Transparent Conversations

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By: Calvin Pierce Jr

"Don't Yuck, My Yum"An elevated safe space for sharing and having a conversation about our truths.Life is what you make it, so don't yuck my yum!Elevated Conversations, always honest and authentic.4:20

March 22, 2026 - Wedge Issues - Transgendered Rights
#19
03/25/2026

Billionaires Don't care about the abortion or your baby!

Bring up an image of any MAGA rally and then bring up an image of Trump’s current cabinet or maybe an image of Trump at home in Mar Largo. Did you notice any similarities? I can answer that for you! Other than the Whiteness, Hell No! They actually have very little in common other than all being white and most likely very racist. It’s the racism that’s really holding it all together but that’s not the point of this essay. Racism is just American at this poi...


March 15, 2026 - What About MAGA?
#18
03/15/2026

There will never be enough group therapy....

We may be able to bring our country back from the edge of fascism but MAGA isn't going anywhere! The regime is pressing hard to change our voting laws with the Save Act now dead in congress, so the press is fully on to steal the 2026 Midterms by as much voter suppression as possible. The dictator in chief has already let Congress and the entire country know that not another piece of legislation will be signed into law unless the Save Act is passed.Ā  He has already announced publicly that if h...


Should the Republican Party Continue to Exist?
#17
03/05/2026

You already know my answer!

What does the Republican party want for America or what has the Republican party done for America? I personally don’t have any good answers to that question. In my lifetime it has been the Democrats that have tirelessly worked to create a safety net for every citizen regardless of party membership. Also in my lifetime it’s been the Republicans that have spent that same amount of time trying to destroy that safety net. How did the Republican party get to the point that a billionaire businessman without any real political power or e...


March 1, 2026 -Special Edition - Endless Wars
#16
03/02/2026

What is it good for?

The President decided to go home on Friday night. He went to his club, that's also his home in Florida. He unilaterally declared war without getting authorization from congress, so the war is illegal, but everything is illegal with this regime. I'm not sure why Israel is involved because they are not our ally. Their interests are not our interests.Ā  In his speech he stated that the goal was to obliterateĀ  their nuclear program, but according to him the strikes last summer already obliterated their nuclearĀ  program. He informed us that there will pro...


February 27, 2026 - Why Demonizing DEI Didn't Work On Me
#15
03/01/2026

We never needed it, It was for Everyone Else

There was a midair collision over the Potomac near the Ronald Reagan National Airport during the first week that the regime took power in January 2025. I’ve lived in the DMV for most of my life and we are very close to the Ronald Reagan National Airport. I’ve been to that airport a lot. If you live in this area, that airport is a part of everyday life here. So you can imagine how strange it was to hear that a Blackhawk Military helicopter ran into a commercial jet...


February 24, 2026 - There Has To Be Accountability!
#14
02/25/2026

Real Crimes are Happening!

There’s only two things that will get my vote this year during the midterms. I need candidates that understand affordability isn’t a hoax, and they have to know that America has to hold these people accountable for all the crimes and the rights violations at every level of this regime. For there to be reconciliation there must be accountability, forgiveness does not exist for this process.

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February 19, 2026 - Gaslighting America Is Going to Fail!
#13
02/20/2026

Where's my Pitchfork?

Gaslighting is a form of persistent, insidious psychological manipulation and emotional abuse where the abuser distorts reality, causing the victim to doubt their own memory, perception, and sanity. The goal is to gain power and control by making the victim question their reality, leading to dependence on the abuser. So if you were to believe all of the lies coming out of this administration then you are giving up your agency and putting yourself in a position that you will become dependent on the regime for your very existence. An existence that will never benefit...


February 16, 2026 - Enemies Of Democracy
#12
02/17/2026

How much money is too much Money?

For some reason I remember seeing Mark Cuban in an interview on some podcast and they were askingĀ  him questions about Elon Musk during his Doge days in the federal government. I don’t remember the questions or his answers, but I do remember the deference that was given to Musk. No matter that he didn’t agree with Musk’s actions, Musk was still one of them and it felt like he still needed to pay Musk the respect that was due to one his equals, and now lately that class o...


