It’s That Part

What if wars are not just driven by policy, but by the darker corners of human nature? In this episode of Talk of the Times, Jesse Lee Hammonds (Host of the "It's That Part" podcast) and Attorney Bernie Brown (Host of "The Logical Lawyer" podcast) move past headlines and battlefield updates to examine the emotional engine behind war itself. They unpack how fear, hate, envy, grievance, ideology, domination, and territorial ambition ...

Jesse reframes Black History Month as something more than names and dates: it’s a recurring test of whether rights apply evenly or selectively. This episode is built around one unforgettable question, when power knocks, do rights show up?—and it uses that question to connect today’s reported enforcement posture to a longer arc of American history where the home has often been where “law” becomes personal. Jesse doesn’t argue that e...

AI isn’t just spreading information anymore—it’s generating it. And that’s why the fear is loud. In this raw, end-of-year voice note, Jesse Lee Hammonds reframes the conversation: the core issue isn’t whether we can stop AI—it’s who shapes it, and toward what end. He places 2026 in a historical timeline of disruption: printing press, radio, TV, internet—each shift challenged gatekeepers and redrew power. But this new era is differe...

We keep hearing the same warning, “Don’t panic,” while the ground shifts under our feet. In this episode, Jesse and attorney Bernie Brown break down why the real battle is not only in the streets, but inside the feeds. From algorithmic amplification to political propaganda, they argue that technology is no longer neutral, it is shaping public mood, public memory, and public conflict in real time. Bernie explains why exposing yourse...

Why do so many Christian couples avoid counseling? Because they fear being seen. Dr. D Wright pulls back the curtain on marriage counseling, revealing why most couples come to win an argument instead of heal a relationship. Joined by Jesse and Bernie, he tackles male vulnerability, fear of emotional exposure, and the false stigma that counseling means failure. Expect laughter, conviction, and truth as these three men model honesty ...

Can psychology explain the human soul? Dr. Darrell (Dr. D. Speaks) Wright, a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, argues that secular therapy misses the root cause, sin. In this thought-provoking dialogue, Jesse and Bernie unpack Dr. Wright’s belief that many so-called “mental illnesses” are actually spiritual conditions unresolved by modern psychology. Through biblical insight and lived experience, he challenges listeners to consider wh...

Can psychology explain the human soul? Dr. Wright, a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, argues that secular therapy misses the root cause, sin. In this thought-provoking dialogue, Jesse and Bernie unpack Dr. Wright’s belief that many so-called “mental illnesses” are actually spiritual conditions unresolved by modern psychology. Through biblical insight and lived experience, he challenges listeners to consider what true healing looks li...

Prices don’t spike overnight, but they do spike. Bernie and Jesse connect the dots from tariffs and shutdown turbulence to the delayed price hikes that land in your cart months later. They outline how supply chains absorb shocks…until they can’t, and why unemployment, higher costs, and frozen programs show up on Main Street long after political theater fades. The duo also spot the moment when party loyalty cracks: when supporters f...

Why do we delay change until “Monday” or “New Year’s”? The crew dismantles the comfort of postponement and replaces it with a 3-step loop: apologize (own it), act (one repair today), align (habits with values). Laura admits how avoidance masqueraded as peace; Bernie argues for small, certain improvements over grand intentions; Jesse links alignment to spiritual and mental freedom. The conflict is procrastination versus integrity, w...

From the provocative title to the deeper mission, this conversation reframes S.E.X. as Self-Examination. A daily practice that heals, clarifies, and empowers. Jesse and Bernie welcome author Laura to unpack why couples react to her book cover, how “dots between the letters” signal an acronym, and why the real work is interior: accountability, honesty, and courage. Laura shares formative moments silence as a coping mechanism, speaki...

What happens when a president pushes the edges of the rulebook—and the referees look away? In this joint episode of The Logical Lawyer and It’s That Part, Jesse Lee Hammonds and attorney Bernie Brown unpack where presidential authority ends and constitutional guardrails begin. From Congress ceding ground to lifetime federal courts, to the Supreme Court’s role as (sometimes) the final brake, they trace how norms can erode when silen...

America is at a crossroads. In this urgent episode, It’s That Part and The Logical Lawyer team up with two retired LAPD lieutenants to explore how politics, policing, and power collide in ways that endanger our freedoms. From unconstitutional ICE raids to dangerous policy shifts, the stakes have never been higher. With wisdom, logic, and personal stories from the front lines, this episode shines a light on the hidden forces shaping...

What’s it really like growing up in a world of climate crisis, gun violence, ICE raids, and social media chaos? Becky Montes doesn’t hold back. In this real-talk episode, Jesse invites Becky to share the triumphs and the trauma of Gen Z’s experience. They dive deep into humor as a coping tool, the dual identity of immigrant families, and what older generations often get wrong. This isn’t a lecture—it’s a lived perspective that dema...

As the debate over healthcare rages in Washington, seniors are left trying to navigate a complex maze of insurance plans and prescription coverage. In this episode, Jesse chops it up with Leo Stella of Stella Health Insurance Agency, pulling  back the curtain on Medicare and its real impact on your life. From hidden costs to essential benefits, learn how you can avoid common mistakes and make informed decisions that protect your he...

Before badges and cruisers, there were whips and runaway notices. In this urgent episode, host Jesse Lee Hammonds uncovers the chilling roots of American law enforcement—from colonial slave patrols to today’s immigration raids and ICE detentions. Joined by The Logical Lawyer, Bernie Brown, and retired engineer Michael Williams, they unravel how “order” was historically enforced not for justice—but for control. With riveting histori...

What happens when we base an entire economy on feeding the elite? It’s That Part host Jesse Lee Hammonds unpacks the dangerous myth of supply-side economics — an idea born in the 1800s and still fueling bad policy in 2025. From robber barons to Elon Musk, from the Great Depression to the next crash, this episode connects the historical dots and shows why the system was never built to serve everyone. If you’ve ever wondered why your...