Puerto Rico: Is the US really trying to help? For 3.4 million US citizens, only a quarter of Puerto Rico residents have running water. Less than half of gas stations are open. Most supermarkets are open but rationing food. Hospitals and food banks are running low on fuel for their generators to keep the lights on and preserve fruits, veggies and me…

Does your relationship take a back seat to your career? Today most people who are in a relationship would say they give their all-and-all to the success of that relationship. However, when we speak of adding their career to the relationship equation, the factors may change. Today, most men and women find it greatly important to sink their teeth int…

Thirsty Thursday!! By now, you’ve heard the term “THIRSTY”, right? When we either here the term or use it ourselves, we think of a person who is doing everything to get someone’s attention or affections. What if this thirsty person was your mate? And what if there thirstiness was impacting your relationship? Join Richard Hall and Chris Smith on Thu…

Dreamers: An Immigration Nightmare Today, there are hundreds of thousands of "Dreamers" facing the possibility of having to leave the only home they've ever really known after President Donald Trump moved to end DACA, the Obama-era program that protects people brought into the U.S. illegally as children from being deported. According to the latest …

Friend or Foe? Finding genuine friends isn't easy. True friends always try to look for your positive qualities. They’re not petty, competitive, or judgmental. They listen and value your opinion, even if it may differ from their own. So when good people come along it's important that we hold onto the ones we find who are loyal and true. However, the…

“What are the boundaries for in-laws?” What are the boundaries of in-laws when it comes to your marriage? Most husbands and wives seem to have wonderful relationships with their in-laws, but there are some who feel that their in-laws over-step by enlisting their opinions on what should be done or not done in their married off-spring’s relationship.…

The White House: Who’s in and who’s out? So far the lineup of “who’s out” has grown: Sebastian Gorka, Steve Bannon, Anthony Scaramucci, Reince Priebus, Sean Spicer, Preet Bharara, James Comey, Michael Flynn, Sally Yates, Craig Deare, Angella Reid, MIke Dubke and Patrick Kennedy… So, who’s next? Newly minted White House chief of staff John Kelly has…

Don't get too comfortable in your relationship! Have you noticed that since you’ve made a commitment to your spouse or significant other, that things just are the same? Your loving mate has turned into someone you don’t recognize anymore! Have they stopped fixing themselves up? Slowed or stopped going to the gym? What about date nights? And let’s n…

Greed vs. Need: The price of life As many of you know, the devastation of tropical storm Harvey has affected the lives of hundreds of thousands in Houston, TX. Not since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 have we seen the impact of a natural disaster. Although, in a time of such great great and neighbors helping neighbors, there are those who seem to take a…

Help Me, Help Us!!! Have you ever felt as though you’re in the relationship all by yourself? Whether it's taking care of the finances and the household, or caring for the children, it’s as though your spouse or partner is not there. So what do you do or say to your other half when they are not pulling their weight in the relationship? How can you g…

That’s not my child! - Why should I have to pay? Tonight’s show comes from Rollin Dee’s Facebook page: “If a Married Man Has a Child with Another Woman..Should the Wife be Responsible with Helping Pay his Child Support?” This question set off a fire-storm of very strong opinions and comments. Some responded with a simple “No”, while others vehement…

Right or Left: Which Way is the Country Going? In light of the recent events of racial tension in Charlottesville, Virginia, and with the shake-ups in the White House, there shouldn’t be any doubt that people all over the country are feeling the uncertainty of their future. With the tug-of-war going on between the left (Democrats) and the right (Re…

Is going out too much affecting your relationship? When entering into a relationship, some men and women feel that it’s time to give up certain things they were doing when they were living the single life. Of course, with commitment, comes changes in lifestyle. However, there are some who feel that hanging out with friends and hitting the nightclub…

Who pays for the date? Rollin Dee recently posted the following question on his Facebook page: “Ladies when you all ask a Brother out on a Date, does that Mean You're Paying??” This question met for a firestorm of responses. Some ladies feel that if she asks a man out, that she should pay. While others feel it should be the man, or a 50/50 split. T…

Are Black Men prepared for marriage? Although most black women and men would have strong opinions to the title of tonight’s show, there is more to this question… and that MORE comes from the following statement/post recently seen on Facebook: “DO NOT worry about black “men” not choosing you. Most aren’t prepared for marriage & choose OTHERS for SEX…

Roll-Back of the Civil Right Movement For decades, the Department of Justice has used court-enforced agreements to protect civil rights, successfully desegregating school systems, reforming police departments, ensuring access for the disabled and defending religious practices. Now, under Attorney General Jeff Sessions, the DOJ appears to be turning…

