tom?Pardon us, but is there an Uncle Tom in the house - ahem - we mean Senate? JAG and TLeake give their hot 5-min take on Sen Tim Scott of SC and his opposition to Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (JJ). Please share this interruption with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at Buy Me a Coffee. Related Links: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/10/1087483675/facing-invasive-treatments-for-uterine-fibroids-black-women-advocate-for-better- Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate or...2022-04-1606 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Can Ketanji Brown Jackson Help Transform the Supreme Court?CONFIRMED. A welcome change in the composition of the US Supreme Court! Will it be a first step in the positive transformation of the highest court in our land? JAG and TLeake discuss what needs changing and what could be the auspicious, transformative nature of Justice Jackson's (JJ's) historical confirmation. Buy Us a Coffee, and let's talk about it! Please share this episode with a friend, and email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback. Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate or...2022-04-0932 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Stupid Interruption 1 - Was Will Smith Wrong?.m4aThe first Stupid Interruption! A 5-minute timed conversation between JAG and TLeake. The topic? What else? The Oscar slap heard worldwide (and felt by Chris Rock)! The question? Was Will Smith wrong? Please share this interruption with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at Buy Me a Coffee. Thanks so much for listening! Please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and rate or review NSQS wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio...2022-03-3005 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Being Young and Gifted enough for a Black person to be Appointed to the Supreme Court?"Oh, but my joy of today Is that we can all be proud to say To be young, gifted, and black Is where it's at" A Black woman Supreme Court Justice. [Pause for applause.] Ketanji; A name that is making history and stands proud in its Blackness. In this episode, JAG and TLeake discuss this historic nomination as the moment reminds them of both the Nina Simone song, "To Be Young Gifted and Black" and the age-old Black proverb, "we got to work twice as hard to get half as far." Join the discussion a...2022-03-3029 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Congress Falling Asleep on the Job with Daylight Savings Time?The US Senate tried to catch us sleeping by passing a measure (now sent to the House) that could be detrimental to our health. JAG and TLeake, as engineers, side with the science as they deliberate the potential effects of the Sunshine Protection Act. Join the discussion. Heed the call-to-action! Please share the show with a friend, email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback, or support us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nsqs. Related Links: https://www.c-span.org/video/?518686-5/senators-daylight-saving-time-legislation https://fortune.com/2022/03/16/daylight-saving-time-sleep-senate-protecting-sunshine-act/ https://w...2022-03-1918 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is the Ukraine Invasion Our Business?(War, huh) Good God y'all (What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing! ...especially when we don't mind our business. In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, JAG and TLeake debate what it means to mind our "bid-ness" when it comes to war, historically and now. Join the discussion, call your congressman and say a little prayer. Please share the show with a friend and email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to provide feedback. Related Links: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/how-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelensky-transformed-comedian-to-wartime-leader-1235100944/ https://anzacportal.dva.gov.a...2022-03-0231 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Are You Celebrating Black History Month?JAG and TLeake explore whether it should be and if they are celebrating Black History, Liberation, or Futures Month. They touch on a wide range of topics from Misters West, Kanye, and Cornell, to Coach Brian Flores to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Please email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Related Links: https://www.complex.com/life/cornel-west-wants-kanye-off-crack-pipe-black-future-month-declaration https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33194862/brian-flores-sues-nfl-others-former-miami-dolphins-coach-alleges-racism-hiring-practices https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/26/us/politics/supreme-court-nominee-black-woman.html Thanks so much for listening! If you l...2022-03-0131 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS- Is the Art of Loving Dead?"Knowing how to be solitary is central to the art of loving" - bell hooks. From bell hooks to X Clan, JAG and TLeake bring their references for this "deeper than Atlantis" discussion on love. As we head into February, the "month of love," do you think this question of whether and how the #artofloving needs to be 'revived' merits further exploration? #love Intrigued? Wanna explore more? Check out TLeake's women's retreats that are "all about love": http://embodywell.com/embodylove Related Links: Bell hooks speaks on All About Lo...2022-01-2433 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS-Should We Be Taking January 6, 2021 More Seriously?The January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will go down in history as an assault on our democracy. Or will it? JAG and TLeake debate the "seriousness" of the pursuit of justice for (and preserving democracy after) the January 6, 2021 events. