Areva has a conversation with Rachel L. Swarns, New York University Professor & Author of “The 272: The Families who were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church,” and Calvin Shermerhorn, Professor of History at Arizona State University, about the reckoning many American Universities are experiencing because of their long history of profiting from slavery. Plus, Dr. OmeKongo Dibinga, Senior Professional Lecturer at American University, and Dr. Raphael Sonenshein, Executive Director of the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundations, break down the latest headlines, including the Georgia Supreme Court denying Donald Trump’s request that the investigation of his interference in the 2020 election be thrown out.

California Congressman Ro Khanna has a conversation with Areva about the 2024 Elections and what the Democrats need to do to improve their messaging and appeal to different groups of voters. Also, Professor at Miami (OH) University and Author of “From Eve to Evolution: Darwin, Science and Women’s Rights in Gilded Age America,” Kimberly Hamlin joins the show to talk about the origins of the perception that women are inferior. Plus, Democratic Strategist Chris Scott, and Professor at Amherst College and Author of “This is Major,” Shayla Lawson, break down the latest headlines.

Avi Bernard is joined by Dr. Shaun Fletcher of San Jose State University, and Danny Griffin, Educator, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, to discuss some extreme examples of White Privilege in the news this week, and yet another egregious example of police brutality.

Areva is joined by Film Critic Reggie Ponder and Film & TV Writer Camille Tucker about SAG-AFTRA announcing their strike, and how the combined actors and writers strikes will affect those striking and the economy as a whole. Plus, Houston Area Metro Reporter for Chron, Kennedy Sessions, and Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Douglas Flowe, break down the latest headlines.

Areva has a conversation with California Congresswoman and Candidate for United States Senate, Barbara Lee, about reparations and her campaign for U.S. Senate. Also, Robert Kelly, Professor of Archaeology at the University of Wyoming, joins the show to discuss the notion that men are naturally better hunters than women. Plus, Allen Orr, Founder of Orr Immigration Law Firm and Activist and Commentator Mona Lisa Johnson, break down the latest headlines, including Republicans slashing abortion rights in yet another state.

Areva is joined by Don Tamaki, who was appointed to the California Reparations Task Force by Governor Gavin Newsom, and Dr. Karlos Hill, Professor at the University of Oklahoma, to discuss the recommendations put forth by the California Reparations Task Force in their recent report. Plus, Chris Walton, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, and Omekongo Dibinga, Senior Lecturer at American University, break down the latest headlines.

Areva has a conversation with Mary-Francis Winters, Founder & CEO of the Winters Group, and David Ikard, Professor of African American and Diaspora studies at Vanderbilt University about the decline of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Plus, Tyrone Howard, Professor at UCLA and Allen Orr, Founder of Orr Immigration, break down the latest headlines.

Avi Bernard is joined by Filmmakers Natasha Halevi, Loren Escandon, and Francesca Maldonado about their film “Give Me An A”, an anthology of short films that were created immediately after the Roe v. Wade decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. Plus, former Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Chris Walton, and former Tennessee State Senator Katrina Robinson, engage in a spirited debate with Avi and the listeners about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and whether the United States should be involved.

Avi Bernard has a conversation with Biological Oceanographer Dr. Susanne Neuer about where the Titan Submersible went wrong. Also, Shawyn Patterson Howard, Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York and President of The African American Mayors Association, talks about holding gun manufacturers accountable when their guns are used for killing people. And, Dr. Shaun Fletcher of San Jose State University and Danny Griffin, Educator, Entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker, break down the latest headlines, including the Supreme Court’s assault on gay rights. Plus, Areva Martin joins the show on her day off, with Attorney Mansfield Collins and Veteran Prosecutor Bobby Grace to discuss the court's ruling in the Mark Ridley Thomas case.

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Areva has a conversation about the Supreme Court putting an end to affirmative action with SALLY CHEN - EDUCATION EQUITY POLICY MANAGER, CHINESE FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, MARGALYNNE ARMSTRONG - ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SANTA CLARA SCHOOL OF LAW, and MARITA ETCUBAÑEZ - VICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES, ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE. Plus, DR. OMEKONGO DIBINGA - SENIOR PROFESSIONAL LECTURER, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY and DR. NII-QUARTELAI QUARTEY - KBLA NATIONAL POLITICAL AFFAIRS ANALYST & HOST OF "A MORE PERFECT UNION", ON KBLA SUNDAY AT THE 10'S (10AM & 10PM), break down the latest headlines.