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Color Commentary

Color Commentary

By: Dr. Charles Cole III
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Color Commentary with Dr. Cole is where the news meets perspective. Each episode begins in black and white—straight facts, clearly laid out, no spin—before shifting into full color, where Dr. Charles Cole III brings his voice, expertise, and lived experience to unpack what it all really means. From courtroom battles to cultural flashpoints, from education to entrepreneurship, this show gives you both the record and the reflection. Sometimes it’s just Dr. Cole, sometimes it’s with guests, but always it’s about learning, questioning, and seeing the deeper connections others miss. Color Commentary isn’t just about what happened—it’s about why it matters and what comes next.

2026 Dr. Charles Cole III Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Ep 21 | Bad Bunny's Halftime Show and the Problem with Proxy Wars

    Ep 21 | Bad Bunny's Halftime Show and the Problem with Proxy Wars
    Feb 12 2026

    This week, we're talking about proxy wars. And I don't mean the kind where countries fight each other through intermediaries — though we'll get to that. I'm talking about how almost every cultural fight you're seeing right now is a proxy war for something deeper. Something people can't or won't say out loud.

    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show? That's not really about the performance. J. Cole's new album? That's not really about the music. These are battlefields for fights about identity, power, and who belongs in America.

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    We’d love to hear from you! Email Charles at colorcommentarypod@gmail.com

    And check out our merch here!
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep 20 | The High Price of Poverty

    Ep 20 | The High Price of Poverty
    Feb 4 2026

    Today, we're talking about something that doesn't get enough attention: the high price of poverty. How it costs more to be poor in America. How the system doesn't just ignore poverty—it profits from it.

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    We’d love to hear from you! Email Charles at colorcommentarypod@gmail.com

    And check out our merch here!
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    35 mins
  • Ep 8 | The Beef Between Joe Budden and Native Land: Authenticity, Class, and Who Gets to Speak for the Culture (ft. Torraine Walker)

    Ep 8 | The Beef Between Joe Budden and Native Land: Authenticity, Class, and Who Gets to Speak for the Culture (ft. Torraine Walker)
    Oct 23 2025

    This week on Color Commentary, Dr. Charles Cole is joined by digital storyteller and journalist Torraine Walker to break down the viral beef between The Joe Budden Podcast and The Native Land Pod—and what it really says about class, authenticity, and Black discourse. From the performance of intellectualism to the question of what credentials actually mean, Dr. Cole and Torraine keep it real about being stuck between worlds and why Joe's platform resonates with millions while others just perform.

    Torraine Walker is a digital storyteller, journalist, and brand strategist specializing in authentic messaging and content creation. His work has appeared in Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, Splinter News, and more. He's partnered with organizations like Community Movement Builders and Energy Convertors to help find and amplify authentic voices in Black media. Learn more at torrainewalker.com.

    We'd love to hear from you! Email Charles at colorcommentarypod@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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