Host Erik Fleming interviews Professor Sahar Aziz and Councilmember Wala Blegay in a wide-ranging episode about law, activism, and public service. Aziz examines national security, Islamophobia, campus protests, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while Blegay discusses local governance, the impact of federal layoffs, EV infrastructure, and a Food-as-Medicine initiative…
Host Erik Fleming interviews Professor Sahar Aziz and Councilmember Wala Blegay in a wide-ranging episode about law, activism, and public service. Aziz examines national security, Islamophobia, campus protests, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, while Blegay discusses local governance, the impact of federal layoffs, EV infrastructure, and a Food-as-Medicine initiative…
In this episode, Attorney Steven Eichenblatt talks about his new book, Pretend They Are Dead, and about his work as a guardian ad litem. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews attorney and author Steven Eichenblatt about his memoir Pretend They Are Dead, tracing his discovery of his biological father's journals, the impact of abandonment, and how those experiences inspired three decades of advocacy for children as a guardian ad litem. The episode closes with a brief…
Host Erik Fleming interviews attorney and author Steven Eichenblatt about his memoir Pretend They Are Dead, tracing his discovery of his biological father's journals, the impact of abandonment, and how those experiences inspired three decades of advocacy for children as a guardian ad litem. The episode closes with a brief…
In this episode, Dr. Nancy Pearson talks about why she likes to evangelize the importance of engaging in local government; Former Boston City Councilor Tania Anderson reflects upon her past, and future, challenges; and American polymath Hannah Bonecutter explains how she has embraced her womanhood and talents to engage in…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with three community-focused leaders—Dr. Nancy Pearson, Tania Anderson, and Hannah Bonecutter—to explore civic engagement, local government, and public service. The episode highlights practical steps for getting involved in local politics, the power of curiosity and contribution, and the lived experiences of leaders navigating activism, representation,…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with three community-focused leaders—Dr. Nancy Pearson, Tania Anderson, and Hannah Bonecutter—to explore civic engagement, local government, and public service. The episode highlights practical steps for getting involved in local politics, the power of curiosity and contribution, and the lived experiences of leaders navigating activism, representation,…
In this episode centered on pragmatic optimism, Mikel Bolden, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party, Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and Joan Garry, Founder of The Nonprofit Leadership Lab talk about the challenges, triumphs and hopes they have in their activism. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming speaks with three leaders — Mikel Bolden, executive director of the Mississippi Democratic Party; Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime; and Joan Garry, founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. They discuss voter engagement and special elections in Mississippi, supporting crime survivors and…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with three leaders — Mikel Bolden, executive director of the Mississippi Democratic Party; Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime; and Joan Garry, founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. They discuss voter engagement and special elections in Mississippi, supporting crime survivors and…
In this episode, Dr. Caroline Heldman, Chair of the Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Program at Occidental College, and Alia Dastagir, author of the book, To Those Who Have Confused You To Be A Person, give their perspectives on how survival is resistance. Then, we are graced by another appearance…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with political scientist Dr. Caroline Heldman and journalist Alia Dastagir to explore how survival becomes resistance for women facing harassment, assault, and online abuse. They discuss intersectionality, the limits of Me Too, trans-exclusionary movements, and survivor-led accountability. The episode also features legal analysis from the…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with political scientist Dr. Caroline Heldman and journalist Alia Dastagir to explore how survival becomes resistance for women facing harassment, assault, and online abuse. They discuss intersectionality, the limits of Me Too, trans-exclusionary movements, and survivor-led accountability. The episode also features legal analysis from the…
In this episode, Chasity Wells-Armstrong, the former Mayor of Kankakee, IL, and the multi-talented Alysia Cutting, talk about why uplifting people is a priority in their respective activities, as well as offering their opinions on current political issues. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming welcomes two dynamic guests — former Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong and media activist Alysia Cutting — for a candid conversation about leadership, racial equity, community healing, and supporting women in public life. They discuss lessons from city government and the pandemic, Chasity’s coaching framework for sustainable leadership, Alysia’s…
Host Erik Fleming welcomes two dynamic guests — former Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong and media activist Alysia Cutting — for a candid conversation about leadership, racial equity, community healing, and supporting women in public life. They discuss lessons from city government and the pandemic, Chasity’s coaching framework for sustainable leadership, Alysia’s…
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 historical struggles and triumphs of…
In this episode host Erik Fleming interviews Amanda Janoo on well‑being economics — redefining success beyond GDP and designing economies that prioritize people and the planet — and Dr. Karida Brown on the history of Black education from emancipation through Brown v. Board and the ongoing fight against privatization and…
In this episode host Erik Fleming interviews Amanda Janoo on well‑being economics — redefining success beyond GDP and designing economies that prioritize people and the planet — and Dr. Karida Brown on the history of Black education from emancipation through Brown v. Board and the ongoing fight against privatization and…
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. #podcast
Erik Fleming hosts historian Dr. Karlos K. Hill and cultural strategist Aurora Archer in a conversation about healing through truthful history and cultural change. They discuss teaching the Tulsa Race Massacre, confronting sanitized narratives, and building compassionate, action-oriented leadership. The episode centers on narrative change, collective healing, and practical steps…
Erik Fleming hosts historian Dr. Karlos K. Hill and cultural strategist Aurora Archer in a conversation about healing through truthful history and cultural change. They discuss teaching the Tulsa Race Massacre, confronting sanitized narratives, and building compassionate, action-oriented leadership. The episode centers on narrative change, collective healing, and practical steps…
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 Fight to Save Affirmative Action;…
