In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson critiques the performative nature of modern activism, especially among white liberals, and how it often overshadows real issues affecting the Black community. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by former Senior Biden WH Official Rodericka Applewhaite to discuss Tuesday night's election results, the implications of Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the challenges both parties face in their messaging on affordability, the impact of identity politics, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by Delano Squires and Michaelah Montgomery to confront the ongoing issue of racism within the Democratic Party, exploring its historical roots and its impact on the black community today. Plus, they discuss the media's portrayal of conservatives, the conflation of LGBTQIA rights with civil rights, and the black family structure. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by Austin Broughton and Michaelah Montgomery, who delve into the contradictions of public figures who voice disdain for certain racial groups while engaging intimately with them in their personal lives.  Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined by Conservative Commentator Rob Smith and former Biden White House staffer Yemisi Egbewole to discuss the role of ICE, the implications of illegal immigration, and the often-overlooked opinions of Black Americans on these topics. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson @robsmithonline @yemyamz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The liberal media has spent decades pretending that Black conservatives don’t exist. Episode 1 of Family Matters puts that lie to bed—loudly, proudly, and without apology. In this debut episode, joined by Audrey McNeal, Michaelah Montgomery, and Yemisi Egbowele, host CJ Pearson takes the mic to set the record straight. Why did so many Black voters walk away from Kamala Harris and the Democrat Party in 2024? What conversations were really happening in Black barbershops, churches, and communities across America that the mainstream refused to acknowledge? And what does it mean for the future of politics and culture in this country? Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson @audreyjmcneal @misskaylaababii @yemyamz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family Matters isn’t your typical political podcast. Hosted by CJ Pearson, it’s where culture and politics collide — raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically conservative. Every week, CJ sits down with a rotating panel of Black conservative voices — the very voices the Left works overtime to silence — to obliterate the lies of the Woke Left and take on the hottest issues in politics and culture. No safe spaces. No watered down takes. Welcome to the Family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices