Join the editors of The New Obsidian as we discuss everything from nicknames to a significant question posed by a New York Times piece: Which cultural artifacts truly capture the essence of America? We each pick music albums that we believe represent America and mirror our own identities, touching on themes of hope, struggle, and the diverse American identity.

Join the hosts of The Rhythmic Lens for passionate yet intelligent search for answers to questions we have about this Clown Car we call Election 2024. Like how is an indicted sexual assailant, tax cheat, and insurrectionist even sniffing the White House? Why is Nikki Haley blowing dog whistles? How do they keep duping Folk to play the Tom-role like Herman Cain, Ben Carson, and now Tim Scott? And no shade on Joe Biden, but couldn't the Dems see four years ago that the man would be four years older now? Didn't they have a plan for that???

The hosts of The Rhythmic Lens announce the winners of the 3rd Annual Obsidian Awards for Black Excellence in the Arts, Life, and Leadership. Voted on entirely by the audience of The New Obsidian, "The Rock" complements the Grammies, Emmys, and Oscars with awards for Best Music, TV Show, Movie, Book, and Person of the Year.

Part two announces the winners of the Best Movie, Book, and Person of the Year!