Host Erik Fleming interviews Denise Berkhalter-Miller, National Director of Communications for Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), about her Mississippi and Jackson State roots, her career in journalism and public relations, and why entrepreneurship education should be a required part of schools to build durable skills for young people.

The episode also includes Erik’s election-day reflections, news highlights, support for Black podcasters, and calls to civic action—connecting education, community leadership, and political engagement.