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April 18, 2023

My Blackness?

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/po...

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April 10, 2023

Tennessee

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...

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April 3, 2023

Redeem and Rebuild

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-fleming...

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March 28, 2023

Remembrance

This hot mic reflects on the tragic shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee and the real reason why these tragedies are allowed to happen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/e...

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March 21, 2023

Preventing Chicago Gun Violence Featuring Artinese Myrick

In this episode, Artinese Myrick, Lead Organizer for Live Free Illinois, makes the case for a permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention to be created in the City of Chicago. This podcast also highlights the victory the Divi...

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March 13, 2023

Fears and Misconceptions

This hot mic episode delves into how fears and misconceptions greatly impact our politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https:/...

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March 6, 2023

My, My, My!

In this first episode of Season 7, I point out President Biden’s hypocrisy towards the District of Columbia and I express my disdain for anarchy and fascism being normalized in our political conversations. --- This episode...

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Feb. 27, 2023

The Miscalculation of an Agent Provocateur

This episode talks about how Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, made a miscalculation while trying to be an agent provocateur concerning race, and got canceled in the process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

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Feb. 20, 2023

Enough!

This hot mic episode deals with elected officials that are more concerned about entertaining than legislating, especially one in particular. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h...

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Feb. 13, 2023

On Birth Of A White Nation, Professional Antiracism Matters, Politica…

In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Battalora, author of The Birth of a White Nation, guides us through the origin of “white” in America; Dana Brownlee, author of The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up, talks about antiracism work in...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Menace to Society

This hot mic episode deals with the concept of a menace to society from a black and white perspective. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podca...

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Jan. 31, 2023

Special Episode: On Legislative Overview Featuring Rep. Michele Rayne…

In this special episode, Rep. Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby (Florida) and Former Rep. Brenda Lopez Romero (Georgia) talk about the political climate in their respective states and how it is impacting legislation. --- This episode...

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Jan. 30, 2023

On Black Organ Donation, I'm Not Yelling, and White Fragility Featuri…

In this episode, Robert Chelsea, the first African American male to receive a face transplant, makes an appeal for more Black organ donors; Elizabeth Leiba, author of the new book I'm Not Yelling, talks about why it was impor...

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Jan. 24, 2023

Special Episode: On Black Voters Featuring D’Andra Orey

Dr. D'Andra Orey, Political Science Professor at Jackson State University, discusses the challenges and importance of the Black Vote in this special podcast episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way ...

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Jan. 24, 2023

On Homeland Security, The Waymakers, The Resident Legal Diva and The …

In this jam-packed episode, Juliette Kayyem, CNN National Security Analyst, discusses recent homeland security issues; Tara Jaye Frank, DEI Consultant, talks about her new book, The Waymakers; Melba Pearson, The Resident Leg...

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Jan. 16, 2023

On Santos Saga and Recidivism/Reentry Issues Featuring Skye Ostreiche…

First, Skye Ostreicher, Host of Political Personalities with Skye, tells us how she got the first interview with Congressman Santos and what we should learn from it. Then, Tanaine Jenkins, CEO of Everything I Am LLC, talks ab...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Special Episode : On Climate Change/Issues Featuring Jacqui Patterson…

In this special episode, Jacqui Patterson, Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project, and Amelia Marchand, Founder of L.I.G.H.T. Foundation, discuss the importance of environmental activism by people of color, which highlights ...

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Jan. 9, 2023

Speaker’s Race

After 15 ballots, a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was chosen. In this episode, I do my best to explain why that happened. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podca...

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Jan. 2, 2023

On Political Psychology Featuring Dr. Reneé Carr

As we start the New Year, Dr. Reneé Carr, The Problem Solver, talks about the importance of psychology in creating public policy. Later, I make the case why 2023 should be the Year of Mental Health. --- This episode is sponso...

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Dec. 26, 2022

On Historical Filmmaking, Linguistic Imperialism and Religious Nation…

As we close out 2022, Loki Mulholland, Activist and Filmmaker, explains what he views as his obligation as a storyteller through film; Dr. Ayo Sekai, Professor and Publisher of UWP Books, defines linguistic imperialism and it...

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Dec. 19, 2022

On Big Dirty Money, Bodies Out of Place and Current Affairs Featuring…

In this episode, Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money, explains the effects of white collar crime on society; Barbara Harris Combs, author of Bodies Out of Place, talks about how society seeks to control African Americans...

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Dec. 12, 2022

On RBC, Black Marriages and Authoritarianism Feat. Tonija Hope, Chris…

In this episode, Tonija Hope, Director of the Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, touts the importance of the Center; Marriage Counselor Chris A. Matthews explains why successful Black marriages ar...

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Dec. 5, 2022

On Mississippi Legal Victory and Refugee Advocacy Featuring Joshua To…

In this episode, Joshua Tom, Legal Director of the ACLU of Mississippi, discusses the recent legal victory in Mississippi to keep the State Legislature from funding private schools. Then, Drocella MugoreWera, The Diversity Tr...

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Nov. 28, 2022

On Smarter Safety Solutions, TEEM Leadership and Blackjack Christmas …

Attorney Patrice Sulton, Executive Director of DC Justice Lab, discusses her ground breaking work revising the District of Columbia Criminal Code; Dr. Cecelia Martin, author of the book, Incarcerated: Escaping the Prison of Y...

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