It’s That Part

The most dangerous political promise is often the one that sounds the best. In this episode of The Talk of the Times, Jesse Lee Hammonds and Attorney Bernie Brown move past outrage and into strategy, offering listeners a simple but powerful framework for evaluating what politicians say on the campaign trail. They unpack five key questions every voter should ask before believing a promise: What power does this office actually have? What law must change? Who has to vote for it? Who pays for it? And who benefits if people believe it? Using examples from taxes, inflation, healthcare, housing, and corporate influence, they show how easy it is for voters to be seduced by slogans while missing the legal and political realities underneath. This episode is part civic education, part political reality check, and part call to democratic maturity. It is for anyone tired of voting on vibes, appearances, or wishful thinking. Listen now, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who wants to vote smarter, not just louder.

What if wars are not just driven by policy, but by the darker corners of human nature? In this episode of Talk of the Times, Jesse Lee Hammonds (Host of the "It's That Part" podcast) and Attorney Bernie Brown (Host of "The Logical Lawyer" podcast) move past headlines and battlefield updates to examine the emotional engine behind war itself. They unpack how fear, hate, envy, grievance, ideology, domination, and territorial ambition keep dragging humanity back into conflict, from Cain and Abel to today’s tensions involving Iran, Israel, and global powers. This conversation does not romanticize war or flatten it into politics alone. Instead, it asks a harder question: if war grows from the human core, can strategy alone ever stop it? Along the way, the hosts connect Scripture, legal reasoning, colonial history, military conditioning, and modern geopolitics into one urgent discussion. The result is sober, honest, and deeply reflective. If you are tired of surface-level war commentary and want the deeper truth beneath the conflict, this episode is for you. Listen now and share it with someone willing to think beyond the headlines. It's "The Talk of the Times!"

Jesse reframes Black History Month as something more than names and dates: it’s a recurring test of whether rights apply evenly or selectively. This episode is built around one unforgettable question, when power knocks, do rights show up?—and it uses that question to connect today’s reported enforcement posture to a longer arc of American history where the home has often been where “law” becomes personal. Jesse doesn’t argue that every official is evil; he argues that systems without guardrails predictably drift into overreach. The episode’s strength is its balance: no panic, no denial, just clarity, memory, and a call to stay awake. He offers grounded takeaways: learn the warrant distinction, understand the home’s place in constitutional design, and watch what courts do next because today’s “immigration” rule becomes tomorrow’s general rule. This is the kind of episode you send to family group chats, because it’s not meant to trend, it’s meant to protect. Listen and share.

AI isn’t just spreading information anymore—it’s generating it. And that’s why the fear is loud. In this raw, end-of-year voice note, Jesse Lee Hammonds reframes the conversation: the core issue isn’t whether we can stop AI—it’s who shapes it, and toward what end. He places 2026 in a historical timeline of disruption: printing press, radio, TV, internet—each shift challenged gatekeepers and redrew power. But this new era is different, because synthetic content can manufacture reality at scale. Still, Jesse refuses panic as a strategy. Fear may be understandable, but it can’t be the compass. This episode is a mindset pivot for creators, believers, leaders, and everyday people trying to stay sober-minded in the age of generative tech. It’s short, urgent, and built for replay. Listen now—and share it with someone who needs direction, not dread.

We keep hearing the same warning, “Don’t panic,” while the ground shifts under our feet. In this episode, Jesse and attorney Bernie Brown break down why the real battle is not only in the streets, but inside the feeds. From algorithmic amplification to political propaganda, they argue that technology is no longer neutral, it is shaping public mood, public memory, and public conflict in real time. Bernie explains why exposing yourself to opposing viewpoints can be useful, even when the “analysis” feels thin on logic, because it reveals intent and strategy. Jesse connects it to a bigger mission: preserving erased history, lifting up diaspora voices, and making sure today’s truth does not get buried tomorrow. The stakes are high because when misinformation and power collide, the result can be fear, intimidation, and instability. If you want a grounded conversation about how to think clearly in the middle of digital chaos, press play and share this one with a friend who’s overwhelmed but still paying attention.

Why do so many Christian couples avoid counseling? Because they fear being seen. Dr. D Wright pulls back the curtain on marriage counseling, revealing why most couples come to win an argument instead of heal a relationship. Joined by Jesse and Bernie, he tackles male vulnerability, fear of emotional exposure, and the false stigma that counseling means failure. Expect laughter, conviction, and truth as these three men model honesty about love, ego, and spiritual accountability. 💬 Listen for insights that could transform your next conversation.

Can psychology explain the human soul? Dr. Darrell (Dr. D. Speaks) Wright, a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, argues that secular therapy misses the root cause, sin. In this thought-provoking dialogue, Jesse and Bernie unpack Dr. Wright’s belief that many so-called “mental illnesses” are actually spiritual conditions unresolved by modern psychology. Through biblical insight and lived experience, he challenges listeners to consider what true healing looks like when the Spirit, not science, is in control. 🎧 Tune in for a radical rethinking of therapy, faith, and the human condition.

Can psychology explain the human soul? Dr. Wright, a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, argues that secular therapy misses the root cause, sin. In this thought-provoking dialogue, Jesse and Bernie unpack Dr. Wright’s belief that many so-called “mental illnesses” are actually spiritual conditions unresolved by modern psychology. Through biblical insight and lived experience, he challenges listeners to consider what true healing looks like when the Spirit, not science, is in control. 🎧 Tune in for a radical rethinking of therapy, faith, and the human condition.

