A Frank Conversation
The struggle is real. America remains divided by familiar obstacles: race, religion, politics, income, and gender. Those topics touch us daily, but in some spaces, discussing them is off-limits. In our new podcast, A Frank Conversation, hosted by 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley, we will take a deeper dive into our differences and our alikeness. We will have frank conversations with everyday people about what they’ve seen, and where they see us heading. Our talks will stretch your mind and compassion for the world we share. Our hope is that you walk away with a better understanding of each other. Our hope is that you will desire to be better. Let’s talk and heal together.
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Fentanyl and the Black community
Inside the disproportionate impact the opioid overdose crisis is having
18 min
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Minority Health
Efforts to improve outcomes for minority populations
14 min
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The Will Smith slap
Comedian and 2 TV personalities join Frank to dissect the Oscars moment
12 min
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Transgender athletes
A soccer player offers perspective as Florida makes headlines.
15 min
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Project Dynamo
The nonprofit rescuing Americans from Ukraine
15 min
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Chloe Coney: The Change Agent
Tampa's iconic 'hat lady' helped integrate schools
33 min
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Climate Change and Asthma
How vulnerable people are feeling the impacts of climate change.
30 min
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Let’s talk about Climate Change
We're bringing in two weather and climate experts to discuss.
29 min
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How’s your heart? The importance of knowing CPR
Are you prepared to save someone's life? Tamisha Good runs Concierge Healthcare Training Services. Good says a personal experience with a loved one moved her to offer classes and teach people how to administer CPR. The medical professional breaks down he...
26 min
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Changing the face of science
What is STEM or STEAM? Also, what's with the lack of women in the field? We discuss with an educator who is doing her part to change the face of science.
23 min
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Being thankful
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach life. Many of those changes have brought inconveniences, but there are reasons to remain thankful. Some of our previous guests shared their reasons for gratitude this holiday season. Prior guests in t...
21 min
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Meet American Stage Theatre’s first BIPOC Produ...
Storytelling at American Stage Theatre is gaining more perspective. One of Florida's oldest and most critically acclaimed professional theatre companies appointed Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj as its first BIPOC Producing Artistic Director and Resident Playwri...
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The White Dress Project (Understanding Fibroids)
What are fibroids? Is it an ailment that runs in your family? How can you advocate for yourself? Did you know that Black women are impacted disproportionately by fibroids? This Frank Conversation will discuss treatment, signs, symptoms and the consequenc...
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Your new therapist may be a deck of cards
Dr. Ebony Butler is working to deconstruct the stigma that surrounds therapy. Online, she's known as Dr. Ebony Online, and she's simplifying treatment through her creation, My Therapy Cards. She says she took the questions she asked her clients in sessio...
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Why pursue policing in this climate?
The rift between law enforcement and the communities police serve has been an ongoing repair job for everyone involved in the relationship. Where does healing begin, and how do we find it? A law enforcement veteran spoke candidly about what must happen.
30 min
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Don‘t overwhelm yourself for the holidays
Remember, there's no need to empty your pockets to make loved ones happy. Do the best you can and allow that to be enough. We have six steps to take to ensure your own happiness.
26 min
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Checking on friends in the health care field
Medical professionals continue to struggle with their own health as they work to ensure their patients' wellness. Dr. Jabraan Pasha explains why some of his colleagues are considering a new profession. He attributes much of their frustration to misinform...
21 min
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Easing separation anxiety
Clinical psychotherapist Dr. Carleah East joins 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley to talk about how to help deal with separation anxiety in children and adults. She discusses the role the pandemic has played in what we're seeing now.
15 min
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Mentoring Tampa‘s Youth
Tavis Myrick, executive director of the Gentlemen’s Quest of Tampa Inc., talks with 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley about the importance of mentoring young people. Myrick is working to create programs that remove excuses and barriers for youth...
21 min
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Exploring Fatherhood
We all know there are wins and also challenges when you're a dad. This week, Frank is joined by Jewel Woods, the founder and clinical director of Male Behavioral Health, an outpatient mental health practice.
24 min
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What is race?
Race is a social construct based on physical attributes. It's a human invention, not something scientific. And that invention created a hierarchy. In this episode, 10 Tampa Bay Brightside anchor Frank Wiley is joined by history teacher Larry Bowler and D...
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Domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Although abuse remains a problem every month of the year, we’re using the month to increase education about the topic. Dr. Carleah East has 'A Frank Conversation' about the signs of abuse in a loved one, the ...
22 min
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Black professionals and suicide
You’ve grown in your professional life, but have you really made it to a comfortable destination? New opportunities present new challenges. But, for some African American individuals, their challenges are a familiar foe. This week on A Frank Conversation...
30 min
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Black Boy Joy
What is Black Boy Joy? Maybe you’ve seen the hashtag. New York Times Bestselling author, Kwame Mbalia said his latest book expands the conversation to a push for freedom for Black children.
“I just want them to be able to exist free of constraints, fre...
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What the pandemic has done to addiction recovery
Addiction recovery is a multistep process. Changes in routine can make it more difficult. The COVID-19 pandemic has been the change that has concerned recovery sponsors at Turning Point of Tampa. Some addicts have backslid into actively using substances....
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