Gunnshots Str8 From The Hip

Democrats gain control of the Senate. Congress goes through its tradition of certifying the Electoral College votes and Donald Trump continues his delusion of having not lost the election. Just when you think America is getting back to some sense of normal human decency, Trump supporters have to commit an act of domestic terrorism and treason.

Here's a look back at perhaps one of the worst years in our lifetime.

In this episode, we'll take a look at some of the toys we got for Christmas way back in the day. Would you believe that some of them are still around? What was your favorite toy growing up? Send your reply to mark@markgunnmedia.com. We'll share your responses on the next episode.

In this episode, we'll take a look at some of my all time favorite Christmas movies along with a few honorable mentions. A few of these I've watched every year since I was a child.

In this episode, we'll take a look at the fast moving developments' relating to the distribution of the Covid - 19 vaccine. We'll also take a look at racism in America's healthcare system and the well founded and well documented reasons Blacks don't trust it or the vaccine.To put things into historical context, you'll hear from some of the survivors of the Tuskegee Experiments and the Associated Press reporter who exposed it and the United States Government 40 years after the experiment began.

On this special episode, we take a look at the more humorous side of Thanksgiving through the eyes of some of your favorite comedians. Nightmare relatives, bad food, the whole nine yards. Fun for the entire family!

In this episode, I'll give you an update as to where the country stands with the coronavirus, information about 2 new vaccines that could be released next month and I'll take a look at an aspect of Covid - 19 that's not talked about enough. The mental health of our first responders. You'll hear some of their stories in their own words.

Here's a final look at Election 2020. How it happened, the stunts the Trump Administration is trying to pull as far as the results, what went wrong for the Democrats, the problem they have with Black men, and a clear sign that at least 70 million White Americans need to own up to their racism.

In this episode, I'll attempt to break down the election results as they stand of this this recording. I'll also look at the problems the Democrats will continue to have even in a Biden/Harris Administration. Why did Donald Trump get 30% of the Black Male vote? Why does White America continue to vote against its own self interests?

In this episode, I break down everything you need to know about early voting, absentee ballots, some of the voter suppression tactics being used by the GOP and I take a look at how Hip - Hop has affected voter turnout in past elections.I also feature some Edutainment from an artist named Yellow Pain and a rap battle of sorts about this election.

My tribute to one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Eddie Van Halen. In this episode, you'll hear from Sammy Hagar, Quincy Jones, Toto's Steve Lukather. You'll hear the story of how Eddie got involved in the recording of Micheal Jackson's "Beat It" and how the song almost didn't make it to "Thriller" because of Eddie. You'll also hear the Van Halen story in Eddie's own words.

In this episode, we take a look back at this week's Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump with reaction late night TV hosts Trevor Noah, Steven Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, commentator Roland Martin, Biden's running mate, Senator Kamala Harris and a conversation with Senator Cory Booker.We're also looking for your feedback on our website. www.markgunnmedia.com/gunnshots.Check out past episodes by subscribing to our You Tube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc62tXAv8yiDoWyZrhU1aemBjlAvt1zOM

On this episode of "GunnShots Str8 From The Hip", as my city of Louisville deals with the aftermath of Attorney General, Daniel Cameron's decision regarding the Breonna Taylor murder, it occurs to me that America simply doesn't learn from its mistakes when it comes to this issue of race.As a means of continuing education, I'll take you back 28 years to the Rodney King Uprising. I lived in Los Angeles at the time, so what you'll hear is all factual and you'll hear a conversation from 22 years ago with a man I now have the honor of calling a friend, KRS - One. In it, you'll realize that the same challenges we talked about back then are the same ones we're facing today.Meantime, you can check out past episodes by subscribing to my You Tube Channel or wherever you get your podcasts. You Tube Link - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc62tXAv8yiDoWyZrhU1aemBjlAvt1zOM

As a radio Morning Show Personality, you develop a very special relationship with the people on your team. In the industry, we liken it to being married. I've had 3 "Morning Show Wives" throughout my career. The last one being Kymberlye Stepp Curd (aka "Kim Zahn). In this very special tribute episode, I'll share the things that made her so special as an air talent and as a woman. We'll also give you a look at the inner workings of the radio industry with author and radio personality, Quincy McCoy and his book, "No Static. A Programmer's Guide To Creative Radio".www.markgunnmedia.com/gunnshotsFor past episodes, subscribe to our You Tube Channel. https://youtu.be/CB8ZfaHNGus

***ONLINE NOW***On the next episode of "GunnShots Str8 From The Hip", it's the "Mark Gunn Media Back To School Special. The Digital Divide & You".In this episode, I talk about your relationship with your Internet Service Provider and how you can change it for the better and I'll lay out some strategies that will help you deal with our new normal; an internet based work and school life. Online now at www.markgunnmedia.com/gunnshotsFor past episodes, subscribe to my You Tube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc62tXAv8yiDoWyZrhU1aemBjlAvt1zOM

In this episode, I'll explore the reasons why this question has never been answered in over 400 years. You'll also hear a spoken word piece from Truth B. Told. You can find out more about him at www.truthbtold.net, on Instagram @truthbtold and on Twitter @truthbtoldpoet.You can check out this and past episodes by going here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc62tXAv8yiDoWyZrhU1aemBjlAvt1zOM

As the fight for freedom, justice & equality continues across the country, I thought it was time to address one of the most divisive issues within the Black Community. In this episode, I'll break down the difference between Black Conservatives, Black Trump Supporters and a group of Black people I call "OpporCOONists". Please subscribe and leave a review. We always welcome feedback.You can check out this and past episodes by going here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc62tXAv8yiDoWyZrhU1aemBjlAvt1zOM

In the era of Black Lives Matter, Black people are repeating some of the same mistakes of the past and this episode is our "Sunday Come To Jesus" meeting, featuring new music from Louisville artist, Divine C.U.T.S. - "I'm Still Here (We Will Win)" Written by J. Alexander, Rev. Keith Meriwether Jr. and Elvis Anderson. from the EP "Thoughts Out Loud". 2020 sonaBLAST! Records.(*I do have the artist's permission to feature this music)

In this episode, we'll take a look at the history of Karens in America and why they're so dangerous to the lives of Black people and People Of Color. We'll also break down what makes a Karen in the first place.

In this episode, I sit in as a guest host on the local radio show, "Community Connections", which can be heard every Saturday at 6:30 pm Eastern on 104.7 FM, WLOU here in Louisville. Hosts Ameerah Palacios, Bruce Ray & I talk about the most recent Covid 19 cases here in Kentucky, how Black people can gain ground in the Digital Divide and the passing of Civil Rights icon, The Honorable Georgia State Representative, John Lewis.