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Powell to the People features comedian/nationally syndicated radio host Tony Powell and his fellow Powells (Keith, Mark, and Derek) having a barbershop style conversation about politics, pop-culture, sports, and the topics of the day. It’s a ”Grown Folk” take on the myriad issues facing us. We’re ”The Vintage People” , Your ”Old School” Uncles, and a Double Espresso shot of Wisdom. keeping it a 100. Whether it is Ninja Turtles, The Beatles, or The Powells, everyone loves a great foursome. We are Rebel Base 1. The place for progressive, left leaning thought in a dystopian America
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The Powell men discuss the NBA All Star game and it's new format.The conversation turns to the devastating revelations made by Meghan Markle about The British Royal family during her interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Duchess of Sussex spoke of suicidal thoughts, racism, and estrangement from the Royals. Lastly the Powells discuss the latest woman to come forward with allegations about New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Powells dub these women The Cuomo Five.
#MeghanMarkle #PrinceHarry #Archie #TheBritishRoyalFamily #PrinceCharles #HarryandMeghan #PrincessKate #Oprah #TylerPerry #PrinceWilliam #DuchessofSussex #NBAAllStar #StephCurry #ThreePointContest #GovernorCuomo #TheCuomoFive
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
The Powell Men discuss the controversy surrounding The "Govfather" Andrew Cuomo as sexual harassment allegations continue to pile up against the embattled Governor of New York. The conversation continues with a discussion of Judas and The Messiah movie about the events leading up to the state sanctioned murder of Black Panther Fred Hampton.
#Judas #JudasandtheMessiah #FredHampton #AndrewCoumo #Cuomo #sexualharassment #MeToo #GovernorCuomo #NewYorkGovernor
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
The Powell men minus Derek discuss the Texas weather disaster, and the inadequate response. The conversation continues with the reality facing Texas residents as they battle not only the cold, but the difficult rebuild. The Powells wax nostalgic as they discuss the Root website album cover tribute to Black History month and Old School LPs.
#TedCruz #Texas #Texaspowergrid #GovernorAbbott #OhioPlayers #GQ #DiscoNights #TheRoot #Texassnow
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
The Powell men discuss Keith's ongoing infatuation with his childhood crush "Juanita". An intervention ensues although we secretly believe that like the Whitney Houston song, Keith Will Always Love You. The Conversation turns to the Super Bowl and Tom Brady's ascendence to a class all by himself. The Powell's question Andy Reid's decisions and the impact that Brady's win has on the way we view NFL greatness.
#Juanita #SylviesLove #TessaThompson #Netflix #Chiefs #KansasCity #PatMahomes #TomBrady #TB12 #SuperBowlMVP #SuperBowl #TampaBay # ChampaBay #Buccaneers #Bucs #ToddBowles #ByronLeftwich #BruceAriens
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
The Powell men give their take on the Nor'easter that dropped nearly Two feet of Snow in NYC. The Discussion turns serious when they discuss the Rochester, NY Police department pepper spraying a handcuffed nine year old girl. It's Super Bowl week see who we picked. Keith has got a love jones following his viewing of Amazon Prime's Sylvie's Love
#Noreaster #NYCSNOW #Snowstorm2021 #RochesterPolice #PeppersrayRochester #Chiefs #TampaBay #Bucs #TompaBay #SuperBowl
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
The Powell men discuss the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States, and the Historic inauguration of the First Woman-Vice President, The First Black Woman in Executive Office, and the First Asian Woman in Executive Office Kamala Harris. The conversation makes a sharp turn to a discussion of Sports GOATS and Where Tom Brady Is on that list.
#Inauguratin #JoeBiden #46 #Kamala Harris #VPHarris #AKA #HBCU #TomBady #TampaBayBuccaneers #SuperBowl #GOAT
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
The Powell Men discuss Martin Luther King's Dream and its present day relevance. They discuss the Challenges facing the Biden Administration and whether or not the American people will have the patience needed for its success. Other topics in this episode include the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets, and the origins of the graham cracker.
#MLK #MLKBirthday #BidenInauguration #KamalaHarris #JamesHarden #BrooklynNets #grahamcrackers
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
The Powells try to make sense of Trump and his followers insurrection , and attempted coup d'etat. They describe the three "I"s ..Insurrection, Impeachment and Ineptitude. In addition they also discuss Kim K and Kanye, Michael B. Jordan , and the NFL Playoffs . #KimK #Insurrection #coup #Trump #Capitol
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
In The First Show Of The New Year The Powell Men Discuss Trump's Election Fraud Phone Call, GOP Sedition, L.A. County Ambulance Drivers Making Life And Death Decisions, And The NFL Playoffs. #NFLPlayoffs #Trumpcall #Sedition #ElectionFraud #Georgia
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
The Powell Men tape the last show of 2020 and discuss "The Stimu-less" package, Eviction Protection, The Raging Pandemic, Covid-19 Death Panels, Washington Football Team Quarterback Dwayne Haskins, and The Murder of Andre Hill
#AndreHill #Stimulus #Covid19 #Washingtonfootballteam #DwayneHaskins