The Fire This Time Podcast

”The Woman King” & The History of the ”Amazon” Warriors of Dahomey

In ep54, Ahki & Sunny discuss the upcoming "The Woman King" movie starring Viola Davis, which tells the story of the African women warriors in Dahomey opposing European colonization. Also in the episode, the duo discuss new developments in the case of Emmitt Till's lynching and the failures of the Biden-Harris presidency thus far with the next election looming.

The Coast Is Clear: Coast Contra’s Hip-Hop Takeover & Twerking Senators

In ep53, Ahki & Sunny discuss Coast Contra's emergence within Hip-Hop, the Rhode Island State Senator Tiara Mack's controversial twerking campaign video, and other news.

Who Controls Our Culture? & Black Self-Defense Makes Liberals Queasy

In ep52, Ahki and Sunny revisit the issue of Black gun ownership in the wake of recent marches of Black self-defense groups throughout the south--an important act of resistance and organization at a time where Black liberals offer no solutions for how we protect our communities. The duo also discuss the recent MSNBC Juneteenth program "The Culture Is: Black Women" (which featured Kamala Harris, Joy Reid, and others) for its reactionary politics and divisive colonial agenda. This last segment features a reading of Fanon's "A Dying Colonialism" chapter 'Algeria Unveiled', available here for free: https://academics.skidmore.edu/blogs/transnational-s19/files/2014/08/Fanon-Algeria-Unveiled.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0HGPThZ-8jOngRrABiociOUTsLb92OgfU_VDXavGqL_IINBtP8eHySV1Y

Are Black people in the US colonized?

In ep51, Ahki & Sunny delve deeper into the anti-colonial divide in Black politics. Some Black radicals reject the notion that we are colonized, while others describe Black america as an "oppressed nation within a nation". In the first section of the show, the duo update listeners on recent news concerning the anti-imperalist organizing of the Black Alliance for Peace who are protesting the US Summit of Americas conference going on this week and encouraging other countries to do the same. This is a packed episode, so check it out and share with friends!

Episode Fifdee: Black Leadership, Gun Rights, & Dystopian Coochie

EPISODE 50!: Ahki and Sunny discuss recent news in Black politics and leadership, the recent discourse around mass shootings and gun rights, and the art of Sukihana in an era where sex is increasingly monetized.

Mr. Morale: Kendrick’s New Album & The Tragedy in Buffalo, NY

In ep49, Ahki & Sunny discuss the pending release of political prisoner Sundiata Acoli, review Kendrick Lamar's newest album, and discuss the tragic and racist murdering spree that occurred last week in Buffalo, NY--fueled by white supremacist "replacement" theories.

The (Black) Heart: K.Dot’s Back & The Death of Kevin Samuels

In ep48, Ahki & Sunny discuss the new Kendrick Lamar video "Heart pt. 5", give updates on the increasing scrutiny of BLM & Cullors' leadership, and respond to the death & life of Kevin Samuels.

Oh, They Wildin’: Reacting to BLM Anniversary Brunch

In episode 47, Ahki & Sunny react to the BLM Brunch video which was filmed on the year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Absurdly, three BLM leaders made this video outside of a luxury home while the Black grassroots decry the lack of transparency for the hundreds of millions of funding dollars they have received. In this video, the duo discuss the lack of accountability for BLM's national leadership, movement branding, and the failures of the past decade of Black resistance.

Are Black Men Emasculated By White America?

Last week, Tichina Arnold (Pam from Martin) asked how Black women can stop aiding the emasculation of Black men...and caught hell for it on Black Twitter. In Epsidoe 46, Ahki and Sunny delve into this issue by examining Black Masculinity, assimilation, and Black cultural resistance. Other issues discussed include Elon Musk's attempted purchase of Twitter, the passing of DJ Kay Slay, and other topics.

**We apologize for the issues with Ahki's audio during this episode! Please forgive this oversight, and thanks for still listening--we go in this episode!

Still I Rise...But For Whom?

In ep45 Ahki and Sunny discuss Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise" poem in light of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's citing it during her confirmation speech. Specifically, the dynamic duo will discuss Jackson describing herself as the fulfillment of the "hopes and dreams" of the slaves.