Prices don’t spike overnight, but they do spike. Bernie and Jesse connect the dots from tariffs and shutdown turbulence to the delayed price hikes that land in your cart months later. They outline how supply chains absorb shocks…until they can’t, and why unemployment, higher costs, and frozen programs show up on Main Street long after political theater fades. The duo also spot the moment when party loyalty cracks: when supporters feel it in their own wallets. That’s when phone lines light up, positions soften, and “no” turns into “let’s talk.” It’s a candid, concrete look at cause and effect, minus the spin. If you want to see around corners (and protect your budget), this is your playbook. Listen and share to help someone you love prepare, not panic.

Why do we delay change until “Monday” or “New Year’s”? The crew dismantles the comfort of postponement and replaces it with a 3-step loop: apologize (own it), act (one repair today), align (habits with values). Laura admits how avoidance masqueraded as peace; Bernie argues for small, certain improvements over grand intentions; Jesse links alignment to spiritual and mental freedom. The conflict is procrastination versus integrity, with stakes that touch health, relationships, and credibility. Expect simple prompts, micro-wins, and a permission slip to start messy. The emotional payoff is relief—you don’t need a perfect plan to begin, just the next honest step. Listen now and text this to someone who keeps waiting for “the right time.”

From the provocative title to the deeper mission, this conversation reframes S.E.X. as Self-Examination. A daily practice that heals, clarifies, and empowers. Jesse and Bernie welcome author Laura to unpack why couples react to her book cover, how “dots between the letters” signal an acronym, and why the real work is interior: accountability, honesty, and courage. Laura shares formative moments silence as a coping mechanism, speaking up to stop harm, building safe spaces and the fruit test: your life reveals your truth. Bernie adds a prosecutor’s lens on routine self-audits; Jesse connects faith and purpose after leaving the entertainment grind. Together, they map the stakes: unaddressed guilt, health impacts, family systems, and cultural pressure to “wait until Monday” to change. By the end, you’ll have a blueprint for reflective living SWOT for the soul, grace for the journey, action for today. Listen now and share with someone who’s ready to look within.

What happens when a president pushes the edges of the rulebook—and the referees look away? In this joint episode of The Logical Lawyer and It’s That Part, Jesse Lee Hammonds and attorney Bernie Brown unpack where presidential authority ends and constitutional guardrails begin. From Congress ceding ground to lifetime federal courts, to the Supreme Court’s role as (sometimes) the final brake, they trace how norms can erode when silence replaces accountability. You’ll hear a grounded walk-through of “zones” of presidential power, why civil and religious leaders matter in moments of drift, and how deploying troops in U.S. cities tests both law and public psyche. The stakes are simple: democratic resilience or gradual normalization of executive overreach. Listen for a clear framework you can use to spot power plays in real time—and a call to engage locally, vote consistently, and hold institutions to their mandates. Press play and share with someone who cares about the Constitution.

America is at a crossroads. In this urgent episode, It’s That Part and The Logical Lawyer team up with two retired LAPD lieutenants to explore how politics, policing, and power collide in ways that endanger our freedoms. From unconstitutional ICE raids to dangerous policy shifts, the stakes have never been higher. With wisdom, logic, and personal stories from the front lines, this episode shines a light on the hidden forces shaping our communities and what must happen next to protect justice and accountability.

The 9th wedding anniversary special episode

What’s it really like growing up in a world of climate crisis, gun violence, ICE raids, and social media chaos? Becky Montes doesn’t hold back. In this real-talk episode, Jesse invites Becky to share the triumphs and the trauma of Gen Z’s experience. They dive deep into humor as a coping tool, the dual identity of immigrant families, and what older generations often get wrong. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a lived perspective that demands to be heard. And in the midst of it all? Hope, humor, and healing. It’s that part where truth becomes clarity—and clarity becomes action.

As the debate over healthcare rages in Washington, seniors are left trying to navigate a complex maze of insurance plans and prescription coverage. In this episode, Jesse chops it up with Leo Stella of Stella Health Insurance Agency, pulling back the curtain on Medicare and its real impact on your life. From hidden costs to essential benefits, learn how you can avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions that protect your health—and your bank account.

Before badges and cruisers, there were whips and runaway notices. In this urgent episode, host Jesse Lee Hammonds uncovers the chilling roots of American law enforcement—from colonial slave patrols to today’s immigration raids and ICE detentions. Joined by The Logical Lawyer, Bernie Brown, and retired engineer Michael Williams, they unravel how “order” was historically enforced not for justice—but for control. With riveting historical detail and modern-day headlines, this episode makes one thing clear: history isn’t behind us. It’s now. And unless we understand the systems, we’ll keep repeating them. This is the part of the story they didn’t teach in school.

What happens when we base an entire economy on feeding the elite? It’s That Part host Jesse Lee Hammonds unpacks the dangerous myth of supply-side economics — an idea born in the 1800s and still fueling bad policy in 2025. From robber barons to Elon Musk, from the Great Depression to the next crash, this episode connects the historical dots and shows why the system was never built to serve everyone. If you’ve ever wondered why your paycheck feels smaller while the rich get richer, this episode is your answer.

Everybody's talking about “going back”—but back to what? Host Jesse Lee Hammonds pulls the mask off nostalgic narratives and exposes the truth behind the 1789–1913 economic model. From slavery to sharecropping to today's tariffs, this episode unpacks why America’s so-called "great past" wasn’t great for everybody—and why moving forward means facing the facts, not rewriting history.

The new U.S. tariffs on China, Mexico, and Europe are already shaking global markets. But what does that mean for YOU? Prices, job security, and investments could all be on the line. Let's break it down, no fluff, just FACTS. 💰 How will this impact your cost of living? 📉 Are we heading into a recession? 🔥 What’s REALLY going on behind the scenes? Hit LIKE if you want honest news, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives.