Reasonable Dialogue

Episode 34 | The Blueprint

This week in the condo, we're asking some difficult questions. We revisit the murder of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton and the acquittal of Rick Chow, drawing parallels to Latasha Harlins and examining what allyship really looks like when justice is on the line. We also celebrate the life of R&B legend Peabo Bryson, discuss New York City's historic drop in crime, and recognize Men's Mental Health Month. Keith David finally receives his Hollywood star, Beyoncé joins the billionaire club, the Knicks keep the Ws rolling, Serena Williams announces her return to tennis, and Naomi Osaka sparks debate after hosting a Black-only tennis event ahead of the French Open. Then we close with a full Roots Picnic recap, including Jay-Z's first performance in over five years, his new freestyle, and what the moment says about his place in hip-hop today. Tap in & #stayreasonable🎱

Episode 33 | Arrested Development

Back in the condo with DJ Miss Milan and Yan Snead for Jesus episode 33! Late drop from last week but we’re covering the courthouse shooting in Tennessee, the hate crime at the Islamic Center of San Diego that claimed the life of hero security guard Amin Abdullah, and the tragic Beltline stabbing in Atlanta. On the culture side — Michael Jackson makes Billboard history, Don Toliver goes Platinum, Lupe Fiasco goes off on his fans, and we debate Instagram’s broken algorithm and what artists should actually do about it. Trim’s Rolling Loud debut sparks a real conversation about how we treat developing artists, and we close out reacting to Drake’s ICEMAN album and two surprise album drops. Pull up & #stayreasonable Mix Engineer - @wrexmason

Episode 32 | Still Bad

This week at the condo, it’s politics, endings & MJ appreciation. We talk the attempted assassination tied to Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, the Supreme Court of the United States chipping away at protections from the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Spirit Airlines nearing collapse, plus protests at South Carolina State University. In culture, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson split, The New York Times’ greatest living American songwriter list while impressive sparks debate, and we talk wins for Tone Stith and Kehlani, with Druski announcing he’ll be hosting the 2026 BET Awards. Plus, Chris Brown teases a new sound ahead of his upcoming album, while Michael Jackson’s biopic breaks records and Thriller storms back onto the charts. Tap in & #StayReasonable.

Episode 31 | The Performance Gap

This week at the condo we start with a sobering look at femicide and the growing crisis of women’s safety worldwide. From Bianca Huntley to Dr. Cerina Fairfax, Nancy Metayer, Tammy McCollum, Ashlee Jenae and so many more… we’re asking why violence against women keeps being explained away, excused, or ignored. We also unpack the disturbing case involving d4vd and the murder of Celeste Rivas, and the deeper questions it raises. We celebrate legends as Wu-Tang Clan, Queen Latifah, Sade, Luther Vandross, Fela Kuti, and Celia Cruz are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, while Brandy is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards 2026. Plus: Live Nation and Ticketmaster hit with a monopoly ruling, Cardi B closes out her record-breaking tour, and we get into the conversation around Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance. Leading us to our main discussion: why are women in entertainment expected to be perfect… while men are simply allowed to show up? Heavy truths, big wins, and necessary conversations. Tap in and #StayReasonable🎱

Episode 30 | Identity is Paramount

This week in the condo, Jozzy sparks conversation after revealing Jack Harlow asked her to be a ghostwriter on Monica instead of being credited publicly, while Chris Brown and Usher shake things up with a joint tour announcement. Across the pond, Wireless Festival faces cancellation drama, raising eyebrows over industry optics and performative accountability. We also unpack the complicated legacy of Afrika Bambaataa following his passing, and what it means to separate influence from harm. Kehlani weighs in on the state of R&B, while Angel Reese’s move from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream adds fuel to an already buzzing WNBA season celebrating 30 years. Plus, political whispers heat up as Kamala Harris hints at a 2028 run. And our main topic of discussion: Isaiah Rashad returns with new music and a renewed perspective on balance and growth, sparking dialogue about the long-lost art of artist development. Pull up & #stayreasonable Mix Engineer -  @wrexmason