Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney and Founder of Racial Justice Network Nekima Levy Armstrong to talk about Minnesota residents call for nationwide boycott of Target stores. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode.

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In our second hour, Dr. Quartey is joined by UCLA Professor of African-American Studies and Author of “Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of the Nation” Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter. Together they begin to examine the existing and emerging politics of the emergency response, orient listeners to history of Altadena Black community, and reflect on the enduring legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter.

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Actress and Activist Yvette Nicole Browm to talk about her new show "The Family Business: New Orleans" on BET+, offer her hot take on unfair attacks on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and Former First Lady Michelle Obama's decision to not attend President-Elect Trump's inauguration. Plus listen to Vice President Kamala Harris remarks at National Action Network MLK Breakfast and get the latest tips, tools, and resources for families impacted by L.A. Wildfires. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode.

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Pomona College Professor and Director of Environmental Analysis Char Miller helps us unpack the convergence of the climate, affordable housing, and insurance crisis. Later we're joined by Sigma Merrick about here personal journey of accepting the loss of her Altadena home and what her offering to other displaced folks on their journey. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode.

Dr. Quartey is joined by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy to talk about how service to country and people around the world has supported her healing journey following the tragic assassination of her father. She also shares how she navigates her disagreements with her brother and possible Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. while we remember Jimmy Carter

In the second hour of the first new episode of the 2025, Dr. Quartey is joined by Norman O’Neal Brown and Edwin Allen Jones, both convicted of nonviolent drug offenses in their youth and recently pardoned by President Biden. They share their story, pardon journey, and perspective on President Elect-Trump’s pledge to pardon folks involved with the January 6th insurrection in the U.S. Capitol.

On this first new episode of the 2025, Dr. Quartey is joined by San Francisco Department of Police Accountability Executive Director & Veteran Prosecutor Paul Henderson, and #OscarSoWhite Creator & Spill App Senior Advisor April Reign offering their hot take on today’s trending news.

Airdate 9/6/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Dr. Nii is joined by Gianna Fischer of the Los Angeles LBGT Center to promote their "California Vs. Hate" campaign. Later on, Dr. Nii is joined by KBLA colleague Dominique DiPrima to break down some breaking news about reparations work in California.

(Airdate 9/5/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). As part of the on-going series "A More Perfect Book Club", Dr. Nii welcomes Summer Owens, author of "100 Lessons My Centenarian Grandmas Taught Me" to find out what life lessons helped her get to this moment in life, and where they will take her next.