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March 25, 2024

A Candidate & A Legal Activist Came On A Podcast Featuring Nasser Bey…

In this episode, Nasser Beydoun, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, discusses his campaign and his vision for America and John Echohawk, founder of the Native American Rights Fund, talks about the work he...

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March 18, 2024

Civil Discourse & Just Action Featuring Corey Nathan and Leah Rothste…

In this episode, Corey Nathan, host of the podcast, Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other, talks about the importance of civil discourse in our democracy and Leah Rothstein, author of the book, Just Action, d...

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March 11, 2024

Inclusion Initiative, IDEAS Generation, & The Justice of Investigativ…

In this episode, Grace Yung Foster, founder of The Inclusion Initiative, talks about the challenges of transracial adoption; Dan Egol, founder of IDEAS Generation, explains how intersectionality is important creating understa...

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March 4, 2024

100% Real, ChangeLab Global, & Domestic Darkness Featuring Ashleigh E…

In this episode, Ashleigh Ewald, Student Body President at Oglethorpe University, talks about issues that impact her generation; Nikola Ilic, founder of ChangeLab Global, explains why he focuses his activism towards human dev...

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Feb. 26, 2024

Criminal Justice Reporting, LA Progressive, & Innovative Campaigning …

Christina Carrega, National Criminal Justice Reporter for Capital B, highlights, and updates, certain criminal justice stories; Sharon Kyle, Publisher of the L. A. Progressive Newsletter, talks about her perspective on nation...

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Feb. 19, 2024

Renegade Economics, Breaking Free, & Field Team 6 Featuring Della Dun…

In this the first episode of the 9th season, Della Duncan explains the concept of Renegade Economics; Author Marcie Bianco talks about her new book: Breaking Free; and Jason Berlin, founder of Field Team 6, discusses his work...

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Feb. 12, 2024

The Current State of Israel and The Resurgence of Labor Featuring Ana…

In this episode, the Consul General of Israel for the Southeastern United States, Anat Sultan-Dadon, discusses the current state of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and Mike Podhorzer, former political director of the AFL-CIO, tal...

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Feb. 5, 2024

American Shield, PoliSci, & Black Voters Matter Featuring Aquilino Go…

In this episode, former US Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell talks about his book, American Shield; Professor Marvin King discusses the challenges and importance of political science; and Development Director Alexis Buc...

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Jan. 29, 2024

History: Storytelling & Scholarship Featuring Satori Shakoor, Suzanne…

In this episode, Artist Satori Shakoor talks about the power of storytelling; Author Suzanne Munson discusses how the Founding Fathers would view modern political ethics; and Historian Karen Cox shows how “The Lost Cause” eth...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Authors’ Spotlight Featuring Dr. Karida Brown, Charly Palmer, Juliet …

In this episode, we spotlight three books and their authors: Dr. Karida Brown & Charly Palmer of the New Brownies’ Book; Professor Juliet Hooker of Black Grief/White Grievance; and Fatimah Gilliam of Race Rules: What Your Bla...

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Jan. 15, 2024

STRONG, Legacy, & Trauma Featuring Holly Cotton, Dr. Evelyn Bethune, …

In this episode, Registered Nurse and Author Holly Cotton talks about health care issues and Houston, TX politics; Author Dr. Evelyn Bethune talks about living up to the legacy of her famous grandmother; and Licensed Social W...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Marijuana, Florida, & Afros Featuring Keith Stroup, Daryl Jones, and …

In this episode, Keith Stroup, Legal Counsel for NORML, discusses the history of marijuana legalization; former State Senator Daryl Jones talks about Florida politics; and Talib Jasir, founder of the Afros and Audios Festival...

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Jan. 1, 2024

Space Law, Environmental Justice, & Immigrants Featuring Ruvimbo Sama…

In this episode, Ruvimbo Samanga and Bailey Reichelt talk about the nuances of space law and the expansion of space programs on the African continent; Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, CEO of Silleck Consulting Services, explains the...

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Dec. 25, 2023

Crisis in Global Affairs Featuring Irina Tsukerman, Patricia DeGennar…

In this episode, Editor-In-Chief of The Washington Outsider Irina Tsukerman, Professor Patricia DeGennaro, and Attorney Ashraf Nubani discuss the impacts of the Israeli-Hamas Conflict and other global crises. --- Support this...

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Dec. 18, 2023

Da Dems 2024 Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Sp…

In this episode, three Democratic political commentators: Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Spencer give their thoughts on how 2024 will go for the Democrats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Money, Religion & Education Featuring Dan McMillan, Dan McClellan, an…

In this episode, Dan McMillan, Founder of Save Democracy in America, talks about changing the influence of money in politics; Bible scholar Dan McClellan gives his take on the influence of religion in politics; and Dr. Joe Ne...

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Dec. 4, 2023

The Truth About Trump and the FBI Featuring David Cay Johnston and Je…

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston talks about the real Donald Trump, while Retired Special Agent Jerri Williams talks about her experience with the FBI and the truth about the Bureau. --- S...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Pay Attention

In this episode, I highlight a couple of issues that we, collectively, need to pay attention to as 2024 approaches. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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Nov. 20, 2023

NBCC, AWG, & SafeBAE Featuring Charles DeBow, III, Moses West and Sha…

In this Pre-Thanksgiving Super episode, I get to interview three dynamic leaders, highlighting the outstanding work they are doing in the community: Charles DeBow, III, President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Comme...

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Nov. 13, 2023

Now There’s Four…

This episode talks about the stakes of the 2024 election with four independent candidates, plus my thoughts on the end of religion and its political consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

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Nov. 6, 2023

Menthols and Missteps

In this episode, I basically make the case that we as voters should not fall for tricks and place impossible expectations in lieu of the big picture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-f...

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Oct. 30, 2023

Zero Bail Featuring Jeffrey J. Clayton

In this episode, I discuss with Jeffrey J. Clayton, Executive Director of the American Bail Coalition, the issue of zero bail policies, especially as it relates to recent events in Los Angeles County, California. Then I give ...

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Oct. 23, 2023

Potpourri

In this episode I discuss multiple subjects that have hit the news this week, highlighting two individuals, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Dr. Cornel West. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fle...

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Oct. 16, 2023

Blank Canvas

In this episode, I power through laryngitis to lift up the potential of Jackson, Mississippi and offer my criticism of our immediate political dysfunction. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

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