February 13, 2026 - The Grift of the Century
#11
02/14/2026

We are being Robbed!

You may think the regime cares about immigration, inflation, trade, healthcare, or the country's international relationships, and you would be wrong. Actually, in my opinion,Ā  it's about the money! When this is all done, we are going to be shocked at how much money was actually funneled to them, their families and their friends. I actually now think that Project 2025 was the distraction, and that big beautiful bill is the grift.

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It's All About The Nonsense And The Distractions!
#10
02/12/2026

Let's get ready for these Impeachments

Being the President of the United States is a serious job with a lot of responsibility. Many people count on the President to improve their lives. Presidents usually inspire us as American citizens to reach higher goals and to be better people. They set an agenda for the Federal Government that shouldĀ  push the country forward. They represent us on the world stage to be a leader for our allies, and to put our adversaries on notice that the United States will not tolerate nonsense. It’s all about peace through strength. The...


February 5, 2026 - Where's the Election Fraud Evidence?
#9
02/06/2026

They are trying to steal our Democracy

This current trend of questioning federal election results started some time ago and has just continually gotten worse over time. It all came to a head in 2020 after Donald Trump and the republicans lost that election. There were over 60 court cases challenging the results of the 2020 Presidential election results. The republicans lost every case. There were also many recounts and the results never changed. Now even after winning the election in 2024 he is still either convinced or is trying to convince his base that the 2020 election was stolen without presenting any...


When Did ICE Become American's Secret Police
#9
02/03/2026

ItĀ  Was Never About Immigration!

This is the official mission statement from the official DHS government site:Ā  Protect America through criminal investigations and enforcing immigration laws to preserve national security and public safety. The is the vision statement, DHS’s premier law enforcement agency, mitigating transnational threats and safeguarding our nation, communities, lawful immigration, trade, travel, and financial systems. Obviously this is not what we see happening in cities across the nation.Ā  ICE thugs are roaming through American streets violating Constitutional rights at a rate that Americans have never seen before. Legal documented immigrants and American citizens are not s...


Why Would Anyone Vote Against Their Best Interests
#7
01/31/2026

Stop Being a Sucker?

There’s only been one time in my life that I can honestly say that I voted against my own interests. I was actually a registered Republican for a short time in my younger married days. I was actually a very observant Christian. The kind of Christian that didn’t listen to secular music, movies or television shows. So during that time I was against abortion, not that I didn’t believe that women should have control of their bodies or healthcare. The Church taught me abortion was wrong and I wanted to please God. S...


When Did Immigration Become That Hill to Die On?
#6
01/28/2026

Conservatives AlwaysĀ  Need a Boogeyman!

Maybe it’s because I’m black and I grew up in the suburbs of Maryland right outside of Washington DC, and to say that it’s very liberal, and progressive really doesn’t do it justice. I had the honor of growing up in a diverse neighborhood. Attended diverse schools and worked for companies that welcomed diversity. I often tell people that I never experienced any racism until I went to the University of Alabama In Birmingham for college, my parents' home. It didn’t take me long to understand life in the south...


January 24, 2026 - What's up with the Democrats?
#5
01/25/2026

January 24, 2026 - What's up with the Democrats?

Links in the bio

The Democrats Don’t Know How to Fight?Ā 

How do we know if Democrats actually want to win in the midterms?Ā  I don’t see it. I don’t see any leadership from the Democrats. The Republicans are now running a mass deportation program using the Customs and Border Patrol and ICE. Both of those organizations are running all over the country and without any regards for rights that are guaranteed in the constitution, They are disappearing immigrants, and citizens. You could be...


January 20, 2026 - Dude, We Are Not Ok!
#4
01/22/2026

Is American 2.0 loading…?

I don’t know what to call what we are seeing. We are seeing poorly trained ICE agents, and extremely violent Customs And Border Patrol federal agents, being allowed or maybe ordered to violate as many constitutional rights as possible when interacting with the public in Minnesota. It seems like their mission has been upgraded to some type of Executive Branch Enforcement agency that’s fully immune from any types of laws or restraints. They are allowed to stop whoever they want to stop and ask you for your identification, to prove to them that you ar...


