Let's Get Uncomfortable!

Nov 16 2022 12 ep. 40 mins 5
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The Let's Get Uncomfortable podcast features the host, Torrence Williams, approaching difficult subjects involving Race and Class by exploring different perspectives through various guests. The intent is to encourage open minds and understanding in the face of division in the hopes that we can all have necessary tough conversations in the future.You can follow Torrence on Instagram at just_torrence. Please submit questions, interview requests, etc to [email protected]. If you feel inclined to send a donation to help with equipment costs and overall support, please use Paypal.me/LGUPodcast.

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Education - Part 1 of 3

Nov 16 2022 49 mins  
In this episode, our special guest is TJ and he details his career as a teacher in both the public and private sector and how his mindset has evolved over time. We dive into some of the root causes of inequity as well as some of the challenges our teachers face.

Understanding the Divide Between the Black Community and the Medical Community

Nov 03 2021 47 mins  
Our special guest is Dr. Crystal Narcisse. A Norton Healthcare Medical Doctor practicing Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Louisville, KY. Join us as she recounts her time at Park Duvalle in the West End of Louisville and discusses many of the reasons for the distrust of the Medical Community that resides within the Black Community. We also discuss the biggest health topic of the

Public Safety and Personal Responsibility

Apr 12 2021 67 mins  
Our special guest is Councilman Anthony Piagentini. He is the leader of the Republicans on Louisville Metro Council and he sat down with me to discuss Public Safety and Personal Responsibility. In this episode, we discuss fatherhood, LMPD, building relationships, the role of government, and the effects of personal decision making.

Taxes, Healthcare, Trump, and Systemic Racism

Jan 11 2021 51 mins  
Our special guest is Zack Warren. Mr. Warren voted Third Party in 2016, but voted for Trump in 2020. In this episode, we discuss his reasoning behind his change as well as his views on Taxes, Healthcare, Trump, and Systemic Racism.

Black Lives Matter, Food Insecurity, and Mutual Aid

Nov 02 2020 47 mins  
In this episode, I am joined by Shauntrice Martin, owner of Black Market KY, founder of #FeedTheWest, and a local activist in Louisville, KY. We discuss Black Lives Matter and answer some common objections to the organization. We also dive into the need for Black Market KY, Food Insecurity, and Mutual Aid. https://www.mightycause.com/story/Bmkylaunch Cashapp: $BlackMarketKY Venmo:

Redlining and Gentrification

Oct 19 2020 55 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the practice of Redlining and Gentrification and how they negatively affect minority and low income communities. Redlining is a discriminatory practice that was used by Banks and our Federal Government to prevent Black Americans from accessing capital, building wealth, and escaping poverty. Gentrification is the practice of turning a low income area into

The Breonna Taylor Case

Oct 05 2020 69 mins  
In this longer episode, we discuss the facts of the Breonna Taylor case and the information that has been made available to the public. Our special guests today are Skylar Graudick, a former LMPD officer and Aaron Price, a lawyer and small business owner. Seeing this case from the perspective of Law Enforcement and the Law, provides a unique insight. Article with the Breonna Taylor

Conservatism and Building Racial Equity

Sep 07 2020 33 mins  
In this episode, Dr. OJ Oleka shares his perspective as a Black Conservative and discusses how he believes that the Republican Party should be leading the charge in addressing the Racial Disparities in society. We also explore his work with Anti-Racism Kentucky, an initiative he and Terrence Sullivan founded to develop legislation to move Kentucky forward. I was a guest on the Mone

Police and the Black Community

Aug 31 2020 36 mins  
In this episode, our guest is Charles, an active Louisville Metro Police Officer. We discuss Police Shootings, Defund the Police, and Charles' unique perspective as a Black Male Officer.

Why This Podcast is Necessary

Aug 31 2020 23 mins  
In this episode, we explore the difficulty of having conversations with friends and family when you have differing viewpoints. We also dive into the bias that we all have and the need for us as a society to try to put our differences aside so that we can seek to understand.