From Bricktown

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his the war in Russia and the NCAA tournament

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses travel, international politics and a prayer for peace.

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses the history of basketball from a new Yorker and Carrboro 80s improvements

I’m this episode Dr. Bob talks about his New York history and life experiences

In this Episode we hear some powerful words by Dr. Bob has he reflects on life.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his experiences with the late Rep. Bob Dole. He also discusses camping and the growth or Oasis of NC RV Park

In this Episode Dr. Bob is back from his fall and is stronger than ever. He discusses Jan 6th trial, Barry Gordie, Colin Powell and future plans.

In this episode Dr. Bob discusses his upcoming events and preparations.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss current topics from a historical perspective

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his experiences and thoughts on the past and future

In the Episode Dr. Bob discusses a recent event of racial discrimination in Scotland County, North Carolina; Muhammad Ali and will they let Joe Build Back?

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, 9/11, racism, and family history

This week Dr. Bob drops knowledge

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses Afghanistan, Politics, Basketball, RV Parks and his pets.

In this Episode Dr Bob discusses politics and the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan Biden’s reaction and Durant saving USA Basketball

In this Episode Dr Bob discuss his views on politics in America and his mother’s advice to “do to others as you want to yourself

In this show Dr. Bob rants politics, olympics and talks about the wonders of camping

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his life interactions and his view of politics

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss the recent decision of scholar Nikole Hannah-Jones and her choice to teach at Howard instead of UNC

In this show Dr. Bob talks about the excellence of Carrboro in Chapel Hill he also reflects on his days in New York

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics and the future of voting. He also discusses his time as mayor and his experience as a Phi Beta Sigma VP. He discusses the upcoming conclave and more

In this episode Dr. Bob talks with his daughter Heather, remembers he semi-pro football days and issues a warning for Democracy

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses designing the Carrboro bus system on his kitchen table and lengths he went to get it funded for the people of Carrboro. Then Dr. Bod discusses how his Position as National VP of Phi Beta Sigma prepared him to become a transformational small town mayor.

In this Episode Dr Bod discusses glamping, politics and more

In this Episode Dr. Bob reflects climbing a tree in his backyard as a kid. Also politics and politics.

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about his love for spending time with his family and especially his grandkids. Also in this episode politics, Carrboro history and words of encouragement

In this episode Dr. Bob discusses family, politics, and the future

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the trial of George Flyod’s murderer. Politics, Dogs, Grandkids, loss and hope

In this Episode Dr Bob mourns and discusses the future of politics

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his life experiences and unique opinions and reflections.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, business, and camping. He encourages new business to stay in the game during those first tough years.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, his fathers roots in Camden, SC the dilemma of gun violence in the US and words of hope

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, Bear Island, NY Basketball at the Rucker Park and the impact of the COVID-19 Relief Bill on poverty, Black farmers, and his sister.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss politics, voting rights, Biden, and the future

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses politics, parents, and the people.

In this show Dr. Bob celebrates the good work of his son Chris. In this show he also discusses the climate, Minnesota, farming, nature conservation, sustainable farming and construction

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the decline of the Republican Party, the Super Bowl, and yes puppies and Black Panthers, Njoy!

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss Black history from a political perspective. He delves into his own story as a history makers and challenges the listener to learn more about the contributions of people of color.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses Hank Aaron’s legacy and dispels myths about the shot. Then Dr. Bobs thanks his formative teachers for pushing reading as the solution to low academic performance

In this Episode Dr Bod discusses getting the coronavirus vaccine, race, and politics.

Reflecting in the coronavirus vaccine and its inability to get into arms. Politics and the fallout from the attempted insurrection, and more great advice

Dr. Bob recounts the sad tragedy of the insurrection DC

In this Episode Dr. Bob gets personal and discusses his 8 children and their accomplishments. Here you get to peak inside the heart of giant. Enjoy

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses his schooling experiences in New York. He concludes his narrative with a call for equity in education

In this Episode Dr. Bob discuss racial inequalities in higher education, banking, and entrepreneurship. He ends with a message to choose fairness

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the Corona Virus Vaccine, Politics, Education and family history. The show ends with call for people to make it through these finals months of the pandemic

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses current politics and his definition of a New Yorker. Then he discusses his educational experiences at Quinnipiac University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke University, and UNC Greensboro

In this show Dr. Bob discusses some of his challenges with multiple business ventures due to lack of capital and structural racism.

