The 2026 midterm elections are coming, and this may be one of the most important conversations we have before Election Day. In this episode of Let’s Talk with Carl E. Long, I’m speaking directly to African Americans—and ultimately to every voter who is frustrated, exhausted, confused, disappointed, or wondering whether their vote still matters. This isn't about blindly following a political party. And it isn't about somebody else telling you how to think. It's about becoming an INFORMED VOTER.

🎙️ EPISODE 66: WHO BENEFITS WHEN AMERICANS CAN’T AGREE ON THE TRUTH? Americans aren’t simply disagreeing about politics anymore—we’re often receiving completely different versions of reality. In this episode of “Let’s Talk with Carl E. Long,” we examine how politicians, media organizations, social-media algorithms, influencers, and special interests can benefit from keeping Americans angry, distracted, and divided. I also examine six misleading or exaggerated claims promoted by the current Tr

After my last several podcast episodes discussing race, history, and the Black American experience, the comment section exploded. Some comments were supportive, some respectful, and others challenged my perspective in ways that deserve a thoughtful response. In this episode, I'm taking a step back to unpack many of those viewer comments—not to shame anyone, but to better understand what we're saying to each other as Americans. We'll discuss topics like the "victim mentality" narrative, compari

Why isn't anyone talking about this election study? In this episode of Let's Talk with Carl E. Long, I explore a question that has been on my mind: Why has an independent report examining the 2024 presidential election received so little mainstream media attention? We'll take a look at the Election Truth Alliance's published analysis, discuss what the report actually claims, and, just as importantly, what it doesn't claim. I'll also share excerpts from an interview with one of the organization's

🎙️ Episode 63: Before You Say "Get Over It"... Know the History Before we can move forward together, we have to understand how we got here. In this thought-provoking episode of Let's Talk with Carl E. Long, we take a journey through documented moments in American history that shaped opportunities for millions of Black Americans—not to assign blame, but to provide context. We'll explore how housing, voting rights, wealth, education, entertainment, sports, healthcare, and employment have inf

Episode 62: Why Does Justice Feel Different for Black America? Why do so many Black Americans view certain court cases, voting rights debates, and conversations about justice through a different lens? Why do so many people respond with, "Just move on," while others feel their concerns are being dismissed? In this episode of Let's Talk With Carl E. Long, I tackle these difficult questions head-on. Inspired by the reactions to my previous episode, I address the comments, the criticism, and the br