Episodes

In this episode, friend of the program Attorney Will Cooper talks about his new book, How America Works…And Why It Doesn’t. Then I express my opinion on grievance pimps in the current American political discourse. --- Support...

In this episode, Ethan Elkind, Director of The Climate Program at Berkeley Law, talks about his book, Railtown and the importance of public transportation towards climate change. Then, you will hear some of the voices from th...

In this episode, Dr. Crystal Chambers, author of Black Women's Pathways to Executive Academic Leadership, talks about Black female leadership, especially as it relates to the current Democratic presidential nominee. Then, Dr....

In this inaugural episode of Season 10, Tim Wendel, author of Rebel Falls, talks about his book and his experience in Charlottesville 7 years after the “Unite The Right” rally. Then Coach Michael Taylor share his passionate b...

In this episode, the final episode of Season 9, Dr. John Berger, author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, and Dr. Jon Mills, author of End Of The World: Civilization and Its Fat...

In this episode, Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code, discusses his book, its protagonist, Winthrop Bell, and the relevance of the work in modern times. Then, I express my thoughts about the hope the new candidacy of...

In this episode, Farah Harris, author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence, and Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss, co-authors of MicroSkills, teach us in politics, and life in general, how to better cope with our emotions,...

In this episode, Saqib Qureshi, author of Being Muslim Today, talks about the challenges in the Muslim community and Timothy Bult, author of Platform of Hope, offers suggestions to the most controversial political issues of t...

Could this be our last 4th of July? Let’s have a “throwback style” episode and discuss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

In this episode, Dethra Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep, talks about the intersectionality of leadership in the political and corporate arenas. Then, I give a report after attending an event to sway Black voters to support Republican...

In this HOT MIC episode, I express my opinion on the 10 Commandments requirement in Louisiana and the Chocolate City Tour of Donald Trump. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/sup...

In this episode, Edgar Villanueva, CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project, talks about the importance of implementing a decolonizing philosophy in corporate and charitable giving. Then, I make a pitch to my listeners for their as...

In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President/CEO of TheCaseMade, explains the concept of strategic casemaking and its impact on social change. Then, Rachael Keri Williams, Executive Director of SOAL: Saving Our Ancestors’ L...

In this episode, Sabrina Clarke, The Golden Brain Entrepreneur, explains the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, British politics, and the similar struggles of Africans in the UK. Then, Dr. Agatha Caraballo, Founding D...

In this episode, Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari, Associate Professor at Winston-Salem State University, defines hip-hop feminism and promotes her book, The Journey of Kamau Miller. Then, I offer my opinion about the lack of integrity,...

In this episode, Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez explains the concept of her new book, Modern Marianismo, and why it is important for Latina leadership to be recognized. Then, I offer my opinion about presidential debates and at...

In this episode, Bridgette Washington, Founder/CEO of RaveVenn App, discusses how her app will better inform young Americans about the political process, and Ty Pinkins, the Democratic Nominee for the United States Senate in ...

In this episode, Jeanné Lewis, interim CEO of Faith in Public Life, explains the mission of the organization and the importance of establishing a community of belonging. Then, I conclude with why it is imperative for all of u...

In this episode, former news anchor and print journalist Marty Davis looks into her crystal ball to see, and assess, what’s happening in our political world. Then, MiDian Holmes, Founder/CEO of The Epitome of Black Excellence...

In this episode, Kevin A. Sabet, Ph.D., President/CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, talks about his concerns over the legalization of marijuana in America and Malia C. Lazu, DEI consultant and author of From Intention to ...

In this episode, Stephen M. Cohn, Trauma Surgeon and author of All Bleeding Stops, talks about the state of trauma care in America and Saleha Mohsin, Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News and author of Paper Sold...

In this episode, Evelyn LaChapelle, founder of The Weed Lady Gift Shop/lifestyle brand, talks about her mission to be a successful entrepreneur and an advocate for the formerly incarcerated. Then, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, founder...

In this episode, Ekemini Uwan, author of Truth’s Table, talks about the challenges of theological activism; Glenn Rushing, Managing Director/SVP at the PeterDamonGroup, discusses his experience and observation as a Black man ...

In this episode, Nasser Beydoun, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, discusses his campaign and his vision for America and John Echohawk, founder of the Native American Rights Fund, talks about the work he...