The Podcast

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

A special interview with Rachel Shines discussing family legacy, the American Dream, and the themes explored in Let In But Left Out.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Reflecting on one year since the global pandemic changed everything. What have we learned? What has changed? And what still needs to change?

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Examining systemic inequality, institutional bias, and whether the American system truly works for everyone — or just the privileged few.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Tracing the African American journey from slavery to the highest offices in the land. A powerful exploration of resilience, faith, and the ongoing struggle for equality.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

How artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. Who benefits, who gets left behind, and what we can do to prepare for the future of work.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

In the wake of unprecedented political turmoil, we ask the fundamental question: Is American democracy resilient enough to survive the challenges of the 21st century?

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Analyzing the role of AI algorithms and social media platforms in the Capitol riot. How technology amplified extremism and what it means for our future.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Understanding the psychological mechanisms behind political and social polarization. Why we retreat to tribes and how we can find common ground.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

A deep dive into the January 6th insurrection — its causes, its consequences, and what it reveals about the state of American democracy.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

The global AI arms race between the United States and China. Who is winning, what is at stake, and how it affects every American.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Part two of our predictions for 2021 — covering technology, politics, social change, and the path forward for America.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

How America let in inequality through systemic policies, technological disruption, and institutional neglect. A call for economic justice.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

The great coronavirus debate — science vs. politics, masks vs. freedom, lockdowns vs. livelihoods. Finding truth in a sea of misinformation.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

Examining leadership failures during the coronavirus pandemic through the FAULT leadership framework — Fear, Arrogance, Unpreparedness, Lies, and Tribalism.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

A brief but powerful episode connecting the African slave trade with the Native American Trail of Tears — two transatlantic journeys of suffering that shaped America.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

A comprehensive overview of each chapter in Let In But Left Out — your roadmap to the book and its key themes.

Frank Shines & Granison Shines

An introduction to the FAULT Leadership framework — a key concept in the book that examines how flawed leadership has failed America.