Episodes

In this episode, Akil Parker, founder of All This Math, explains his crusade to improve an understanding of mathematics in the Black community, and psychologist Cole Davis talks about his new book, The Stone Age Now, which makes the argument that our adherence to old ideas will be society’s detriment.

In this episode, Erica Kent addresses the issue of addiction in her book, Black Dog; Aaron Bos-Lun talks about the importance of Men4Choice; and Ke’Aun Charles explains the concept of Afrofuturism.

In this episode, Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman gives his thoughts on white supremacy in America and Cornell Law Professor Joseph Margulies talks about his new book, Cast Out.

In this episode, two distinguished Harvard professors join the program. Law professor Alexandra Natapoff discusses the new book she co-authored, America Unfinished, while Education professor Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge talks about her latest book, Laboring in the Shadows.

In this episode, Eileen Isola discusses her book that covers the fifty year history of women attending the US Air Force Academy and Ryan Virden touts his book which explains why white privilege needs to be done away with.

In this episode, Dr. Erica B. Wattley shares her thoughts about leadership; Victoria Hetherington talks about her new book concerning AI relationships, The Friend Machine; and political consultant Pamela Campos-Palma discusses her thoughts on political parties and veterans issues.

In this episode, Charles Gueli touts his new book Fixing Federal Dysfunction; Alexa Morris talks about her book The Courtyard; and Maritza Perez Medina makes the case towards changing American drug policy.

In this episode, the Honorable Lydia Edwards, member of the Massachusetts State Senate, talks about her political journey, the current political climate and what she hopes her legacy will be.

In this episode, Jerren Chang, President & CEO of Partners In Democracy, talks about his work and his hope for democracy; Economist and Professor Dr. Bhumika Muchhala, explains her theoretical vision for a fiscally just global economy; and The Dagoba Group’s Mason Donovan and Mark Kaplan discuss how their book, The Parenthood Advantage, can be of benefit to employers and employees.

In this episode, Connie Di Cicco, Political/Campaign Director with The Athena Coalition, talks about her journey that led to her political advocacy and also why we should be concerned about data centers. Then, Sia Henry, Associate Policy and Advocacy Director at MAPS, explains how her commitment to restorative justice guides her work and led her to create The Hood Exchange nonprofit.

In this episode, returning guest Dr. Karlos K. Hill, explains, from a historian’s perspective, why Juneteenth is important for all Americans and Justin Carter, Program Manager at Futures without Violence, gives his personal thoughts on forgiveness and the impact of language in our culture.

In this episode, Crystal FitzSimons , President of FRAC, explains the challenges of fighting against hunger in America; Pauline Steinhorn discusses her new book, Dreaming of the River, which journals a mother and daughter that survived the Holocaust, and Dehjah Vaughn, host of the In Her Sense podcast, gives her political perspectives as a Black millennial in America.

In this episode, Author David Dunaway talks about his new book, A Four-Eyed World, which explains how eyeglasses have impacted human history and culture. Then, community organizer and nonprofit consultant Lakeland Barnes discusses how she became so engaged in activism so young.

In this episode, Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming inaugural Martyrs Day; Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges talks about her experiences in public service and her current work as a DEI consultant; and Cecelia Thomas, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer for NMAC, shares information on the work her organization is doing.

In this episode, Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Communications Director of NFTE, talks about her career journey and the importance of teaching entrepreneurship.

In this episode, retired judge Steve Teske discusses the challenges of American juvenile justice, workplace culture consultant Dr. Jessica Kriegel explains the process of surrendering to lead, and political scientist Dr. Terri Givens returns to the podcast to talk about the current racial reckoning America is experiencing.

In this episode, Political Scientist Dr. Tammy Greer talks about Georgia and National politics, Les Leopold returns to the podcast to discuss his new book The Billionaires Have Two Parties, We Need A Party Of Our Own, and State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark makes the case on why she should be the next Congresswoman for Georgia’s 13th District.

In this episode, Host Erik Fleming lights up the Hot Mic with his take on the Louisiana v. Callais ruling.

In this episode, Dr. Adam Barsouk discusses his book, Outsmarting Cancer, which offers his foresight on how to avoid cancer risks. Then, historian Lorissa Rinehart returns to the podcast to talk about Winning the Earthquake, her biography of Jeanette Rankin. Finally, political scientist Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson presents her historical analysis of Black women in Congress, entitled Visibly Invisible.

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Bassuk, and her son, Daniel Schoonover, talk about the book they co-authored, Between Two Worlds, and the struggles they have encountered with America’s mental health system. Then, Susanne Antonetta, author of The Devil’s Castle, makes the correlation between the horrors of the Holocaust and today’s practice of modern psychiatry in the United States.

In this episode, the legendary Chuck Todd, Host of The Chuck ToddCast, gives his assessment of this midterm election season and political guru Ed Fields talks about his documentary, As Goes The South, and the dynamics of Birmingham, Alabama.

In this episode, Carla Kaplan, author of Troublemaker, discusses the life of Jessica Mitford and makes the case why we need troublemakers like her now. Then, Cody Nagle, staff attorney with Civil Survival, talks about her life journey and how it impacts her work to assist the formerly incarcerated.

In this episode, Leatrice De Bruhl, Founder/CEO of Phenomenal B.L.A.Qu.E Women, LLC, explains her journey to develop the concept of Grace to Grieve. Then, renowned author W. Ralph Eubanks talks about his latest book, When It’s Darkness on the Delta, which chronicles his experiences in the Mississippi Delta.

In this episode, Artist Robynn Smith explains the celebration known as Print Day in May and Paleontologist Gerta Keller talks about her book, The Last Extinction, and the theory behind it.