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The No Stupid Questions Show" and share it with a friend. Rate and review NSQ wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher Spotify TuneIn 2022-01-1729 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Would You Hook Up a Friend?Have a little fun with JAG and TLeake in this lighthearted debate about the "hook up" and what people in their lives are "friend" enough to get one! Listen, share and reflect on how you feel about networks, boundaries and intersections Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it with a friend. Rate and review NSQ wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher Spotify TuneIn 2021-12-2228 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Have We Boarded the Train to Crazytown?Are we there yet? As the holidays approach, this episode of the No Stupid Questions Show finds our hosts JAG and TLeake going down the long list of naughty (not nice) happening in the world to determine if we are truly headed to what they affectionately call "Crazytown." Related LInks: Sophia Urista Pees on Fan's Face One Black Juror in Trial of Ahmaud Arbery's Death Judge Dismisses Rittenhouse Gun Possession Charge Alabama Republican Touts Infrastructure Bill He Voted Against The Paris Agreement Fast F...2021-12-1136 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Should We Dump Daylight Savings Time?JAG, sleep-deprived, and TLeake, well-rested, tackle the pros and cons of Daylight Savings time. As the holdout states without Daylight Savings Time, do Arizona and Hawaii have it right? How do we reconcile recently proposed legislation at the state and federal level and the seeming conflict with the science? Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it with a friend. Rate and review NSQ wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitch...2021-11-0623 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Does Indigenous Peoples‘ Day Cancel Out Columbus Day?Are you, like us, confused by President Biden's Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation? Do you feel "some kind of way" about how it relates to or conflicts with Columbus Day? Is it an actual Federal Holiday? JAG and TLeake navigate a historical journey (with lots of interesting side trips) to explore their feelings about this new "holiday." Related links: President A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2021 The "Failure" of Christopher Columbus Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it wi...2021-10-2323 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Are You Going to Watch “The Harder They Fall?”Streaming channels and apps are content-rich. How do you decide what to watch? What factors are most important? JAG and TLeake walk through their decision process to see (or not to see) “The Harder They Fall,” an upcoming Black Western. Check out the show, and let us know if we influenced your viewing decision! https://screenrant.com/harder-they-fall-real-life-true-story-history-characters/ https://www.wideopencountry.com/black-cowboys-who-shaped-the-west/ https://deadline.com/2021/10/the-harder-they-fall-review-idris-elba-jonathan-majors-regina-king-1234851278/ Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it with a friend. Rate and...2021-10-1523 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is the stress of COVID-19 more deady tha COVID-19 itself?."Seek to OVERstand." That's the message in this episode of No Stupid Questions Show. JAG and TLeake discuss the underappreciated long-term, potentially deadly consequences of (and disparities in) the stress of COVID-19 that go above and beyond the disease itself. Take a breath, listen and seek to overstand how you can be a part of the solution beyond education and vaccination. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show” and share it with a friend. Rate and review NSQ wherever you enjoy your podcasts: App...2021-09-1826 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Do Black People Want to be Called ”African American?”Negro, colored, African American, black or Black. What do people of African descent in the US want to be called? What do we call ourselves? JAG and TLeake dissect this question of what’s in a name for a group of people. Please email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think and share the show with a friend. Related links: How It Feels to Be Colored Me, by Zora Neale Why We’re Capitalizing Black A Debate Over Identity and Race Asks, Are African-Americans ‘Black’ or ‘black’?2021-09-1226 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Was There a Better Way to Exit Afghanistan?American is finally leaving Afghanistan after a 20-year war - our longest. Good, better, best. Which adjective describes the way the US is withdrawing? Did we do good? Could we have done better? Was the exit a fiasco, or was our withdrawal about the best we could have hoped? Is that even the right line of question to ask? JAG and TLeake have an intriguing meeting of the minds on this current hot topic. Please email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Related links: https://www.forbes.com...2021-08-2824 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Has the US Failed at Democracy?With the political landscape ripe with upcoming tests that will challenge the foundation of our political system, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the US is failing at the very democratic political system that it has championed. They are not on the same page and would give very different grades but come together to offer some practical solutions. Please email us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Related links: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2021/02/02/global-democracy-has-a-very-bad-year https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI_S2_C2_1/ https://v...2021-08-1545 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Do we have a problem with "critical race theory?"Houston, do we have a problem? What is critical race theory and why are so many laws being passed to "protect" us from it? Supported by research to confirm what 'it' actually is, JAG and TLeake debate whether what we have is a failure to communicate, a major disagreement, or a fundamental problem. Do you have experience with critical race theory? Chime in! Related links: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/13/opinion/critical-race-theory.html Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” R...2021-08-0728 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Should the 2021 Olympics have been Cancelled?You don't want to miss this one! JAG and TLeake take opposing sides on the decision to have the 2020 Olympics. To find common ground, they tackle athletes' mental health, money in sports, sex in the Olympic Village, and the ongoing pandemic, to name a few of the issues. Listen and chime in! Related Readings: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/07/10564637/olympics-mental-health-simone-biles https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/olympic-village-cardboard-bed-holds-9-israel-athletes-viral-tiktok/5383230001/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/19/world/asia/tokyo-olympics-anti-sex-beds-cardboard.html Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, pleas...2021-07-3139 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is the COVID-19 pandemic over?Vaccines are available, restrictions are lifting, rules are changing, and the Olympics are happening... Is the pandemic over? Can it be over for some and not others? Listen as JAG and TLeake discuss what being over COVID-19 looks like and if we are there. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Related Readings: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/three-waves.htm https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/546190-biologist-bret-weinstein-says-covid-19-likely-came-from-a-lab Thanks so much for listening! If y...2021-07-2536 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Sha'Carri Richardson a victim?Sha 'Carri Richardson, America's fastest woman, will not compete for Team USA in track and field at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021. JAG and TLeake examine the question of whether Sha 'Carri is a victim. Is she a victim of bad rules, an improperly banned substance, a lack of understanding of and support for mental health, racism or all of the above? Listen to the hosts debate this multi-layered topic. Please share your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com. Related Readings: https://www.npr.org/2021/07/06/1013578552/u-s-sprinter-shacarri-richardson-will-not-compete-in-the-tokyo-olympics https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/spor...2021-07-2535 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Do you have to support your partner on everything even if you don't agree?We all want peace in our relationships. But what happens when you disagree with your partner? Is unconditional support required or are there conditions under which it is not necessarily expected? Does support look different in different situations? JAG and TLeake discuss the nuances of this not-so-stupid question. Tag in and let us know how you resolve sticky diasgreements in your relationship. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” Rate and review NSQ wherever you enjoy your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHear...2021-07-1633 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can We All Get Along?Almost 30 years ago, a highly publicized, video-recorded police victim, Rodney King, asked an important question while making a plea. “Can we all get along?” Join JAG and TLeake as they explore if white and Black people can heal the wounds, forgive and forget. Listen as they tackle this challenging issue and offer a path forward. Weigh in with your thoughts by emailing us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com. Related Readings: https://www.npr.org/2012/04/23/150985823/rodney-king-comes-to-grips-with-the-riot-within-17/ Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Que...2021-07-0542 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday Enough?Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, over 150 years since its first anniversary. Is the first national holiday to be codified since MLK Day a sincere acknowledgment of America’s dark history or merely a distraction and tip-of-the-hat? Listen and share your thoughts as JAG and TLeake debate whether a federal holiday celebrating “Black freedom” signifies enough. Please email us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Related Readings: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-sign-juneteenth-bill-creating-holiday-marking-us-slaverys-end-2021-06-17/ Thanks so much for listening! If you lik...2021-06-1931 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Marvel More "Black Friendly" Than DC?Marvel or DC? Does the superhero-verse struggle with the same racism we do in real life? Who struggles more, who handles it well, Marvel or DC? Black Captain America or Black Adam? Join TLeake and JAG on this Black-centric review of the Marvel- and DC- verses. They are joined by a special guest, Mike D, as they debate this topic. Listen, then provide your feedback. Did we miss something? Please email us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com to let us know. Related Readings: https://www.cbr.com/black-comics-writers-must-read/ https://screenrant.com/black-female-heroes-want-hope-see-live-action/ ht...2021-05-2153 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can Women Only be Superheroes at Home?On the heels of Mother's Day, JAG and TLeake turn their attention to the female lead. Given how the critics and the public rate action movies/shows that feature women, JAG and TLeake debate whether the viewing public can accept a woman superhero. Their views differ (or do they really), so the hosts try to convince the other of their case. What do you think? Email us at nostupidquestionsshow@gmail.com to let us know. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” Rate and review NSQ wherever y...2021-05-1336 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Has Justice been Served for George Floyd?Pending the sentencing, JAG and TLeake debate whether a guilty verdict on 3 counts = justice served for George Floyd. Given the uniquely excruciating details of George Floyd's murder, many believed it was a watershed moment, a moment of realization for many that it was a bridge too far. Has justice been served when so many others before him and after him continue to suffer the same fate? Check it out, then let us know where you stand. Related Readings: H.R.7120 - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 https://www.npr.org/2021/03/12/976525200/minneapolis-reaches-27-million-settlement-with-family-of-george-floyd Thanks so much for list...2021-05-0823 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Was Joe Biden Successful in His First 100 Days? Joe Biden has been President for 100 days. Join TLeake and JAG as they discuss whether the Biden-Harris Administration made the grade on the Pandemic Response, Health and Environmental Policy, Economic and Social Justice, etc. Email us at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com to let us know what you think. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” Rate and review NSQ wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher Spotify TuneIn CONN...2021-05-0324 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is the Two Party System Tearing America Apart?JAG and TLeake take history and present to task and discuss the evolution (or devolution?) of the 2-party system in America. Are we better or worse off? Is there any alternative? Listen in and, as always, join the conversation. Related Readings: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-filibuster-explainer/what-is-the-u-s-senate-filibuster-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it-idUSKBN2B921T https://www.history.com/news/founding-fathers-political-parties-opinion Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” Rate and review NSQ wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher ...2021-04-2334 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is "Coming 2 America" 'trash?'Speaking of America and 'trash', JAG and TLeake review "Coming 2 America" (the sequel to Coming to America), and it's potential and opportunity. Listen in, and tell us if you've seen it and your thoughts, or if you plan to see it or skip it and why. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to “The No Stupid Questions Show.” Rate and review NSQ wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts iHeart Radio Stitcher Spotify TuneIn CONNECT SOC...2021-04-2329 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Amazon Bad Capitalism?Bigger is better in capitalism, right? Listen to JAG and TLeake debate whether Amazon represents good or bad capitalism (or does it just make you smile)? As JAG and TLeake contemplate weaning themselves off Amazon, is its success and enormity “ALL GOOD” for our community? Related Readings: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/13/amazon-will-be-the-most-important-company-of-the-2020s.html https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/02/amazon-ftc-pay-flex-drivers-stolen-tips.html https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/2/24/21151296/amazon-warehouse-bathroom-breaks-workers-senators-letter-bezos-warren-sanders https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/business/economy/amazon-wage-effect.html https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/t052-s001-43-companies-amazon-amzn-could-destroy/index.html 2021-03-1343 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Black History/Liberation Month - Did you know?Hearkening back to their elementary school Black History Month programs, JAG and TLeake play with a unique format for the No Stupid Questions Show called "Did you know...?" where they tag team favorite Black history gems. (One is even COVID related.) Listen and see if your Black History knowledge can go toe to toe with theirs. Tap in and drop some knowledge you think we should all know via comment or email at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com Related Readings: ASALH – The Fhttps://www.unco.edu/news-archive/assets/pdfs/BHMhistory.pdf https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...2021-02-2340 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Does Black History Month Give Black People PTSD?Is Black History Month celebratory or a negative trigger for Black Americans? Join JAG, TLeake, and their special guest, Dr. Melva Green’s debate on whether BHM is trauma-inducing and a catalyst for post-traumatic stress disorder. Also, hear their self-care approaches to ensure mental health. Comment or email us directly at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com Show Notes: ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month “Breathing Room: Open Your Heart by Decluttering Your Home” by Lauren Rosenfeld + Dr. Melva Green Dr. Melva Green EmBODY LOVE Virtual Women’s Wellness Retreat ...2021-02-1335 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Black History Month Really for White Folks?If you don't know...now you know. It's Black History Month, people. Time to learn some Black History. But who is that really needs the lesson? JAG and TLeake discuss whether Black History Month is really for white people, Black people, or E'REBODY? Take a stand, take a listen then comment or email us directly at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com on what you learned and let us know what you think. Mentioned Resource: https://asalh.org/ 2021-02-0623 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Are You Taking the COVID-19 Vaccine?When they hit the COVID-19 vaccine lotto, will JAG and TLeake take it? With friends and family on both sides of the pandemic response fence, listen in to see what they are thinking for themselves and what health-boosting steps they recommend for your immune system regardless of your stance on the vaccine. Check out getaggripp.com (Release and Peace sections) for complementary resources. 2021-01-2834 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQS - Is Sleep Underrated?Is sleep more important than exercise and diet? Are we amid another pandemic; sleep loss, as Matthew Walker, director of the Center for Human Sleep Science and author of Why We Sleep, says? How would our lives change if more of us had good quality sleep? Listen in as JAG and TLeake discuss whether sleep is the most critical health factor and what we can do to ensure we are getting more of it. Relevant Links: National Geographic Documentary: Sleepless in America - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qlxKFEE7Ec&feature=youtu.be Center for Human Sleep Science - ...2021-01-1639 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is the Republican Party Finished?We are in what will be seen as a critical moment in our history. The legacy of Donald Trump and the Republicans hangs in the balance. Are Congressional Republicans done? Will this be the end of the Republican party as we know it? JAG & TLeake host a live show and get help exploring this subject. Let's talk about it. 2021-01-101h 10

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Was 2020 the worst year ever?JAG and TLeake reflect on 2020 and discuss whether it was the worst year ever; economically, emotionally, physically. Join the No Stupid Questions Show co-hosts as they analyze this question to wrap up 2020. Will they find agreement on the last show of the year? Take a listen to find out. How did 2020 treat you? Email us to share your thoughts at nostupidquestionshow@gmail.com Relevant Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/most-stressful-years-american-history/ 2021-01-0124 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is the US form of democracy inherently racist?TLeake and JAG discuss whether the fabric of one of the institutions that make America great; the democratic political system, is inherently racist. As they explore the history of voting in America, they agree on this one (it is holiday time!), but that doesn't diminish the conversation. Join us as we explore why you can't ignore the past when charting a path for the future. Join the conversation. Email us at nostupidquestionsshow.com. 2020-12-2131 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ = Is Georgia the current beacon for US politics?Like moonlight through the pines," is Georgia the current beacon for politics in the United States? Georgia mirrors the national landscape: increased militia threats, Trump's rabble-rousing and refusal to concede; loss of faith in our election process and the resulting factions in the Republican party; Democrats eking out wins in a sea of red. With the upcoming game-defining senate race to determine whether the incoming Chief Executive will have a cooperative or obstructionist legislative branch, Georgia is THE place to watch and study. The question is, will it be THE key signal for political celebration or a warning of roug...2020-12-0533 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Are we headed for civil war?With Trump refusing to concede, lawsuits challenging election results filed and dismissed, claims of voter fraud and election manipulation, spikes in gun and ammunition sales, and a raging pandemic, we are living in unprecedented times. Are we headed for civil war? What can we do to prevent it? And should we? Listen in for a provocative round table discussion with a few of Jag and TLeake's smart friends around this "stupid" question. 2020-11-201h 29

