Necessary Trouble Podcast

Today, guest host, Krystal Warner, sits down with Russell Fugett for a season 1 recap. Russell shares his favorite moments from this season’s episodes along with some “roses and thorns”. We close with his hopes for the future of the Necessary Trouble Show and his hopes for America. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guest! Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Krystal Warner, Guest Host IG: @thewarnerreport Twitter: @kwarner_ Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

Today, we sat down with Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, Principal Investigator and Director of the MOTHER Lab (Maternal Outcomes for Translational Health Equity Research), and Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Community Medicine at the Tufts University School of Medicine, to discuss her research in black maternal health disparities and the explicit racism that leads to these disparities. We also chat with Brenna Miller, Kelechi Offor and Keri Carvalho from the MOTHER Lab. Then close with how partners can support, uplift, and play a role in protecting and addressing these disparities as well as how women can advocate for themselves.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest! Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha Twitter: @PhDiva0618 MOTHER Lab IG: @mother_lab Twitter: @MOTHERLAB20 www.motherlab.org   Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

Today, we caught up with MLB All-Star and World Baseball Classic Champion, Adam Jones. Adam is back from Japan, where he currently plays for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball League. He is also a member of the Players Alliance, a group of baseball players united to create “increased opportunities for the Black community in every aspect of the game and beyond.” Adam shares his perspective on Black Lives Matter, including the protest in Japan he was a part of. He also tells us what role he might plan on Team USA during the Summer '21 Olympics, which happen to be in Japan.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest! Adam Jones IG/Twitter: @SimplyAJ10   Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter SHOW LESS

On today’s episode, Russell is joined by Amiri Nash, the 2021 DC Youth Poet Laureate, writer and Brown University class of ‘24. They discuss Amiri’s latest piece in Teen Vogue on the importance of his vote in light of his grandmother’s health during COVID and the racism of the Trump Presidency. We also dive into his piece in Out Magazine on the intersectionality of blackness and queerness and how ally’s can help prevent bullying. He ends with telling us about the DC Youth Poet Laureate competition and his upcoming TedX talk.Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guest! Amiri Nash IG: @uhmeeree Twitter: @amirinash Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, we discuss the history and evolution of SARS and the #EndSARS movement with Irene Ojo-Felix, features editor at Models.com and casting director. She discusses the current state in Nigeria now that SARS has been “disbanded” and how social media has empowered Nigerians in the fight against police brutality. She urges us to continue to support, spread awareness, and put pressure on Nigerian officials to support the movement.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Irene Ojo-Felix IG: @iojofx @solacasting Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Russell sits down with Christina Lewis, social entrepreneur, writer and investor, to discuss her latest piece in Shape Magazine on what VP Kamala Harris’ win means to her. She shares the importance of doing more than what we’ve been taught for the black community and the launch of GiveBlck.org, a comprehensive database of black-founded nonprofits. We close with the legacy her father, Reginald F Lewis, left behind and how he always made it a priority to support and uplift the community.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guests! Christina Lewis IG: @giveblck   Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

Russell shares some lessons from his book, Patience Perseverance Prayer, that can help us begin to shift our focus from the fear driven partiship that divides Americans. To truly save the soul of America, we must do the work we need in our families and communities to make progress towards the vision of Dr. King's beloved community.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Russell Fugett, Host IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Delilah Agho-Otoghile, co-founder of VoteSimple, joins us for an election day recap and the process we saw on voter turnout and how that impacted the election in Texas. She shares the backstory of VoteSimple and how they registered 10,000 new voters. To close, we discuss the future of voting and how the nation can make it easier to register and cast our vote.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guests! Delilah Agho-Otoghile IG/Twitter: @delilah_agho and @votesimplenow   Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Paul Kendrick, executive director of Rust Belt Rising, returns to discuss the state of the election in the rust belt states and how he’s helping folks have a plan to get the vote out. Carmina Taylor, the founding leader of the We Can’t Wait PA Statewide Coalition, also joins us to discuss how she’s getting the vote out in rural PA, where voters maybe disengaged and need uplifting. Then Ernesto Apreza, the Colorado State Director with the Biden for President Campaign, explains importance of the Latinx vote and the future for the community beyond election day.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guests!   Paul Kendrick IG/Twitter: @paulkendrick84   Carmina Taylor IG/Facebook: @carminaadela   Ernesto Apreza IG: @ernieapreza Twitter: @ErnieApreza Facebook: Ernesto Apreza   Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Jevin Hodge, Candidate, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1, joins us to discuss his campaign and mobilizing the residents of Maricopa County and Arizona to vote. We also discuss the importance of identifying the opportunities for people to stay involved, grow their leadership ability, and for people to continue to have their voices heard beyond this election season. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest! Jevin Hodge IG: @jevinhodge Twitter: @JevinforAZ www.jevinhodge.com   Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Tonie Warner, founder of Yuja Soul: Yoga for Black Women, joins us to discuss her yogi journey, creating spaces for diverse bodies, and the standards of wellness that need to be challenged. We also discuss the racial disparities in the birthing world and the importance of prenatal yoga for black and brown women.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital   www.GoodWordDigital.com   IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest! Tonie Warner IG: @yogitones yujayoga.com Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Jean S Fugett Jr, Esq, attorney, businessman, journalist, and former tight end for the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Football team, joins us to discuss the NFL season during COVID-19. We also learn about his history fighting for social justice, labor rights, and player rights in the NFL back in the 70s and how he paved the way for today’s players. We discuss protecting the right to a free press, the right to assemble, and voting in Arizona. Jean concludes by reminding us that there’s still work that needs to be done for the next generation.   Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!   Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest!   Jean S Fugett Jr, Esq IG: @fugettjean Twitter: @fugettlaw Facebook: @jean.fugett   Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett    Watch the show every Monday & Thursday!   Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Rev Kyle J Boyer, educator and author, joins us to discuss his new book, The Prince, the Priests & the Prophets: The Need for Prophetic Leadership in America. He also reminds us to utilize our civic duty to get out and vote, and shares his experience teaching middle schoolers during the pandemic in the context of educational equity. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital   Follow and support today’s guest! Rev Kyle J Boyer IG: @KyleJBoyer FB: @Kylejboyer Twitter: @Kyleboyer The Prince, the Priests & the Prophets: The Need for Prophetic Leadership in America On Amazon: tiny.cc/KyleJBoyer   Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett   Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Ashley Gaddy, Founder of Ashley Gaddy Enterprises and Director of Business Development and Marketing at Cook Ross, joins us to discuss the removal of diversity and inclusion training in the federal government by President Trump. She also discusses Wells Fargo CEO’s comment on the “very limited pool of black talent to recruit from” and the lack of intentionality in the recruitment process in corporate America. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Ashley Gaddy IG/FB: @ashleygaddyenterprises Linkedin: Ashley Gaddy Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Cameron Parker joins us to discuss his transition and experience in corresponding at ESPN to now serving as a political organizer. Cameron shares how his treatment during a police traffic stop motivated him to pursue his new career path and about his work with Color of Change PAC, which is currently focused on getting out the vote in the Midwest. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Cameron Parker Instagram: @cdparker03 Twitter: @cameronparkerd Facebook: facebook.com/cameron.parker2 Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Jordan Ferguson, Bryson Rouzan-Thomas, and Malia Smith, co-founders of Your Vote Your Moment (YVYM), join us to discuss their journey to creating their California Voter Education Toolkit and how it serves as a valuable resource for statewide residents. They dive into voter suppression, how the formerly incarcerated can vote, props 15, 16, and 21, and much more. For more information on #YVYM, visit yvym2020.com. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Jordan Ferguson IG/Twitter: @dailydoseofjay Bryson Rouzan-Thomas IG: @b_mosthated Your Vote Your Moment (YVYM) IG/Twitter: @yvym2020 #YVYM www.yvym2020.com/catoolkit Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Malcolm Ruff, Associate Trial Attorney, Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, joins us to discuss the historic settlement for the late, William Green, who was fatally shot and killed while sitting handcuffed behind his back in a Prince George's County, MD police patrol car. Malcolm also gives us insight on police brutality in America, the work we can do to support the families of victims, and what the Baltimore Attorneys for the Black Agenda are doing to serve the community.  Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Malcolm Ruff IG: @brotha_malcolm410 Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

Episode 5: On today’s episode, Gwen Berry, 2016 Olympian, World records holder, Pan American Gold Medalist, joins us to discuss how her protest against racial injustice led to being placed on probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee for one year and a loss of sponsorship. She also shares her journey to becoming an Olympic Hammer Thrower and the Color of Change’s first sponsored athlete. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guest! Gwen Berry IG/Twitter: @MzBerryThrows Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter

On today’s episode, Russell starts out by sharing his thoughts in light of last week’s Kentucky AG announcement regarding the investigation into the murder of #BreonnaTaylor. Then Larry Mack, Outreach Pastor at i5 City Church, and LeVar Jones, Minister of Youth and Young Adults at The New Macedonia Baptist Church, join us. They discuss the importance of being spiritually focused in this moment while looking beyond Election Day for how we can serve our communities while continuing to push for social change. Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE! Brought to you by Good Word Digital www.GoodWordDigital.com IG/Twitter/Facebook: @GoodWordDigital Follow and support today’s guests! Larry Mack IG: @LMackToGo LeVar Jones IG/Twitter: @iamlevarjones Russell Fugett IG/FB/Twitter: @russellfugett Watch the show every Monday & Thursday! Follow us! @necessarytroubleshow on FB & IG @The_NT_Show on Twitter