Slingshot The Podcast

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

Episode 3: Computer Love A.I., Love It or Hate It

In Episode 3 of Season 2,  Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory take on one of the biggest conversations shaping how we live and work right now: artificial intelligence. From research papers to deepfakes, jobs being replaced by AI and the environmental cost of data centers, this episode asks the questions a lot of people are already wrestling with: Is AI helping us, hurting us, or both? This conversation explores what AI really is, how people are using it, what makes it powerful, and why so many are uneasy about where it is headed. In this episode: * How technology has changed from the library and microfiche to Google and ChatGPT * Whether AI is a tool, a shortcut, or a threat * The ethics of using AI at work, in schools, and in everyday life * Deepfakes, generative AI, and the fear of losing control of what is real * How AI can increase productivity, but also put pressure on jobs and creative work * The environmental impact of data centers and what that means for our future * Why communities need to understand AI in order to challenge it, shape it, and advocate around it responsibly 👇🏽 Drop a comment: Do you love AI, hate it, or are you still trying to figure it out? 🎥 Watch, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who cares about education, youth opportunity, and helping our communities see what’s possible. Catch all episodes of Slingshot The Podcast on YouTube or wherever you stream your podcasts — and don’t forget to subscribe to stay connected to the culture and the movement. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportslingshot 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