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Builders of a Better System Featuring Connie Di Cicco and Sia Henry
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June 28, 2026

Builders of a Better System Featuring Connie Di Cicco and Sia Henry

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.
History & Humanity Featuring Dr. Karlos K. Hill and Justin Carter
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June 21, 2026

History & Humanity Featuring Dr. Karlos K. Hill and Justin Carter

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.
Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn
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June 14, 2026

Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn

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.
Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes
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June 7, 2026

Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes

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.
Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and Cecelia Thomas
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May 31, 2026

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and Cecelia Thomas

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.
Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller
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May 24, 2026

Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller

In this episode, Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Communications Director of NFTE, talks about her career journey and the importance of teaching entrepreneurship.
Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens
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May 17, 2026

Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens

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.
Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark
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May 10, 2026

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark

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.
Leave Us Alone
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May 3, 2026

Leave Us Alone

In this episode, Host Erik Fleming lights up the Hot Mic with his take on the Louisiana v. Callais ruling.
Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk, Lorissa Rinehart, and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson
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April 26, 2026

Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk, Lorissa Rinehart, and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson

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.
Tales of Psychiatry Featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk, Daniel Schoonover and Susanne Antonetta
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April 19, 2026

Tales of Psychiatry Featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk, Daniel Schoonover and Susanne Antonetta

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.
The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed Fields
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April 12, 2026

The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed Fields

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.
Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan and Cody Nagle
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April 5, 2026

Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan and Cody Nagle

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.
Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks
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March 29, 2026

Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks

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.
Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller
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March 22, 2026

Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller

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.
Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier
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March 15, 2026

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier

In this episode, Kate Powell explains why it is ok to be an absolute menace when it comes to American politics. Next, Attorney and Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talks about her recent book, A Protest History of the United States. Finally, Educator Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier expounds on the continued importance of HBCUs.
Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Louise Story, Ebony Reed and Elizabeth Jamison
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March 8, 2026

Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Louise Story, Ebony Reed and Elizabeth Jamison

In this episode, Democratic consultant Kaivan Shroff gives his assessment of the upcoming midterm elections; Louise Story and Ebony Reed discuss their groundbreaking book, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar and Attorney Elizabeth Jamison talks about her work with veterans and their spouses.
Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
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March 1, 2026

Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad

In this episode, Historical filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke talks about his documentary, Invisible Warriors and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses items from this year’s State of the Dream Report.
The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn
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Feb. 22, 2026

The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn

In this episode, Historian Calvin Schermerhorn discusses his recent book, The Plunder of Black America, and the significance of the racial wealth gap.
Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Karlos K. Hill
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Feb. 15, 2026

Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Karlos K. Hill

In this episode, Drs. Decoteau Irby and Ann Ishimaru discuss their book, Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice & Systems, and the conclusions their near-decade of research gathered. Then, Dr. Karlos K. Hill, Regents’ Professor of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma, explains the significance of 100 years of celebrating Black History Month in America.
Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr. Monica McLemore
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Feb. 8, 2026

Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr. Monica McLemore

In this episode, Kelly Cervantes talks her journey leading to the book The Luckiest and Dr. Monica McLemore discusses the challenges of pursuing reproductive justice and equity in America.
61 Years Featuring Kaylee Jade Peterson and David Eliot
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Feb. 1, 2026

61 Years Featuring Kaylee Jade Peterson and David Eliot

In this episode commemorating the 61st birthday of the host, Kaylee Jade Peterson talks about her run for Congress in Idaho and David Eliot discusses his book, Artificially Intelligent.
Belief, Millennials & Nationalism Featuring Leslie Marshall, Charlie Wells and Dr. Vincent Adejumo
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Jan. 25, 2026

Belief, Millennials & Nationalism Featuring Leslie Marshall, Charlie Wells and Dr. Vincent Adejumo

In this first episode of Season 13, Fox News Contributor Leslie Marshall shares her thoughts on being a Liberal commentator; Bloomberg journalist Charlie Wells discusses his motivation to write his book, What Happened to Millennials?; and Dr. Vincent Edward Oluwale Adejumo talks about his first book, The Return of Black Nationalism.
For Good Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Dr. Kem-Laurin Lubin, and Mishael White
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Jan. 18, 2026

For Good Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Dr. Kem-Laurin Lubin, and Mishael White

In this episode, Nekima Levy-Armstrong, founder of the Racial Justice Network, updates the listeners on what’s going on in Minneapolis after the murder of Renee Good. Then, Dr. Kem-Laurin Lubin, author of Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies, talks about the sociological challenges of designing and implementing Artificial Intelligence. Finally, Mishael White makes his case as to why he should be the next Representative of Georgia House District 81.