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 TheLGUPodcast@gmail.com. If you feel inclined to send a donation to help with equipment costs and overall support, please use Paypal.me/LGUPodcast.
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.
3 Nov 2021
Understanding the Divide Between the Black Community and the Medical Community
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 last 18 months as well.
12 Apr 2021
Public Safety and Personal Responsibility
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.
11 Jan 2021
Taxes, Healthcare, Trump, and Systemic Racism
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.
2 Nov 2020
Black Lives Matter, Food Insecurity, and Mutual Aid
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: @BlackMarketKY IG/FB/Twitter: @BlackMarketKY
19 Oct 2020
Redlining and Gentrification
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 a more affluent area by increasing housing costs, displacing low income residents, and injecting businesses and ...
5 Oct 2020
The Breonna Taylor Case
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 Civil Suit Police Reform Information: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/mayor-fischer-announces-settlement-civil-la...
7 Sept 2020
Conservatism and Building Racial Equity
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 Money Memories podcast this week. I discuss credit unions and credit scores with my good friend Ilona. Check i...
31 Aug 2020
Why This Podcast is Necessary
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.
31 Aug 2020
Police and the Black Community
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.
30 Aug 2020
Who Is Torrence?
As you'll be hearing my voice in each episode, I think it is important for you to have a little understanding of what has shaped my perspective.
20 Aug 2020
Introducing The Let's Get Uncomfortable Podcast
In this initial episode, Torrence Williams discusses his vision for the podcast which focuses on exploring issues of Race and Class, while encouraging civil conversations with others who hold different perspectives. This series will include guests who have a wide array of viewpoints and thoughtful conversation that will promote understanding rather than division.
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