Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

In this episode, Saqib Qureshi, author of Being Muslim Today, talks about the challenges in the Muslim community and Timothy Bult, author of Platform of Hope, offers suggestions to the most controversial political issues of t...

Could this be our last 4th of July? Let’s have a “throwback style” episode and discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Dethra Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep, talks about the intersectionality of leadership in the political and corporate arenas. Then, I give a report after attending an event to sway Black voters to support Republican...

In this HOT MIC episode, I express my opinion on the 10 Commandments requirement in Louisiana and the Chocolate City Tour of Donald Trump. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/sup...

In this episode, Edgar Villanueva, CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project, talks about the importance of implementing a decolonizing philosophy in corporate and charitable giving. Then, I make a pitch to my listeners for their as...

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President/CEO of TheCaseMade, explains the concept of strategic casemaking and its impact on social change. Then, Rachael Keri Williams, Executive Director of SOAL: Saving Our Ancestors’ L...

In this episode, Sabrina Clarke, The Golden Brain Entrepreneur, explains the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, British politics, and the similar struggles of Africans in the UK. Then, Dr. Agatha Caraballo, Founding D...

In this episode, Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari, Associate Professor at Winston-Salem State University, defines hip-hop feminism and promotes her book, The Journey of Kamau Miller. Then, I offer my opinion about the lack of integrity,...

In this episode, Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez explains the concept of her new book, Modern Marianismo, and why it is important for Latina leadership to be recognized. Then, I offer my opinion about presidential debates and at...

In this episode, Bridgette Washington, Founder/CEO of RaveVenn App, discusses how her app will better inform young Americans about the political process, and Ty Pinkins, the Democratic Nominee for the United States Senate in ...

In this episode, Jeanné Lewis, interim CEO of Faith in Public Life, explains the mission of the organization and the importance of establishing a community of belonging. Then, I conclude with why it is imperative for all of u...