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
Host Erik Fleming guides conversations on current events and politics: Kaivan Shroff on Democratic strategy and the Iran conflict, Louise Story and Ebony Reed on the Black–white wealth gap (15 Cents on the Dollar), and Elizabeth "Libby" Jamison on veterans and military family advocacy. The episode combines news highlights, deep…
Host Erik Fleming guides conversations on current events and politics: Kaivan Shroff on Democratic strategy and the Iran conflict, Louise Story and Ebony Reed on the Black–white wealth gap (15 Cents on the Dollar), and Elizabeth "Libby" Jamison on veterans and military family advocacy. The episode combines news highlights, deep…
In this episode, Historical filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke talks about his documentary, Invisible Warriors and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses items from this year’s State of the Dream Report. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian and filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke about his documentary Invisible Warriors, which tells the story of 600,000 African-American women who worked in factories and government during World War II, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center, who discusses racial economic equity and current policy challenges. The…
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian and filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke about his documentary Invisible Warriors, which tells the story of 600,000 African-American women who worked in factories and government during World War II, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center, who discusses racial economic equity and current policy challenges. The…
In this episode, Historian Calvin Schermerhorn discusses his recent book, The Plunder of Black America, and the significance of the racial wealth gap. #podcast
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn about his book The Plunder of Black America, tracing how slavery, Jim Crow laws and 20th-century public policies combined to create and sustain the racial wealth gap through individual family stories and economic analysis. The episode also features reflections on the late…
Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn about his book The Plunder of Black America, tracing how slavery, Jim Crow laws and 20th-century public policies combined to create and sustain the racial wealth gap through individual family stories and economic analysis. The episode also features reflections on the late…
In this episode, Drs. Decoteau Irby and Ann Ishimaru discuss their book, Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice & Systems, and the conclusions their near-decade of research gathered. Then, Dr. Karlos K. Hill, Regents’ Professor of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American Studies at the…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Decoteau Irby and Dr. Ann Ishimaru about their decade-spanning book "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems," exploring how equity leaders build change, the challenges they face amid political backlash, and practical strategies for sustaining justice in schools. Later, Dr. Karlos…
Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Decoteau Irby and Dr. Ann Ishimaru about their decade-spanning book "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems," exploring how equity leaders build change, the challenges they face amid political backlash, and practical strategies for sustaining justice in schools. Later, Dr. Karlos…
