A Difference In Thought

A Difference In Thought
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"A Difference in Thought" engages and processes current events, culture, philosophy, public policy, and faith through the ancient art of "Truth Telling." Join the conversation and gain an alternative perspective with "A Difference in Thought." This podcast is in honor and homage of the work and mission of the great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Basic arithmetic teaches us that there can be no difference without subtraction."

  1. Somewhere in America (Cover)

    07/04/2023

    Somewhere in America (Cover)

    I wrote this the lyrics for this cover about 20 mass shootings ago. It is a cover of Jay-Z's "Somewhere in America" but reflecting that gun violence is now the leading cause of death among children and especially black children. We must grieve and work to break the cycle of violence. This cover is composed and written by me.

    4 min

  2. 11/30/2022

    ADIT S4 E1 The Illusion Of Free Thought: Emergence or Resurgence? Kanye & White Supremacy

    Join Host Charlie Ray for Season 4 of A Difference In Thought discussing the shared playbook of White Delusion and so called white supremacy. Charlie Ray breaks down the difference between Free Thinking, Deep Thinking, & Critical Thinking. Hear the host's thoughts on Kanye West's anti-semitic statements and how it plays in the spread of white supremacists thinking. Hear how "Both Sides-ism" and false pro-black narratives are providing white supremacy to have a resurgence under the guise of a new merging thought.

    1h 5m
  3. S3:E3- To Catch a Predator: Squids, Whales, & Rigged Casinos

    10/18/2021

    S3:E3- To Catch a Predator: Squids, Whales, & Rigged Casinos

    In this episode, host Charlie Ray reveals the predatory nature of and language used by the casino industry. Hear from not only the leading experts on gambling addiction but also from the mouths and confessions of the leading Casino Industry leaders and game designers. See how the patterns of exploitation across the globe are showing their ugly head in Richmond under the One Casino project. Hear the latest data from neurologists, psychologists, and a congressman with a warning for America. Plus hear an interaction Charlie Ray had with the man behind the One Casino Project. *This podcast uses excerpts from interviews and documentaries. These are used for educational purposes and claim no credit to the rights* A special thanks to the film makers of The Addiction Machine Documentary which can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4WNm_B4klQ&list=PLYPJKc9ep-tSg5zHo7JnoqBipwCIvl8m2&index=3

    1h 28m
  4. S3:EP2- One Casino or One Colony?- The Revenue Allocation Conundrum

    10/05/2021

    S3:EP2- One Casino or One Colony?- The Revenue Allocation Conundrum

    Is a casino an achievement for black people simply because it is black-owned? Come hear Charlie Ray give a historical and recent analysis on why #OneCasino proposed in Richmond VA is actually #OneColony. From the last budget cycle to the historical analysis of Angela Davis, come discover why Richmond's Southside has an Allocation problem not just a revenue problem. Also hear the major talking points of OneCasino debunked including whether or not it actually is the first black-owned Casino.

    1h 10m
  5. ADIT S3:Ep 1- When Whiteness Meets Reality: White Supremacy or White Delusion?

    04/01/2021

    ADIT S3:Ep 1- When Whiteness Meets Reality: White Supremacy or White Delusion?

    In the inaugural episode of Season 3 of "A Difference in Thought" host Charlie Ray examines the concept of "white delusion" and how whiteness behaves when it begins to lose its power to shape reality. Listen and learn how to recognize the pattern of whiteness as it pertains to "cancel culture" and "anti-wokeness." Come spend some time with the professor of the revolution! Be sure to rate, comment, subscribe, and share! Thank you for listening!

    54 min
  6. S2:E6 Behold The Wise Men: Habits of Empire 2 & Why Trump Evangelicals Aren't Trying to Solve Racism

    01/02/2020

    S2:E6 Behold The Wise Men: Habits of Empire 2 & Why Trump Evangelicals Aren't Trying to Solve Racism

    In Season 2 Episode 6, host Charlie Ray returns to the topic of Habits of Empire to break down the cultural elements that made the Trump "worship leader" picture possible in light of the historical context of the birth of Christ. Have you ever wondered why white evangelicals love Dietrich Bonhoeffer but not so much Black Lives Matter? Stay tuned to find out and discuss the most important question to ask in the work of Racial Healing & Justice. Be sure to listen to discover whether you are a "prover" or a "solver" and an example from history for when Civil Rights went to the United Nations! Thanks for Listening Freedom Fighters!

    1h 16m
  7. S2: EP5- Don't Leave Your TIF 'Round Me- The Tax Playas of NH District Corp

    10/17/2019

    S2: EP5- Don't Leave Your TIF 'Round Me- The Tax Playas of NH District Corp

    Greetings Freedom Fighters, In the continuation of the series Navy CHILL fam, host Charlie Ray expands his investigative scope to the members of the NH District Corp revealed by the FOIA request of Paul Goldman. One of the core aspects of the deal being beneficial to the city or not isn't just the quality of the numbers but also the quality and character of the people involved in the deal. Did you know that the department of the President of NH district corp was engaged in a DOJ discrimination lawsuit in 2012? Did you know that one of the developers was engaged in a lawsuit regarding shifting funds in between "alter-ego" organizations. "Dig Behind the Wall" and discover the pattern of multi-sectoral participation in the funneling of public funds to the private interests of some of the "Tax Playas" of NH District Corp. Don't take our word for it, host Charlie Ray is sharing his sources for everything stated in this episode here: https://dochub.com/adifferenceinthought/KVVL9wx/receipts-for-navy-hill-district-corp-research-4-pdf?dt=S2HMqQjMkqseJpgJUx8s Stay tuned for an episode you do not want to miss! Thank you for listening! Be sure to make your voice heard at the Richmond Police Training Academy this Saturday at 9am at The Navy Hill Development Independent Commission Meeting

    1h 13m
  8. S2:EP4- Navy CHILL...This Ain't It Fam- Consequences of the Coliseum

    10/03/2019

    S2:EP4- Navy CHILL...This Ain't It Fam- Consequences of the Coliseum

    Greetings Freedom Fighters, After a long hiatus Charlie Ray has returned to provide an update and to call attention to a proposal that will impact the economy, housing & schools of Richmond for the next 3 decades. Have you heard of Mayor Stoney's proposed Richmond Coliseum plan? Did you know it uses a financing structure that has caused schools all across the country BILLIONS of dollars? Tune in to "dig behind the wall" on what some historians and scholars are calling the newest wave of Urban Renewal coming to Richmond VA entitled TIF Financing! Be sure to stay tuned for the rest of the series discussing the Navy Hill proposal and what you can do to engage in the process! Be sure to subscribe to the channel! Thank you for Listening! *This episode was recorded prior to a discussion with Mayor Levar Stoney. According to Mayor Stoney, his team is now running the numbers to see the impact the proposal will have on schools! Much love to the freedom fighters who have brought us to this point in the process! Let us continue to fight together. *

    1h 1m
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"A Difference in Thought" engages and processes current events, culture, philosophy, public policy, and faith through the ancient art of "Truth Telling." Join the conversation and gain an alternative perspective with "A Difference in Thought." This podcast is in honor and homage of the work and mission of the great Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Basic arithmetic teaches us that there can be no difference without subtraction."

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  • Creator
    A Difference In Thought
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
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