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Hosted by journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Affairs analyst, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion,... more
FAQs about A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey:How many episodes does A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey have?The podcast currently has 348 episodes available.
June 15, 2024DR. NII WELCOMES BACK GERREN KEITH GAYNOR of THEGRIO(Airdate 5/8/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (4:00) Our guest today is Gerren Keith Gaynor, White House Correspondent at TheGrio to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ (16:00). We take a look at the City of Philadelphia's plan for its unhoused population in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some real estate realities in California (53:00)....more44minPlay
June 15, 2024BIG DAY at the WHITE HOUSE(Airdate 5/6/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (4:00) And you know we got you covered when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ (16:00) and hear from Father Greg Boyle (36:00). Teacher and activist Opal Lee says the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ (47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with an interview with Pres. of United Farm Workers, Teresa Romero (53:00)....more45minPlay
May 08, 2024TAKING DOWN TODAY’S HOTTEST TOPICS w/ TRES McMICHAEL(Airdate 5/3/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We are happy to be joined by guest Tres McMichael, the Senior Program Mgr. for Social Impact Civic Alliances at the Kennedy Center in DC to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and more. Tres McMichael is here to say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ about using AI. Last, but not least, ‘Let Us Finish’ with our takes on who is receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom....more45minPlay
May 08, 2024CELEBRATING HAITIAN HERITAGE w/ DR. SOLANGES VIVENS(Airdate 5/2/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. We are kicking off recognizing ‘Haitian Heritage Month’ with special guest and author, Dr. Solanges Vivens as we discuss her journey in writing “Girls Can Move Mountains…(2020)” and “Educated Girl, Empowered Woman (2024)” Plus, find out what’s next for this dynamic author. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we hear from Pres. Biden regarding this week’s anti war protests. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the needs of Black entrepreneurs....more43minPlay
May 02, 2024READING THE ROOM w/ COMEDIAN ROY WOOD JR.(Airdate 5/1/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Our special guest, Comedian Roy Wood Jr. is here, and we’re excited to hear about his upcoming book, and get his unique insights on the news when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’. Don’t miss when we learn who makes Roy Wood Jr. laugh. And we can’t say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ quite like Roy Wood Jr., so listen up....more49minPlay
May 02, 2024ADVANCING CLIMATE JUSTICE w/ BRENDA MALLORY of the COUNCIL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION(Airdate 4/30/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Brenda Mallory from the Council for Environmental Protection literally goes ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and shares some good news about Pres. Biden’s environmental justice policies. Former Pres. “You-know-who” is at it again in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some information you need to know about the critical role the state of Florida may play in the 2024 presidential election...more43minPlay
May 02, 2024CELEBRATING JAZZ MUSIC(Airdate 4/29/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Dr. Nii welcomes keyboardist for Grammy-nominated group “Black Pumas”, JaRon Marshall is here to help celebrate International Jazz Day and go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’. JaRon Marshall shares some of his influences and current playlist favs. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ we examine whether a new African american Studies course is “too woke” (47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement....more42minPlay
May 02, 2024WEATHERING THE STORM OF HEADLINES w/ APRIL REIGN(Airdate 4/26/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Regular contributor and Creative consultant April Reign is here to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and April does not hold back her feelings about student anti war protests Flint Michigan and the continuing water crisis is the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Us Finish’ with some thoughts about the fallout of the TikTok ban....more40minPlay
May 02, 2024CAMPUS PROTESTS SPARK ACROSS THE COUNTRY(Airdate 4/25/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Today we shine a spotlight on suicide w/ special guests Dr. Robin L. Smith & Courtney B. Vance. Then we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ to examine the climate of campus protests around the country. In the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ Dr. Nii speaks up about laws with unintentional, and potentially harmful outcomes. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some news about the White House and criminal justice reform...more43minPlay
April 25, 2024PROTESTS EXPLODE ACROSS COLLEGE CAMPUSES(Airdate 4/24/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Do not miss when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’, and welcome our guest, contributor to the ‘Root’, Gevin Reynolds to unpack these heavy headlines . Gevin and Dr. Nii, turn their focus on the repeal of the Arizona abortion ban in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with my thoughts on the importance of campus protests in making a more perfect union....more46minPlay
FAQs about A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey:How many episodes does A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey have?The podcast currently has 348 episodes available.