• Episode 25: Dating & Communication, How Smart R U: Fascism & Antifa, Fear Solution
    Oct 22 2025

    Courage in the Face of Fear, Cupid: relationship communication, the No Kings protest, How Smart RU: What is fascism and Antifa/definitions, Ten Minute Transit Talk, Recap of last week's episode

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    56 mins
  • Episode 24 - Fear, Stress & Transit
    Oct 17 2025

    JG discusses notable new items, the Panthers upcoming reunion with #SteveWilks, fear, stress and the first installment of the 10 minute transit tax talk where he breaks down transit tax facts every day on the show leading up to Election Day.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 23 - The Grand Episode
    Oct 15 2025

    JG talks about becoming a grandfather & the reality of legacy; President Barack Obama, United States Congress, the NC General Assembly and transit tax nightly zoom calls for all. Hard hitting and not for the faint of heart.

    #Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #StrokeLife #MentalHealth #PTSD #PSSD #ReEducationofAmerica #AmericanTalkRadio #PublicSchoolsMatter #KnowYourWorth #EducationandPolitics #AmericanIgnorance #GriefandOutcome #GodinYou #TheNewMeInc #Queencityradio #CharlottePodcast #Charlottetalkradio #WhenYouKnowBetter #MAGA2 #MakeAmericaGreatForAllAmericans #Westside #BeattiesFordRoad #TheFordcast #JimRico #TruthMatters #EducationMatters #CLTPolitics #VotingMatters #NCGeneralAssembly #Congress #CharlotteNewsRadio #CharlotteNC #WestCharlotte #LionPride #BlackisBeautiful #CriticalRaceTheory #EradicatingIgnorancewithKnowledgeandTruth #MentalHealthMatters #WhatsHappeningInCharlotte #QC #StrokeSurvivor #LiesofOurLeaders#MentalHealCrisisInAmerica #PracticeWhoYouWantToBe #LivingwithDisabilities #LifeAfterStroke #HowTo #WarOnAmericanIgnorance #RealTalk #AmericaandRace #PowerinYou #FirstStep #SexLiesandMentalHealth #Reparenting #CounselingMyths #Parenting #LoveandSex #Lifestyles #AmericanDreamStartswithYou #HigherPower #DealingwithGrief #EducationandAmericanKids #ReimaginingAmerica #DatinginAmerica #Marriage #FindingHope #TheManInTheArena #AmericanDuty #ThinkAboutIt #EducatingIgnorancewithFacts

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 22: JG talks with Charlotte City Council Elect JD Mazeura Arias
    Oct 8 2025

    The Fordcast is officially back, with engaging conversation and in honor of National Voter Education Week. #JG is joined in the studio by District 5's Charlotte City Councilman elect, #JDMazeuraArias. JD is set to make double history as the first Latino and first Gen X'er to hold a seat on Charlotte's City Council.

    From immigration and public safety, to the proposed transit tax, this episode delivers powerful conversation and a fresh perspective, on issues that are shaping #CharlotteNC, and its direction. Listen in, as JG and JD, two men, one from Beatties Ford and the other from East Charlotte, share their passion for the communities they call home.

    With the transit tax referendum on the ballot and a general election in less than 4 weeks, this episode is both informative and timely! A must hear conversation, that discusses not only lived experiences, but the importance of civic engagement, and what they collectively envision for Charlotte's future.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Episode 21: Relaunch with JG Lockhart and KC Author
    Sep 29 2025

    After taking a brief hiatus to put his name in the running for Charlotte City Council at Large-- JG Lockhart (formerly Jim Rico) returns to the mic. Stronger and more determined than ever, JG has not only gained a following, but has become a voice for the people of Charlotte as he discusses, local politics, specifically the 2025 Transit Tax Proposal, the local election, the CATS transit, Iryna Zarutska and the Charlie Kirk murders. JG comes back to the mic welcoming former campaign manager -- KC the Author, to bring home many issues at the forefront of the news today!


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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Caring for Parents, Back to School, Election Voting and Change Encouragement
    Aug 18 2025

    Jim Rico discusses the rigors of caring for parents in their late years, Back to school encouragement, Change perspective and voting

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    54 mins
  • Episode 19 with J.G. Lockhart: Why I'm Running for City Council At Large
    Aug 12 2025

    In a very unique and transparent episode, The Fordcast host, Jim Rico discusses the reasons behind him deciding to run for Charlotte City Council. Topics include the proposed 1 cent county (transit) tax increase that Mecklenburg County residents will vote yes or no for in November.

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    1 hr
  • Episode 18: Civil Rights with Dr. Donna
    Aug 6 2025

    The Fordcast welcomes African American Studies subject matter expert, Dr. Donna to discuss civil rights legislation and the aftermath.

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    1 hr and 2 mins