In this episode, we are joined by Cheryl W. Thompson, an award-winning investigative correspondent for National Public Radio and an associate professor of journalism at George Washington University. With more than two decades of reporting at The Washington Post, multiple Pulitzer Prize-winning team contributions, and over 40 journalism honors to her name, Cheryl brings a rare depth of insight into truth-telling, accountability, and resilience.

As the daughter of a Tuskegee Airman, her work is also deeply personal. We discuss her forthcoming book, FORGOTTEN SOULS: The Search for the Lost Tuskegee Airmen, the responsibility of preserving untold histories, the power of mentorship across generations, and why patience, connection, and integrity remain essential leadership tools in moments of cultural uncertainty.