In this episode, Robert Chelsea, the first African American male to receive a face transplant, makes an appeal for more Black organ donors; Elizabeth Leiba, author of the new book I'm Not Yelling, talks about why it was important to write this book; and Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of the books White Fragility and Nice Racism, discusses the challenges of getting white allies to understand their role in systemic racism.

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Dr. D'Andra Orey, Political Science Professor at Jackson State University, discusses the challenges and importance of the Black Vote in this special podcast episode.

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In this jam-packed episode, Juliette Kayyem, CNN National Security Analyst, discusses recent homeland security issues; Tara Jaye Frank, DEI Consultant,  talks about her new book, The Waymakers; Melba Pearson, The Resident Legal Diva, analyses recent police-involved shootings; and Ellen Buchman, CEO of The Opportunity Agenda, explains the work of her organization.

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First, Skye Ostreicher, Host of Political Personalities with Skye, tells us how she got the first interview with Congressman Santos and what we should learn from it. Then, Tanaine Jenkins, CEO of Everything I Am LLC, talks about the challenges of formerly incarcerated individuals as they try to reintegrate into society.

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In this special episode, Jacqui Patterson, Director of the Chisholm Legacy Project, and Amelia Marchand, Founder of L.I.G.H.T. Foundation, discuss the importance of environmental activism by people of color, which highlights environmental justice.

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After 15 ballots, a Speaker of the United States House of Representatives was chosen. In this episode, I do my best to explain why that happened.

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As we start the New Year, Dr. Reneé Carr, The Problem Solver, talks about the importance of psychology in creating public policy. Later, I make the case why 2023 should be the Year of Mental Health.

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As we close out 2022, Loki Mulholland, Activist and Filmmaker, explains what he views as his obligation as a storyteller through film; Dr. Ayo Sekai, Professor and Publisher of UWP Books, defines linguistic imperialism and its impact on public policy and Katherine Stewart, Author of the book, The Power Worshippers, dives into the details of religious nationalism in America.

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In this episode, Jennifer Taub, author of Big Dirty Money, explains the effects of white collar crime on society; Barbara Harris Combs, author of Bodies Out of Place, talks about how society seeks to control African Americans and Attorney Areva Martin gives her takes on current issues people are talking about.

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In this episode, Tonija Hope, Director of the Ralph Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University, touts the importance of the Center; Marriage Counselor Chris A. Matthews explains why successful Black marriages are vital and Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat, author of the book Strongmen, defines authoritarianism and why we need to be vigilant against it.

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