Slingshot The Podcast

Episode 8: It Takes Two

"It Takes Two", but should it? In season 2, episode 8 of Slingshot The Podcast, we unpack Pennsylvania’s closed primary system, low voter turnout, and why more voters are feeling disconnected from the two major political parties. Plus, we break down key election results and what they could mean for November.  What we unpack: -Pennsylvania’s closed primary system and how it impacts independent and unaffiliated voters ability to vote  -What the 2026 primary election results and turnout numbers reveal about voter engagement  -Why many voters are frustrated with both major parties, and what needs to change to rebuild trust

Episode 7: Somebody's Watching Me

Inspired by Rockwell’s classic hit featuring Michael and Jermaine Jackson, Episode 7 of Season 2 unpacks how our privacy is being exploited every day in the digital space.  In this episode: • How AI and smart devices collect your data • Alexa, smartphones, Ring cameras and digital surveillance • How social media tracks your conversations • Online scams targeting elders and kids Protect your data and protect your people. This conversation is your reminder that the internet is forever. Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts (Spotify, Apple, etc) and watch us on YouTube. 📌 Stay Connected:  🌐 Website: https://slingshotthepodcast.org/ [https://slingshotthepodcast.org/] 📸 Instagram: @slingshotthepodcast [https://instagram.com/slingshotthepodcast] 📘 Facebook: @SlingshotThePodcast [https://facebook.com/SlingshotThePodcast] 📺 YouTube: @SlingshotThePodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@SlingshotThePodcast] 📩 Media/Guest Inquiries: info@newpaproject.org

Episode 6: The Choice is Yours

“The Choice is Yours” In this powerful episode, our hosts take inspiration from Black Sheep’s classic 1991 hit “The Choice Is Yours” to break down why voting, especially in primary elections, matters now more than ever. Because you can get with this, or you can get with that on May 19th.  From affordability and education to voting rights and political history, this episode blends culture, comedy, and community empowerment into a real conversation about democracy.  In This Episode: -Why primary elections matter and how they shape who appears on the November general election ballot -Conversations on affordability, education funding, incarceration, and marijuana legalization -A powerful breakdown of the timeline and history of voting rights in America and what voters need to know, and what to bring, before heading to the polls on Tuesday, May 19th.  Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or watch us on YouTube. SlingshotThePocast.org [http://slingshotthepocast.org/]  #BlackSheep #VotePA #ElectionDay #VotingRights #90sHipHop #Electability

Episode 5: This is America

When chaos becomes normal, how do you get folks to stay engaged? Episode 5 of Season 2 features Angie Hinton of PA Youth Vote [https://www.facebook.com/PAyouthvote?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZbXoLZE3HXoohCoRk_GYDq9b3oYxN83jevCtsNAz5VAvUkhfpjK7PRHhQZ7NsEOIcrrkVg5Zxqawb2PQFQOPiGfoAOBQkzdISP5Dn2eCcnZufr034mNEijtwQBQ64uA4xkPD0UXGzedqVEQhO8ZcUrb_E822tA85sXRSR6xrZHG9vs4pHT4rffwMB5C0Xnsxh4&__tn__=-%5DK-R]  breaking down youth empowerment, political accountability, and why listening is the first step to real change. From media failures to political chaos, from disengaged voters to a generation raised in uncertainty, we’re asking the hard questions in this episode. -Why are people tuning out? -Who’s really being heard? -How do we take our power back? Because here’s the truth, if you don’t vote, you’re not a priority, and if you don’t use your power, someone else will. This conversation gets real about what’s broken and what it’ll take to fix it. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, or find us on YouTube

Episode 4: Trading Places

Wait…The Klan was founded by Democrats?!?!  In Episode 4 of Season 2, hosts Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory talk about how political parties have “Traded Places” and platforms, between President Eisenhower and now.  This episode concentrates on the Southern Strategy, and why understanding that period in time matters. In this episode: -How the Democratic and Republican parties shifted ideologically over time -The truth behind the Southern Strategy and its political impact -Why common talking points about Lincoln, MLK, and the KKK need historical context -How celebrity commentary and misinformation shape political narratives online -Why younger generations are moving toward independent, issue-based thinking Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sup... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGgtOXVXVjVRcEhwX213R29rcE5iZnNmNGFTd3xBQ3Jtc0ttUDMteGR0ZXVpbk1JczFScWxORWdlS2JST2Vpaklxc192c3FuZnFjbDVqVFNjM3ZJelZTVmFZcTJUWWM2Y0xGckRRT29DQWFjem5vUTBTaDlOaUpqOXlvRG13dGExX243bV9sYkd1S0VWU2VOd3ZXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.actblue.com%2Fdonate%2Fsupportslingshot&v=StvLdS34sOU] Slingshot The Podcast: The Misunderstood Voice, The Culture’s Power. Slingshot The Podcast is a platform for voices that are too often overlooked, misrepresented, or unheard. Through bold conversations on culture, sports, entertainment, and the forces shaping our world, we challenge narratives and amplify perspectives that matter. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement to inform, inspire, and empower the culture from the inside out. Media & booking: media@newpaproject.org