Co-host
Chuck aka PardonMyRude
Father, Husband, sports enthusiast and lover of all things shake joint related. Host of the nCompassD Podcast. He loves to spark conversations and let knowledge flow!
Pardon the Politics
You didn't ask for the most chaotic political era in modern American history. But here you are watching executive orders fly, whistleblowers get silenced, world leaders get bombed mid-negotiation, and a president who apparently thinks Greenland is the size of Africa. Somebody's got to make sense of it.
That's where Pardon the Politics comes in.
Every week, co-hosts Jeezy and Manny, joined by the Chairman of Chaos himself, Chuck, bring you an unfiltered, unscripted breakdown of the biggest stories in U.S. and NC politics with the kind of honesty, humor, and cultural fluency you won't find anywhere on cable news. These are three brothers from North Carolina who cut their lawns, cheer for their kids, argue about the Patriots, and also happen to do their homework. Deeply.
Season 3 has already taken listeners through it all: Trump's bizarre Davos appearance, the Epstein files and the accountability that still hasn't come, the Tulsi Gabbard whistleblower scandal, tariff chaos in the courts, the last MLK Day we may ever see, a world that went to war without a Congressional vote, and the death of a Supreme Leader while diplomats were still at the table. And they're just getting started.
This is not a show for people who want to be told what to think. This is a show for people who want the context, the history, the real questions nobody's asking, and three real perspectives from people who live in the same America you do.
Where chaos meets clarity. New episodes every week.
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Contributors
Co-host
Co-host
Manny
Manny grew up in Denver, Colorado, before relocating to North Carolina to complete high school at Athens Drive and pursue a Computer Science degree from East Carolina University.
Manny is dedicated to community and service. He's contributed to the ECU Computer Science Advisory Board and the North Carolina Museum of Nature and Science Advisory Board, which are appointed by the Governor. He’s also served on the NC Bar Council, mentored young boys through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and coached swimming.
Manny has held influential political roles, including National Committeeman for the NC Federation of Young Republicans and NC Chair of the Young Conservatives for Energy Reform. His past leadership includes roles within the Wake County Republican Party and the Young Republican National Federation.
In his spare time, Manny enjoys reading, swimming, playing hockey, and spending time with family and friends.
Producer
Guests
Guest
Eric
Eric is a clinical therapist, speaker, and father who is passionate about breaking generational cycles and creating space for Black men to thrive emotionally. With over a decade of experience, Eric specializes in supporting individuals and families through anxiety, mood, and identity exploration. His work blends clinical work with personal experience as a Black father, offering an authentic voice on how agency, mental health, and cultural influence intersect. Eric believes that healing starts with vulnerable conversation and a connection to community.
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Guest
Tamika Walker Kelly
Tamika Walker Kelly is an 18-year NC Public School Educator, having taught 13 years as an Elementary Music Specialist at Morganton Road Elementary School in Fayetteville, NC.
Tamika is in her 6th year as President of the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE).
NCAE is the state's largest professional organization for public school employees. In this role, Tamika advocates for a high-quality public education for all students, legislation that benefits public school students and educators, and building community support.
Tamika’s vision is that through our collective work at NCAE, we can continue building upon NC Public Schools' great legacy.