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is 50 the New 50?As TLeake rounds the corner to join JAG and special guest Shia Shabazz Smith in the big 5-0, they ponder a new twist on an old question. Share a few laughs with them as Shia previews her project, "The New 50," and the two ladies gang up on JAG as he holds on to "an older" notion. Can they change his mind? Join them as they celebrate the maturation process and give praise to being firmly and fabulously 50! 2020-11-1646 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is this the Most Important Election in US History? The votes and the die have been cast. All that remains is the tally and the shouting. Given historic voter participation leading to a near 50-50 outcome in key battlegrounds, is this the most important (and contentious) election in US history? Listen in as JAG and TLeake discuss what was really on the ballot. Racism, our health, integrity, unity, the election process itself? Explore this topic with us and share your thoughts. Useful Links: https://civileats.com/2020/11/02/how-four-years-of-trump-reshaped-food-and-farming/ https://www.npr.org/2020/07/11/889228004/hamilton-in-fiction-and-history-is-key-to-understanding-the-electoral-college 2020-11-0732 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can Black people disagree AND be unified?Did Ice Cube, as his critics say, endorse the devil by working with Republicans to support his Contract With Black America? The backlash from Black Twitter and the community prompt this episode of NSQS. JAG and TLeake explore whether Black folks can remain unified when they disagree. Listen in as they discuss this topic and suggest possible pathways for us to have healthier, unified discourse. Useful Links: A Contract With Black America Maslow's Hierarchy of Need 2020-10-2443 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can you be friends with someone who does not VOTE?True friendship not only requires love and respect; it also requires trust that someone has your best interests at heart, especially in times of crisis. JAG and TLeake explore whether they can be friends with someone that does NOT vote. As always, listen in as they explore this “stupid” question at this tough time. OUR FRIENDS VOTE! (Good info.) Voter Checklists: https://www.vote.org/, https://www.vote411.org/ Voter ID Laws (by state): https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id.aspx#Laws%20in%20Effect 2020-10-1030 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Are YOU ready to VOTE?ARE YOU READY TO VOTE? Does your vote count? Is voting a right? A privilege? An obligation? An important conversation for an important time, JAG and TLeake take on these questions and more. Listen, learn, share, and provide feedback. More importantly, BE READY Study up, show up, show out and be a force to be reckoned with at the polls. BE READY. VOTE! (info sites as discussed) Voter Checklists: https://www.vote.org/, https://www.vote411.org/ Voter ID Laws (by state): https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/voter-id.aspx#Laws%20in%20Effect 2020-10-0354 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Does quarantine normalize the abnormal?2020 has been a trying year, with the viral pandemic and social unrest caused by witnessed police brutality, but has it gone further to harm us by normalizing the abnormal? In this edition, JAG and TLeake ponder this "stupid" questions. With less of our usual outlets, we have turned to the internet and tell-lie-vision, and other mindless things to distract us from today's reality. Explore with them tand get insight on the dangers of social media, its impact on our mental health and positive things that we can adopt from our life in quarantine. 2020-10-0329 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is anti-racism against human nature? JAG and TLeake plus one VERY special guest muse over nature of humans to be anti-racist (or racist). Is asking whites and blacks to get along like asking a dog to be a cat? Kusum Crimmel, founder of Dissecting Whiteness, is a warrior on the front lines in the quest for racial harmony and their guest. There was so much to discuss, stay tuned for Part II as a LIVE show where you can join the Check out more on Kusum @ www.dissectingwhiteness.com. And here is the book mentioned in the show: Resmaa Menakem, "My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the...2020-08-2142 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is supporting today's hip hop racist?JAG and TLeake take on all comers with this one! Having grown up on hip hop in Harlem and New Orleans, JAG and TLeake debate what it means to listen to today's hip hop/rap and "tolerate" the lyrics because, well, "dat beat tho." Listen and let us know where you stand on this in today's racially-charged environment. 2020-08-1330 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can we trust anything we hear nowadays?JAG and TLeake invite an *opinionated* guest with a relevant perspective ("Hometeam" Brandon Leak, sideline-reporter, broadcast sports-analyst, web-correspondent, radio host, and *the* Atlanta hometeam fan) to ponder whether there is such a thing as truth nowadays. Might this one have a simple answer, or does it go deeper than that? Verifying sources, doing your research..."Believe half of what you see, and none of what you hear." How do we stay informed with so much "fake news", when it's hard to trust anything or anybody? Link mentioned: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6080...2020-07-2347 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Is Independence Day (July 4th) only for white Americans?On the eve of July 4th weekend, JAG and TLeake wrestle with what it means in this moment to be Black and "celebrate" Independence. Whose independence are we celebrating? Have "we" as a Black community won "our" independence? Special guest Jay Leake joins this live show and adds his perspective on this currently sensitive issue. 