Episodes

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 national and California politics; and Joe Trippi, Senior Advisor to The Lincoln Project, explains the importance of innovation and tenacity in campaigning during this presidential election year. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/suppor...

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 to help elect Democrats nationwide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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, talks about the resurgence of the U.S. Labor Movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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 Buchanan Thomas talks about the challenges of fundraising for political nonprofits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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” ethos impacts our current political discourse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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 Black Friend Won’t Tell You. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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 Worker Dr. Heliana Ramirez talks about the mental trauma racism creates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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, touts the power of community in podcasting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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 concept of environmental justice and talks about her personal journey leaving the United States; and Marthe Hardy, founder of Marthe’s Spot, talks about her experience of being a Haitian American and how she plans to help immigrants in this country. --- Support this podcast...

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 podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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 Nelson discusses the challenges of being an education administrator in Mississippi and America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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

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 Commerce, Moses West, CEO/Founder of AWG Contracting and the Moses West Foundation, and Shael Norris, Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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-fleming1/support

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 my take on timely news stories not covered in our news segment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

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-fleming1/support

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/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, Principal and Founder of Stamey Street Consulting, discusses the future of DEI in corporate America. Then, it’s the debut of The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson, as Dr. Tracy and Legal Diva Melba give their takes on current legal news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, friend of the podcast attorney and author Will Cooper comes on the show to discuss our current state of US Politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, I ask the question: why are Republican voters falling for the sham? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dexter Wimbish, General Counsel for the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, about numerous topics, including the Trump trial in Georgia. Then I discuss the importance of organizational structure in the struggle for democracy and civil rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support