The Morris Perspective Podcast

The Morris Perspective Podcast

Welcome to The Morris Perspective—where truth gets real, bias gets exposed, and excuses get left at the door.

I’m your host, Connie Morris—retired officer, justice educator, and bias breaker. And this? This isn’t your typical podcast on bias. No filters. No fluff. Just real conversations that expos...

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Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 3: The Stories Behind Our National Anthems

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Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 3: The Stories Behind Our National Anthems
March 9, 2026

Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 3: The Stories Behind Our National Anthems

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris explores the significance of two national anthems, 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.' By examining their historical contexts, the ...
Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 2: Exploring Lift Every Voice and Sing
March 7, 2026

Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 2: Exploring Lift Every Voice and Sing

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris explores the anthem 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as a response to the national anthem. The discussion delves into the historical context of the song, its si...
Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 1: Unpacking the Star-Spangled Banner
March 4, 2026

Two Anthems, One America: Ep. 1: Unpacking the Star-Spangled Banner

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris delves into the complexities of the Star-Spangled Banner, exploring its historical context, the implications of its lyrics, and the realities of America du...
Two Anthems, One America: Intro
March 2, 2026

Two Anthems, One America: Intro

In this episode of the Morris Perspective Podcast, host Connie Morris introduces a new series titled 'Two Anthems, One America.' The series explores the significance of two anthems in American history: the national anthem and...
The Cross and the LynchingTree: Conclusion: America's Uncomfortable Legacy
Feb. 28, 2026

The Cross and the LynchingTree: Conclusion: America's Uncomfortable Legacy

Connie Morris concludes the Unequal by Design series by unpacking James H. Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree. She explores how lynching shaped American culture, the church's complicity through silence, and the enduring l...
The Cross and the Lynching Tree: Ep. 5: Grief That Refuses to Be Silenced
Feb. 23, 2026

The Cross and the Lynching Tree: Ep. 5: Grief That Refuses to Be Silenced

In this episode of the Morris Perspective’s Unequal by Design series, Connie Morris walks listeners through chapter five of James H. Cone’s The Cross and the Lynching Tree. The episode centers on lament as a sacred, political...