Real Talk with Henry Sanders

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes joins Henry to discuss representing Wisconsin at the Democratic National Convention, as well as everything that's happened in Kenosha, systemic problems in law enforcement, the Milwaukee Bucks going on strike in the playoffs, and what it all means to Wisconsin's image across the country. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

In a special episode of Real Talk, Henry welcomes Dr. Carlton Jenkins, the first person of color to serve as superintendent of schools in Madison, to talk very frankly about racial disparities in Madison, the racism he encountered as an assistant principal in Madison 27 years ago, how the death of George Floyd propelled him to take the job, and how he plans to measure success. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

In our weekly check-in with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, he and Henry talk about the LG's endorsement of Joe Biden, the resurgence of covid-19, federal agents in Milwaukee, the People's Map Commission and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

It's an interview crossover! On today's Real Talk, Angela Russell, an old friend of Henry's and the host of our new podcast Black Oxygen, comes by to talk about where the name comes from, what she hopes the podcast will accomplish, and who's got more gray hair. And on the flip side, Henry is also the guest on today's Black Oxygen, available now at http://www.madison365.org/blackoxygen. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins for a weekly check-in to talk about the rapidly rising coronavirus numbers, the possibility of schools opening in the fall, the Trump administration's effort to deport international students, the problem with "diversity and inclusion" consultants, and a lot more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

COVID19 is hitting communities of color harder than any other groups. Over the next three weeks, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County are hosting free, culturally competent coronavirus testing sites in neighborhoods around the Madison area. They're open to all, but intended specifically to get people of color tested. Joining us today with the details are Michael Johnson of BGCDC and Aurielle Smith of PHMDC.

76th Assembly District candidate and restaurant owner Francesca Hong joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the unique moment we're in, what leadership means, why Dolly Parton is a role model and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

At the forefront of the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests is Freedom Inc and its co-executive director, M Adams. For today's Real Talk with Henry Sanders, M joins us to talk about the concerns of property over people, why disruptive tactics are necessary, what a world without police might look like and much, much more. Today's episode is brought to you by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Our weekly check-in with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes covers a lot of ground today -- Henry and the LG talk police reform, climate change, relaxing on COVID-19 too soon, liberation theology and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.