Beheard Talk

Each month, Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio presents an original series called the “Dreamers & Doers” which spotlights inspirational Millennials who are using their talents and influence to better their community and the world around them. In November 2015, we spoke to Damali Elliott, the founder of the New York City-based youth development organization Petals-N-Belles. Damali is also a speaker, strategist, mentor and social innovator who inspires girls to face the world without fear and redefine their wildest dreams.

Ohio voters recently rejected an initiative that would have legalized recreational and medical use of weed in their state by an overwhelming 64 percent. The measure, which is known as Issue 3, was so unpopular that even pro-marijuana advocates voted against the bill, arguing that it would have created a "marijuana monopoly" among a select group of wealthy investors in the state. We discussed the opposition to Issue 3 as well as the privatization of marijuana with Jon Walker, writer for Massroots and the author of “After Legalization: Understanding the future of marijuana policy.”

Each month, Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio presents an original series called the “Dreamers & Doers” which spotlights inspirational Millennials who are using their talents and influence to better their community and the world around them. In November 2015, we spoke to Damali Elliott, the founder of the New York City-based youth development organization Petals-N-Belles. Damali is also a speaker, strategist, mentor and social innovator who inspires girls to face the world without fear and redefine their wildest dreams.

A video of South Carolina Safety Officer Ben Fields slamming and dragging a black teenage girl in a classroom has started an uproar on social media and has lead to his firing. We discussed the disparity in treatment of black and brown children in public schools, and how it feeds into the school-to-prison pipeline with Daniel J. Losen, the Director of the Center for Civil Rights Remedies.

A video of South Carolina Safety Officer Ben Fields slamming and dragging a black teenage girl in a classroom has started an uproar on social media and has lead to his firing. We discussed the disparity in treatment of black and brown children in public schools, and how it feeds into the school-to-prison pipeline with Daniel J. Losen, the Director of the Center for Civil Rights Remedies.

After years of partisan gridlock, political positioning and dangerous right wing tactics, the Republican lead congress has passed a budget deal with President Obama that extends the debt limit until 2017. This deal comes as Speaker John Boehner steps down from his position and former Vice Presidential candidate, Paul Ryan takes his place. This Sunday, we will discuss the chaos that led to this deal, what is in it, and who the winners and losers are.

After years of partisan gridlock, political positioning and dangerous right wing tactics, the Republican lead congress has passed a budget deal with President Obama that extends the debt limit until 2017. This deal comes as Speaker John Boehner steps down from his position and former Vice Presidential candidate, Paul Ryan takes his place. This Sunday, we will discuss the chaos that led to this deal, what is in it, and who the winners and losers are.

We'll also rant about everyone's collective political fatigue over this never-ending-presidential-campaign.

We'll also rant about everyone's collective political fatigue over this never-ending-presidential-campaign.

A video of South Carolina Safety Officer Ben Fields slamming and dragging a black teenage girl in a classroom has started an uproar on social media and has lead to his firing. We discussed the disparity in treatment of black and brown children in public schools, and how it feeds into the school-to-prison pipeline with Daniel J. Losen, the Director of the Center for Civil Rights Remedies.