Erik Fleming delivers a solo episode responding to the Supreme Court's recent decision that weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act, using the Louisiana case as a springboard to explain historical roots, gerrymandering, and the broader threat to Black political representation. He mixes legal context, personal reflection, and a call…
Erik Fleming delivers a solo episode responding to the Supreme Court's recent decision that weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act, using the Louisiana case as a springboard to explain historical roots, gerrymandering, and the broader threat to Black political representation. He mixes legal context, personal reflection, and a call…
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 Janaye Nelson presents her historical…
Erik Fleming hosts three interviews: Dr. Adam Barsouk on practical cancer prevention from his book Outsmarting Cancer; Lorissa Rinehart on Jeanette Rankin and her pacifist biography Winning the Earthquake; and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson on Visibly Invisible, examining Black women’s legislative power in the Congressional Black Caucus. The episode opens…
Erik Fleming hosts three interviews: Dr. Adam Barsouk on practical cancer prevention from his book Outsmarting Cancer; Lorissa Rinehart on Jeanette Rankin and her pacifist biography Winning the Earthquake; and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson on Visibly Invisible, examining Black women’s legislative power in the Congressional Black Caucus. The episode opens…
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 of the Holocaust and today's…
Host Erik Fleming interviews Dr. Ellen Bassuk, her son Daniel Schoonover, and author Susanne Antonetta about two powerful books exploring mental health, care systems, and psychiatry's troubled history. Between Two Worlds recounts a mother and son's struggle for compassionate treatment and recovery, while The Devil's Castle traces Nazi-era eugenics and…
Host Erik Fleming interviews Dr. Ellen Bassuk, her son Daniel Schoonover, and author Susanne Antonetta about two powerful books exploring mental health, care systems, and psychiatry's troubled history. Between Two Worlds recounts a mother and son's struggle for compassionate treatment and recovery, while The Devil's Castle traces Nazi-era eugenics and…
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. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming sits down with political analyst Chuck Todd and Birmingham advisor Ed Fields for candid conversations about American politics, civic leadership, and the evolving New South. They discuss media independence, electoral dynamics, grassroots engagement, and the documentary "As Goes the South," highlighting how local action and storytelling shape…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with political analyst Chuck Todd and Birmingham advisor Ed Fields for candid conversations about American politics, civic leadership, and the evolving New South. They discuss media independence, electoral dynamics, grassroots engagement, and the documentary "As Goes the South," highlighting how local action and storytelling shape…
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. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Carla Kaplan about her new biography Troublemaker, exploring Jessica Mitford’s sharp humor, anti‑fascist activism, and impact on consumer rights and social justice. Also featured is Cody Nagle of Civil Survival, who shares her lived experience with addiction and incarceration and her legal work to remove…
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Carla Kaplan about her new biography Troublemaker, exploring Jessica Mitford’s sharp humor, anti‑fascist activism, and impact on consumer rights and social justice. Also featured is Cody Nagle of Civil Survival, who shares her lived experience with addiction and incarceration and her legal work to remove…
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 Mississippi Delta. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming welcomes guests Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks to discuss grief, healing, and the Mississippi Delta's history and literature. Leatrice shares her personal journey of loss and her Grace to Grieve movement, while Eubanks unpacks his new book exploring the Delta's social and cultural legacy. The…
Host Erik Fleming welcomes guests Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks to discuss grief, healing, and the Mississippi Delta's history and literature. Leatrice shares her personal journey of loss and her Grace to Grieve movement, while Eubanks unpacks his new book exploring the Delta's social and cultural legacy. The…
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. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews printmaker Robynn Smith about Print Day in May, a worldwide community printmaking event, and paleontologist Gerta Keller about her book The Last Extinction, which emphasizes massive Deccan volcanism and its lessons for modern climate risk. The episode also features a Moment of News, calls to support…
Host Erik Fleming interviews printmaker Robynn Smith about Print Day in May, a worldwide community printmaking event, and paleontologist Gerta Keller about her book The Last Extinction, which emphasizes massive Deccan volcanism and its lessons for modern climate risk. The episode also features a Moment of News, calls to support…
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 continued importance…
Erik Fleming hosts three powerful conversations with Kate Powell (grassroots advocacy and "menacing" elected officials), Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (A Protest History of the United States), and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier (internationalization and support for HBCUs). They discuss protest strategies, voting access, protecting civil rights, and strengthening HBCUs, offering practical takeaways and…
Erik Fleming hosts three powerful conversations with Kate Powell (grassroots advocacy and "menacing" elected officials), Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (A Protest History of the United States), and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier (internationalization and support for HBCUs). They discuss protest strategies, voting access, protecting civil rights, and strengthening HBCUs, offering practical takeaways and…
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. #podcast
