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Free Black Thought Podcast

Free Black Thought

Shining a light on black viewpoint diversity.

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  • S7 · E175
    September 3 · 1 hr 30 min

    Ep. 175 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 43

    Winkfield Twyman Jr. and Michael David Cobb Bowen engage in a lively question-answer session, exploring topics from black identity and race to AI and personal growth.

  • S7 · E174
    August 26 · 2 hr 3 min

    Ep. 174 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 42

    Mike and Wink explore the complex issues surrounding academic integrity, racial incentives, and the human cost of institutional pressures through the story of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday. They reflect on historical lessons, societal challenges, and the importance of authenticity and resilience in navigating modern life.

  • S7 · E173
    August 19 · 1 hr 13 min

    Ep. 173 - African-Irish (Eric Ehigie)

    Eric Ehigie shares his unique perspective on Irish identity, race, and multiculturalism, exploring how history, culture, and personal experiences shape societal views on diversity and inclusion. Show notes: Eric’s “Blinded By Colour: The Irish Case for Transcending Race” for the Journal of Free Black Thought

  • S7 · E171
    July 15 · 2 hr 50 min

    Ep. 171 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 40

    Mike and Wink discuss the evolution of black self-perception from the 1960s to today. This includes topics such as blackness, culture, AI, societal shifts, and historical parallels, offering deep insights into the future of society and technology.

  • S6 · E170
    June 23 · 37 min

    Ep. 170 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 39

    Michael DC Bowen and Winkfield F Twyman Jr. explore the virtues that define great fathers, emphasizing the importance of heritage, perseverance, generosity, fortitude, and kindness.

  • S6 · E168
    June 12 · 1 hr 22 min

    Ep. 169 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 38

    Mike and Wink celebrate Wink joining the board of Free Black Thought, then discuss the breakneck speed of AI in 2026 and why they reject narratives reducing black history solely to oppression.

  • S6 · E165
    May 6 · 1 hr 24 min

    Ep. 165 - Storytelling the Truth (Adam B. Coleman)

    Adam Coleman chats with host Connie Morgan about his move into documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling, and creating emotionally impactful but fair narratives. He discusses upcoming projects “America’s Moms” and “The Illegal Highways,” along with his broader work in writing, including The Children We Left Behind. Notes: Adam’s website Adam on X Help Fund “The Illegal Highways” Wrong Speak Publishing

  • S6 · E163
    April 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    Ep. 163 - Schools, Masks, and Power (Natalya Murakhver)

    Connie Morgan sits down with Natalya Murakhver, documentary filmmaker, writer, and co-founder of Restore Childhood, to discuss her film 15 DAYS and the lasting impact of pandemic-era school closures. Notes: On X Instagram Facebook YouTube Substack 15 DAYS Film — all links in one place STREAMING — WHERE TO WATCH: Amazon Prime - Apple TV, Google/YouTube TV — search 15 DAYS

  • S6 · E162
    April 22 · 54 min

    Ep. 162 - Not Your Victim (Marie Daouda)

    In this episode, Marie Kawthar Daouda, a Lecturer at University of Oxford, discusses her book Not Your Victim: How Our Obsession with Race Entraps and Divides Us, where she challenges the idea that European empires are uniquely responsible for modern injustice and calls for a more nuanced view of history and identity.

  • S6 · E161
    April 21 · 1 hr 42 min

    Ep. 161 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 36

    Mike and Wink discuss the latest in space exploration, AI advancements, and societal implications, featuring insights on Artemis missions, Mythos AI, and the future of technology and humanity.

  • S6 · E160
    April 15 · 1 hr 31 min

    Ep. 160 - Stand on Conviction (Kevin Briggins)

    Kevin Briggins, Managing Director at the Center for Biblical Unity, joins host Connie Morgan to talk about faith, identity, and what it looks like to break away from groupthink and stand on conviction.

  • S6 · E159
    April 11 · 1 hr 40 min

    Ep. 159 - Free Thoughts with Bowen & Twyman, Ep. 35

    This episode examines the life of John Mercer Langston, a trailblazing black lawyer and educator who rose from antebellum Virginia to national prominence through resilience, self-reliance, and ambition.

  • S6 · E158
    April 8 · 1 hr 2 min

    Ep. 158 - Black Nonbelievers (Mandisa Thomas)

    Host Connie Morgan talks with Mandisa Thomas, founder of Black Nonbelievers, about growing up in Queens, questioning religion early on, and building a national community for Black non-religious people. Show notes Black Nonbelievers Black Nonbelievers on Facebook Black Nonbelievers on YouTube Black Nonbelievers on X Holy Lockdown: Does the Church Limit Black Progress?

  • S6 · E157
    April 1 · 59 min

    Ep. 157 - Israel - Africa Relations Institute (Shiri Fein-Grossman)

    Connie Morgan sits down with Shiri Fein-Grossman, CEO of the Israel–Africa Relations Institute and former advisor at Israel’s National Security Council. The conversation dives into why Africa is becoming one of the most important regions in the world, how Israel is building strategic relationships across the continent, and what these partnerships mean for global security, economic development, and the future of international cooperation.

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