“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 be joined by Pennsylvania Attorney General & Democratic Nominee for Governor Josh Shapiro discussing his opponents ties to extremism including an alleged effort to organize “fake electors” for Trump 2020 Campaign. Then don’t miss our Changemaker Roundtable with Gerren Keith Gaynor of theGrio about the problematic public framing of #monkeypox public health crisis, latest on pursuit of justice for Haitian migrant in viral photo with Border Patrol agent, and update on Biden Administration efforts to bring Brittney Griner home from wrongful detainment in Russia.

“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 we are joined by San Francisco Department of Police Accountability Executive Director Paul Henderson about the policy and politics of the crime prevention bill currently being debated on Capitol Hill. Then CEO & Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson joins us for our Changemaker Roundtable to talk about his visionary effort to create a safe and affirming private membership experience for Black creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals to gather in community during these turbulent times.

“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 episode features Mayor Byron Brown of Buffalo talking about efforts to hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic, his take on the January 6th hearings and prospects of Trump’s re-election, and how we support the healing of the Buffalo community. Then don’t miss our Changemakers Roundtable featuring Charlotte Resing of Center for Policing Equity. We talk with her about about the controversial San Francisco Police Department plan to monitor surveillance video captured by businesses and residents, stoking concerns it will erode citizens' privacy and endanger the rights of protesters and members of marginalized groups.

“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 Mayor Brandon M. Scott of Baltimore, Mayor Tishaura Jones of St. Louis, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mount Vernon, New York and Nick Suplina of Everytown USA talking about how they are practicing radical imagination and writing a new playbook in their quest to hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic. Listen and learn how they, along with a growing coalition of advocacy groups intend to work with the first Federal Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms Director confirmed by the U.S. Senate in decades, how they are handling White Supremacy violence in their communities, and more

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

Hosted by 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 Features the Part 2 interview where Judge Greg Mathis and now openly gay son Greg Mathis Jr. discuss elements of electoral politics, high hopes for their show “Mathis Family Matters” normalizing Black LGBTQ relationships, and more. Then during our Changemakers Roundtable Writer, Director and Actress Nana Mensah joins us to talk about her independent film “Queen of Glory,” opening in New York City and Los Angeles.

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

Hosted by 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 the part 1 conversation with Judge Greg Mathis and now openly gay son Greg Mathis Jr. about their bond, state of acceptance of lgbtq folks in Black community and advice to fathers and father figures struggling to love their kid outloud and out in the open. Dr Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta from Stuart Weitzman School of Design weighs-in on the new statue of civil rights pioneer Mary McLeod Bethune officially replacing a statue of a Confederate general in the US Capitol's Statuary Hall.

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

Hosted by 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 Dr. Alisa Valentin of National Urban League and A. Prince Albert III of Public Knowledge talking about Elon Musk’s attempt to get out of the $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter. Listen to their take on what this plot twist means for our civil rights and civil liberties, competition across the tech industry, and board governance of publicly traded companies, the promise of keeping #BlackTwitter and other marginalized voices from being suppressed by algorithmic bias are at odds with their efforts to take on hate speech in the virtual public square.

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

Hosted by 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 Destination Crenshaw Board Member & Sidney Austin LLP. Partner George C. Fatheree, the architect of the pro bono legal strategy to return Bruce’s Beach to the Black descendants of its original owners, and how it became a national model for reparations. Plus, we talk to California State Senator Sydney Kamalager (30th District) about the “involuntary servitude” amendment she authored to change the California State Constitution to pay incarcerated workers a minimum wage.

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

Hosted by 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 an exclusive interview with George M. Johnson, author of the New York Times best selling book “All Boys Aren't Blue,” the second most banned book in the United States. Then listen to our Changemakers Roundtable featuring ACLU Action California Executive Director Carlos Marquez III and Charles Houston Bar Association President Terrance J. Evans.

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

Hosted by 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 the reaction of Former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver, regarding the Michigan Supreme Court's decision to throw out the criminal case against the Former Governor’s involvement in the Flint water crisis. Then listen to our Changemakers Roundtable featuring Former American Immigration Lawyers Association President Allen Orr, Jr. Esq. and Anti-Poverty Advocate Joe Sanberg, and U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff