Episodes

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

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