Episodes

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Sept. 27, 2026

Nature Spirituality Featuring Roger S. Gottlieb

In this episode, Roger Gottlieb, William B. Smith Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, discusses his new book, Nature Spirituality, which dives into the philosophical relationship between humans and nature.
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Sept. 20, 2026

Rethinking Sharia & Keeping It Real Featuring Intisar Rabb and Maya Rupert

In this episode, Intisar Rabb, Faculty Director for the Program of Islamic Law at Harvard Law School, talks about her legal achievements and why Americans should not be afraid of Sharia law. Then, political strategist Maya Rupert discusses her recently released book, The Real Ones, which deals with authenticity from an African American perspective.
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Sept. 13, 2026

This Africa Idea Featuring Witney Schneidman

In this episode, Witney Schneidman, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, talks about his memoir, This Africa Idea, which chronicles his extensive career improving US-Africa relations.
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Sept. 6, 2026

Rants & Praises

In this Labor Day episode, Host Erik Fleming rips on Enes Kanter and Vice President Vance, while offering thoughts on Gloria Steinem, Cassandra Wilson and his uncle, Juan Charleston, Sr.
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Aug. 30, 2026

Rewiring How We Think Featuring Akil Parker and Cole Davis

In this episode, Akil Parker, founder of All This Math, explains his crusade to improve an understanding of mathematics in the Black community, and psychologist Cole Davis talks about his new book, The Stone Age Now, which makes the argument that our adherence to old ideas will be society’s detriment.
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Aug. 23, 2026

Addiction, Advocacy & Afrofuturism Featuring Erica Kent, Aaron Bos-Lun and Ke’Aun Charles

In this episode, Erica Kent addresses the issue of addiction in her book, Black Dog; Aaron Bos-Lun talks about the importance of Men4Choice; and Ke’Aun Charles explains the concept of Afrofuturism.
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Aug. 16, 2026

Law, Race & Empathy Featuring Michael Klarman and Joseph Margulies

In this episode, Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman gives his thoughts on white supremacy in America and Cornell Law Professor Joseph Margulies talks about his new book, Cast Out.
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Aug. 9, 2026

The Unfinished American Experiment Featuring Alexandra Natapoff and Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge

In this episode, two distinguished Harvard professors join the program. Law professor Alexandra Natapoff discusses the new book she co-authored, America Unfinished, while Education professor Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge talks about her latest book, Laboring in the Shadows.
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Aug. 2, 2026

Breaking Barriers & Unpacking Privilege Featuring Eileen Isola and Ryan Virden

In this episode, Eileen Isola discusses her book that covers the fifty year history of women attending the US Air Force Academy and Ryan Virden touts his book which explains why white privilege needs to be done away with.
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July 26, 2026

Leadership, Artificial Intimacy & Political Power Featuring Dr. Erica B. Wattley, Victoria Hetherington and Pamela Campos-Palma

In this episode, Dr. Erica B. Wattley shares her thoughts about leadership; Victoria Hetherington talks about her new book concerning AI relationships, The Friend Machine; and political consultant Pamela Campos-Palma discusses her thoughts on political parties and veterans issues.
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July 19, 2026

From The Courtyard to Capitol Hill Featuring Charles Gueli, Alexa Morris and Maritza Perez Medina

In this episode, Charles Gueli touts his new book Fixing Federal Dysfunction; Alexa Morris talks about her book The Courtyard; and Maritza Perez Medina makes the case towards changing American drug policy.