Hey ya'll, we are back "again", from another much needed break. On this episode we wanted to talk, less formally, about our travel experiences our exposure to other cultures, government structures, ethnic groups, ideas and perspectives. We thought it necessary and insightful to drop some experience about the things we discuss. Share your experiences with us and lets build a community of real travelers with real experiences, to better prepare people for what is possibly in store.   

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The search for a quality education is the great obsession of American political discourse. The advent of Charter Schools in the 1990s is the latest intervention created to address the educational deficits that challenge the country.  Atlanta, GA charter school system is the focus of this podcast conversation between Politics or Politiking and Mr. Fred Parham. Can the conversion of the Atlanta Public School System to a charter system be the ultimate solution for African Americans in the quest for access to a quality educational experience. Join us as we dive into an intellectual conversation concerning these questions and moreso the Poltics of Charter Schools and Public Schools. 

BOOKS MENTIONED AS REFERENCES:

1. The Art of Leadership - Oba Shaka
2. None of the Above - Shani Robinson & Anna Simonton 
3. Nation Building - Kwame Akoto 
4. Too Much Schooling Too Little Education - Mwalimu J. Shujaa
5. We Need You - Mawuli Davis 
6. The Reawakening Of The African Mind - Asa g. Hilliard, III
7. The MArron WIthin Us - Asa G. Hilluard 
8. The American Experience 
9. Kindezi: The Cono Art of Babysiting - K. Kia Bunseki Fu-Kiau & A.M. Lukondo-Wamba

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WE ARE BACK! Welcome back to Politics or Politking, y'all. We took some time to regroup and now we are ready for take off! We are back with new ideas, new thoughts, new experiences, a new consciousness, and we have lived a little more!! This episode is the introduction to our new season. In this episode we touch on a few topics we are going to expound upon throughout the season three(3). So stay tuned and be sure to subscribe and follow us on all social media platforms!  

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Welcome Back!!! This is the first episode of season three (3) of POP. This episode emphasizes, yet again, that ALL politics are local. We are joined by, Dr. Tammy Greer, disguised professor of Political Science to discuss State & Local Politics of Georgia and Black Politics, in addition to providing context behind which Atlanta is falsely regarded as being the "Black Mecca" of the south. She also highlights the importance and affects of municipal elected officials on every day life. Because of the impact elected officials have on everyday life, as well as democracy being a DO, it is important to mention that the city of Atlanta has municipal elections upcoming in November 2021.  Be certain to check your voting status at www.sos.ga.gov and be prepared to vote.    

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Mr. Barton Taylor joins us on this episode to discuss the evolution and effectiveness of Black Organizations. Join us as we discuss, what most in our communities want to know- What has black organizations done for the black community? In addition we discuss common expectations of these organizations from the black community, generally speaking. Lastly we discuss future expectations and recommendations going forward. 

With 6 days left in the runoff election cycle, ALL EYES ARE ON GEORGIA! This episode features Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Dr. William Boone. Dr. Boone discusses the history of southern politics and the nuisances about Georgia state and local politics. He offers robust analysis on minority voting patterns and have far reaching implications. He contextualizes Atlanta’s past and present political climate and makes predictions on the future of Georgia state politics. Listen as Dr. Boone unpacks it all with us; give us your feedback and reach out if you all have any questions. 

PAN-AFRICANISM, the liberation of ALL black people. Dr. Kurt B. Young, joins us as we unpack political science, and more so, political science through a Pan-African lens. 

We begin our discussion by providing some context to political science and the dearth of political scientist in political spaces. While providing context, Dr. Young notes that political science does not necessarily study politics. He states that political science is "a scientific study of Political Phenomenon". Additionally, he explains the reservations that media outlets have to include political scientist in the political discourse, because a well trained political scientist asks the critical questions.   

We then transition to unpacking the relevancy of Pan-Africanism historically and contemporary. We are all grappling with the current social and political issues here in the U.S., but these issues are not unique to us in the diaspora... our brothers and sisters on the continent are also facing similar issues. We are challenged with pushing ourselves to keep fighting for the "true" liberation of all people of African decent.   

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After a much needed break, we are back with an introductory discussion about the nexus between public administration and political science.  In this episode we lay the foundation, and offer context to a two-part discussion. Dr. Ron Finnell, clearly defines Public Administration and draws connections between public policy and administrative discretion. This episode also covers the relevancy of qualified immunity and organizational culture when examining policing matters.  We will dig deeper in the following episode and hone in on the close relationship between Public Administration and Political Science. Stay tuned for part 2. 

Co-Founder, Jackson White, joins us to discuss his platform Politiscope. Politiscope is a "platform that makes tapping into politics easy", says White. He also  discusses the inspiration behind Politiscope, its growth and development over the past three years, and the interconnectedness of politics and entrepreneurship. 

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In this episode, Dr. Keith Jennings, a democracy developer and human rights practitioner offers his insight and definition on human rights. He explains that human rights is an umbrella that encompasses civil, political, economic, cultural, and social rights.  He also explains how people misinterpret human and civil rights as being independent of one another. Furthermore,  Dr. Jennings, gives a historical, yet chronological explanation of a series of movements throughout the U.S. and its influences on a global platform. 

Contact for Dr. Jennings: @drKeithJennings on Twitter  

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