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The Fordcast with J.G. Lockhart

Named after the iconic Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Fordcast delves into tough topic discussions, featuring in-depth conversations and occasional commentary from a diverse range of guest experts. Each episode navigates complex issues with sensitivity and insight, creating a space for honest dialogue and varied perspectives. "The Man in the Arena", stroke survivor, and native Charlottean, host James Giavonni (J.G.) Lockhart (formerly known as Jim Rico) delivers raw and unedited views and narratives that are rarely heard in mainstream formats.

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Episodes

27 episodes

Episode 27 - Cuffing Season & Why or Why Not

A Hump Day Episode on Cuffing or Cuddling Season and are you a Why or Why Not type. Leave your comments at (704)759-6640

November 12, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 27 • 46:52

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Episode 26 All Things Charlotte

JG talks current news; Transit/Sales Tax aftermath, violence and murder our high schoolers are dealing with; Panthers fans and Johnson C. Smith upcoming CIAA championship football quest. Call and leave comments for the show @ (704)759-6640

November 11, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 26 • 1:05:26

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Episode 25: Dating & Communication, How Smart R U: Fascism & Antifa, Fear Solution

Courage in the Face of Fear, Cupid: relationship communication, the No Kings protest, How Smart RU: What is fascism and Antifa/definitions, Ten Minute Transit Talk, Recap of last week's episode

October 22, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 25 • 56:01

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Episode 24 - Fear, Stress & Transit

JG discusses notable news topics, the Panthers upcoming reunion with #SteveWilks, fear, stress and the first installment of the 10 minute transit tax talk where he breaks down transit tax facts every day on the show leading up to Election Day.&...

October 17, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 24 • 1:01:58

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Episode 23 - The Grand Episode

JG talks about becoming a grandfather & the reality of legacy; President Barack Obama, United States Congress, the NC General Assembly and transit tax nightly zoom calls for all. Hard hitting and not for the faint of heart.&nbs...

October 15, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 23 • 1:03:15

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Episode 22: JG talks with Charlotte City Council Elect JD Mazeura Arias

The Fordcast is officially back, with engaging conversation and in honor of National Voter Education Week. #JG is joined in the studio by District 5's Charlotte City Councilman elect, #JDMazeuraArias. JD is set to make double history as the fir...

October 08, 2025 • 1:11:30

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Episode 21: Relaunch with JG Lockhart and KC Author

After taking a brief hiatus to put his name in the running for Charlotte City Council at Large-- JG Lockhart (formerly Jim Rico) returns to the mic. Stronger and more determined than ever, JG has not only gained a following, but has becom...

September 28, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 21 • 1:20:46

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Caring for Parents, Back to School, Election Voting and Change Encouragement

Jim Rico discusses the rigors of caring for parents in their late years, Back to school encouragement, Change perspective and voting

August 18, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 20 • 53:33

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Episode 19 with J.G. Lockhart: Why I'm Running for City Council At Large

In a very unique and transparent episode, The Fordcast host, Jim Rico discusses the reasons behind him deciding to run for Charlotte City Council. Topics include the proposed 1 cent county (transit) tax increase that Mecklenburg County resident...

August 12, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 19 • 59:41

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Episode 18: Civil Rights with Dr. Donna

The Fordcast welcomes African American Studies subject matter expert, Dr. Donna to discuss civil rights legislation and the aftermath.

August 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 18 • 1:01:39

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Episode 17: Dumb and Dumber: The Murder of Big Bird the Sesame Street Kids and (PBS) Public Broadcast Service

Jim Rico discusses the continued attack on public education by the Trump Administration, the U.S. Congress and the NC General Assembly and how it undermines American intellectual growth.#BigBird #SesameStreet #GregOlsen #Number1Podcast #...

July 20, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 16 • 1:02:27

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Episode 16: Brothers Gonna Work it Out: Mental Self-Defensive Fitness with Black Male Therapists of Charlotte

Groundbreaking podcast episode as The Fordcast welcomes Brandon Allison, Damion 'Dame' Harmon, and Jerome Triplin of Black Male Therapists of Charlotte for a discussion about mental health and African Americans. Quite possibly for the first tim...

July 13, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 15 • 1:06:01

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Episode 15: The Problem with MAGA Part II

The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more.#Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #Stro...

July 06, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 1:04:28

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Episode 14: The Problem with MAGA Part I

The most important two podcast episodes ever made. How did America get to be great? And what has to happen to make it great for all Americans? These questions answered and more.#Number1Podcast #WokeforWhat #BornandRaisedinCharlotte #Stro...

July 04, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 14 • 1:00:37

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Episode 13: Sex with Dr. Sophia

The Fordcast welcomes Dr. Sophia to discuss sex related topics.#SexwithDrSophia,BullCityPsychotherapy,#SexIsOutcome,#TalkingSexWithKids#SexInRelationships,#SexandMarriage,Sexpositive,#enopause,#PDiddy,#Swingers,#ErictileDysfunction,#TheF...

June 30, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 13 • 55:39

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Episode 12: Breaking Down Barriers: African American Mental Health, Black Male Suicide, Cause and Effect

Mental Health Subject Matter Expert Damion Harmon drops by to discuss the epidemic of African American male suicide and mental health in the Black community.

June 15, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 12 • 1:02:49

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Episode 11: Conversation w/ Random White Guy

Jim Rico speaks with random White Guy about politics, sports and people...

June 08, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 10 • 59:43

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Episode 10: The Stroke and Life After

Jim Rico shares a life altering experience and his new outlook thereafter.

May 28, 2025 • Season 1 • 43:36

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Episode 9: Call to Charlotteans...Unicorns Unite!!!

May 11, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 8 • 53:54

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Episode 8: Feuding on Facebook with Def Jeff

Episode featuring very special studio guest and my very own Facebook reply villain, Def Jeff. Discussing politics, coaching youth sports and Facebook.

May 04, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 56:19

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Episode 7: Try God with Rev. Rog...The Follow-Up

Follow up to Episode 5 with studio guest Rev. Roger

April 27, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:00:04

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Episode 6: Try God

Three Step Process of Trying a Higher Power

April 20, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 55:38

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Episode 5: How Smart Are You Follow Up

Ignorance and the American Education

April 13, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 56:24

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Episode 4: How Smart Are You?

Tariffs and American mis-education

April 09, 2025 • Season 1 • 21:31

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Episode 3: Practice Who U Want 2 B...Part 2

Follow-up from earlier promo...

April 05, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 51:17

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