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June 19, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 21

Clip from Season 13, Episode 21

In this episode, Crystal FitzSimons , President of FRAC, explains the challenges of fighting against hunger in America; Pauline Steinhorn discusses her new book, Dreaming of the River, which journals a mother and daughter that survived the Holocaust, and Dehjah Vaughn, host of the In Her Sense podcast, gives her…

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June 15, 2026

Closing from Season 13, Episode 21

Closing from Season 13, Episode 21

These are my closing remarks from my latest episode. Like and Subscribe. www.momenterik.com #politics #podcast

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June 14, 2026

Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn

Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn

Erik Fleming hosts a powerful episode featuring three guests: Crystal FitzSimons of the Food Research & Action Center on hunger and federal nutrition policy; Pauline Steinhorn, author of Dreaming of the River, sharing her mother and grandmother's Holocaust survival story; and Dehjah Vaughn, a PhD candidate and educator discussing Black…

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June 14, 2026

Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn

Hunger, Hope & Her Sense Featuring Crystal FitzSimons, Pauline Steinhorn and Dehjah Vaughn

Erik Fleming hosts a powerful episode featuring three guests: Crystal FitzSimons of the Food Research & Action Center on hunger and federal nutrition policy; Pauline Steinhorn, author of Dreaming of the River, sharing her mother and grandmother's Holocaust survival story; and Dehjah Vaughn, a PhD candidate and educator discussing Black…

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June 12, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 20

Clip from Season 13, Episode 20

In this episode, Author David Dunaway talks about his new book, A Four-Eyed World, which explains how eyeglasses have impacted human history and culture. Then, community organizer and nonprofit consultant Lakeland Barnes discusses how she became so engaged in activism so young. #podcast

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June 7, 2026

Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes

Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes

Host Erik Fleming speaks with author David Dunaway about his book A Four‑Eyed World — the surprising history, social impact, and future of eyeglasses — and explores how vision, technology and stigma shape culture and politics. Also featured is community organizer Lakeland Barnes, who discusses her work with SheWill and…

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June 7, 2026

Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes

Specs & Social Change Featuring David Dunaway and Lakeland Barnes

Host Erik Fleming speaks with author David Dunaway about his book A Four‑Eyed World — the surprising history, social impact, and future of eyeglasses — and explores how vision, technology and stigma shape culture and politics. Also featured is community organizer Lakeland Barnes, who discusses her work with SheWill and…

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June 5, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 19

Clip from Season 13, Episode 19

In this episode, Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall returns to the podcast to discuss the upcoming inaugural Martyrs Day; Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges talks about her experiences in public service and her current work as a DEI consultant; and Cecelia Thomas, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer for NMAC, shares information…

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May 31, 2026

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and C...

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and C...

Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall introduces Martyrs Day, a new annual remembrance on July 5 to honor protesters and activists who gave their lives advancing social justice in the United States. The episode also features former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on racial equity and civic leadership, and Cecelia Thomas of NMAC…

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May 31, 2026

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and C...

Martyrs, Anti-Racism & Health Equity Featuring Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Hon. Betsy Hodges and C...

Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall introduces Martyrs Day, a new annual remembrance on July 5 to honor protesters and activists who gave their lives advancing social justice in the United States. The episode also features former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges on racial equity and civic leadership, and Cecelia Thomas of NMAC…

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May 29, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 18

Clip from Season 13, Episode 18

In this episode, Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Communications Director of NFTE, talks about her career journey and the importance of teaching entrepreneurship. #podcast

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May 24, 2026

Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller

Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller

Host Erik Fleming interviews Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Director of Communications for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), about her Mississippi and Jackson State roots, her career in journalism and public relations, and why entrepreneurship education should be a required part of schools to build durable skills for young people. The episode…

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May 24, 2026

Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller

Building Future Entrepreneurs Featuring Denise Berkhalter-Miller

Host Erik Fleming interviews Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Director of Communications for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), about her Mississippi and Jackson State roots, her career in journalism and public relations, and why entrepreneurship education should be a required part of schools to build durable skills for young people. The episode…

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May 22, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 17

Clip from Season 13, Episode 17

In this episode, retired judge Steve Teske discusses the challenges of American juvenile justice, workplace culture consultant Dr. Jessica Kriegel explains the process of surrendering to lead, and political scientist Dr. Terri Givens returns to the podcast to talk about the current racial reckoning America is experiencing. #podcast

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May 17, 2026

Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens

Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Judge Steve Teske on juvenile justice reform and the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Jessica Kriegel on leadership and creating belief-shifting experiences, and Dr. Terri Givens on radical empathy, racial reckoning, and the political backlash following recent court decisions. The episode explores detention reform, the harms of…

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May 17, 2026

Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens

Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve Teske, Dr. Jessica Kriegel and Dr. Terri Givens

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Judge Steve Teske on juvenile justice reform and the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Jessica Kriegel on leadership and creating belief-shifting experiences, and Dr. Terri Givens on radical empathy, racial reckoning, and the political backlash following recent court decisions. The episode explores detention reform, the harms of…

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May 15, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 16

Clip from Season 13, Episode 16

In this episode, Political Scientist Dr. Tammy Greer talks about Georgia and National politics, Les Leopold returns to the podcast to discuss his new book The Billionaires Have Two Parties, We Need A Party Of Our Own, and State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark makes the case on why she should…

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May 10, 2026

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark

Host Erik Fleming leads a fast-moving episode featuring three guests: Dr. Tammy Greer on the implications of Louisiana v. Callais and Southern redistricting, Les Leopold discussing his new book calling for a working-class political party, and Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark on her run for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. The show…

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May 10, 2026

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les Leopold and Dr. Jasmine Clark

Host Erik Fleming leads a fast-moving episode featuring three guests: Dr. Tammy Greer on the implications of Louisiana v. Callais and Southern redistricting, Les Leopold discussing his new book calling for a working-class political party, and Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark on her run for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District. The show…

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May 8, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 15

Clip from Season 13, Episode 15

In this episode, Host Erik Fleming lights up the Hot Mic with his take on the Louisiana v. Callais ruling. #podcast

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May 3, 2026

Leave Us Alone

Leave Us Alone

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…

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May 3, 2026

Leave Us Alone

Leave Us Alone

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…

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May 1, 2026

Clip from Season 13, Episode 14

Clip from Season 13, Episode 14

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…

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April 26, 2026

Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk, Lorissa Rinehart, and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson

Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk, Lorissa Rinehart, and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson

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…

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