2020-07-0459 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Are we sick and tired?Are we sick and tired...of being sick and tired? As they celebrate the lives of two of many that have died too soon and unnecessarily, JAG and TLeake open up the show and the lines to a few smart friends to get answers to that age old question: Are we sick and tired? And what does it mean? As we navigate this week, our friends's memories remind us that whether, sick, tired or both, self-care is essential! 2020-06-2653 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Does the current racial environment piss you off more than COVID-19?"I'm pissed off, MAN!" Its hard to keep your cool when you are caught between being a target for racial injustice and COVID-19 suffering. Publishing this on Juneteenth, it is s must listen episode as both JAG and TLeake openly share their on-the-edge feelings on racial injustice in the midst of COVID-19. They discuss which makes them more upset, angry or "pissed off to the highest level of pisstivity." Each explains their reasons why and both muse on what can be done about it. Listen in as they share their thoughts, feelings, questions and pains. Share your feelings and sugges...2020-06-1939 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Will COVID-19 and George Floyd be the catalysts for real change?Will this time be different? How has the pandemic environment affected our response to the George Floyd lynching? Jag and TLeake ponder whether we are in a perfect storm for a different (improved) response to the latest tragedy of police brutality. Listen to their differing views and share your thoughts. Referenced Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/how-actually-fix-americas-police/612520/ Photo by Victor J. Blue/New York Times 2020-06-1241 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Can the relationship between the Black Community and the Police be fixed?JAG and TLeake take the opportunity at this moment in time to begin a new series on Law and Order and the Black Community. We are living in historic times and, appropriately, JAG and TLeake have brought in the big guns to kick off the first show of this historic series. As their first guest ever on the show, they have invited former 4 Star Chief, NYPD, Joseph Leake to discuss what it might take to fix the relationship between the Black Community and Police. Listen as JAG challenges and TLeake probes our guest and his 30+ years experience with the NYP...2020-06-051h 15

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Are we living in a post-facts society?Against the backdrop of COVID-19, an installment of No Stupid Questions Show that looks more broadly at the world we are living in. Jag and TLeake discuss alternative realities (and truths) and ponder the question of whether we live in a "post-fact" world and if that is an ugly pimple on the face of society that needs to be popped. Motivated by the nightmare of the potential havoc caused by disbelief of or disregard for facts, with the help of a few insights from Malcolm Gladwell's books, Jag and TLeake opine on where we are, how we got there, how...2020-05-2341 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Should the economy concerns trump COVID-19 health concerns?In this fourth installment in the COVID-19 "Stay-at-home" series, TLeake and JAG discuss whether we should allow concern for the economy trump concern for health, what is right and how current decisionmaking fits. Tune in to see if your answer matches theirs (they agree in this episode!) and if you agree with their resolution. CORRECTION: The Black Chamber of Commerce was mistakenly referred to as having a annual survey and state of Black America. The reference was to the National Urban League annual State of Black America® report which includes the Equality Index™, a quantitative tool fo...2020-05-0529 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - When America catches COVID-19, does Black America die?In Part 3 of NSQ's series on COVID-19, TLeake and JAG discuss whether Black people die when America "catches" coronavirus. Sprinkle some comments in from the Surgeon General, a rant by Amber Ruffin (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and you have a show where your hosts discuss what it takes to address the disparities in COVID-19 outcomes in Black communities. Additional links: FULL Surgeon General Briefing on COVID-19 Disparities in Communities of Color https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/tNZ1JCue-HWSueGzu.html GET A GGRiPP: The Health and Wellness Movement Rooted in Black C...2020-04-1745 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Will COVID-19 make us think differently about our health?Jag and TLeake tackle COVID-19 again as they discuss if this disease is changing individuals' views on their personal health. in every storm cloud there is a silver lining...will we find it with respect to our health? Come and listen to Jag and TLeake's views then write in to share your view. 2020-04-1035 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ - Will the coronavirus (COVIDn19) pandemic change our approach to healthcare?COVID-19 is running rampant so join JAG and TLeake as they tackle the tough issue of whether the coronovirus pandemic will change our approach to healthcare. Learn a little about the optimists' and pessimists' view of the viability of this outbreak as a catalyst of change. 