Episodes

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

This hot mic episode discusses the impact of the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning affirmative action and free speech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode explains why I am proud to be who I am: A Black Man In America.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode discusses the importance, and joy, of Black fatherhood and why Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder about the value of freedom.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode deals with the Trump indictment, the Allen v. Milligan decision and the record $45 million settlement in the New Haven, CT police misconduct incident, tinged with a piece of advice: don’t get too excited about these outcomes just yet.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode addresses the problem of usurpation in America, as highlighted by the Juneteenth Celebration controversy in Greenville, SC.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode deals with the question: Why is it ok for white people to engage in riotous behavior that is frowned upon in other communities?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode declares something that we all should already know: the Right’s political rhetoric is making it unsafe for African Americans and other citizens that oppose their rhetoric. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode looks at recent events that define the mission of many to devalue, and ultimately destroy, African American existence. It is the hope that this episode gives those who need it the inspiration to combat against that mission victoriously.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode lifts up the names of Anthony Watts, Areanah Preston, Amy St. Pierre and Jordan Neely. It is the hope that their tragic deaths invokes conversations concerning gun violence, homelessness, mental health awareness and the value of human life.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Kim Crayton, The Anti-Racist Economist, talks about her book, Profit Without Oppression, and the work she does based off the book. Later, I offer a tribute to the iconic Harry Belafonte. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Dr. P. Gabrielle Foreman, Founding Faculty Director of the Colored Conventions Project, discusses how the Project is beneficial in understanding the true legacy of African American political thought. In the second half, I remind those that want to silence us that they can’t, and that they need to surrender to the change that is coming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode goes in on the self-proclaimed arbiters of blackness and how questioning someone’s “Blackness” is inappropriate, let alone out of their lane.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this hot mic episode, I express my disdain toward the expulsion of two black men from the Tennessee House of Representatives using historical, and spiritual, context.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode reflects on recent events to justify that America needs to redeem itself before it can truly rebuild into a better nation.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support