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Joe Madison the Black Eagle

Joe Madison the Black Eagle

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Ep 132"...My Mom Didn't Wake Up This Morning": Listener Bravely Shares COVID Tragedy

Joe Madison hears from a listener named Sam whose mother died hours before the show began, and shares Sam's powerful and painful story with the national audience on SiriusXM.

Aug 5, 202128 min

Ep 131Should Andrew Cuomo Resign?

Joe Madison speaks with women and men from New York about their opinions on whether Gov. Andrew Cuomo should resign or be impeached following the bombshell report that found he sexually harassed several aides.

Aug 5, 202140 min

Ep 130Anti-Vaxxer Taken To School; AARP Vice President Shani Hosten

Joe Madison enlists a nurse who has firsthand experience with COVID-19 to correct a caller who believes he can control whether or not he gets the virus. Then, Joe Madison interviews AARP Vice President Shani Hosten about scams targeting Black communities and what you need to know.

Aug 3, 202132 min

Ep 129Kindergartners Should Take Recess, Not Members of Congress

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Decades ago, Joe Madison spent time sleeping on the streets in protest of homeless conditions in Detroit. He talks about his personal experience following the end of the eviction moratorium in the U.S.

Aug 3, 202133 min

Ep 128The Lord Sent The Vaccine

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Joe Madison gets honest, real firsthand accounts from several COVID survivors as he engages with listeners who are hesitant about taking the COVID vaccine.

Jul 31, 202159 min

Ep 126January 6th Select Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson; EPA Administrator Michael Regan

After the first January 6th Select Committee hearing, Joe Madison interviews Chairman Bennie Thompson about the investigation and where it could go next. Joe also discusses the future of the bipartisan infrastructure bill with Michael Regan, the first Black Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

Jul 29, 202139 min

Ep 127Olympic Medalists Dr. John Carlos and Edwin Moses: "We Had To Trudge On Like Warriors"

Joe Madison speaks with gold medal track athlete Edwin Moses and bronze medal sprinter Dr. John Carlos about topics pertaining to the 2021 Olympics, athletes and activism, and mental health.

Jul 29, 202123 min

Ep 125It's 10 Percent Physical And 90 Percent Mental

Olympic fencing legend and founder of the Peter Westbrook Foundation, Peter Westbrook stops by the show to talk about the pressures facing Olympic athletes. Joe Madison responds to listener comments about Simone Biles withdrawing from the Olympics after mental health concerns.

Jul 28, 202125 min

Ep 124SPECIAL: Listeners Share Their Personal COVID Vaccine Stories

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Listen to a special bonus episode of the Joe Madison podcast featuring listeners personal experiences with the vaccine and the virus.

Jul 27, 202152 min

Ep 123Representative Carl Sherman: Texas Democrats Engaged In A “Righteous Fight”

Joe Madison interviews Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman, Sr.about the crucial importance of protecting voting rights in Texas and how long Democrats are prepared to stay out of state in order to continue their righteous fight.

Jul 27, 202122 min

Ep 122Always Be Prepared To Protest

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Joe Madison speaks about Shelby Steele's controversial takes on activism and then interviews She Will Rise co-founder Kimberly Tignor.

Jul 26, 202132 min

Ep 121Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer: "We Are Fighting And Getting Things Done."

Joe Madison interviews Chuck Schumer about voting rights, the filibuster, and the child tax credit.

Jul 22, 202115 min

Ep 120Are Insurrectionist Sentences Too Lenient?

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Joe Madison discusses the 8-month sentence given to one of the many January 6th Capitol insurrectionists. Listeners also weigh in on the topic.

Jul 21, 202117 min

Ep 119Tackling Gun Violence

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Over the past weekend, a horrific wave of gun violence plagued multiple cities across the nation. Today, Joe Madison talks the aftermath of these crimes and what listeners can do to solve the problem. Callers also give share their thoughts and first hand experiences with gun violence.

Jul 19, 202135 min

Ep 118USA and Cuba Reconnected: A Madison Special — Part 2

Tune in to the second half of Joe Madison's special broadcast from Cuba, the first American radio broadcast from Cuba in more than 50 years.

Jul 16, 202156 min

Ep 116USA and Cuba Reconnected: A Madison Special — Part 1

Joe broadcasts live from Cuba, marking a turning point in their relationship with the United States.

