Episodes

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

In this episode, Dr. Kmt G. Shockley discusses his upcoming docu-series, Cultural War: Focus on Black Youth. Then, in the second half, I make the case that democracy is not dead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, I talk with Chris Colbert, Founder and CEO of DCP Entertainment, about the impact and the future of Black Podcasting. Then, Dr. Mark Anthony Brown, Executive Director of the Student Freedom Initiative, comes on to share how his organization seeks to change educational and economic outcomes for the next generation of African American college students. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

On this first episode of Season 8, Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People’s King, discusses her book and expresses her thoughts about the current political climate. Then, I express my thoughts about Donald Trump being booked in at the Fulton County, GA Jail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this last episode of Season 7, retired Border Patrol Agent in Charge J. J. Carrell discusses his new book, Invaded, and gives his opinions, and solutions, towards America’s immigration system. Then, retired HISD Librarians Debra Hall and Janice Newsum explain the controversial closures of school libraries in Houston, TX and the potential impact it will have on the students there. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode discusses the new indictment of Donald Trump prosecuted by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and handed down by the Fulton County Grand Jury, as well as the trauma inflicted on a 12 year-old Lansing, MI black child by the Lansing Police Department. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode explains why August 4, 2023 was a good day in Mississippi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

On this episode, Kim Moffat, Founder of We Are Voters, talks about her journey to being a democracy advocate and how her organization works to educate people about the importance of voting. Then, Columbia University Professor Rob Eschmann, author of the book, When The Hood Comes Off, discusses the impact of racism in this digital age. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode gives my take on the Jason Aldean controversy, which includes a cautionary tale for those who want to be inspired by Aldean’s song. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode pays tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. , as well as reminds us that it is now time for us to step up during this season of political climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode makes the case that as long as America does not truly adhere to the gospel of freedom and democracy, progress will be continue to be slow in coming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support