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College Podcast @ Metro State University

College Podcast @ Metro State University

By: Mr. Lucky — Social Studies Teacher M.A. M.S. Urban Education Student
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Mission Statement – College Campus Podcast

The College Campus Podcast exists to amplify authentic student voices at Metro State University and beyond. Grounded in the principles of inclusion, equity, and free expression, this platform confronts the silence that often surrounds difficult conversations. I believe that true diversity includes every perspective—yes, conservative, and everything in between—and that intellectual courage is essential to a just campus community.

This podcast speaks truth without seeking institutional permission or administrative validation. It reflects the real conversations happening in classrooms, hallways, and campus dialogues—the spoken and the avoided. Let's, together, address the tension between the university’s stated commitments to inclusion and the lived realities of students whose views may not align with the dominant campus culture.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rev. James Reeb, Viola Liuzzo, Andrew Goodman, Michael Schwerner, and James Chaney did not sacrifice their lives so that any student—liberal or conservative—would feel pressured into silence. All voices matter, including conservative perspectives that may be dismissed, marginalized, or treated as disruptive when expressed. Silencing dissent is not inclusion; it is "Inclusion Illusion."

How Opinions Are Silenced When They Don’t Fit Campus Culture

Social penalties instead of dialogue Students with dissenting views may be labeled “problematic,” “unsafe,” or “disruptive,” creating a climate where disagreement is treated as harm rather than an opportunity for learning.

Staff and Faculty Classroom gatekeeping: Certain perspectives are subtly discouraged through instructor reactions, grading expectations, or selective validation of comments that align with prevailing ideological norms.

Institutional messaging that implies one correct stance: When equity statements or campus initiatives are interpreted as endorsing a single ideological position, students with differing views (conservatives) may fear exclusion rather than engagement.

Conclusion – Keeping Inclusion Honest

Metro State University’s inclusion and equity statement commits the institution to anti‑racism, belonging, fairness, and the dismantling of systemic bias. This podcast exists to ensure those commitments remain more than words on paper. The College Campus Podcast serves as a check and balance—holding the university accountable to its own values by elevating voices that might otherwise be ignored, minimized, or silenced.

“Silence is not inclusion. Silence is not equity. Silence is not diversity. This is Inclusion Illusion.” — Mr. Lucky

Mr. Lucky

M.A., Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL)

M.S., Graduate Student, School of Urban Education

See My Book: www.weusoursluckybooks.com

This podcast makes no claim of being an official university production. I do not need administrative validation to exercise my right to free speech.

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Episodes
  • Recovery: Alone Without the Group Show”

    Recovery: Alone Without the Group Show”
    Jul 1 2026

    11 Ways to Choose God Instead of Relapse When You’re Alone

    1. Remember God’s Love in the Moment of Temptation (John 3:16)

    When the urge hits, pause and remind yourself: God still loves me right now. Temptation grows strongest when a person forgets they are loved. Recalling God’s love interrupts the separation that leads to relapse.

    2. Tell the Truth About the Struggle Instead of Hiding It (Romans 3:23)

    “All have sinned…” means you don’t have to pretend. Admitting the struggle out loud — even if only to God — breaks the secrecy that fuels relapse. Honesty is the doorway back to connection.

    3. Use the Authority God Already Gave You (John 1:12)

    You have the right to choose differently. Speak it: I have authority to walk away from this. Authority unused becomes relapse; authority exercised becomes recovery.

    4. Replace the Escape with a Scripture You Can Say Out Loud

    When the group show is gone, your voice becomes your weapon. Speak one line:

    • “God so loved the world…”
    • “All have sinned…”
    • “By His wounds I am healed…”
    • “He gave the right…” Speaking Scripture disrupts the mental pattern that leads to relapse.

    5. Change Your Physical Position Immediately

    Relapse often begins with stillness. Stand up. Walk. Step outside. Move your body. Movement breaks the chain between thought and action.

    6. Call One Person Who Knows the Real You

    Not the group version. Not the testimony version. The real you. Connection kills isolation, and isolation is where relapse grows.

    7. Pray a Short, Honest Prayer Instead of a Long Religious One

    God doesn’t need performance. Say: God, I’m struggling. I need You right now. Honesty reconnects you faster than religious language.

    8. Identify the Lie Behind the Temptation

    Every relapse begins with a lie: “I need this.” “I can handle this.” “No one will know.” Name the lie. Naming it breaks its power.

    9. Choose a Healing Action That Matches 1 Peter 2:24

    “By His wounds you were healed.” Healing requires action:

    • Drink water
    • Take a shower
    • Read one verse
    • Step outside
    • Write one sentence Small healing actions reinforce the larger spiritual healing Christ already provided.

    10. Remove the Object of Temptation From Your Immediate Reach

    Relapse is often proximity-based. If it’s near you, it owns you. Distance creates clarity. Clarity creates strength. Strength creates obedience.

    11. Ask Yourself the Question That Defines Your Essay

    “The group show is gone. What are you going to do?” This question forces the person to confront the truth: Recovery is not what they say in the group. Recovery is what they choose when they are alone.

    Summary

    • John 3:16 — Remember God’s love
    • Romans 3:23 — Tell the truth about the struggle
    • 1 Peter 2:24 — Walk in healing
    • John 1:12 — Use your authority

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    34 mins
  • Dear White Faculty, Please Listen

    Dear White Faculty, Please Listen
    Jun 30 2026

    Lesson Plan: Real Black History Started Before Slavery

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    Grade/Group: High school–adult learners Duration: 30–45 minutes Objective: Learners will understand that Black history includes powerful civilizations and leaders long before the transatlantic slave trade and recognize how post‑Civil War record‑keepers omitted major parts of Black history.

    Thesis for Learners

    Black history was distorted after the Civil War because former slaveholders and their political allies controlled historical records, leaving out major Black achievements before and after slavery.

    Materials

    Image of the historical figures (Mansa Musa, Tutankhamun, Nefertiti, Nzinga, Taharqa, Shaka Zulu).

    Engage (5 min)

    Ask: “What do you know about Black history before slavery?” Show the shirt image and let learners identify any familiar names.

    Explore (10 min)

    Briefly introduce each figure:

    • Mansa Musa: Wealth, scholarship, Mali Empire.
    • Tutankhamun & Nefertiti: Egyptian leadership, art, religion.
    • Nzinga: Anti‑colonial resistance, diplomacy.
    • Taharqa: Nubian pharaoh ruling Egypt.
    • Shaka Zulu: Military innovation, nation‑building.

    Explain (10 min)

    Discuss how post‑Civil War Southern historians—many former slaveholders—controlled textbooks and historical narratives, omitting Black excellence to preserve their political power.

    Elaborate (10 min)

    Small‑group prompt: “How does knowing this history change your understanding of Black identity and America’s historical record?”

    Evaluate (5 min)

    Exit reflection: “Name one untold truth you will carry forward.”

    Mr. Lucky,

    Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (M.A., MAPL)

    Graduate Student, M.S., School of Urban Education

    Host, Campus Podcast @ Metro State University

    Social Sciences Educator-Licensed

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    24 mins
  • Student Owned = Student Discounts

    Student Owned = Student Discounts
    Jun 28 2026

    WIN $200

    Question: Other students have their own businesses. Why would some staff or faculty at Metro State have issues with my legal business of over 20 years being on this podcast?

    Answer this question in 50 words or less and you may be a winner.

    Email answers to: radiotalklr@gmail.com

    Mr. Lucky,

    Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (M.A., MAPL)

    Graduate Student, M.S., School of Urban Education

    Host, Campus Podcast @ Metro State University
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    4 mins
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