Jul 15, 202155 min

Ep 117The Mis-Education of Slavery; CPA Lou Hutt On The Child Tax Credit

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Madison gives a Dr. Woodson-type lesson on the mis-education of slavery by Ty Smith, a Black conservative. Also Lou Hutt discusses the new $300 child tax credit payments.

Jul 14, 202142 min

Ep 115If We Don't Do Anything, Nothing Gets Done

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Joe Madison talks with callers about the importance of vaccines, Donald Trump's connections to the Republican Party, and a critical step needed to change America.

Jul 13, 202123 min

Ep 114Michael Harrison of TALKERS Magazine

Michael Harrison of TALKERS Magazine speaks with Joe Madison about the complexities of critical race theory in this special edition of the Madison Podcast.

Jul 12, 20219 min

Ep 113Wade Henderson, Dr. Christian Gregory and Andre Gaines

Three powerful guests appear on the Madison podcast: Wade Henderson, Interim President of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; Dr. Christian Gregory, son of the late Dick Gregory and director Andre Gaines. Get your popcorn ready for this podcast.

Jul 9, 202150 min

Ep 112Understanding Critical Race Theory

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Joe Madison analyzes critical race theory with listeners and explains what it is—and what it is not. Journalist and broadcaster Charles Blow also calls in and gives his own take on the controversial topic.

Jul 8, 202131 min

Ep 111If The Rules Are The Rules, We’d Still Be Sitting In The Back Of The Bus

Joe Madison covers a flight that was canceled by students who wouldn't wear masks, Sha’Carri Richardson being left off the USA Olympic team and breaking news about the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise.

Jul 8, 202124 min

Ep 110Who Will Tell Our Story?

Joe reacts to the Tokyo Olympics’ mistreatment of Black athletes and gives a call to action to Black writers and journalists.

Jul 6, 202113 min

Ep 109Dick Gregory's Family On The New Documentary Honoring His Life

Ahead of the new documentary about Dick Gregory's life and career, Joe Madison interviews Lillian Gregory and Yohance Maqubela about their memories of Dick Gregory and the ways he broke barriers in the United States. ・・・ Watch the documentary on Showtime July 4: https://www.sho.com/titles/3503692/the-one-and-only-dick-gregory

Jul 3, 202136 min

Ep 108Cosby Goes Free

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Bill Cosby is now free, and Madison's listeners have various statements to say about it. Listen to their reactions from today's show.

Jul 1, 20211h 1m

Ep 107Running From Hostility And Hate

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Joe Madison responds to listeners who want to leave the country to find solace and safety. He also discusses whether a school curriculum would ever include the book Mein Kampf.

Jul 1, 202127 min

Ep 106Don't Lie On Frederick Douglass

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Joe Madison talks with a neighbor of an insurrectionist who is being charged for participating in the January 6th Capitol siege. He also schools a caller about the history of Frederick Douglass.

Jun 29, 202119 min

Ep 105Black Farmers and White Lies

Ignorant white farmers force Joe Madison to go directly to the source and have John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association, respond. Support the NBFA today by visiting https://www.blackfarmers.org/.

Jun 28, 202134 min

Ep 103The Jesse Lee Peterson Song

Joe Madison addresses Jesse Lee Peterson's ignorance for introducing the idea of a White History Month and insulting George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. One listener calls in with a musical response to the right-wing pastor.

Jun 25, 202115 min

Ep 104Phylicia Rashad On Joining Howard University And The Powerful Impact Of The Arts

Actress Phylicia Rashad talks about her plans and expectations for the College of Fine Arts at Howard University. She officially begins serving as Dean of the reestablished College of Fine Arts on July 1st.

Jun 24, 202123 min

Ep 102Tucker Carlson Can't Do What Joe Madison Can Do

Joe Madison calls out Tucker Carlson and other right-wing conservative hosts who don't have any idea about the "double consciousness" of being a Black broadcaster in America.

Jun 24, 202129 min

Ep 101"With Choices Come Consequences"; Farmer John Boyd and Julissa Reynoso

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A listener who was once in a gang calls Joe Madison to discuss the consequences of his violent past. Joe also interviews John Boyd Jr. of the National Black Farmers Association and Julissa Reynoso, the chief of staff to Dr. Jill Biden

Jun 22, 202138 min

Ep 100Recognizing Pride Month with Kristin Beck and Freddie Lutz

For Pride Month, Joe Madison interviews Kristin Beck, a retired Navy SEAL better known as "Lady Valor," and Freddie Lutz, the owner of Northern Virginia's only LGBTQ+ straight-friendly restaurant and bar.

