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Dec. 30, 2024

A Georgia Perspective Featuring Jessica Weinstein and Dr. Tammy Greer

In this last episode of 2024, Jessica Weinstein, LCSW/Psychotherapist and Democratic Party activist, and Dr. Tammy Greer, Director of the BIS Social Entrepreneurship Program at Georgia State University, offer their perspectiv...

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Dec. 23, 2024

The 300th Episode Featuring Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Deevon La Rue, …

In this, the 300th episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming, Elizabeth and Deevon La Rue, owners of Silleck Consulting Services, talk about the steps needed for those considering emigrating from the United States. Then artist Er...

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Dec. 16, 2024

Living Loudly & Unlike The Rest Featuring Tammy McCall Browning and D…

In this episode, celebrity fashion designer Tammy McCall Browning talks about her triumphant journey with mental illness and Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Resident Physician of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, discusses her...

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Dec. 9, 2024

A Reasonable Argument Featuring Jamie Miller

In this episode, Republican political strategist Jamie Miller gives his views on why Trump was re-elected and if American democracy is safe.

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Dec. 2, 2024

A Call for Black Unity and Political Engagement

In this Hot Mic episode, host Erik Fleming shares his disappointment in the current state of politics and the challenges facing society today, while making a compelling case for a united Black agenda that transcends political...

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Nov. 25, 2024

The Crystal Ball Revisited Featuring Marty Davis

In this episode, Marty Davis, following up on her accurate prediction concerning the re-election of Donald Trump, gives her assessment on why she was right and what we can look forward to in his upcoming administration. Then,...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Straw & Wool & A Question of Paternity Featuring Ali Nervis, Henry Di…

In this episode, Ali Nervis and Henry Dickerson, owners of Straw & Wool Hat Company, discuss the importance, benefits, and challenges of Black entrepreneurship, especiallly in Phoenix, Arizona. Then, investigative journalist ...

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Nov. 11, 2024

This Point in Time Featuring Will Cooper

In this episode, friend of the podcast, attorney and author Will Cooper offers his analysis of the recent presidential election. Then I reveal the real culprit behind the loss of the Harris campaign.

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Nov. 4, 2024

Arkansas First & Let’s Change The World Featuring Rodney Govens and E…

In this episode, Rodney Govens, the Democratic nominee for the 1st Congressional District in Arkansas, makes his case as to why he should go to Washington, D.C. and Dr. Emiliana Vegas of Harvard University discusses her new b...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Understanding Kamala Featuring Sophia Casey, Tia Oso and Dr. Nii-Quar…

In this episode, Master Certified Coach Sophia Casey, Tia Oso, Senior Director for Media 2070, and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of Kamala, the Motherland, and Me, engage in a discussion concerning the challenges Vice Pre...

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Oct. 21, 2024

The Jailer’s Reckoning & U.N.T.A.M.E.D. Featuring Kevin Smith and She…

In this episode, Professor Kevin Smith, author of The Jailer’s Reckoning, discusses his new book and the challenges of American mass incarceration. Then, Sherman Wells, the founder of U. N. T. A. M. E. D. , talks about his co...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Morningside & Dirt Road Politics Featuring Aran Shetterly and Chris J…

In this episode, Aran Shetterly talks about his upcoming book, Morningside, which details the 1979 Greensboro Massacre. Then, Rev. Dr. Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic nominee for Governor of Arkansas, discusses what is happe...

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Oct. 7, 2024

My Brother’s Keeper Featuring Guy Golan

In this episode, Professor Guy Golan, author of My Brother’s Keeper: The Complicated Relationship Between American Jews and Israel, talks about his book and his thoughts about the current crisis in the Middle East. Then, I ve...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Us, After & World Afro Day Featuring Rachel Zimmerman and Michelle De…

In this episode, Rachel Zimmerman, author of Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide, talks her personal journey after the loss of husband and Michelle De Leon, founder of World Afro Day, explains the importance of ending tex...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Political Humor + Pearson & Pearson Featuring Kellee Knighten Hough, …

In this jam packed episode, Kellee Knighten Hough (The social media personality known as “Kell Belle”) and Maura Quint (Campaign/Comms Director, Americans For Tax Fairness) discuss the importance of humor in American politica...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Anything Is Good & I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me Featuring Fred …

In this episode, legendary author Fred Waitzkin talks about his new book, Anything Is Good, and its emphasis on homelessness. Then, Matthew Ferrence, author of I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me, discusses his book and gives ...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Build Your Thought Leadership & Freeman’s Challenge Featuring Coach F…

In this episode, friend of the podcast Coach Felecia Killings gives her conservative assessment of Vice President Harris’ campaign and talks about her upcoming leadership convention. Then, Dr. Robin Bernstein, author of Freem...

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Sept. 2, 2024

How America Works Featuring Will Cooper

In this episode, friend of the program Attorney Will Cooper talks about his new book, How America Works…And Why It Doesn’t. Then I express my opinion on grievance pimps in the current American political discourse. --- Support...

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Aug. 26, 2024

Railtown and DNC Voices Featuring Ethan Elkind, Michael Kane, Nashwa …

In this episode, Ethan Elkind, Director of The Climate Program at Berkeley Law, talks about his book, Railtown and the importance of public transportation towards climate change. Then, you will hear some of the voices from th...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Black Female Leadership & The Danger Imperative Featuring Dr. Crystal…

In this episode, Dr. Crystal Chambers, author of Black Women's Pathways to Executive Academic Leadership, talks about Black female leadership, especially as it relates to the current Democratic presidential nominee. Then, Dr....

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Aug. 12, 2024

Rebel Falls & Passion for the Impossible Featuring Tim Wendel and Coa…

In this inaugural episode of Season 10, Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls, talks about his book and his experience in Charlottesville 7 years after the “Unite The Right” rally. Then Coach Michael Taylor share his passionate b...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Solving The Climate Crisis & End Of The World Featuring Dr. John Berg…

In this episode, the final episode of Season 9, Dr. John Berger, author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, and Dr. Jon Mills, author of End Of The World: Civilization and Its Fat...

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July 29, 2024

Cracking the Nazi Code Featuring Jason Bell

In this episode, Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code, discusses his book, its protagonist, Winthrop Bell, and the relevance of the work in modern times. Then, I express my thoughts about the hope the new candidacy of...

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July 22, 2024

The Color of Emotional Intelligence & MicroSkills Featuring Farah Har…

In this episode, Farah Harris, author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence, and Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss, co-authors of MicroSkills, teach us in politics, and life in general, how to better cope with our emotions,...

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