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Slingshot The Podcast — The Misunderstood Voice. The Culture’s Power. Hosted by Kadida Kenner, CEO of the New Pennsylvania Project, Slingshot is where bold conversations meet culture, politics, sports, and real-world issues.
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Episode 15: King Of Rock (opens the original)
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In episode 15 of season 2 of Slingshot The Podcast, hosts Kadida Kenner and Charles Gregory discuss all things Philly NBA basketball - including King James and Jaylen Brown joining the Sixers, and why the “Brown is too smart for basketball” narrative is problematic (for agents). Inspired by “The King of Rock” by Run-DMC’s iconic 1985 hit, we’re discussing what happens when sports, money, culture, and politics collide, and why athletes with a platform should not just “shut up and dribble.” What W
Episode 14: Black America Again (opens the original)
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Black Americans? Short answer: not the same as those who have enjoyed everything democracy has to offer for the last 250 years in America. In this episode, Kadida Kenner and guest Dyneco Gibson, Deputy Director of Programs and Organizing at New Pennsylvania Project, unpack the contradictions of celebrating America’s 250th by confronting the realities of its history. Drawing inspiration from Frederick Douglass’ powerful question, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”, the conversation asks a
Episode 13: Friends (How Many of Us Have Them?) (opens the original)
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In season 2, episode 13, “Friends (How Many of Us Have Them?),” host Kadida Kenner uses Whodini’s 1984 hit “Friends” as a starting point for a deeper conversation about integrating communities, multi-racial friendships, and ensuring the safety of Black friends in predominantly white communities. What does it really mean to be a good friend? And what does it mean for children facing racism in systems that were never designed with their protection in mind? America should not strive for a “colorbli
Episode 12: Giving You The Best That I Got (opens the original)
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In this special episode, inspired by the Anita Baker classic, "Giving You the Best That I Got," host Kadida Kenner uplifts some of the best and most memorable moments in episodes from the first two seasons of Slingshot The Podcast. We’re playing back episodes that you commented on the most-many featuring your favorite guests in studio. Whether you've been with us since the beginning, or you’ve just found us, this episode gives you a glance at the moments that made us laugh, reflect, or challenge
Episode 11: I've Got The Power (opens the original)
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Who really has the power in our democracy? Is it elected officials, political parties, or everyday people? In season 2, episode 11 of Slingshot The Podcast, we explore the power of civic engagement, the importance of voting, and the role Black men play in shaping the political landscape. From voter participation and political accountability to understanding how government actually works, we break down why informed and engaged communities are essential to creating lasting change. Inspired by the
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