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June 15, 2025

Hope & Safety Featuring Angela Giampolo and Dr. Felecia Pullen

In this episode, Angela Giampolo, the self-described "Philly Gay Lawyer", discusses the challenges of her unique law practice and her Caravan of Hope. Then, Dr. Felecia Pullen, President & CEO of Let's Talk SAFETY, Inc., talk...

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June 8, 2025

Message, Justice, & Coalition Featuring Lewis Williams, Ashley T. Mar…

In this episode, Lewis Williams, Founder of Williams Creative Group, stresses the importance of messaging in politics; Ashley T. Martin, CEO of Lustitia Aequalis, talks about her new project that merges technology with justic...

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June 1, 2025

Safer Communities & Hidden Crucibles Featuring Cassie Owens and Claud…

In this episode, Cassie Owens, Program Manager for Free Press, explains the importance, and the process, of developing a code of ethics for journalists in Philadelphia. Then, author Claudia Rowe discusses her new book, Wards ...

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May 25, 2025

Ending Racism & Maternal Mortality Featuring Jane Elliott and Alexand…

As we commemorate Memorial Day, this episode highlights two women who are advocates for a better and safer society. The legendary educator Jane Elliott makes the case for all of us to change our thinking about race, while Ale...

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May 18, 2025

Education Is The Passport To The Future Featuring Misasha Suzuki Grah…

In the spirit of Malcolm X on his 100th birthday, this episode highlights two women, Misasha Suzuki Graham and Dr. Tammy Greer, who have, respectively, dedicated their lives to educating the masses to lead us to a better futu...

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May 11, 2025

Justice & Parenting Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong and Janice Robins…

In this episode, Nekima Levy-Armstrong, founder of the Racial Justice Network, talks about her journey for justice from Mississippi to Minneapolis. Then, Janice Robinson-Celeste, founder of the Successful Black Parenting Maga...

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May 4, 2025

100 Days Later Featuring Julia Ismael, Sean Miller, Melba Pearson, an…

In this episode, Julia Ismael, founder of The Equity Consortium, Sean Miller, founder of the Liberty Policy Alliance, and The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson (Melba and Dr. Tracy) offer their assessments of President Tr...

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April 27, 2025

Bipartisanship & Revival Featuring Jordan Colvin, Bremond MacDougall …

In this episode, political analyst and governmental affairs professional Jordan Colvin talks about the importance of bipartisanship. Then, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper announce the release of the inaugural books from th...

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April 20, 2025

Creative & Ethical Activism Featuring Denise Love Hewett and Wendell …

In this episode, the multi-talented Denise Love Hewett talks about the intersection between creativity, leadership and activism and Wendell Wallach, “the Godfather of AI Ethics”, discusses the many challenges in the expanding...

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April 13, 2025

Volatile Times Featuring Alan Elrod, Zaha Hassan, Lara Friedman, and …

In this episode, Alan Elrod, Founder of The Pulaski Institution, discusses the importance of improving political discourse and outreach. Then, Zaha Hassan, Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Lara Fr...

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April 6, 2025

Hope Overcomes Challenge Featuring Edward L. Jones III and Tonya McKe…

In this episode, Edward L. Jones III talks about his new book, Medication, Mental Illness and Murder, and offers his critiques on mental health, criminal justice and Big Pharma. Then, Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand & Shores,...

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March 30, 2025

The Disruptors Featuring Christian F. Nunes and Lorissa Rinehart

In this episode commemorating Women’s History Month, Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW, and author/historian Lorissa Rinehart explain how history, activism and assurance can be disruptive forces for change, from their own ...

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March 23, 2025

The Wealth Academy Featuring Jasmine and Ellis Suazo

In this episode, Jasmine and Ellis Suazo, founders of The Wealth Academy, talk about the impact their business has in building wealth for the African American community.

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March 16, 2025

Fall If You Will, But Rise You Must Featuring Samuel Ashworth and Dr.…

In this episode, Samuel Ashworth, Professor of Creative Writing at George Washington University, talks about his new book, The Death and Life of August Sweeney, in an innovative way. Then, Dr. Ted Williams III, a Chicago educ...

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March 9, 2025

A Quiet Life & How To Raise A Citizen Featuring Will Cooper, Michael …

In this episode, friend of the podcast Will Cooper appears with his collaborator Michael McKinley to talk about the new cyber thriller book they co-authored, A Quiet Life. Then author and political science professor Lindsey C...

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March 3, 2025

The 6888th & Title IX Featuring Kevin Hymel and Kristin Couch

In this episode, Military Historian Kevin Hymel talks about how his article on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion became a Tyler Perry-directed motion picture. Then Kristin Couch, Associate Director for Title IX & ...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Triumphant Men Featuring Mark Talley and Mike Nellis

In this episode, Mark Talley, Executive Director of Agents for Advocacy, and Mike Nellis, CEO of AUTHENTIC, talk about their personal journeys, triumphs and their views on our current political climate.

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Feb. 17, 2025

Truth & Faith Featuring David Daley and Jeanné Lewis

In this episode, David Daley, author of AntiDemocratic, explains to the listeners how we arrived in the current political environment we are dealing with. Then, Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith In Public Life, explains to the liste...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Redemption & Resistance Featuring Rev. John Lee Hooker, Jr. and MiDia…

In this episode, Rev. John Lee Hooker, Jr., author of From the Shadow of the Blues, talks about his legacy and his inspirational redemption. Then, MiDian Shofner, CEO of The Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership, updates ...

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Feb. 3, 2025

60 Years of Democracy

In this, the first episode of Season 11, I commemorate 60 years of life in the United States of America and why I will continue to fight for our freedom and progress, in spite of the challenges. I will also present a special ...

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Jan. 27, 2025

The Iconist & The Advocate Featuring Jamie Mustard and Dawne Troupe

In this, the last episode of Season 10, Jamie Mustard, author of The Iconist, discusses his book and the science of standing out in this modern world. Then, Dawne Troupe, Advocacy Director for the Community Opportunity Allian...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Going Forward Featuring Ianta Summers and Dr. Reneé Carr

In this episode, Ianta Summers, CEO of Summers Public Affairs, and Dr. Reneé Carr, licensed psychologist and host of the Politics & Psychology podcast, offer their perspectives on how we, as African Americans, go forward duri...

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Jan. 13, 2025

A Thoughtful Conversation Featuring Shalonda Spencer

In this episode, political commentator and policy analyst Shalonda Spencer offers her thoughtful insight on the 2024 election and what direction the Democratic Party, as well as the Nation, needs to go.

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Jan. 6, 2025

Whistleblowing, Writing & Activism Featuring Danielle Spencer

In this episode, Danielle Spencer, Federal whistleblower, author, and activist, talks about her journey and her new purpose.

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