2020-03-1743 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Do you have to be at least a little stupid to fall in love?Join JAG and Tleake's Valentine's romp in their latest episode of No Stupid Questions - “Do you have to be at least a little stupid to fall in love?” In a classic Venus vs Mars debate, JAG and TLeake discuss whether the brain and the heart can co-exist. There is much to unpack and it will make you ponder different types of love, whether being in love is an autoresponse or if you have to have a few screws loose to entertain it at all. Listen and share your thoughts.2020-02-1444 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Is a vegetablarian(R) lifetyle healthier than a "plant-based" one?Join JAG and TLeake as Tanya proposes her "vegetablarian" approach and they discuss whether it is better than eating "plant-based." This session is sure to edutain you on meaning what you say, an innovative approach to how you approach what you put in your body, and, as a bonus, warns you to be wary of the "white killers." 2020-01-2728 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Do WomEn KNOW?With JAG and Tleake’s latest episode of No Stupid Questions - “Do Women 'know'?” - we are excited to talk about the subject of women's health and launch TLeake's latest venture with her partner, our special guest Tarita Thomas. Have women been "bamboozled, hoodwinked and led astray" by a male-driven medical complex? TLeake and Tarita say it's time for women to take charge and trust their instincts. But do they know? They try to convince JAG that they do. 2019-11-1132 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Are we ready for a woman President of the United States?From the “watch what you pray for” category, join JAG and TLeake as they talk about "our" readiness for a woman president. Starting with a surprising answer from the "mouths of babes,” this discussion will either have you in the "Amen corner," or, fuming mad. Both ways, as always, JAG and TLeake aim to engage, highlight and edutain. Image courtesy of Marie Claire (https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a26412575/women-running-for-president-2020/) 2019-05-0737 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Is it time for Black women to prioritize (battling) sexism over racism?A Women’s History Month special, JAG and TLeake debate whether black women should prioritize fighting sexism (over racism). Listen in as their different chromosomal makeups inform their opposing views on the most "sensible" strategy for black women to move forward in the fight against systemic bias. 2019-03-2240 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Can we separate an artist from their art?With the release of documentaries such as “Surviving R. Kelly” and “Leaving Netherland,” the question of separating an artist from their art is extremely timely. Can we? Should we? MUST we? JAG and TLeake go back and forth as they tackle this question for many so-called artistic “geniuses.” Listen and let us know your thoughts on the discussion. 2019-03-1132 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Is Black History Month still relevant?As Black History Month 2019 comes to a close, JAG and TLeake discuss its current significance. After almost 100 years of celebrating, are those who need to taking the responsibility and the opportunity seriously? (Also, see Tanya's related blog post @ https://diverseeducation.com/article/139913/) 2019-03-0134 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Are New Year's resolutions effective?In 2019, for the first time, both JAG and TLeake made New Year’s resolutions. Join them as they discuss the what, why and how they plan to make them effective. Whether or not you made a New Year’s resolution, listen as JAG and TLeake share their perspectives on setting and achieving goals effectively. Image designed by Kjpargeter 2019-01-2128 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Was it a mistake to fight for our civil liberties before securing our financial freedom?As history tells it, WEB Dubois and Booker T. Washington had two different philosophies on the best was for Black Americans to move forward after slavery (post Civil War). WEB Dubois prioritized civil liberties and social equality. Willing to "compromise on social equality," Booker T. Washington believed economic gains and freedom were more important to focus on and fight for. Join JAG and TLeake as they rehash this age-old debate and feel free to chime in! 2018-09-2737 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Do Black women demonstrate the most self-hatred through their hair?Black women and hair has been a much talked about topic for many years. Ths show hits both TLeake and JAG close to home. Not just ones to talk about it, we at NSQ want to gather more data around this topic in an effort to get greater understanding. Don't just listen to the show, join the conversation - if you are a Black woman or know a Black woman (;-)), get her to complete the following SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DGFRL87. Appreciate you! 2018-08-0942 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Can a Black person get justice in the United States?"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." -Martin Luther King Justice in a society is only just when it is meted equally among ALL of its citizens. Given the known racial bias in the justice system against people of color and Blask in particular, can a Black person get justice in a society that is not quite post racial? 2018-06-0737 min

No Stupid Questions ShowNSQ: Is Black Panther the greatest Black movie ever?Is Black Panther the greatest Black movie ever? Or is it the greatest movie ever? The audiences have spoken; now, listen to JAG and TLeake as they discuss their opinions. As usual, we thought it would be an easy question... SPOILER ALERT: We wound up digging in the archives for movies we should/can compare it to. 2018-03-0739 min