In this Episode we hear Dr. Bob’s response after the first night of national elections. We also hear from his wife Sharon who add insightful commentary on rural communities.

In this Episode my Dr. Bob calls Jerod Kusher a trust fund baby. He discusses Ronald Reagan, Gary Hart, and Mitch McConnell. He ends with a message about voting “where ever you are in the world....vote in your local elections”

In this show Dr. Bob sends out a message of racial unity. He discusses his early voting experience and his history running for elected office. He concludes with a message to “don’t give up on your dreams no matter what”. You will have detractors but keep pushing don’t quit

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the recent Vice Presidential debate, the glory days of Queens, NY basketball and the real fear some people feel when they encounter different people. We conclude that we have all experienced fear and only perfect love can can out fear.

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses Brooklyn Academy and his early learning experiences. He also discusses family and of course the politics of the day

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about the presidential debate, politics, and racism in America

Historically discusses on politics, governmental structure, and race

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses the future politics of America. He also expounds on race and opportunity in America. Also some book suggestions from Dr. Bob

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about testifying before Congress, UNC Chapel Hill’s struggles with race and the history of the town of Carrboro

In this Episode Dr. Bob talks about racist violence against black bodies. The long history of racism against Black businesses and a glimmer of hope in form of VP Candidate Kamala Harris

In this Episode Dr. Bob gives his opinion on politics, race, and the future of America’s pending election. You will also hear some jokes, stories, and nuggets of wisdom like “study long study wrong” from Dr. Bob’s mother. Enjoy

In this show Dr. Bob discusses Kamala Harris, Jesse Jackson, Gary Hart and Bob Dole. You will hear about revolution summer and why we need to live life in the now

In this weeks episode Dr. Bob Drakeford recounts his time in 40 projects getting beat in basketball because the court was 20 feet longer. He also discusses the answer to concentrated poverty through mixed income housing. Politics, Race, Family and more you will enjoy this on your next adventure in nature.

Episode 11: In this episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discuss owning one of the three Black owned RV Parks in the Nation. Carrboro, trips to DC, His roots in Hector McMillan and Washington Drakeford

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford talks with his mentor Dr. Ed Bell. The two discuss the challenges and triumphs Black graduate students and Black Faculty at predominantly white institutions

In this Episode Dr. Bob discusses basketball and life in New York vs. North Carolina. He also discusses expansions to the Oasis RV Park and Conference Center in Marston, NC

In this Episode we learn about the Plantation on the Plains, political organizing in South Orange County, and how basketball provided opportunities for college and beyond.

In this Episode Dr. Bob Drakeford discusses his origin story and hometown Bricktown, a crime-free Black neighborhood. He also discusses his friendship with Neal Satterwhite and the value of brotherhood. We get a surprise visit by Dr. Bob’s son Bobby and learn about his work as a teacher. This show is smooth and easy so get active and enjoy it on a nature walk or a Sunday jog on a weekday:-) enjoy

In this Episode we are joined by Marrel Foushee who discusses his background and how he met Bob Drakeford. The episode is full of reflection, knowledge, and laughter. Enjoy on your next walk or drive.

In this episode former Mayor Robert Drakeford discusses policing policy, race relations, and the current outcomes of the George Flyod killing. Drakeford discusses his time as a military police officer encountering drunken rioters and the horrors of war. Drakeford closes with a message to youth to get politically active. You will enjoy this candid conversation.

In this Episode Dr. Robert Drakeford discusses his history of becoming the “protest candidate” and Mayor of Carrboro North Carolina. He then juxtaposes his political protest with the current world-wide protest in response to the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, and the systemic cultural of violence towards black and brown humans.

This week Dr. Robert Drakeford discusses some of the pivotal political personalities he has met in life and begins his story of becoming the first African American mayor of Carrboro North Carolina.

Dr. Robert Drakeford discusses his childhood in New York, the ARMY, working for the telephone company and a number of pivotal life lessons.