In this episode, Dr. Wylin Wilson, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, discusses ethics and the charge of the Black Church in America and Dr. Terri Givens, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, explains the concept of Radical Empathy. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens about ethics, womanist bioethics, the role of the Black church in community care, and the politics of radical empathy. The episode covers Hurricane Melissa relief, recent election outcomes, and how education, empathy, and faith shape civic life…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Wylin D. Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens about ethics, womanist bioethics, the role of the Black church in community care, and the politics of radical empathy. The episode covers Hurricane Melissa relief, recent election outcomes, and how education, empathy, and faith shape civic life…
In this episode, Les Leopold, founder of The Labor Institute, makes the case for unions in our economic workforce; Veronica Cardenas, founder of Cardenas Immigration Law, discusses the importance of humanity pertaining to immigration; and John Bonifaz, founder of Free Speech For People, challenges the listeners with ideas to make…
Host Erik Fleming leads a wide-ranging conversation with three experts: Les Leopold on labor and runaway inequality, Veronica Cardenas on immigration and humane legal support, and John Bonifaz on free speech, voting rights, and constitutional reform. The episode also includes a news roundup and calls for civic engagement. Listeners will…
Host Erik Fleming leads a wide-ranging conversation with three experts: Les Leopold on labor and runaway inequality, Veronica Cardenas on immigration and humane legal support, and John Bonifaz on free speech, voting rights, and constitutional reform. The episode also includes a news roundup and calls for civic engagement. Listeners will…
In this episode, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, founder of Future Forward Women, gives her assessment of women under the current presidential administration; Maura Gillespie, founder of Bluestack Strategies,LLC, expresses her views our current political climate; and frequent guest attorney and author Will Cooper talks about his new book. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming sits down with Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Maura Gillespie, and author Will Cooper to unpack women’s political power, the recent No Kings rallies, the state of American civic life, and Cooper’s new fictionalized take on Donald Rumsfeld. The episode blends policy analysis, grassroots strategy, and cultural commentary…
Host Erik Fleming sits down with Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Maura Gillespie, and author Will Cooper to unpack women’s political power, the recent No Kings rallies, the state of American civic life, and Cooper’s new fictionalized take on Donald Rumsfeld. The episode blends policy analysis, grassroots strategy, and cultural commentary…
In this episode, Sahar Aziz, Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University Law School, talks about the challenges to free speech and of Islamophobia in America, then Wala Blegay, Prince George's County District 6 Councilwoman, discusses issues that have impacted her county, such as federal layoffs and healthcare. #podcast
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…
