Best Tony Tolbert Podcasts (2025)

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#20 - Slavery in the U.S. Today: Is This 2025 or 1825? 40:49

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News flash: Slavery didn’t end after the Civil War. Thanks to the massive loophole of the 13th Amendment, it’s still going strong - in the form of forced prison labor all across America. We take you to Louisiana, the world’s incarceration leader. Local historian Eric Seiferth tells about Louisiana’s barbaric prison labor system, where inmates are f…

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#19 - The Bucks Start Here: William Darity Jr. and Kirsten Mullen 1:12:06

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Money isn’t the only part of reparations - but it sure is a big one! We sit down with William Darity and Kirsten Mullen, the nation's leading reparations experts. They answer key questions: How big is the tab? Who gets paid? What good is money unless we first change our racist society? They also break down why they're hopeful that reparations will …

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#18 - The Negro Leagues: It’s Past Time for America’s Pastime to Make Reparations 50:09

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Some of the greatest players ever were kept out of Major League Baseball for nearly 70 years - due to the collusion of the racist team owners. We visit with Bill Greason, 100, the oldest surviving Negro Leagues player, and baseball historian Larry Lester, to make the case for long-overdue reparations by MLB. We crunch some numbers and calculate the…

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#17 - The “Black Tax”: A Grand Theft of Historic Proportions 50:19

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A dirty secret in U.S. history is how local property taxes have been used to steal massive amounts of land and money from Black people, for the last 160 years. The Black Tax, a new book by historian Andrew Kahrl, exposes these scams that helped create the colossal racial wealth gap of today. The damage to Black Americans? More than $600 billion in …

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#16 - Special Update: The Reparations Movement, Our Growing Project, and Things We All Can Do 33:15

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This is an exciting time in the fight for Black reparations! As momentum builds across the country, Pay The Tab is expanding in new directions - including the first-ever reparations course at UCLA Law School. In this special episode, Tony and Adam bring the latest news, answer your questions, and share things we all can do to disrupt America's toxi…

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#15 - Henrietta Wood: An American Hero You Never Heard Of 46:19

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The largest-ever court award for slavery reparations came from an unlikely plaintiff. Henrietta Wood was an enslaved woman who gained her freedom in the 1840s - only to be kidnapped and sold back into slavery for 15 more horrific years. Her heroic fight for payback is inspiration for today’s reparations battle. Join us with historian Caleb McDaniel…

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#14 - Live With Rep. Justin J. Pearson: Speaking Truth To Power 1:32:46

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Rep. Justin J. Pearson blows away our live audience with his bold case for reparations - and for making change through multiracial solidarity. He speaks on the racist connections of gun violence and environmental pollution; and what we need to do to fix things. Also on video! SHOW NOTES Guest: Rep. Justin J. Pearson Rep. Pearson is one of the most …

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#13 - Rest As Reparations: Closing The Racial Sleep Gap 52:20

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Did you know Black Americans get about one hour less sleep each night than white people? Less sleep means serious health problems - and shorter life spans. We dive into this shocking “racial sleep gap” with a leading authority on the subject, Dr. Dayna Johnson. She breaks down where it comes from (spoiler alert: it’s all about racism) - and what we…

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#12 - Japanese American Reparations: Lessons For Black America 1:13:03

2y ago1:13:03

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In the largest single act of mass incarceration in U.S. history, our government forced over 125,000 Japanese Americans into prison camps for three years during World War II. On this special live episode, two leading activists join us to expose the true story of this racist atrocity, the fight for reparations that followed, and the importance of rac…

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#11 - Mass Incarceration and Reparations: It’s Time For A New Way 1:22:51

2y ago1:22:51

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Mass incarceration is a cancer that’s devouring Black communities. Writer and filmmaker Asia Johnson joins us and shares her experiences as a formerly incarcerated woman - and her visions for a new system of justice. Recorded with a live audience. Also on video! SHOW NOTES Guest: Asia Johnson Asia Johnson is a writer, filmmaker, and activist for th…

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#10 - The Racial Wealth Gap: It's Our Turn Now 38:07

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Why has it always been damn near impossible for Black Americans to make ends meet - let alone build wealth? Join us with Mehrsa Baradaran, law professor and a leading expert on the racial wealth gap. She speaks the truth and helps us bust the myths we’ve all been fed about race, money, and the American Dream. Mehrsa also has an innovative plan to b…

