“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This hour features leaders on the frontlines of the devastating floods in Jackson, Mississippi starting with Southern Poverty Law Center Mississippi State Director Waikinya Clanton. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable listen to One Voice Mississippi’s Executive Director Nsombi Lambright-Haynes and Poor People’s Campaign Social Justice Organizer Danyelle Holmes in discussion about the politics of the fight for infrastructure improvements and clean water in yet another majority Black city.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This episode features a conversation with Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta about President Biden’s multiple trips to the Keystone state touting his support for law enforcement, the risk ultra MAGA Republicans pose to American democracy, and learn about Kenyatta’s latest effort to fight back against the ultra MAGA Agenda. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable don’t miss my conversation with Yahoo! News Senior National Reporter Marquise Francis about his recent interview with Democratic Nominee Stacey Abrams about what difference Black men could make in deciding the next Governor of Georgia.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This hour we are in conversation with Young Invincibles Executive Director Kristin McGuire about President Biden’s decision to cancel up to $20K in federal student loan debt, among other reforms to the federal student aid program. She highlights what borrowers need to do to seize this historic opportunity, where we go from here, and more. Then we will be joined by Former U.S. Small Business Administration Assistant Administrator Natalie Madeira Cofield discussing the material difference the SBA made on her watch, particularly among Black and Women owned businesses during some of the darkest days of the pandemic. Hear what gives Natalie hope that we’re on track to deliver the most equitable economic recovery in U.S. History.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This episode marks the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, and the Poor People's Campaign Co-Chair Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is joining us. We will talk about the latest efforts of the Campaign, what we can learn from the Courts & Congress about the state of our moral character as a nation, and Rev. Dr. William J. Barbers' reflections on the 49th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington given the recent wins made possible by the Biden-Harris Administration and activists that refused to give up. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable we are joined by Co-Chair of The Poor People's Campaign, Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. A positive change has come to America as President Joe Biden announces the Student Loan Forgiveness roll out.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This hour we feature Black Economic Alliance Executive Director David Clunie discussing the economic power building afoot on the Martha’s Vineyard helping to drive the most equitable economic recovery in U.S. History. Then during our ChangeMakers Roundtable we are joined by Hack.Diversity Co-Founder and President Jody Rose unpacking what makes the Martha’s Vineyard experience all the more inspiring given its history, the promise of economic inclusion facilitated by the tech industry, and sharp increase in DEI conscious corporate leadership across industries.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This episode broadcasted on the beautiful Martha's Vineyard features Dr. Régine Michelle Jean-Charles of Northeastern University weighing-in on the history, traditions, magic, and lessons we might learn from the history of Black and Indigenous people on the Vineyard. During our Changemakers Roundtable talk to Gary City Council President William Godwin about the myth of Martha’s Vineyard as a playground for the Black and bougie.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by chanemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political

Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of

consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This hour we feature

Inclusive Action Executive Director Rudy Espinoza talking about the advocacy and organizing

work he’s been leading alongside street vendors in Los Angeles, his message for Mayors

across the country about stepping up their support for micro-entrepreneurs, and more. Then

during our Changemakers Roundtable we are in conversation with CNN Political

Commentator Ashley Allison about the latest legislative achievements for Biden White House

and where they might focus their efforts between now and the midterm elections.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai|  Podcast 

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This episode features Praveen Fernandez of Constitutional Accountability Center about clear and present danger of "judicial conservatives distorting the meaning of the Constitution by practicing fauxriginalism" on a range of issues important to Americans across the political spectrum, his reaction to latest developments in on-going Trump DOJ investigation, and his thoughts on how well our system of checks & balances in holding American democracy in tact. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable we talk with Fox News contributor Richard Fowler offering his take on the politics of the Trump home raid, midterm elections, and his latest Forbes piece on the hit tv series PValley  season finale!

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by chanemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This hour we will feature Young Invincibles Executive Director Kristin McGuire’s take on student debt cancellation and get her prediction on where President Biden will land on the issue by the end of the summer. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable we are in conversation with Charles Houston Bar Association President and National Bar Association Board Member Terrance J. Evans to discuss the affirmative action case being considered before the U.S. Supreme Court next term.

“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast

Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This episode features New York City Mayor Eric Adams take on a federal crime prevention bill being debated on Capitol Hill, his proposal for New York bail reform for repeat offenders, and more. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable we talk with Los Angeles Times Columnist Erica D. Smith about Black women bearing arms, calls for more gun manufacturer accountability in the gun violence epidemic, and plot twists in gentrification efforts occurring in our very own Leimert Park.