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Feb. 12, 2024

The Current State of Israel and The Resurgence of Labor Featuring Anat Sultan-Dadon and Mike Podhorzer

In this episode, the Consul General of Israel for the Southeastern United States, Anat Sultan-Dadon, discusses the current state of the Israeli-Hamas conflict, and Mike Podhorzer, former political director of the AFL-CIO, talks about the resurgence of the U.S. Labor Movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
24
Feb. 5, 2024

American Shield, PoliSci, & Black Voters Matter Featuring Aquilino Gonell, Marvin King, and Alexis Buchanan Thomas

In this episode, former US Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell talks about his book, American Shield; Professor Marvin King discusses the challenges and importance of political science; and Development Director Alexis Buchanan Thomas talks about the challenges of fundraising for political nonprofits. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
23
Jan. 29, 2024

History: Storytelling & Scholarship Featuring Satori Shakoor, Suzanne Munson and Karen Cox

In this episode, Artist Satori Shakoor talks about the power of storytelling; Author Suzanne Munson discusses how the Founding Fathers would view modern political ethics; and Historian Karen Cox shows how “The Lost Cause” ethos impacts our current political discourse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
22
Jan. 22, 2024

Authors’ Spotlight Featuring Dr. Karida Brown, Charly Palmer, Juliet Hooker, and Fatimah Gilliam

In this episode, we spotlight three books and their authors: Dr. Karida Brown & Charly Palmer of the New Brownies’ Book; Professor Juliet Hooker of Black Grief/White Grievance; and Fatimah Gilliam of Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won’t Tell You. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
21
Jan. 15, 2024

STRONG, Legacy, & Trauma Featuring Holly Cotton, Dr. Evelyn Bethune, and Dr. Heliana Ramirez

In this episode, Registered Nurse and Author Holly Cotton talks about health care issues and Houston, TX politics; Author Dr. Evelyn Bethune talks about living up to the legacy of her famous grandmother; and Licensed Social Worker Dr. Heliana Ramirez talks about the mental trauma racism creates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
20
Jan. 8, 2024

Marijuana, Florida, & Afros Featuring Keith Stroup, Daryl Jones, and Talib Jasir

In this episode, Keith Stroup, Legal Counsel for NORML, discusses the history of marijuana legalization; former State Senator Daryl Jones talks about Florida politics; and Talib Jasir, founder of the Afros and Audios Festival, touts the power of community in podcasting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
19
Jan. 1, 2024

Space Law, Environmental Justice, & Immigrants Featuring Ruvimbo Samanga, Bailey Reichelt, Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, and Marthe Hardy

In this episode, Ruvimbo Samanga and Bailey Reichelt talk about the nuances of space law and the expansion of space programs on the African continent; Elizabeth Silleck La Rue, CEO of Silleck Consulting Services, explains the concept of environmental justice and talks about her personal journey leaving the United States; and Marthe Hardy, founder of Marthe’s Spot, talks about her experience of being a Haitian American and how she plans to help immigrants in this country. --- Support this podcast...
18
Dec. 25, 2023

Crisis in Global Affairs Featuring Irina Tsukerman, Patricia DeGennaro, and Ashraf Nubani

In this episode, Editor-In-Chief of The Washington Outsider Irina Tsukerman, Professor Patricia DeGennaro, and Attorney Ashraf Nubani discuss the impacts of the Israeli-Hamas Conflict and other global crises. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
17
Dec. 18, 2023

Da Dems 2024 Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Spencer

In this episode, three Democratic political commentators: Kaivan Shroff, Chai Komanduri, and Shalonda Spencer give their thoughts on how 2024 will go for the Democrats. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
16
Dec. 11, 2023

Money, Religion & Education Featuring Dan McMillan, Dan McClellan, and Dr. Joe Nelson

In this episode, Dan McMillan, Founder of Save Democracy in America, talks about changing the influence of money in politics; Bible scholar Dan McClellan gives his take on the influence of religion in politics; and Dr. Joe Nelson discusses the challenges of being an education administrator in Mississippi and America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
15
Dec. 4, 2023

The Truth About Trump and the FBI Featuring David Cay Johnston and Jerri Williams

In this episode, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Cay Johnston talks about the real Donald Trump, while Retired Special Agent Jerri Williams talks about her experience with the FBI and the truth about the Bureau. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
14
Nov. 27, 2023

Pay Attention

In this episode, I highlight a couple of issues that we, collectively, need to pay attention to as 2024 approaches. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
13
Nov. 20, 2023

NBCC, AWG, & SafeBAE Featuring Charles DeBow, III, Moses West and Shael Norris

In this Pre-Thanksgiving Super episode, I get to interview three dynamic leaders, highlighting the outstanding work they are doing in the community: Charles DeBow, III, President and CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Moses West, CEO/Founder of AWG Contracting and the Moses West Foundation, and Shael Norris, Founding Executive Director of SafeBAE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
12
Nov. 13, 2023

Now There’s Four…

This episode talks about the stakes of the 2024 election with four independent candidates, plus my thoughts on the end of religion and its political consequences. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
11
Nov. 6, 2023

Menthols and Missteps

In this episode, I basically make the case that we as voters should not fall for tricks and place impossible expectations in lieu of the big picture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
10
Oct. 30, 2023

Zero Bail Featuring Jeffrey J. Clayton

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
Guest: Jeff Clayton
9
Oct. 23, 2023

Potpourri

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
8
Oct. 16, 2023

Blank Canvas

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
7
Oct. 9, 2023

Is DEI dying? + Pearson & Pearson Featuring Dr. Joanna Shoffner Scott, Dr. Tracy A. Pearson, and Melba Pearson

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
6
Oct. 2, 2023

Current State of US Politics Featuring Will Cooper

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
5
Sept. 25, 2023

What a Sham

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
4
Sept. 18, 2023

A Conversation Featuring Dexter Wimbish

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
3
Sept. 11, 2023

Culture War: Focus on Black Youth Featuring Dr. Kmt G. Shockley

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
Guest: Kmt Shockley
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Sept. 4, 2023

Black Podcasting and Student Freedom Initiative Featuring Chris Colbert and Dr. Mark Anthony Brown

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