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#9 - Giving It All Back: White People's Worst Nightmare 49:08

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Morgan Curtis discovered that her family’s wealth (and her large inheritance) were made from centuries of exploitation and suffering, including slavery. What she did in response is an amazing story of personal reparations - and reminds us of the power of facing hard truths and living our lives with purpose. SHOW NOTES Guest: Morgan Curtis Morgan Cu…

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#8 - Robin Kelley Live: Reparations and Imagining the Black Future 59:57

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Show notes: The incredible Robin D. G. Kelley schools us on what true reparations could look like - and how to use our collective power to envision a better future. Recorded in Los Angeles with a live audience. See the video HERE! Guest: Robin D. G. Kelley Robin Kelley is a leading historian, author, and thinker of our time - or any time. His groun…

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#7 - Mothers of Gynecology: Art As Reparations 48:13

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Dr. J. Marion Sims is hailed as the Father of Modern Gynecology. But his reputation was built through inhumane experiments on enslaved young women. We talk with “creative extremist” Michelle Browder, who exposes the truth about Sims, the racism of the medical profession, and using art as a form of reparations. SHOW NOTES Guest: Michelle Browder Mic…

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#6 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 2: A Long Road To Justice 36:51

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Part 2 of our story on the Tulsa Race Massacre looks at the historic lawsuit for reparations going on right now. We have a riveting conversation with Hughes Van Ellis, 101, one of three living survivors – and a plaintiff in that case. Guests Eric Miller and Kristi Williams return to give us the inside scoop on the case and the government’s literal …

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#5 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 1: An Inside Job 30:31

3y ago30:31

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The Tulsa Race Massacre was one of the most horrific events in U.S. history. Was it just a riot by an angry white mob - or an all-out war on Black Americans by their own government? Join us for the real story on what went down in 1921. Special guest: Kristi Williams, Tulsa activist and descendant of a massacre survivor. SHOW NOTES Guest: Kristi Wil…

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Tony “prof. t” Tolbert – A PLUSS Profile 1:20:15

3y ago1:20:15

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“Let's Celebrate the Positivity in Black Music” This is a special episode of the PLUSS Life. It features a conversation which was recorded in June 2022 for Black Music Month with our guest Tony "prof. t" Tolbert. Before we speak with Tony, there are some announcements about what to expect on the podcast. PLUSS PROFILE Today's conversation, for this…

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#4 - The California Reparations Plan: It’s On! 28:22

3y ago28:22

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Big things are happening on the West Coast! The California Reparations Task Force is deep into its revolutionary work. We talk with chairperson Kamilah Moore, who gives us the inside scoop on how they’re hatching a real plan - one that can set the stage for reparations across the whole country! SHOW NOTES Guest: Kamilah Moore Kamilah is Chairperson…

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#3 - The Chicago Housing Scam: Seriously? 34:37

3y ago34:37

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In the city famous for segregation and corruption, we’ll see how many hoops Black people had to jump through, just to get a place to live. This scam would make Al Capone blush: crooked banks, politicians and realtors conspired to rob Black Chicagoans of more than 4 billion dollars! Special guest: Amber Hendley, housing activist and reparations warr…

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Mark V. Smith - A PLUSS Profile 1:00:00

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“What will we learn from Mark V. Smith?” The answer to that question is quite a bit. In the extensive show notes on PLUSSLife.com, there are numerous takeaways from this conversation. This is the first profile only episode of the PLUSS Life. During the break in the month of May, the show got new theme music and a decision was made to keep the episo…

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#2 - Bruce's Beach: Why Can't A Sister Just Chill? 36:46

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What’s so threatening about the sight of Black people relaxing? Tony and Adam tell the story of a thriving Black-owned beach resort near L.A. that was shut down by the government - with a dramatic new reparations twist. We also look at ways the city could get Black people to come back. Special guest: pioneering historian Alison Rose Jefferson. SHOW…

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#1 - Pilot: The Case For Reparations Now 35:37

3y ago35:37

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Why reparations? Why now? Get to know Adam and Tony as we kick off Pay The Tab! Special guest Maureen Simmons helped create California's first-of-its-kind reparations task force, while still a college student. Maureen schools us on reparations - and shares her story of making history. SHOW NOTES Guest: Maureen Simmons A key player in the national r…

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Trailer 2:14

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Introducing PAY THE TAB: Reparations Now! Join hosts Tony and Adam as they make the case for reparations, one story at a time.By Tony Tolbert & Adam Radinsky

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Creating Positive Spaces 1:26:09

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“Can being in a space that feels good make a difference?” On this episode of the PLUSS Life Podcast we’re talking about the benefits of creating positive spaces. We’ll also have Today’s PLUSS Thing, where I’ll share with you about a simple step you can take We’ll have a conversation with Dr. Suzie Dukic where we talk about forgiveness and self acce…

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The Power of a PLUSS Intention 1:07:33

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On this episode of the PLUSS Life Podcast we're talking about why being intentional makes a difference when using PLUSS strategies. We'll also have Today's PLUSS Thing, where I'll share with you about a simple step you can take We'll have a conversation with Kellae Renae where we talk about healthy living, positive influences and a few surprises. I…

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Let's talk about PLUSS 23:22

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Welcome to the first official episode of the PLUSS Life podcast! On this episode we're talking about what to expect from this show and I'll give you a brief introduction to what PLUSS is all about. WHAT"S YOUR PLUSS Please leave a comment, or if you'd like it included in the show a voice message, letting me know if there are tips, songs, or PLUSS P…

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Announcements - The PLUSS Life Launches in Two Weeks! 1:38

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It's been two weeks since releasing the trailer. In just two more weeks, The PLUSS Life podcast and the brand new PLUSSLife.com web site will launch. The first official episode will be released March 25th. All the episodes for the first season have been planned and interviews are underway. We'll have some great guests and lots to learn as we go on …

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The PLUSS Life Trailer 2:02

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This is The PLUSS Life Podcast, where it's all about P-L-U-S-S, that's Positive Living Using Simple Steps. Those last two S's are the Key. Simple Steps, enable us to actively invite more good into our lives. They help us create the conditions for naturally occurring joy and positivity. Applying PLUSS life techniques let's you build your own approac…

Tony Tolbert Podcasts

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PAY THE TAB: Reparations Now

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The PLUSS Life - Positive Living Using Simple Steps

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#20 - Slavery in the U.S. Today: Is This 2025 or 1825? 40:49

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#19 - The Bucks Start Here: William Darity Jr. and Kirsten Mullen 1:12:06

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#18 - The Negro Leagues: It’s Past Time for America’s Pastime to Make Reparations 50:09

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#17 - The “Black Tax”: A Grand Theft of Historic Proportions 50:19

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#16 - Special Update: The Reparations Movement, Our Growing Project, and Things We All Can Do 33:15

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#15 - Henrietta Wood: An American Hero You Never Heard Of 46:19

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#14 - Live With Rep. Justin J. Pearson: Speaking Truth To Power 1:32:46

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#13 - Rest As Reparations: Closing The Racial Sleep Gap 52:20

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#12 - Japanese American Reparations: Lessons For Black America 1:13:03

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#11 - Mass Incarceration and Reparations: It’s Time For A New Way 1:22:51

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#10 - The Racial Wealth Gap: It's Our Turn Now 38:07

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#9 - Giving It All Back: White People's Worst Nightmare 49:08

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#8 - Robin Kelley Live: Reparations and Imagining the Black Future 59:57

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#7 - Mothers of Gynecology: Art As Reparations 48:13

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#6 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 2: A Long Road To Justice 36:51

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#5 - The Tulsa Race Massacre pt. 1: An Inside Job 30:31

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Tony “prof. t” Tolbert – A PLUSS Profile 1:20:15

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#4 - The California Reparations Plan: It’s On! 28:22

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#3 - The Chicago Housing Scam: Seriously? 34:37

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Mark V. Smith - A PLUSS Profile 1:00:00

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#2 - Bruce's Beach: Why Can't A Sister Just Chill? 36:46

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#1 - Pilot: The Case For Reparations Now 35:37

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Trailer 2:14

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Creating Positive Spaces 1:26:09

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The Power of a PLUSS Intention 1:07:33

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Let's talk about PLUSS 23:22

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Announcements - The PLUSS Life Launches in Two Weeks! 1:38

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The PLUSS Life Trailer 2:02