We hittin' y'all with the appetizer first — my love for Maillinals Parade – Fly With Me, a whole vibe for the culture, with a lil' side-eye for my pet peeve: non-DMV folks of color who don't stand on business or keep their word. That's a no-go in the Go-Go, feel me?

Slide right into the entrée, and it's week two of this wild DC Takeover by Trump; the foolishness is crankin' louder than the congas at a block party. We're talking about what's real, what's fake, and why this whole thing feels like a show we didn't buy tickets for.

And before we get to dessert, we got somethin' to celebrate. It's the 16th Annual Chuck Brown Day, and we're keepin' the party live with a day party at Fort Dupont Park, 2–7 PM on the 16th, thanks to the Mayor and the city holdin' us down despite the federalization. Y'all know we gon' crank.

Then for dessert, it's all love my excitement for the fall semester and how school hittin' different in my life right now. Plus, a taste of my SermonsGo app rebranded fresh, stacked with new moves, and sittin' on that AI “secret sauce” that's about to crank up the whole set.

This week's plate: homegrown flavor, political heat, Chuck Brown celebration, and tech dessert served over a Go-Go beat.

We're back, preseason style — this one's live from the patio of Crows Nest Studios on August 8, under a beautiful DMV sunset, and I'm droppin' my predictions for the squad's record this year.

Appetizer: A fresh kickoff to the season, that football-in-the-air feeling, and my early calls on how the hometown team is about to shake up the year. We're serving it with hometown pride and a side of that “I said what I said” confidence.

Entrée: The latest on the DC Takeover by Trump — week whatever-this-is, and the drama is still boiling over. We're talking the moves, the motives, and why the city feels like it's under a stage light instead of sunlight.

Dessert: On a lighter note, a peek at upcoming activities, books, fundraisers, and brand merch I'm cooking up before the year closes. Sweet, inspiring, and straight from the heart of the DMV hustle.

This week's plate: sports spice, political heat, and a little something sweet to carry us into the next season.

Episode Description:

We're back—and it's a double feature.

First up: Training Camp is officially underway for the Washington Commanders' 2025–2026 season, and optimism is cautiously returning to the DMV. With a reshaped coaching staff, revamped front office, and a roster full of hungry veterans and flashy rookies, the Commanders are looking to reset the tone under new leadership. We break down the early takeaways, key position battles, player momentum, and what fans should (and shouldn't) believe as the preseason grind begins.

Then, in the second half, we take a serious turn with a solo breakdown of Stacey Abrams's “10 Steps to Autocracy.” Based on real-world patterns and political scholarship, Abrams's framework details how democracies are slowly dismantled from within. From discrediting elections to suppressing dissent and ending peaceful power transfers, these steps are as timely as they are unsettling. Performed as a one-person monologue, this segment blends storytelling, political insight, and civic urgency to highlight what's at stake—and what we can do about it.

Whether you're tracking QB depth charts or constitutional red flags, this episode's got you covered.

Topics Covered:

• Commanders 2025–26 Training Camp: vibes, veterans, and vision

• Rookie standouts, locker room energy, and early predictions

• How Stacey Abrams's 10-step model reveals warning signs in U.S. democracy

• Political fear tactics, institutional erosion, and what resistance looks like today

Tap in, speak up, and stay sharp.
This one's for the fans and the freedom fighters.