Podcast Episodes

A Timeless Truth: Dick Gregory

Episode 254

We open the archives for Thanksgiving to share a classic, thought-provoking 2014 interview with the legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory, who offers his timeless perspective on civil rights, …

Published on 4 weeks ago

Dr. Peter Agre Asks Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?

Episode 253

Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre joins to discuss his book, Can Scientists Succeed Where Politicians Fail?, a compelling look at how scientists, acting as diplomats, bridge political divides and solve g…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Dr. Cheryl Neely on the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference to Black Women

Episode 252

Dr. Cheryl Neely joins to discuss her book, No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference, a powerful examination of systemic neglect and th…

Published on 1 month ago

Naturi Naughton-Lewis: From 'Power' to Passion

Episode 251

Naturi Naughton-Lewis joins to discuss starring as Debra, a Type A doctor navigating the complexities of friendship, passion, and betrayal in the Lifetime two-part movie event, Eric Jerome Dickey's F…

Published on 1 month ago

Husband & Wife Acting Duo: Sonequa Martin-Green & Kenric Green!

Episode 250

Karen, alongside Roderick Morrow, sit down with Sonequa Martin-Green and Kenric Green, the celebrated acting couple from The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery, as they share how they navigate Hol…

Published on 1 month ago

Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 2)

Episode 249

On her birthday, Dr. Greg Carr completes his history lesson on Pauli Murray, exploring the latter half of her astonishing life, from trailblazing lawyer to becoming the first African-American female …

Published on 1 month ago

Meet Pauli Murray! (Part 1)

Episode 248

Dr. Greg Carr begins a two-part celebration of the incomparable Pauli Murray, tracing her groundbreaking early journey from civil rights activist to legal mastermind whose work shaped both the Civil …

Published on 1 month ago

Don't Drink The Kool Aid! My Conversation on The Jonestown Massacre

Episode 247

Explore the tragedy of Jim Jones and the People's Temple as author Jeff Guinn and Jones's surviving sons, Jim Jones Jr. and Stephan Jones, offer their harrowing firsthand perspectives and deep resear…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Wanda James is Running For Congress…She Walks Us Through the Process

Episode 246

Get an unfiltered, step-by-step look at the grueling process of running for Congress as trailblazing entrepreneur and activist Wanda James lays bare the reality of life on the campaign trail.

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

George McCalman’s 'Illustrated Black History'

Episode 245

Karen Hunter sits down with artist and author George McCalman to discuss his stunning book, Illustrated Black History, highlighting the power of art to reclaim and honor the stories of 145 iconic—and…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago