Nester Dudley engages in a candid discussion with Valerie about the controversy surrounding "The Embrace", a bronze statue commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. They explore the artist Hank Willis Thomas's background, addressing past allegations of plagiarism and the potential motivations behind the provocative angles in the statue. Is it a deliberate act of artistic expression, or does it hint at opportunism?

Nester Dudley engages in a candid discussion with Valerie about the controversy surrounding "The Embrace", a bronze statue commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. They explore the artist Hank Willis Thomas's background, addressing past allegations of plagiarism and the potential motivations behind the provocative angles in the statue. Is it a deliberate act of artistic expression, or does it hint at opportunism?

Nester Dudley engages in a candid discussion with Valerie about the controversy surrounding "The Embrace", a bronze statue commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King.They explore the artist Hank Willis Thomas's background, addressing past allegations of plagiarism and the potential motivations behind the provocative angles in the statue. Is it a deliberate act of artistic expression, or does it hint at opportunism?

Nester Dudley engages in a candid discussion with Valerie about the controversy surrounding "The Embrace", a bronze statue commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. They explore the artist Hank Willis Thomas's background, addressing past allegations of plagiarism and the potential motivations behind the provocative angles in the statue. Is it a deliberate act of artistic expression, or does it hint at opportunism? Discover the layers of this complex controversy as they navigate through the intersections of art, fame, and societal reactions. YouTube: ⁠The Embrace⁠

294 Days! The Make It Rain Podcast co-hosts, D Train & Angelica, are here to talk about the release of Brittney Griner from detainment in Russia. Also, a brief NBA discussion. 0:00 Open 0:59

Cedric Claus! 'Tis the season & here comes Cedric Claus from South-Central South Pole! 0:00 Open 2:40 Cedric Claus on After Hours w/TC Restani 11:51 After Hours w/TC Restani 13:47 Christmas Close Apple:      https://apple.co/3ECIiNX Spotify:   

Malden Overcoming Addiction pt.3 - Trilogy Conclusion! Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) President Paul Hammersley returns after four years to update us all about this non-profit organization. 0:00   Open 1:38    Peer-to-Peer Recovery Center 4:53   Dom Desario 9:33   Gavin Foundation 15:44  Bridge Recovery Center 20:18 April 22nd, 2003 28:06  MOA team 33:15   Malden Cares 36

Name It The Homeys! Retirement works well for Ron Cox, the former Executive Director of Malden Access Television/Urban Media Arts as he basks in the glory of MATV/UMA victory of winning the Hometown Media Award! 0:00 Open

Make It Rain! Talking WNBA w/D-Train & Angelica from The Make It Rain Podcast, who recently shifted their format from concentrating on the NBA to concentrating on the W. 0:00 Open

The Vacc of Life! Are you vaccinated or are you not? How many times a day does this topic come up in conversation? Is this everyone's business or is this a private matter?   

Stop Killing Black People! A discussion about the George Floyd murder & Derek Chauvin trial followed by the Daunte Wright murder & the arrest of Kimberly Potter. Open (0:00) George Floyd/Derek Chauvin trial (1:27) Juror #52 Brandon Mitchell (

Black Captain America! Fighting for a country that will not fight for him, Isaiah Bradley becomes the ultimate sacrificial lamb during WWII! Alan Vickers, from New England Comics, here to have a conversation about the urban myth of the Marvel Universe!Open (0:00) The Creators (1:34) Tuskegee Syphilis Study (

Women's History Month Special! Thirteen women & 8yrs o Mamas are featured in this compilation of acknowledgement & achievements of women from the live television production of Around The Rim recorded during Women's History Month from 2012 - 2020. Open (0:00) 2012 Mary Dixon Kies (2:35) Nellie Bly (3:36) The Celtics Mamas (4:53) 2014 Eldorado Jones (6:58) Elizabeth Magie (8:16) The Sonics Mamas (9:50) 2015 Sybil Ludington (11:37) The Hawks Mamas (13:08) 2016 Marion Donovan (15:01) Miriam Benjamin (16:13) The Kings Mamas (17:11) 2017 Belle Starr (19:41) Agent 355 (22:53) Bertha Holt (24:36) The Sonics Mamas (26:20) 2018 Jerrie Cobb (28:45) Agent 355 (30:12) The Bullets Mamas (31:57) 2019 Eleanor Dumont (34:15) Agent 355 (35:44) The Kings Mamas (37:04) 2020 Bertha Heyman (38:37) Agent 355 (41:40) Close (42:11) 

Black History Month Special! Twenty-nine individuals are featured in this compilation of African-American achievements & acknowledgement from the live television production of Around The Rim recorded during Black History Month from 2012 - 2020. Open (0:00) 2012 Willie Thrower (2:42) Don Cornelius (3:30) Whitney Houston (5:31) Anna Cooper (6:36)

Synopsis of events since the last Dudcast. 

Fantasy Sports & Arcade Games! Twenty-four hours removed from inauguration, Mayor Gary Christenson talks about The Avengers, Baker Mayfield, Steph Curry & Galaga!Open (0:00) Inauguration (1:55) The Rookie's Guide to Fantasy Football (

They're Watching You! Is your on-line secure? Has your social media been compromised? Yvens Riviere, Information Technology Security, here to share some information about the Interwebs!Open (0:00) Are they watching you? (1:02) A Cyber Privacy Parable (24:13

The NFL schedules a workout for Colin Kapernick. Is this a legitimate opportunity or a PR stunt?

Milestone Icon! Escaping from a damaged alien starliner Arnus, from the planet Terminus, life-pod crash lands in a cotton field deep in the American South in 1839! Alan Vickers, from New England Comics, here to have a conversation about Milestone Comics first Superhero named Icon! Open (0:00) The Creators (1:29) Who is Icon? (

Malden Overcoming Addiction pt2. Paul Hammersley, President of Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA), talking about the latest endeavors of this non-profit organization. Dudcast #8 Open (0:00) Peer-to-Peer Recovery Center Update (1:23) Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist (10:20