Episodes

In this episode, Ingrid Cockhren, M.Ed, founder of Cockhren Consulting, talks about the impact of generational trauma in America and we can navigate it. Then, delegates from the 62nd NCNW Convention held in Atlanta discuss the importance of the gathering.

In this episode, Dion Dawson, Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, explains why today’s leaders have to be dreamers and doers.

In this episode, award-winning journalist, historian and college professor Dr. Stacey Patton talks about her new book, Strung Up, which delves into the atrocities of the lynching of Black children and the pathology behind them.

In this episode, Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law Professor and co-author of America Unfinished, explains why the concept of one people is an audacious provocation. Then, friend of the podcast Rick Roberts, Professor of Economics at Monmouth University, breaks down the current economic issues leading to the midterms.

In this episode, Roger Gottlieb, William B. Smith Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, discusses his new book, Nature Spirituality, which dives into the philosophical relationship between humans and nature.

In this episode, Intisar Rabb, Faculty Director for the Program of Islamic Law at Harvard Law School, talks about her legal achievements and why Americans should not be afraid of Sharia law. Then, political strategist Maya Rupert discusses her recently released book, The Real Ones, which deals with authenticity from an African American perspective.

In this episode, Witney Schneidman, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, talks about his memoir, This Africa Idea, which chronicles his extensive career improving US-Africa relations.

In this Labor Day episode, Host Erik Fleming rips on Enes Kanter and Vice President Vance, while offering thoughts on Gloria Steinem, Cassandra Wilson and his uncle, Juan Charleston, Sr.

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.