January 15, 2026 - To Protect and Defend the Constitution? We still have a constitution?
#3
01/16/2026

anuary 15, 2026 - To Protect and Defend the Constitution?Ā 

We have a constitution?

Once upon a time before Barack Obama was elected to be the 44th president of the United States everyone seemed to agree that America was a country of laws and those laws all were deemed to be legitimate and enforceable because they were interpreted to be in alignment with our Constitution. Ultimately the Constitution is the law of the land. If any American citizen doesn’t like a law on the federal or state level, they have the ability toĀ  take that law all the...


January 11, 2028 - We Are Being Played Again?
01/12/2026

January 11, 2028 - We Are Being Played Again?Ā 

Why are we all upset at each other online? What’s up with the Maga trolls that seem to want to comment under every liberal, progressive, good news post on social media? It seems to never fail that one will always show up and attempt to say the most vile and inflammatory remarks

Over 1000 Deaths and CountingĀ  - The Regime is on a Roll!
Ā 
Essays-What’s next for the land of the free and the home of the brave?-When Your Country No Longer Feels Like Your Country...


January 8, 2026 - ICE Shooting - Renee Nicole Good
#1
01/09/2026

May 8, 2025 - ICE Shooting - Renee Nicole Good

They are telling us not to believe what we saw! Renee Nicole Good was murdered by an Ice Agent.

Essays
-What’s next for the land of the free and the home of the brave?
-When Your Country No Longer Feels Like Your Country

Video Credit - Steve Schmidt: ICE Murdered an American Citizen. Who’s Next? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hB8P8a7yT4&t=197s


What's Next for the land of free and the home of the brave? - Episode 2
#2
07/17/2025

Transparent Conversations - Quick Takes - What's Next for the land of free and the home of the brave? - Episode 2Ā 

Opening - This is not Transparent Conversations - Elevated Exchanges - This Transparent Conversations - Quick Takes

This is me CPJR giving my quick thoughts on what the hell is going on in the World! DaFUQ!

The Monologue!

What's Next for the land of free and the home of the brave?

I personally have no idea, but I do know that I've lost all trust in my fellow Americans, u...


Is history even important in this country? - Episode 104
#104
07/10/2025

This is me CPJR giving my quick thoughts on what the hell is going on in the World!Ā 
Let’s get to it!

First Video - Reposted from @roryscovel Not worth it…
#church #goingtochurch #religionkills #standup #comedy #biblejokes

Second Video -Ā  Reposted from @lataco Adrian Andrew Martinez, the 20-year-old U.S. citizen that was arrested by ICE while working at Walmart, sits down with our reporter, @chularadio , to give us insights into what he experienced. Amongst the new revelations, he shares that he was fired by Walmart.

@themillerlaw
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Transparent Conversations - Quick Takes - We Have A Reality TV Problem! - Do we even know what’s real anymore - Episode 102
#102
07/08/2025

This is me CPJR giving my quick thoughts on what the hell is going on in the World! DaFUQ!

-Why?

I either have too much going on to do my regular pod, or not enough going on to do my regular pod.
-Insert Monologue Here, But get The likes and subscribes out of the way.

Please Like Share and Subscribe

Let’s get to it!

First Video
Ā - Safaree, DJ Self and Joe Budden meet to discuss Safaree going off on social media after DJ Self said Cardi B’s...


Transparent Conversations - Quick Takes - We have a Black Celebrity Problem - Episodes 97
#97
07/03/2025

This is me CPJR giving my quick thoughts on what the hell is going on in the World! DaFUQ!

-Why?

I either have too much going on to do my regular pod, or not enough going on to do my regular pod.

Please Like Share and Subscribe

Let’s get to it!

First Video
- Dan Docimo - Comedian https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhsYppAUbp/?igsh=ZGhpc2t5OHltMnhm


Second Video
-Reposted from @2rawtooreal Nelly needs to keep VP Kamala Harris’s name out of his...


Transparent Conversations - Quick Takes - Fascism In America - Episodes 95
#95
07/01/2025

This is me CPJR giving my quick thoughts on what the hell is going on in the World! DaFUQ!

-Why?

I either have too much going on to do my regular pod, or not enough going on to do my regular pod.

Let’s get to it!

First Video
Ā - Reposted from @oscar.foraday curiosity (n.) the hunger that leads you to plastic stools in faraway cities and to truths that taste bitter but stay with you.
The kind of appetite Anthony Bourdain never lost… until he did.
#anthonybourdain #cooki...


Friday Night Live - The Philosophy Of Ethical Non-Monogamy - Episode 12.79
#12
06/15/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are beingĀ  sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need.Ā  Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-in

-Still looking for my next opportunity. I had two interviews, we’ll see what happens.

-I had an issue this week, had to deal with some real temptation this week. Doing this podcast is pr...


Wednesday Night Recap - Break Trauma Bonds- Find Your True Self - Episode 11.76
#11
06/12/2025

Wednesday Night Recap - Break Trauma Bonds: Find Your True Self - Episode 11.76
Ā 
This Show is now Dedicated to us, The Average, Everyday American just trying to build a peaceful, productive, and safe life in this country. The Federal Government is being weaponized against us, by our fellow Americans that have given up on democracy and freedom. It's plain to see that at this point that you're either for freedom, or against it, and that's fascism. The same thing that caused WW2.


The Check-In


- Still looking f...


Friday Night Live - BDSM - Be Intentional! - Episode 11.72
#11
06/08/2025

Friday Night Live - BDSM - Be Intentional! - Episode 11.72 Ā Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are being Ā sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need. Ā Hoping for their safe return to our shores.
Ā 
The Check-In

-Had a partially successful day on Thursday. Ā Learning how to get around PG.
Getting some calls again and I have some interviews schedu...


Wednesday Night Recap - I need to get political, just this once! - Episode 10.68
#10
06/05/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men and women that are beingĀ  sent to El Salvador without due process. All the innocent people, human being that are being indefinitely detained for profit. This is not how American works! Always lead with compassion for those that are in need.Ā  Hoping for their safe return to our shores
.
The Check-In

-Still looking for my next opportunity



-Ā  This is the last time I'm say anything about Helese. We did talk, I was vulnerable and open. I thought we got to the sam...


Friday Night Live - Using commitment to Protect Your Peace - Episode 10.65
#10
06/01/2025

Friday Night Live - Using commitment to Protect Your Peace - Episode 10.65Ā Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

I’m struggling a little bit, getting a little anxious looking for my next opportunity, it’s been longer than I expected. But there’s nothing to do but to keep on going.Ā 

At the moment, I’m fine, and I just have to keep it moving.

So there is an issue with...


Wednesday Night Recap - Will Open Relationships Ever Be Normalized? - Episode 9.62
#9
05/29/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-The "21/90 Rule" suggests that committing to a new habit for 21 days will help it become ingrained, and then continuing that habit for 90 more days will make it a permanent lifestyle change. By consistently engaging in a behavior for this duration, it's believed that the activity becomes automatic and integrated into your daily routine

- I’m honestly having a hard time right now. The economy has definitely sl...


Friday Night Live - Are you living Authentically? Featuring Helese - Episode 9.58
#9
05/24/2025

Disclaimer - Audio Problems on my end, there is an Echo.Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

Ā 
The Check-In


Ā -My daughter's in town, nothing really new to report. I'm still job hunting, seems like things have changed. Everything is a little slower now.


- I'm still keeping busy with this podcast and getting ready for my next role.Ā 


Fo...


