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Back to SearchDr. Daniel Black on The Purpose of Fighting Back
Episode 387
As Karen grapples with the exhausting cycles of political and social struggles, Dr. Daniel Black offers a powerful reminder that we don't just fight …
4 months ago
Good vs. Evil: Intentionality in an Angry World
Episode 386
Karen reflects on balancing life’s hardships by intentionally choosing actions, words, and strategies that spread goodness.
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4 months ago
Caller Robert in Baltimore on Reclaiming Our Cities
Episode 385
Baltimore transplant Robert breaks down why the narrative surrounding Black neighborhoods needs a serious rewrite, sharing how a mindset shift, local…
4 months ago
A Tribute to Maya Angelou (Who Made Transition on This Day)
Episode 384
Reflecting on the anniversary of Maya Angelou's passing, Karen Hunter shares how reading the literary icon changed her childhood and why truly "growi…
4 months ago
The Pages That Power Us: Kevin Powell on the Liberation of Reading
Episode 383
Author and activist Kevin Powell joins Karen Hunter to discuss how reading serves as the ultimate tool for personal transformation, critical thinking…
4 months ago
Fighting the Crisis of Reading with Short Nonfiction
Episode 382
Bestselling historian and author Kenneth C. Davis joins to discuss 'The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction,' exploring how short, imp…
4 months ago
Life Lesson: Perfect That One Move!
Episode 381
In this episode, Karen Hunter shares a valuable life lesson on the importance of discovering and mastering a single, unique talent, drawing inspirati…
4 months, 1 week ago
Scrubbing Out: Kevin McKidd on His Epic Grey’s Anatomy Exit
Episode 380
After 18 seasons as Dr. Owen Hunt, Kevin McKidd joins Karen Hunter to reflect on his emotional departure in the Season 22 finale—an episode he also d…
4 months, 1 week ago
Joy D. Calloway on Protecting the Black Woman’s Health Legacy
Episode 379
Joy D. Calloway, President and CEO of the Black Women’s Health Imperative, joins Karen Hunter to discuss the organization’s 40-year legacy of advocac…
4 months, 1 week ago
Dr. Kemi Doll’s Blueprint for Reproductive Justice
Episode 378
Dr. Kemi Doll joins Karen Hunter to discuss her new book, A Terrible Strength, exposing the systemic medical neglect of Black women and providing a r…
4 months, 1 week ago