Episodes

In this episode, Author David Dunaway talks about his new book, A Four-Eyed World, which explains how eyeglasses have impacted human history and culture. Then, community organizer and nonprofit consultant Lakeland Barnes discusses how she became so engaged in activism so young.

In this episode, Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming inaugural Martyrs Day; Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges talks about her experiences in public service and her current work as a DEI consultant; and Cecelia Thomas, Chief Policy and Advocacy Offi…

In this episode, Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Communications Director of NFTE, talks about her career journey and the importance of teaching entrepreneurship.

In this episode, retired judge Steve Teske discusses the challenges of American juvenile justice, workplace culture consultant Dr. Jessica Kriegel explains the process of surrendering to lead, and political scientist Dr. Terri Givens returns to the podcast to talk about the current racial reckoning…

In this episode, Political Scientist Dr. Tammy Greer talks about Georgia and National politics, Les Leopold returns to the podcast to discuss his new book The Billionaires Have Two Parties, We Need A Party Of Our Own, and State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark makes the case on why she should be th…

In this episode, Host Erik Fleming lights up the Hot Mic with his take on the Louisiana v. Callais ruling.

In this episode, Dr. Adam Barsouk discusses his book, Outsmarting Cancer, which offers his foresight on how to avoid cancer risks. Then, historian Lorissa Rinehart returns to the podcast to talk about Winning the Earthquake, her biography of Jeanette Rankin. Finally, political scientist Dr. Sherice…

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Bassuk, and her son, Daniel Schoonover, talk about the book they co-authored, Between Two Worlds, and the struggles they have encountered with America’s mental health system. Then, Susanne Antonetta, author of The Devil’s Castle, makes the correlation between the horrors …

In this episode, the legendary Chuck Todd, Host of The Chuck ToddCast, gives his assessment of this midterm election season and political guru Ed Fields talks about his documentary, As Goes The South, and the dynamics of Birmingham, Alabama.

In this episode, Carla Kaplan, author of Troublemaker, discusses the life of Jessica Mitford and makes the case why we need troublemakers like her now. Then, Cody Nagle, staff attorney with Civil Survival, talks about her life journey and how it impacts her work to assist the formerly incarcerated.

In this episode, Leatrice De Bruhl, Founder/CEO of Phenomenal B.L.A.Qu.E Women, LLC, explains her journey to develop the concept of Grace to Grieve. Then, renowned author W. Ralph Eubanks talks about his latest book, When It’s Darkness on the Delta, which chronicles his experiences in the Mississip…

In this episode, Artist Robynn Smith explains the celebration known as Print Day in May and Paleontologist Gerta Keller talks about her book, The Last Extinction, and the theory behind it.

In this episode, Kate Powell explains why it is ok to be an absolute menace when it comes to American politics. Next, Attorney and Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talks about her recent book, A Protest History of the United States. Finally, Educator Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier expounds on the cont…

In this episode, Democratic consultant Kaivan Shroff gives his assessment of the upcoming midterm elections; Louise Story and Ebony Reed discuss their groundbreaking book, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar and Attorney Elizabeth Jamison talks about her work with veterans and their spouses.

In this episode, Historical filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke talks about his documentary, Invisible Warriors and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses items from this year’s State of the Dream Report.

In this episode, Historian Calvin Schermerhorn discusses his recent book, The Plunder of Black America, and the significance of the racial wealth gap.

In this episode, Drs. Decoteau Irby and Ann Ishimaru discuss their book, Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice & Systems, and the conclusions their near-decade of research gathered. Then, Dr. Karlos K. Hill, Regents’ Professor of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American …

In this episode, Kelly Cervantes talks her journey leading to the book The Luckiest and Dr. Monica McLemore discusses the challenges of pursuing reproductive justice and equity in America.

In this episode commemorating the 61st birthday of the host, Kaylee Jade Peterson talks about her run for Congress in Idaho and David Eliot discusses his book, Artificially Intelligent.

In this first episode of Season 13, Fox News Contributor Leslie Marshall shares her thoughts on being a Liberal commentator; Bloomberg journalist Charlie Wells discusses his motivation to write his book, What Happened to Millennials?; and Dr. Vincent Edward Oluwale Adejumo talks about his first boo…