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UPCOMING SHOWS
"Gay Marriage: Yes Or No"
"Preachers & Pimpin"
"Shopping While Black"
"Driving While Black"
"Racial Profiling: Good Sense or Non-Sense"
"The Power of Women Relationships"
"Women & Their Issues" "Men & Their Issues"
"Women & Men Face Of About The Issues?"
"Women & Their Sexuality"
"Men & Their Sexuality"
"Male Sexual Dysfunction"
"Women Sexual Dysfunction"
"The Sex Scandal & The Catholic Church"
"Who's Policing The Police"
"Domestic Violence: You Can Stop It!"
"The Other Woman Is Not Having An Affair"
"Thug Life"
"Why Are Girls So Angry"
"The Blackening of White Sports"
"Doping: How Popular Are Performance?"
"Shopping In The Hood"
"Lock Down"
"Black Women: The New Faces Of AIDS"
"Interracial Dating: What Do You Think"
"The Hidden Cost Of Being African American"
"The Business Behind The Music"
"The Business Behind The Movie"
"The Business Behind The Comedy"
"The Business Behind The Actor"
"Why Do We?"
"Healthcare or No Care"
"Uterine Fibroid: The Symptoms, Options, Preventions"
"Birth Control: What Are The Options"
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"Gay Marriage: Yes Or No"
Are you gay? Are you straight? Are you a person from the clergy? Do you have an opinion on whether gay marriage should be legalized or not. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Preachers & Pimpin"
Are you a preacher or a reverend? Are you a person of the clergy? Are you a person who has been scammed or used by the minister of your church? Have you been carrying on an affair with a person of the clergy? Are you a fallen reverend? Do you have an opinion about preachers and churches that make lots of money, drive big cars, wear fine clothes and jewelry, and are caught up in scandals? Do you have an opinion on the actions of reverends and the wealth of churches today. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Shopping While Black"
Are you an African American or a person of color? Are you a person who has been prejudged because of your color or race? Have you been racially profiled in a store or while purchasing products or services? Are you a white person who feels that racial profiling doesn't exist? Do you have an opinion on discrimination toward blacks as consumers? We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Driving While Black"
Are you an African American or a person on color? Are you a person who has been prejudged because of your color or race? Have you been racially profiled while driving in a white neighborhood? Have you ever been pulled over by the Police for nothing? Are you a white person who feels that racial profiling doesn't exist? Do you have a story you want to share about your experiences? We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Racial Profiling: Good Sense or Non-Sense"
Since 9/11, our society has been struggling with the controversial issue of racial profiling as a safety measure. Some say that this notion will roll back the efforts and strides made from civil rights. Are you Muslim? Are you Middle Eastern? Are you an African American or a person of color? Are you a person who has been profiled by police at airports and police check points? Have you been under suspicion as a terrorist? Are you a person of color who feels that other people of color are just now finding out the pain of racial profiling? Are you a white person who feels that racial profiling is important for public safety? Do you have a story you want to share about your experiences? We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"The Power of Women Relationships"
Women relationships are like glass. Whether you are in a mother daughter relationship, friendship, or work relationship, women find it difficult to strike a healthy balance. Cat fights, jealousy, envy and gossip seem to be the overwhelming attributes of most women's relationships. If you are a woman and would like to share some of your female relationship stories and experiences, we would like you to join this panel to discuss your views on this topic.
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"Women & Their Issues" "Men & Their Issues"
Women have a lot of issues; child support, blended families, baby daddy drama, infidelity, weight, finances etc. Simply put, what are your issues? If you would like to share some of your struggles, issues and experiences, we are looking for women who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Women & Men Face Of About The Issues?"
Men have a lot of issues; child support, blended families, baby mama drama, infidelity, finances etc. Simply put, what are your issues? If you would like to share some of your struggles, issues and experiences, we are looking for men who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Women & Their Sexuality"
Women have been struggling with their sexuality for years. Their needs, desires, and what makes them tick. And having an Orgasm seems to be at the top of the list. Masturbation, Sex Toys, Sexual Positions, Turn Ons, Turn Offs, and Oral Sex are also what women are interested in exploring. If you are interested in discussing your sexuality, we are looking for women who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Men & Their Sexuality"
Men have been struggling with their sexuality in silence for years. Society expects them to perform and please their mate. But there are times that performance can be an issue. In this discussion we will uncover the hidden sexual issues, needs and desires of men. Masturbation, Adult Videos, Sexual Positions, Turn Ons, Turn Offs, and Oral Sex are what most men fantasize about. But sometimes impotence gets in the way. If you are is interested in discussing your sexuality, we are looking for men who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Male Sexual Dysfunction"
If you are a Men who has been struggling with impotence and poor sexual performance due to a medical condition, stress, prescription medications, and want to do something about it, we are looking for men who would like to join this panel to discuss their issues with a specialist who can help you.
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"Women Sexual Dysfunction"
If you are a women who has been struggling with lack of sexual desire and poor sexual performance due to the baby blues, depression, a medical condition, stress, prescription medications, and want to do something about it, we are looking for women who would like to join this panel to discuss their issues with a specialist who can help you.
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"The Sex Scandal & The Catholic Church"
The Catholic Church is a place where millions of people go for worship, fellowship, and spiritual guidance. Unfortunately, many people get just the opposite. Are you are a catholic priest? Have you or someone you know been molested by a catholic priest or clergy? Do you just have an opinion about the subject and want to speak out? We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Who's Policing The Police"
Police brutality is all too common in our society. Many citizens are losing trust and faith in the people who are supposed to protect and serve us. If you or someone you know has been the victim of police brutality or if you are in law enforcement and want to speak out, we are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"Domestic Violence: You Can Stop It!"
Individuals who have been abused, the abuser, and people who work with domestic violence victims will discuss the signs of domestic violence, what causes violence, why women stay in violent situations, breaking the cycle of domestic violence, using the law, and how to get out. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"The Other Woman Is Not Having An Affair"
Are you the other woman and are sick and tired of being blamed for men having affairs on their wives. It is time to discuss your side of the story. How it happens. What the married man does to pursue you. The lies the married man tells you to make you date him. The games he plays between you and his wife.

It is time to stop these married jerks in their tracks. It is time to stop their wives from coming after the other woman instead of getting with her man. The men are guilty of cheating on their wives, not the other woman. The other woman doesn't take vows at his wedding, he does. Let's put the blame where it belongs, on the one who made the promise and signed the marriage license. This will not be a show about morality, it will be a show about the law! The facts! We are looking for women who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"Thug Life"
Selling drugs, being in gangs, and going to jail are all too familiar to people who live the thug life. This life style is being glorified on television and in the movies. If you are an ex-con, a former drug dealer, a former gang member or someone who has strong opinions about this subject, we are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"Why Are Girls So Angry"
Teenage girls are very angry today. They are joining gangs more, they are very mean to each other, they have very nasty attitudes, they fight and simply put, they just don't care. The question has been raised, why? Are you a young lady between the ages of 14-21 who is angry and full of rage? Do you have anger management issues? If so, we are looking for girls who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"The Blackening of White Sports"
Blacks are starting to join and excel in traditionally white sports; tennis, golf, ice hockey, fencing, gymnastics, figure skating, etc. Are you someone who has excelled in a traditionally white sport? We would like to hear all about the challenges that you have faced on your road to the top. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their experiences, triumphs, and stories on this topic.
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"Doping: How Popular Are Performance?"
Top athletes are under tremendous pressure to perform. With the onset of multimillion dollar endorsement contracts, prize money, and inflated salaries, today's athlete has to get the edge. The question becomes, how does an athlete play fair. If one person is juiced up then it is only fair that the next person meet the competition with the same or more juice. Otherwise, the playing field is not even. This presents a unique problem. If you are an athlete, coach, or sports medicine doctor, and have a view on this we would like you to join this panel to discuss your view on this topic.
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"Shopping In The Hood"
Do you have some crazy experiences shopping for products or services in the hood (inner city). Crack heads begging for money in the parking lots and on the streets. Being over charged in supermarkets. Wilted and rotten produce in supermarkets. Higher prices for goods and services in the hood than in the suburbs. Not being able to return items. When using a credit card requiring you make a minimum purchase. People selling bootleg CD's and DVD's on the street. Boosters selling phones and televisions that don't work when you take them home. Going to the local corner store with a $1 for a 99c item and the clerk keeping your penny change. Or anything else that you could think of. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"Lock Down"
Have you been in and out of jail most of your life?. Is doing a bid a way of life for you? Is what we saw on the hit HBO show "Oz" all a bunch of crap? Are you a corrections officer? What is it really like on Lock Down. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views, experiences, and stories on this topic.
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"Black Women: The New Faces Of AIDS"
Black women are the fastest growing population contracting the AIDS virus. There are several factors that play a role; poverty, drug addiction, down low men, and low self esteem. Are you an African American woman who contracted the AIDS virus? Are you a health care worker, counselor, or organization who works with people with HIV/AIDS. We would like for you to join us on this panel to discuss all of the issues that surround living with the disease.
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"Interracial Dating: What Do You Think"
For some strange reason, interracial dating is still a hot topic. People have very distinct views on this controversial issue. Are you in an interracial relationship? Do you feel that people should only date and marry within their race? Are you a bi-racial person? If you or someone you know falls in any of those categories we would like them to join this panel to discuss this topic.
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"The Hidden Cost Of Being African American"
African Americans are still struggling for equality, civil rights, equity, and acceptance. The hidden costs of being an African American are huge; they pay more for real estate, cars, clothes, and food. They get less pay for jobs. They have below standard education. Drugs are placed in their communities. They don't get adequate health care and the list goes on. Do you agree or disagree with the above statements? We would like for you to join this panel to discuss this topic.
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"The Business Behind The Music"
The music business is a business. But many young people who have dreams of making it big get screwed, scammed, cheated and taken advantage of. Are you interested in finding out what you need to do to get into the music business? Are you an executive at a record label? Are you an entertainment lawyer, manager or agent? Has someone stolen your music? Do you want an opportunity to perform on television? We would like for you to join this panel to discuss this topic, get your performance critiqued, and be given advice from the experts in the business on the next step.
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"The Business Behind The Movie"
The movie business is a business. Many people who have dreams of making it big get screwed, scammed, cheated and taken advantage of. Are you interested in finding out what you need to do to get started as a writer? A producer? A director? Do you want to know how to get your movie projects off the ground? Do you have questions about contracts and agreements? Are you an established director, producer, writer, entertainment lawyer, agent, or manager? We would like for you to join this panel to discuss this topic and be given advice from the experts in the business on how to write treatments, write scripts, find financing, cast, shoot and do budgets for projects, and shop projects.
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"The Business Behind The Comedy"
Everybody thinks that they are funny. Do you think that you are funny? Do you think that it is easy to be a comedian? Are you a comedian? Are you a promoter of comedy shows? We would like for you to join this panel to discuss the ups and downs on the road to being a comic. Offer some advice and tips to the new jacks on the come up in the comedy game.
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"The Business Behind The Actor"
Being a successful actor takes commitment, hard work, and tenacity. You just can't be a pretty face. Are you an actor on the grind going on auditions? Sending out head shots and resumes? Post cards and comp cards? Are you an agent or manager? Are you a casting director? Are you an acting coach? We would like for you to join this panel to discuss this topic. Give and be given advice from the experts in the business on the next step.
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"Why Do We?"
Have you ever asked yourself, why do we……..? Is there something that just gets under your skin? Is there a pet peeve that you have about something. Do you work on a job that does things that are dumb, a waste time, and drive you crazy? Are your family traditions killing you? Is this society holding on to morals and values that just don't work anymore? You get the picture. We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Healthcare or No Care"
The United States of America is one of the richest countries in the world and yet we don't have adequate health care for all citizens. Canada offers free health care to all of its citizens. Are you someone who feels that healthcare is great in this country? Are you someone who is in need of healthcare and can't get it? Do you have an opinion about the state of healthcare today? Are you in the medical field? We are looking for people who would like to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Uterine Fibroid: The Symptoms, Options, Preventions"
Uterine fibroids is a very painful condition that many women have and suffer in silence. Most women are ashamed to talk about it because of the severe bleeding that they experience during their monthly menstrual cycle. Most physicians are not sensitive to the treatment options so they advise that women get hysterectomies. Are you are a sufferer? Are you a gynecologist who specializes in the treatment of fibroids? We are looking for women who are interested in sharing their symptoms and doctors who are on the cutting edge of treatment to join this panel to discuss their views on this topic.
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"Birth Control: What Are The Options"
Why are there still unwanted pregnancies? Are we a society that is still embarrassed to ask about birth control options. Teenagers are not the only ones who are having sex without birth control. A lot of adults are doing the same thing. Do you know about the female condom? Do you know the difference between the abortion pill and the morning after pill? Do you know about spermicides? If you are from planned parent hood, the medical community, or are a family planning counselor, we would like you to sit on this panel to discuss this topic and answer the tough questions about birth control.
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