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Sept. 7, 2025

Wellbeing Economics & The Battle for the Black Mind Featuring Amanda …

In this episode, Amanda Janoo, Economics & Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, explains the concept of wellbeing economics, and award-winning author Dr. Karida Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, discusses her new book, The Battle for the Black Mind, which explores the his…

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Aug. 31, 2025

Historical & Cultural Healing Featuring Dr. Karlos K. Hill and Aurora…

In this episode, my two guests talk about healing. Dr. Karlos K. Hill, professor of African and African American studies at the University of Oklahoma, makes the case for historical healing and Aurora Archer, CEO/Founder of The Opt-In, discusses her work in cultural healing.

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Aug. 24, 2025

Creative Force & Sly Civility Featuring Keldamuzik, Dr. Donna J. Nico…

In this episode, musical artist Keldamuzik talks about her journey in the entertainment business and the causes she’s supporting; Dr. Donna J. Nicol, College Administrator at Cal State Long Beach, discusses her book, Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fi…

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Aug. 17, 2025

Persuade, Energize, Transform Featuring Anat Shenker-Osorio and Dr. S…

In this episode, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Principal of ASO Communications, guides us through the process of effective political messaging. Then, Dr. Stacey Schultz, President of EducateLLC, describes her work in transforming American education.

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Aug. 10, 2025

The Great American Games Featuring Wajahat Ali, Rick Roberts and Dave…

In this episode, we discuss the great American games of politics, money, and baseball. Wajahat Ali, Editor of The Left Hook on Substack, talks politics; Rick Roberts, economics professor at Monmouth University, explains what is going on in the economy; and Dave Heller, President/CEO of Main Street …

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Aug. 3, 2025

History & Repetition Featuring Dr. Marlene L. Daut and Samuel Jay Key…

In this episode, Dr. Marlene L. Daut, Professor of French, African American Studies, and History at Yale University, talks about the significance of Haitian history to African Americans and the current strife in Haiti. Then, Samuel Jay Keyser, Peter De Florez Emeritus Professor at MIT, discusses hi…

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July 27, 2025

Carceral Apartheid Featuring Dr. Brittany Friedman

In this first episode of Season 12, Dr. Brittany Friedman, an American sociologist and author, discusses her book Carceral Apartheid and the fight against institutionalized racism in American prisons.

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