Category: Domestic Violence

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Kindness, Domestic Violence & Forgiveness on Tola Talks # 197

In yesterday’s Tola Talks, we discuss the themes of kindness, domestic violence, and self-forgiveness. The conversation begins with a reflection on kindness and its profound impact on our lives and DNA. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we delve into the complexities of domestic violence, its effects on individuals and families, and the importance of recognizing and addressing it. The discussion transitions into the theme of self-forgiveness, emphasizing the need to let go of blame and embrace accountability as a path to healing.

If you or anyone you know is a victim of Domestic Violence, please watch this show and share it with your friends! Peace – R

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Police Work is Hard on Tola Talks # 196

Today I interview my longtime friend, Guy LiMato, a retired police officer with a rich background in law enforcement and education. We discuss Guy’s journey into policing, the stress and challenges faced by officers today, and the realities of domestic violence calls. The conversation also touches on Guy’s transition into education, working with special needs children, and the importance of family dynamics in shaping behavior. We also explore the differences between policing as portrayed in the media versus real life, and delve into the roles of the National Guard and ICE in current law enforcement.

And since Guy is all too familiar with K-12 teaching – instructor’s aid for 10 years – we reflect on my new book, The Sub: Tales of an Inner-City Teacher and the challenges of classroom management and the future of education.

Thanks for tuning in, and as always, get your workout in! Peace – R

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Tola Talks Weight Loss & Birdman on Movie Monday

Tola Talks about his Weight Loss advice, The Discovery Channel’s man-eating snake, Nicki Minaj & Kim Basinger, and pays RIP tributes to Sam Kinison, Jim Morrison & John Lennon (anniversary of his death). On Movie Monday, Rich also reviews Birdman, starring Michael Keaton, Emma Stone, Ed Norton, Naomi Watts, Zach Galifianakis and Andrea Riseborough, and gives you his thumbs (1,2 or 3) . Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.  Social: @richtola

 

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Tola Talks Giant Snakes, the Orion Spaceship & TBT 1989

Tola Talks about Jay Z & Marisa Tomei (Happy Birthday Shout-outs), the human eating Anaconda on the Discovery Channel, luxury fitting rooms with breathtaking panoramic views, the Orion spacecraft and it’s practice journey to Mars, and the Get Your S#!T Together Award is a tie between two you make morons. On Throwback Thursday, Rich also takes us back to 1989 and the highlights that changed the world.

Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks – Click the pic to watch the showTT12-4-14

 

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Tola Talks Movie Mondays & Dumb and Dumber To

 

Tola Talks about the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Matthew McConaughey’s new star, November’s icy blast with plummeting temperatures throughout the US, Australian TV Hosts wearing the same suit for an entire year, intimate French kissing that transfers more than 80 million bacteria, and the surging homeless population of America’s children. On Movie Mondays, Rich also reviews the number one film at the box office, Dumb and Dumber To, starringJim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, and gives the Get Your SH!T Together Award to a disrespectful NFL fan in New Orleans. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.

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Tola Talks w/ The Voice Rapper/Singer Moses Stone

Tola Talks with the first ever MC/rapper and singer/songwriter to appear on NBC’s The Voice, Moses Stone. Rich talks about what’s it’s like to be mentored by Christina Aguilera & Lionel Richie, catastrophic medical emergencies at West Virginia University, Ebola patients in West Africa coming to America for treatment, and the US Postal Service electing their first ever female Postmaster General. On Top 10 Fridays, Rich also lists his Top 10 Male MC-Rappers of All Time and plays two songs from Moses (including one with Lisa Scinta from The Voice).

Watch weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks.

Tola Talks' Rich Tola with Rapper/Singer from NBC's The Voice, Moses Stone.
Tola Talks’ Rich Tola with MC/Rapper/Singer from NBC’s The Voice, Moses Stone.