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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 331 episodes available.
April 18, 2024BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S GOOD WEEK(Airdate 4/15/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We have two guests from the White House to bring us up to speed on what the President has been doing to protect our freedoms and right to education when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with Sec. of Education Miguel Cardoza and an update on gun safety with Dep. Director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Greg Jackson. A look back at the Boka Haram kidnappings ten years later in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some tips for “Tax Day 2024”....more44minPlay
April 18, 2024TACKLING TOUGH HEADLINES with JUDGE GREG MATHIS(Air Date 4/12/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We are joined by none other than the legal legend Judge Greg Mathis to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and talk about what can be done to preserve DEI in this country Let’s hear it for LeVar Burton who was named host of a new Trivial Pursuit game show in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with a moving story about California Senator LaPhonza Butler’s unique opportunity, responsibility, and burden as the only Black women Senator....more45minPlay
April 18, 2024RESPONSIVE PHILANTHROPY with FRAN JEMMOTT(Airdate 4/11/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up In our effort to be a more perfect union, we offer a series called “Responsive Philanthropy” - highlighting the role philanthropy is playing in policy advocacy, community organizing, and leadership development. Our first guest in the series is renowned donor activist and former Foundation executive Fran Jemmott, who is ready and willing to help us understand the world of philanthropy when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines. And Fran offers her wisdom on what philanthropy’s new voice is capable of accomplishing. Harvard Univ. recently received a grade of “F” on an Antisemitism report card by the ADL, let’s talk about it in ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by uplifting the story of teen Ralph yarl, a year after his horrific wrong-door shooting....more45minPlay
April 18, 2024SUPER SURPRISE 2024 ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT(Airdate 4/10/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We have some economic news to share when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and share a special announcement. We hear directly from Presidential Candidate Cornel West and his VP Pick, Dr. Melina Abdullah. Once again Black men being shot and killed by law enforcement is the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some warnings about skyrocketing greenhouse gas levels...more43minPlay
April 18, 2024HEAVY NEWS ON A TUESDAY(Airdate 4/9/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up It’s a heavy day for headlines, we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with conservative policies destroying DEI and reproductive rights being front and center as a major issue in the 2024 elections. Let’s look at some alarming issues around gun ownership and the acceptance of political violence in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some thoughts about the authoritarian-curious Republican Party....more48minPlay
April 18, 2024INCREDIBLE INSIGHTS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADER ISSAC WILSON(Airdate 4/8/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We are happy to invite SC Democratic Party Leaders Isaac Wilson to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ about the latest developments in a ceasefire resolution in Gaza and of course, show some love to the Women’s NCAA National Champion USC Gamecocks and hear what real people think about Pres. Biden’s New Debt Relief Plan. A judge recently freed a white supremacist, this is not good. Hear why in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by bringing you up to speed around “Carefluncers”....more45minPlay
April 18, 2024POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR with AL REYNOLDS(Air Date 4/5/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up It’s always a treat to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with host of Fox Soul’s Tea-G-I-F, Al Reynolds where talk about Bronny James declaring for the NBA Draft and job forecasts numbers. Plus some recent economic moves like the 99 Cent Store closing have us concerned. Texas students are feeling the crunch of the anti-DEI movement, let’s focus on them in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some realities about the impact of cannabis legalization on the black market in California....more43minPlay
April 18, 2024GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE with GEVIN REYNOLDS(Air Date 4/4/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Former speech writer for VP Kamala Harris and journalist, Gevin Reynolds is excited to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and share what he wrote on CNN.com about a trend to defund HBCU campuses and his insights on the moves both Democrats and Republicans are making to shore up victory in November. Today Pres. Joe Biden’s campaign promises are the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some reporting on how Black Americans are faring when in Mexico...more45minPlay
April 18, 2024BREAKING DOWN HEADLINES with DR. JONATHAN COLLINS(Air Date 4/3/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Dr. John Collins of Columbia University is here to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ on Capitol Hill and U.S. aid to Israel. Beyonce’s cover of “Blackbird” on her new “Cowboy Carter” album is the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by reminding you all who Gov. Ron DeSantis really is....more47minPlay
April 18, 2024IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR(Air Date 4/2/24) It’s still a celebration over here, but you can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Today is unique because Dr. Nii’s mom, Debra Quartey and Aunt Loma stop by to show him some love and of course, embarrass him a little. Back to the news, in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ let’s talk about the role of government. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some strong thoughts on media censorship....more41minPlay
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 331 episodes available.