Beheard Talk

During the 2015 State of the Union speech, President Obama announced a proposal to start taxing 529 college savings plans, which he claimed would save middle class families, money and help the economy. However, after strong resistance from both Democrats and Republicans, he scrapped his plan. This Sunday we'll explain why his 529 tax plan never had a chance.

In 2008, many people assumed Hillary Clinton would be the Democratic presidential nominee before Barack Obama stole the show. Now, it seems like the prospect of her likely campaign in the 2016 presidential election is causing many other potential candidates to be overlooked. On Sunday, we'll explore if and which other Democratic candidates have a viable chance to win the 2016 election.

In 2008, many people assumed Hillary Clinton would be the Democratic presidential nominee before Barack Obama stole the show. Now, it seems like the prospect of her likely campaign in the 2016 presidential election is causing many other potential candidates to be overlooked. On Sunday, we'll explore if and which other Democratic candidates have a viable chance to win the 2016 election.

Join us this Sunday as we discuss the legalization of marijuana and the NFL’s strict policies against it. Plus, we'll also talk about why one Seattle-based retailer is rolling 12,000 marijuana joints in prep for the big game.

Each month, the Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio “Dreamer and Doer” series spotlights inspirational Millennials who are making waves in their communities and empowering others. This Sunday, we will speak to Kawanaza Billy, a social entrepreneur and co-chapter leader of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition in New York.

Each month, the Let Your Voice Be Heard! Radio “Dreamer and Doer” series spotlights inspirational Millennials who are making waves in their communities and empowering others. This Sunday, we will speak to Kawanaza Billy, a social entrepreneur and co-chapter leader of the National Cervical Cancer Coalition in New York.

Slate recently published an article titled The Myth of Gentrification which asserts the concept and harms of gentrification have been conflated by media and that it actually serves to help communities of color on a national level. This Sunday we will discuss the whether gentrification is real, and if so, how it affects communities of color, featuring:

Dillon Mahmoudi,

President Obama’s State of the Union address laid out a vision for his last two years in office. This Sunday we will discuss the highlights of the speech, as well as the proposals that have potential to receive bipartisan support.

We talked about some of the most interesting stories of the past news week, including Nancy Grace's epic debate with rapper 2 Chainz on weed and the legalization of same-sex marriage.

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In commemoration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, we took a look at his legacy and how he mobilized millions of people around the nation and built political clout while advocating for peace. We also explored how his strategy compares to the social justice movements in the 21st century, featuring David Stein, an Historian and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics at the CUNY Graduate Center.