Royal State of Mind

I talk with Nolan Hack, a Black activist. Nolan and I discuss why, Native Americans are staunchly opposing construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. He explains why efforts to protect Native land and lives are so important today.

For a more in-depth explanation of Native resistance related to the Dakota Access Pipeline, visit http://www.royalstateofmind.com/2016/09/nodapl-feat-nolan-hack/.

On today's podcast, I am joined by Berry. She formed Podcasts In Color in 2015, which is an online directory that compiles podcasts created by people of color. We talk about the importance of Podcasts in Color and more.

I'm joined by Kemba, a rapper from NYC that just released album "Negus." In the masterpiece of an album, Kemba shares his perspective of life as a young Black male in America. We talk about his creations, the music scene, society today as black men, and much more.

De Lacy Davis, a retired police sergeant, joins me to share his personal perspectives on policing in America and joins me to discuss his illuminating experiences with the system after spending 20 years as a New Jersey officer.

For a more in-depth piece on De Lacy, visit www.royalstateofmind.com/2016/07/de-lacy-davis-on-policing-in-america.

Jamal Murphy, sports analyst and cohost on CBS Sports Radio, joins me to discuss micro and macro aspects of the 2016 NBA Draft and to review other offseason news and notes.

I am joined by environmental expert Nancy Loeb to discuss the potency of lead in water, lead poisoning's prevalence in America, and more -- all in context of Flint's water crisis.

I play back a past interview with guest Nancy Loeb, who is the Director of Northwestern University's Environmental Advocacy Clinic. We discuss the potency of lead in water, the prevalence of lead poisoning in America, and more -- all in context of Flint's water crisis.

Recorded on February 15, 2016.

In today's podcast, I play a pre-recorded interview with Andy Capper, the executive producer of the "Bompton with Kendrick Lamar" documentary.

For a more detailed introduction post, visit www.royalstateofmind.com/2016/04/bompton-with-kendrick-lamar

I am joined by guest Dr. Mijin Cha, who writes about environmental justice around the world and calls Flint's water crisis a classic example of environmental racism. Dr. Cha defines environmental racism; explains how that concept relates to Flint; and cites other instances of environmental injustice in history.

I talk with guest Nataki Kambon; the spokesperson for the black economic empowerment movement LetsBuyBlack365.com. We talk about the movement, the history of black empowerment, black responsibility, and more.