He Said, She Said: A Break-Down in Communication When speaking of issues that are important to the success of relationships, the majority of both men and women would say that communication is the key, right? Well, for reasons unknown, there seems to be a huge difference in how each communicates. This was proven on last weeks show. As a follow-up to…

When it all Goes Bad: Relationship Intentions By now, those who follow reality tv, have heard about the tumultuous relationship and break-up between Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna. Of course, like any relationship, things began on a dream-like note, but over the course of one year, the relationship has turned into a public drama of mud slinging, law…

The Things Women Do That Upset Men In most cases, women bare no secrets when it comes to expressing what men do to upset or making them angry. But, in the case of men, they seem to hold back when it comes to expressing what women do to upset them. This is where the term “women are from venus, and men are from Mars” comes into play. Men and women ha…

Fake News: Knowing the truth In an age where technology and media seems to be on steroids, news reporting and coverage seems to be at an all-time high - and everywhere you turn, is news, news and more news. But how do we know what is being reported is the whole truth? Donald Trump first tweeted the words "fake news" on December 10, and since then h…

Man Up!!! What does it mean to Man up?- Pt. 2 We all have heard the term Man Up!! From the older man telling the younger man to man up or a woman telling her son or significant other to, man up. On last week’s show (6/29/17), the conversation got so deep, the fellas have to come back for more! On this episode of Man 2 Man Radio. Richard Hall and Ch…

Man Up!!! What does it mean to Man up? We all have heard the term Man Up!! From the older man telling the younger man to man up or a woman telling her son or significant other to, man up. On this episode of Man 2 Man Radio. Richard Hall and Chris Smith on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7pm PDT/ 9pm CDT/ 10pm EDT as they dive into the topic of when it's…

Killing the Mentally Ill: Lack of Training or do they care? Nearly 8 million Americans suffer from a serious mental illness that "disorders their thinking," such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder - and more than half are not taking medications or receiving care. At a time of heightened concern over police shootings, a new report estimates that p…

Father's Day is for Fathers not single mothers Special days have been set aside to celebrate mothers, fathers, grandparents, and other people in our lives. Now that Father’s Day is behind us, and without taking away such a special day meant for fathers - it’s time to address what so many people have on their minds… Mother’s Day is set aside to hono…

Another Not Guilty: The state of Blacks in America Another “not guilty” verdict was handed down to another white officer who gunned down ANOTHER Black Man in cold blood. On Friday, Officer Jeronimo Yanez was acquitted on manslaughter charges in the death of Pilando Castile. You may remember the horrific video captured by Castile’s girlfriend as the…

Blacks in Politics: Are they truly the leaders in our communities? In every election, whether at the State, City or Federal level, many blacks hope to have leaders of their heritage and culture in key positions, who will stand tall in representation of the communities and district in which they live and represent. However, there are a few blacks wh…

The relationship is over, so choose a side! If you've ever ended a relationship, then you know how difficult it is to share your friends and family with your ex. It's even more difficult when there is a possibility of running into that ex at a family’s or a friend’s gathering. So what do you do? Do you stop going to friends and family functions, or…

What does it mean to be a lady? Today’s images of women in the media have been displayed in a lot of disturbing ways. With the help of reality show’s such as Atlanta Housewives, Love & Hip Hop, Real Housewives of New York, and many more, it’s difficult to understand why a lot of young women and even men today, don’t understand the concept of being …

Men today, Men yesterday: What has changed? Most of us have had nostalgic moments more than once or twice when remembering moments in our life. We look back and think of all the good times - thinking “those were the good old days”, in comparison of what we experience today. Those good old days can be extended to memories of how men approached a wom…

Single or in an Relationship: Which do you prefer? As we move further in time, statistics of unmarried women and men are on the rise. According to the US Census 2016, there were 109 million single/unmarried people, age 18 and older in 2015. This group made up 45 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older. 53 percent were women and 47 percent were m…

Woman 2 Woman: Uncut & Uncensored Have you ever wondered what women truly think about love, relationships, marriage, sex and everything else - but have been afraid to ask? - and willing to hear the truth? Well on this episode, women are going to lay it all on the table? The guest panel for this episode includes women who have agreed to give you the…

If you’re so great, why are you still single? There is always someone who is the authority on love, life, marriage… and just a little bit more. If you ask their advice they can tell you the best way of handling YOUR relationship. They know the do’s and don’ts of every situation. When you go this person for a shoulder to cry on, or a listening ear, …

Monster-in-Laws: Dealing with the impossible We’ve all heard about the difficult mother-in-law, or even the self-imposing father-in-law… But what if your monster-in-law extends to the brothers, sisters and even cousins? What the hell are you to do? When you say “I do” to the man or woman of your dreams, are you saying “I do” to the entire family? S…

