The Breakdown with King Williams

King Williams

A podcast covering the intersection of Atlanta in business, entertainment, politics, and urban planning. Hosted by me, King Williams. I am a documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. If you haven’t already, sign up for my freemium newsletter at https://iamkingwilliams.substack.com

  1. 11/08/2024

    The Rise and Fall Of The Religious Left featuring Dr. L. Benjamin Rolsky

    King Williams hosts L. Benjamin Rolsky, a professor and author, to discuss his book "The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left." Using Norman Lear as a case study, Rolsky explains his work on the intersection of religion, politics, and popular culture since the 1970s. He critiques the term "Christian nationalism," arguing it emerged post-2016 and oversimplifies conservative activism. Rolsky also discusses the complexities of evangelicalism and its political leanings, noting the influence of media and marketing. He emphasizes the need for robust academic analysis and critical thinking in understanding contemporary political dynamics. This interview references two books worth reading in addition to Dr. Rolsky’s book: Nicole Hemmer’s “Messengers of The Right,” a History of conservative media in America, and Kevin Kruse’s “One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America” a look at how corporate conservatives infiltrated Christian politics. Nicole Hemmer has previously appeared on the podcast, and you can listen to her interview below: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RXrdl5YaHNic403ptD9mw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-conservative-media-with-nicole/id1598766335?i=1000570923137 If you enjoy this conversation, please let me know, write a review, and share it with a friend. You can also sign up for my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com. If you want to advertise on the podcast or the newsletter, please message the podcast.

    1h 13m
  2. 11/03/2023

    The Black Atlanta Restaurant Scene From An Owner's POV Featuring Randy Hazelton

    In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, I talk to veteran Atlanta restaurateur Randy Hazelton. Randy co-founded H&H Hospitality, one of Hartfield Jackson's biggest food vendors. H&H Hospitality has nearly two dozen brands in the world's busiest airport. Randy also founded Cafe Circa, a beloved Atlanta restaurant staple, before entering the airport hospitality business. And understands the demands of hosting a popular Atlanta restaurant. In this conversation, we discuss the last two weeks in the Atlanta restaurant scene. This includes Randy's thoughts on the Michelin Guide and whether or not awards matter for his business. We also discuss the now viral weekend featuring MMA fighter turned TikTok food reviewer/influencer Keith Lee. We also discuss the related topics on the social media conversation and the reputation of Black Atlanta restaurants. This includes his thoughts on the perceived lack of service culture in certain Black Atlanta and the realities of owning a restaurant. As well as what he would do to change the reputation of the food scene in Black Atlanta. If you liked this interview, please give it a 5-star review and share it with a friend. You can also sign up for my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com or become a monthly donor at Patreon.com/iamkingwilliams. To be a one-time donor, you can donate via CashApp at $IAmKingWilliams or Venmo at IAmKingWilliams.

    55 min

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A podcast covering the intersection of Atlanta in business, entertainment, politics, and urban planning. Hosted by me, King Williams. I am a documentary filmmaker and journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia. If you haven’t already, sign up for my freemium newsletter at https://iamkingwilliams.substack.com