Jun 21, 202122 min

Ep 99Pseudoscience

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Joe Madison calls for a reckoning of Tucker Carlson and Fox News after Carlson interviewed racist pseudoscientist Charles Murray and called him a "moderate" and an "academic."

Jun 17, 202122 min

Ep 98Emmett Till's Cousin Calls In

A cousin of Emmett Till calls into the Madison show to help Joe and his audience put pressure on the Senate to pass the anti-lynching bill. Also Joe discusses on Jeff Bezos calling humans inherently lazy.

Jun 16, 202136 min

Ep 97Why Are Military Weapons Being Stolen?

Military weapons are being stolen and some of them have been allegedly used in violent crimes. Why is that? Joe addresses this topic and his military audience weighs in.

Jun 15, 202145 min

Ep 96No Honor in "Negro"

Joe Madison talks with his listeners about the racist names of dozens of geographic landmarks in Texas and hundreds around the country.

Jun 15, 202127 min

Ep 95Worse than Watergate

The Trump DOJ seized phone data of two top Democrats, including the House Intelligence Committee chair, Adam Schiff. Joe also ties this to the lesson of Watergate and President Nixon. Listen to the lesson taught by Madison.

Jun 11, 202142 min

Ep 94"King of All Blacks" Is Actually A Court Jester

Joe Madison schools a caller known as the "King of All Blacks" for lying and trolling the show, ending up by renaming him as "The Court Jester."

Jun 10, 202126 min

Ep 93Racism In American Infrastructure; Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

"A road, a highway, it can connect, but it can also divide." Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talks with Joe Madison about the historic discrimination in American infrastructure and how the Biden Administration is working to fix it. Joe and his listeners then continue the conversation.

Jun 10, 202125 min

Ep 92Rev. Al Sharpton Meets With Joe Manchin; Brian Stelter On The Twisted Relationship Between Trump and Fox News

In this episode, Joe Madison interviews Rev. Al Sharpton ahead of a critical meeting about policing and voting rights that Senator Joe Manchin could obstruct in Congress. Then he speaks with CNN Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter about the paperback release of "Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News, and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth."

Jun 8, 202134 min

Ep 91Housing Demand Goes Through The Roof

Moving during COVID is becoming a trend, but is it wise to shop for a home or stay put? Here's listener reaction on today's Madison show.

Jun 7, 202118 min

Ep 90Work From Home Or Quit Your Job?

Joe Madison asks listeners if they would consider quitting once jobs open up to employees again. Is being there in the office that important after all?

Jun 4, 202120 min

Ep 89Derek Chauvin Tries To Get Probation

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Derek Chauvin was convicted of murdering George Floyd, but now Chauvin's attorneys want him to avoid prison and go on probation due to his "lack of criminal history."

Jun 3, 202146 min

Ep 88The First Black TV Station In The Country Is Now A Historic Landmark

WGPR, the first Black-owned and operated TV station in the country, is now a national historic landmark. Joe Spencer, program director of the station at the time, discusses the significance of the station and how he and others are keeping its history alive. Donate and learn more by visiting http://wgprtvhistory.org/.

Jun 2, 202123 min

Ep 87Bishop Michael Curry on How To March With A Heart Of Love

Marching with a heart of love. That's the mission for Bishop Michael Curry and he tells us how during his appearance on the Madison show. Bishop Curry will also give his take on Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open to concentrate on her mental health.

Jun 1, 202116 min

Ep 86Dr. Anthony Fauci on Racism in Medicine & the COVID Pandemic

Joe Madison talks with Dr. Anthony Fauci about making a commitment to reversing racism and disparities in American healthcare, vaccinating children and the origins of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China.

May 28, 202117 min

Ep 85What is REALLY holding up the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act? — with journalist April Ryan

Joe Madison and White House correspondent April Ryan talk about what's really holding up police reform in Congress. Madison also goes head-to-head with a Black Republican who calls into the show.

May 27, 202122 min

Ep 84Talking About Depression & Mental Health With Singer Michelle Williams

Joe Madison speaks with Grammy-winning singer and actress Michelle Williams about her brand new book "Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life — and Can Save Yours." She also speaks directly with listeners who have experienced their own struggles with mental health.

May 26, 202120 min

Ep 83Remembering George Floyd-One Year Later

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Atty. Ben Crump joined the Madison show to discuss on the commemoration of George Floyd's death and also the utmost importance of passing legislature which bears Floyd's name.

May 25, 20211h 4m