Let's Get Uncomfortable!
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.
Episodes
12 episodes
Education - Part 1 of 3
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 ...
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Episode 11
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49:18
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 th...
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Episode 10
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47:05
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, buil...
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Episode 9
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1:07:26
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.
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Episode 8
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51:54
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...
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Episode 6
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47:57
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 Bla...
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Episode 5
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55:24
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 busi...
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Episode 4
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1:09:25
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 Ant...
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Episode 3
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33:10
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.
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Episode 2
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36:45
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 t...
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Episode 1
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23:16
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.
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2:22
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 gue...
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2:31