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Jan. 27, 2025

The Iconist & The Advocate Featuring Jamie Mustard and Dawne Troupe

In this, the last episode of Season 10, Jamie Mustard, author of The Iconist, discusses his book and the science of standing out in this modern world. Then, Dawne Troupe, Advocacy Director for the Community Opportunity Allian...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Going Forward Featuring Ianta Summers and Dr. Reneé Carr

In this episode, Ianta Summers, CEO of Summers Public Affairs, and Dr. Reneé Carr, licensed psychologist and host of the Politics & Psychology podcast, offer their perspectives on how we, as African Americans, go forward duri...

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Jan. 13, 2025

A Thoughtful Conversation Featuring Shalonda Spencer

In this episode, political commentator and policy analyst Shalonda Spencer offers her thoughtful insight on the 2024 election and what direction the Democratic Party, as well as the Nation, needs to go.

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Jan. 6, 2025

Whistleblowing, Writing & Activism Featuring Danielle Spencer

In this episode, Danielle Spencer, Federal whistleblower, author, and activist, talks about her journey and her new purpose.

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Dec. 30, 2024

A Georgia Perspective Featuring Jessica Weinstein and Dr. Tammy Greer

In this last episode of 2024, Jessica Weinstein, LCSW/Psychotherapist and Democratic Party activist, and Dr. Tammy Greer, Director of the BIS Social Entrepreneurship Program at Georgia State University, offer their perspectiv...

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Dec. 23, 2024

The 300th Episode Featuring Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, Deevon La Rue, …

In this, the 300th episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming, Elizabeth and Deevon La Rue, owners of Silleck Consulting Services, talk about the steps needed for those considering emigrating from the United States. Then artist Er...

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Dec. 16, 2024

Living Loudly & Unlike The Rest Featuring Tammy McCall Browning and D…

In this episode, celebrity fashion designer Tammy McCall Browning talks about her triumphant journey with mental illness and Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa, Resident Physician of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, discusses her...

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Dec. 9, 2024

A Reasonable Argument Featuring Jamie Miller

In this episode, Republican political strategist Jamie Miller gives his views on why Trump was re-elected and if American democracy is safe.

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Dec. 2, 2024

A Call for Black Unity and Political Engagement

In this Hot Mic episode, host Erik Fleming shares his disappointment in the current state of politics and the challenges facing society today, while making a compelling case for a united Black agenda that transcends political...

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Nov. 25, 2024

The Crystal Ball Revisited Featuring Marty Davis

In this episode, Marty Davis, following up on her accurate prediction concerning the re-election of Donald Trump, gives her assessment on why she was right and what we can look forward to in his upcoming administration. Then,...

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Nov. 18, 2024

Straw & Wool & A Question of Paternity Featuring Ali Nervis, Henry Di…

In this episode, Ali Nervis and Henry Dickerson, owners of Straw & Wool Hat Company, discuss the importance, benefits, and challenges of Black entrepreneurship, especiallly in Phoenix, Arizona. Then, investigative journalist ...

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Nov. 11, 2024

This Point in Time Featuring Will Cooper

In this episode, friend of the podcast, attorney and author Will Cooper offers his analysis of the recent presidential election. Then I reveal the real culprit behind the loss of the Harris campaign.

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Nov. 4, 2024

Arkansas First & Let’s Change The World Featuring Rodney Govens and E…

In this episode, Rodney Govens, the Democratic nominee for the 1st Congressional District in Arkansas, makes his case as to why he should go to Washington, D.C. and Dr. Emiliana Vegas of Harvard University discusses her new b...

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Oct. 28, 2024

Understanding Kamala Featuring Sophia Casey, Tia Oso and Dr. Nii-Quar…

In this episode, Master Certified Coach Sophia Casey, Tia Oso, Senior Director for Media 2070, and Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of Kamala, the Motherland, and Me, engage in a discussion concerning the challenges Vice Pre...

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Oct. 21, 2024

The Jailer’s Reckoning & U.N.T.A.M.E.D. Featuring Kevin Smith and She…

In this episode, Professor Kevin Smith, author of The Jailer’s Reckoning, discusses his new book and the challenges of American mass incarceration. Then, Sherman Wells, the founder of U. N. T. A. M. E. D. , talks about his co...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Morningside & Dirt Road Politics Featuring Aran Shetterly and Chris J…

In this episode, Aran Shetterly talks about his upcoming book, Morningside, which details the 1979 Greensboro Massacre. Then, Rev. Dr. Chris Jones, the 2022 Democratic nominee for Governor of Arkansas, discusses what is happe...

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Oct. 7, 2024

My Brother’s Keeper Featuring Guy Golan

In this episode, Professor Guy Golan, author of My Brother’s Keeper: The Complicated Relationship Between American Jews and Israel, talks about his book and his thoughts about the current crisis in the Middle East. Then, I ve...

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Sept. 30, 2024

Us, After & World Afro Day Featuring Rachel Zimmerman and Michelle De…

In this episode, Rachel Zimmerman, author of Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide, talks her personal journey after the loss of husband and Michelle De Leon, founder of World Afro Day, explains the importance of ending tex...

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