This week on Family Matters, CJ Pearson welcomes criminal defense attorney Meghan Blanco. Meghan currently represents rapper Lil Boosie, who is awaiting sentencing on federal gun charges. Meghan discusses the challenges of navigating the justice system and the implications of political motivations in prosecutions. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson welcomes long-time friend Janiyah Thomas, who shares her journey from growing up in the Carolinas to becoming the Black Media Director for the President Trump's 2024 Campaign. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson @janiyahrthomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson sits down with State Representative Josh Williams, who is running for Congress in Ohio. Josh shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to becoming a practicing attorney and a prominent political figure. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming a severe injury, and how his faith and determination shaped his path. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by Austin Broughton to discuss political affiliation, the role of the family unit, and the need for free thinking in shaping a better future for the Black community. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson TikTok: @realaustinoffscript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson shares why he, like many Americans, is thankful for Donald Trump, not just as a political figure, but as a symbol of hope, resilience, and patriotism. Plus: a message from the great Rush Limbaugh about the true meaning of Thanksgiving. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson is joined by friend of the show Yemisi Egbewole to talk about the unexpected pairing of Nicki Minaj and Trump's UN Ambassador Mike Waltz and the role of new media in shaping narratives. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Family Matters, CJ Pearson critiques the performative nature of modern activism, especially among white liberals, and how it often overshadows real issues affecting the Black community. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by former Senior Biden WH Official Rodericka Applewhaite to discuss Tuesday night's election results, the implications of Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City, the challenges both parties face in their messaging on affordability, the impact of identity politics, and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by Delano Squires and Michaelah Montgomery to confront the ongoing issue of racism within the Democratic Party, exploring its historical roots and its impact on the black community today. Plus, they discuss the media's portrayal of conservatives, the conflation of LGBTQIA rights with civil rights, and the black family structure. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined this week by Austin Broughton and Michaelah Montgomery, who delve into the contradictions of public figures who voice disdain for certain racial groups while engaging intimately with them in their personal lives.  Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CJ Pearson is joined by Conservative Commentator Rob Smith and former Biden White House staffer Yemisi Egbewole to discuss the role of ICE, the implications of illegal immigration, and the often-overlooked opinions of Black Americans on these topics. Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson @robsmithonline @yemyamz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The liberal media has spent decades pretending that Black conservatives don’t exist. Episode 1 of Family Matters puts that lie to bed—loudly, proudly, and without apology. In this debut episode, joined by Audrey McNeal, Michaelah Montgomery, and Yemisi Egbowele, host CJ Pearson takes the mic to set the record straight. Why did so many Black voters walk away from Kamala Harris and the Democrat Party in 2024? What conversations were really happening in Black barbershops, churches, and communities across America that the mainstream refused to acknowledge? And what does it mean for the future of politics and culture in this country? Full episodes on YouTube every Thursday at 2:00pmET https://www.youtube.com/@Thecjpearson Instagram: @thecjpearson @audreyjmcneal @misskaylaababii @yemyamz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Family Matters isn’t your typical political podcast. Hosted by CJ Pearson, it’s where culture and politics collide — raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically conservative. Every week, CJ sits down with a rotating panel of Black conservative voices — the very voices the Left works overtime to silence — to obliterate the lies of the Woke Left and take on the hottest issues in politics and culture. No safe spaces. No watered down takes. Welcome to the Family.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices