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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 are vital and Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of the book Strongmen, defines authoritarianism and why we need to be vigilant against it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erik-fleming1/support
Marriage Counselor/ Author
BIO: Chris A. Matthews is an award-winning marriage counselor, clinical addiction specialist, and author of the book, “Finding Your Relationship Fix: The Four Reasons Couples Seek Counseling. Chris specializes in helping “the marriage underdog” who are high earning couples that have a greater risk of divorce. Chris has been featured on DL Hughley Radio Show, Black Enterprise, Black News Network, ABC's Here and Now, Good DAY DC, PIX11's New York Living, and NPR radio. In addition to helping couples develop healthy marriages, Chris’s most important jobs are husband to his wife of 14 years and father to their three children.
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...
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. --- S...
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 ...
On this first episode of Season 8, Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People’s King, discusses her book and expresses her thoughts about the current political climate. Then, I express my thoughts about Donald Trump...
This episode lifts up the names of Anthony Watts, Areanah Preston, Amy St. Pierre and Jordan Neely. It is the hope that their tragic deaths invokes conversations concerning gun violence, homelessness, mental health awareness ...
In this episode, Kim Crayton, The Anti-Racist Economist, talks about her book, Profit Without Oppression, and the work she does based off the book. Later, I offer a tribute to the iconic Harry Belafonte. --- Support this podc...
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...
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...
In this episode, the legendary April Reign explains how African American social media influencers, like herself, can impact future political campaigns. Next, Dr. Garen Wintemute, Director of the UC-Davis Violence Prevention R...
In this episode we address violence, particularly gun violence, in the African American community. Pastor Michael McBride, Director of the LIVE FREE Campaign, and Dr. Shani Buggs, Assistant Professor at the UC-Davis Violence ...
In this episode, Maya Ford, Principal of FordMomentum!, talks about her unique strategies to empower the disenfranchised. Later, I make the case for the Delegate of the Cherokee Nation to be seated in Congress. --- This episo...
In this episode, Curtis Valentine, Founder of Real Men Teach, talks about why he started the organization and the importance of African American men in the classroom. Later, I appeal for us, as a community, to uplift Black me...
In this episode, Larry Sharpe, host of The Sharpe Way podcast, makes the case for African American voters to choose Libertarianism and I’ll do my best to play catch-up on some of the recent hot topics. --- This episode is...
In this episode, the first of the 6th Season, Mississippi State Representative Chris Bell, (D-Jackson 65th Dist.), updates us on the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis. Later, I give my thoughts on the African Diaspora's react...
In this episode, Coach Felecia Killings, author, minister and founder of the Conscious Conservative Movement, explains why African American voters should not put their political eggs in one basket, and Attorney Will Cooper, p...
Dr. Jayne Morgan, M.D., creator of the Stairwell Chronicles and CNN Medical Contributor, updates us on our current Covid pandemic status, what monkeypox is, and explains how poverty/systemic racism creates a health disparity ...
On this episode, Dr. Sheena Mason, author of Theory of Racelessness, discusses her work in moving American society from the binding thoughts of "race" and racism. Also, Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Talley, talks about the ad...
Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, discusses how we move our nation forward during this post-Roe era. Plus, I'll share my thoughts on how both political parties are missing the mark. --- This episode is sp...
The Poet Laureate of Buffalo, NY, Jillian Hanesworth, gives an update on the East Buffalo community nearly two months after the mass shooting there and talks about the honest conversations that need to happen now in her city....
In this episode: Annemarie Shrouder, author of Being Brown In A Black and White World, discusses inclusion and Rick Roberts, Economist and Monmouth University Professor, discusses economics. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