Wednesday Night Recap - Open Relationships - All the Fun without the Complications? - Episode 8.55
#8
05/22/2025

Open Relationships - All the Fun without the Complications? - Episode 8.55Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In

-My daughter's in town, nothing really new to report. I'm still job hunting, seems like things have changed. Everything is a little slower now.
- I'm still keeping busy with this podcast and getting ready for my next role.Ā 

Food For Thought

SHI HENG YI - REGRET
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Friday Night Live - WTF is Relational Anarchy? - Episode 8.53
#8
05/19/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In

Ā -We Had Plumbing issues, then my father got sick. The Family needed me. I recorded the show on Saturday but I didn't get any audio.
Ā 
-Went Bowling with the family
-Father got checked into the hospital
-Drafted into being my mother's Driver
- Had a good weekend with the family
- Being on point is a blessing

Join Shi Heng YiĀ Food...


Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons Of the Swinging Lifestyle - Episode 7.48
#7
05/15/2025

Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons Of the Swinging Lifestyle - Episode 7.48Ā 

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.Ā 

The Check-In
Ā -My job offer got pulled yesterday, due to a hiring freeze. The government agency that I was headed to, changed the contract and just like that, I wasted a month. I’m trusting the Universe knows where I should be, and I’ve already started scheduling interviews again.Ā Ā 

Shi Heng Yi on How To Stay C...


Swinging is a Vibe, If that’s your jam! - Episode 7.43
#7
05/10/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-I'm in limbo with the Government right now, but I'm good otherwise

-Still in limbo, trying to be patient, but I may have to dive back in to actively searching again.

-I actually got tested this week and I didn’t fail. Doing the work pays off.


Food for Thought: Shi Heng Yi on Living in the Present Moment šŸ™ŒšŸ§ 
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Wednesday Night Recap - Pros and Cons of Ethical Non-Monogamy - Episode 6.41
#6
05/08/2025

This show is still being dedicated to all the men sent to El Salvador without due process. Hoping for their safe return to our shores.

The Check-In

-I'm in limbo with the Government right now, but I'm good otherwise

Cons Of Ethical Non-Monogamy
-Emotional Challenges
-Logistical and Practical Challenges
-Social and External Challenges
-Communication and Relational Challenges

Pros Of Ethical Monogamy
-Increased Fulfillment and Happiness
-Enhanced Communication and Intimacy
-Stronger Relationships and Community
-Personal Freedom and Autonomy


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Ethical Non-Monogamy 101 - Episode 6.36
#6
05/03/2025

The Check In

-I’ve spent most of my life in the DMV and I’ve tried to avoid working for the Fedreal government my entire life, and what I’m experiencing is probably the reason why. Everything just takes a very long time. That’s all I’m going to say about it. I’m just basically on hold.

-I hope that I’ve brought everyone up to speed on how my addiction has always been a part of my life, and how I'm now working to leave it in the past.

-My daughter is co...


The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 5.34
#5
05/01/2025

The Check-in

-I think that the last two episodes have been kind of heavy. I've been processing my first thirty days and dealing with some relationships the right way. More to come! Things are going well

-I’ve finally completed all the checks and paperwork for my new position. Should have my starting date soon I’m still practicing patience. The universe will do what the universe will do.

-So I’m going to wrap up what we’ve been talking about up until now. My addiction. I believe that I’ve been laying down a fir...


Active Addiction - Episode 5.29
#5
04/26/2025

Active Addiction - Episode 5.29

The Check-in

-I’m being patient with the onboarding process of my job, they told me this process would be about three weeks and they did not lie. My faith is in the Universe because it always works out one way or another, and I release the outcome to the universe.

-I’m trying to tighten up my podcast, I feel like I’m going in the right direction, but it feels different, but a good different

-The one thing I’m looking forward to this summer is the Nati...


The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 4.27
#4
04/24/2025

The Wednesday Night Recap - Episode 4.27

Dedicated to Kilmar Ɓbrego Garcƭa and his family, a fellow Marylander, Praying for his safe return.

The Check In

-Life is good! Starting my job soon. All the background checks are done!
-Check-ins are important for me whether I'm in recovery or not!
-I'm going to be outside this summer and due to my work schedule my Pod schedule will probably change. Think Saturday Night Live

The Recap
-Checked out an Instagram video from blackhomeeducaters of Spirituality
-Friday's conversation will be ab...