# Michael Bland

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Diesel is Flipping the Midterm Map

Diesel prices are doing what a year of messaging couldn't. Tim, Luke, Rich and Zak break down how the spike became the catalyst for Democrats' midterm surge, why $7 diesel could keep undecided Republicans home, and what a wave of new polls from Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Alaska and Kansas says…

Why Black Men Drifted From Democrats (and How to Win Them Back)

Michael Bland, executive director of Black Men Vote, joins Tim, Luke, and Rich to break down what actually moved Black men toward Trump in 2024: not policy, but a democratic party that only shows up at the last minute, talks in jargon, and attacks the idea of getting rich. Mike makes the case for a…

09-29-2026 - Free 4 All - Oh Lawd

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland reunite after a 2 week hiatus to discuss Michael's post about the Prince Estate that caused some waves, more AI chat, new music, and more. Note: Some video components included that won't translate well to audio, but they're not long. Just hang tight.

Ask Michael Bland

Another evening focusing on Funkatopia cohost and NPG drumming legend Michael Bland as we ask questions from the audience and beyond. More Prince stories! 80's! Album covers! Madness!

Interview: Sandra St. Victor - Full Interview Only

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with soul icon Sandra St. Victor to talk about her illustrious career starting with The Family Stand and then an incredible solo career that allowed her to work with legends like Curtis Mayfield, Prince, Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, and so many more, It's a…

Richard Fowler & Michael Bland: ‘He Was a Boy’ — Who Gets to Name Us

Nolan Wells’ mother corrected the record about her son. Richard Fowler and Black Men Vote’s Michael Bland explore why words matter, and the push to mobilize 100,000 Black men before Election Day.

Interview - Jimi Hazel (24-7 Spyz)

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland welcome 24-7 Spyz founder and guitarist Jimi Hazel. We chat about the origins of Spyz, the past members, new music, Jef Lee Johnson, Jesse Johnson, the black rock movement, and so much more.

Dean Brown on Groove Warrior, Marcus Miller & Michael Bland | 2005

Guitarist Dean Brown joins Joe Kelley in this 2005 Upper Room radio archive for an in-depth conversation about his album Groove Warrior, his musical influences and a career spent playing alongside some of the finest musicians in jazz and funk. Brown discusses working with Marcus Miller and the impo…

Michael Bland & Dr. Jason Johnson join Special Guest Host Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey

Veteran political strategist and Executive Director of Black Men Vote Michael Bland, alongside MS NOW political analyst, author, and journalism professor Dr. Jason Johnson, discusses President Trump’s controversial pick of Stephen Miller for chief of staff, growing calls to replace Hakeem Jeffries …

Interview - Sue Ann Carwell

Funkatopia’s Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland welcome the iconic Sue Ann Carwell as she shares her stories of the earl days of Minneapolis with Prince, Jesse Johnson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and more from the true Minneapolis roots. Then she talks about her amazing career that had her performing vo…