James Comey: Opening the Can of White House worms. On May 9, 2017, in a cloud of White House controversy, Donald Trump fires FBI Director, James Comey. The news of the dismissal sent shockwaves throughout the country, as many know Comey’s key objective was the Russian investigation. While Donald Trump continues to insist there was no collusion betw…

Can you trust your friends around your significant other? Trusting your friends and trusting your significant other separately can be easy to do. But can you trust your friends to be in the company of your significant other alone, without your presence? Some women have been told to NEVER trust their boyfriend or husband around ANY woman, to be care…

The Cougar’s Den: The quest for younger men Advisory: The language and subject matter of this topic may not be suitable for listeners under the age of 18 or younger. Please make sure to remove small children from listening range. For centuries, it has been acceptable for MEN to date significantly younger women... But what about when the tables are …

Another powerful and thought provoking message from Minister Yolanda… It's Not Over Minister Yolanda delivers a deeply personal sermon on "It's Not Over". It is only human nature for you to want to give up or quit when the trials you are facing in your life seem overwhelming. Often your hopeless situation or circumstances will tell you that all hop…

Can you get over being cheated on? When your partner or spouse cheats, it feels like the world is coming to an end. You begin to ponder whether you stay in the relationship or should you end it, and go. Whether you decided to stick it out or not,, forgiveness and getting over the indiscretion of your partner, you are faced with moving on. But do yo…

Step-Parenting: Are you up for the task? If you are a parent, you know it is one of the biggest jobs you will ever take on. But if you are a step-parent, or considering taking on the task of being a stepparent, you are stepping into a task that is surely not for the faint of heart. As part of the Hot Topics Talk Radio Parenting Series, on this epis…

Healthcare Backlash: A tough sell to the Senate Several key Republican leaders formed a political barricade around the healthcare bill that narrowly passed the House last week, defending how the legislation would change insurance coverage for people with preexisting illness or injury. Many Trump supporters, as well, are now seeing the turmoil that …

Interracial Dating: An Open Conversation in Black and White Nearly 50 years after Richard and Mildred Loving took on America’s anti-miscegenation laws, partners of different racial backgrounds no longer need to hide their relationships for fear of legal persecution. While some things have changed socially, there’s still a lot missing from conversat…

Sex, Sex & More Sex: How much is too much? Have you ever wondered how much sex is too much sex? Or have you ever wondered if your sex life is normal or abnormal. There are some men who complain about their woman not be able to keep up in the bedroom, while some women complain their man is not bringing it as frequently as they’d like. Then there are…

Does the Number of Past Sexual Partners Matter Anymore? In today’s seemingly open attitude about sex, does the number of sexual partners in one’s past matter? For years, when a man has had numerous sexual partners, he was thought of as being a “stud” or a “playboy”. But if a woman was known to have had numerous partners, she was considered a “slut”…

Aren’t you too old for that? We’ve all seen someone or something that has conjured the question, “Aren’t you too old for that?”. We’ve seen the grannies and grandpas who just can’t let go of those days of the past. Or they are holding on tight to what was either a good look from the past, or they think it’s a good look today. What is it that makes …

The first 100 days: A Presidency known better for defeats. Since its first day, the Trump Administration has been caught up in a continuous scandal that would put “Scandal” the TV show to shame! The appointment of Steve Bannon of the Alt Right; the firing of Michael Flynn; the Muslim travel ban; the failure to repeal Affordable Healthcare (ObamaCar…

Is Going Down On A Man Degrading? It has been said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach… Well, for most, men would say the way to his heart is when a woman pleasures him sexually by going down on him. But for some women, sexually gratifying a man with her mouth is uncomfortable and downright degrading. Some women find the idea of gett…

Has Facebook become the new crime TV? On Sunday, April 16th, a Cleveland man, identified as Steve Stephens, uploaded a video which showed him shooting a 74-year-old man in the head. On March 19th, several teens and young adults streamed a live video while they raped a 15-year old girl. And let’s not forget 14-year old Nakia Venant who streamed her …

Toni Breedlove (HTTR) interviews Minister Yolanda On this episode of Yolanda’s Ministries, Toni Breedlove, CEO and host of the Hot Topics Talk Radio Network, sits down with Minister Yolanda for a very powerful and thought provoking interview. This interview is unlike any interview. Toni Breedlove and Minister Yolanda speak on the issues of women in…

Another powerful and thought provoking message from Minister Yolanda... Minister Yolanda delivers a heartfelt sermon on pain and suffering and the promise of holding on to God's Word. Psalms 30:5, b (KJV) For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning. The Serm…

Do you know an Abuser? Domestic violence is a serious epidemic in this country. And as serious as it is, so many people turn their backs to not only the victim, but the knowledge of the act itself, being committed by a friend or family member. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.…