12 episodes
Let's Get Uncomfortable! Torrence Williams
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- Society & Culture
The Let's Get Uncomfortable podcast features the host, Torrence Williams, approaching difficult subjects involving Race and Class by exploring different perspectives through various guests. The intent is to encourage open minds and understanding in the face of division in the hopes that we can all have necessary tough conversations in the future.You can follow Torrence on Instagram at just_torrence. Please submit questions, interview requests, etc to TheLGUPodcast@gmail.com. If you feel inclined to send a donation to help with equipment costs and overall support, please use Paypal.me/LGUPodcast.
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Education - Part 1 of 3
In this episode, our special guest is TJ and he details his career as a teacher in both the public and private sector and how his mindset has evolved over time. We dive into some of the root causes of inequity as well as some of the challenges our teachers face.
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Understanding the Divide Between the Black Community and the Medical Community
Our special guest is Dr. Crystal Narcisse. A Norton Healthcare Medical Doctor practicing Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Louisville, KY. Join us as she recounts her time at Park Duvalle in the West End of Louisville and discusses many of the reasons for the distrust of the Medical Community that resides within the Black Community. We also discuss the biggest health topic of the last 18 months as well.
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Public Safety and Personal Responsibility
Our special guest is Councilman Anthony Piagentini. He is the leader of the Republicans on Louisville Metro Council and he sat down with me to discuss Public Safety and Personal Responsibility. In this episode, we discuss fatherhood, LMPD, building relationships, the role of government, and the effects of personal decision making.
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Taxes, Healthcare, Trump, and Systemic Racism
Our special guest is Zack Warren. Mr. Warren voted Third Party in 2016, but voted for Trump in 2020. In this episode, we discuss his reasoning behind his change as well as his views on Taxes, Healthcare, Trump, and Systemic Racism.
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Black Lives Matter, Food Insecurity, and Mutual Aid
In this episode, I am joined by Shauntrice Martin, owner of Black Market KY, founder of #FeedTheWest, and a local activist in Louisville, KY. We discuss Black Lives Matter and answer some common objections to the organization. We also dive into the need for Black Market KY, Food Insecurity, and Mutual Aid. https://www.mightycause.com/story/BmkylaunchCashapp: $BlackMarketKYVenmo: @BlackMarketKY IG/FB/Twitter: @BlackMarketKY
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Redlining and Gentrification
In this episode, we discuss the practice of Redlining and Gentrification and how they negatively affect minority and low income communities. Redlining is a discriminatory practice that was used by Banks and our Federal Government to prevent Black Americans from accessing capital, building wealth, and escaping poverty. Gentrification is the practice of turning a low income area into a more affluent area by increasing housing costs, displacing low income residents, and injecting businesses and ...