Former FBI agent Dr. Tyrone Powers returns to our classroom on Monday Morning. Dr. Powers will analyze the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. The FBI has taken over the Investigation. Dr. Powers will also discuss the abduction of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela. Before Dr. Powers, Human Rights Activist and Visionary, Sinclair Skinner will check in. Brother Sinclair will report on his recent trips to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Sinclair will also update us on his I Love Black People project.

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Step into the future with renowned Futuristic Researcher Sadiki Bakari as he takes over our classroom for an eye-opening session. Brother Sadiki will deliver a compelling analysis of the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence, exposing what he calls the “ChatGPT Trap” and empowering you to make informed decisions in our rapidly changing world. Before Sadiki’s thought-provoking segment, the esteemed Dean of Black Journalists, The Revd. Dr. Barbara Reynolds will share her powerful insights on how A.I. is transforming religion today. Kicking off our dynamic lineup, Lincoln University Professor Gnaka Lagoke will report on the latest Pan African conference and shed light on the urgent situation in the Sahel Nations.

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Step into history this Wednesday morning as legendary 1960s Civil Rights Activist Willie Mukasa Ricks joins our classroom. Mukasa Ricks, who marched shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), brings a powerful, first-hand perspective to the urgent report on the abduction of Nicolas Maduro. Before Mukasa Ricks delivers his insights, we’ll also speak with the Faith Brothers. We will also honor the resilience of Altadena, California, by reflecting on the anniversary of its wildfires, with Rochelle Jones sharing her moving story. Plus, Baltimore activist Kim Poole will ignite our global consciousness by previewing her transformative trips to Kenya and Somaliland. This is not just another broadcast—it’s The Big Show, your gateway to critical conversations and change.

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Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be informed, inspired, and empowered! On Tuesday morning, Physician-Scientist Dr. Velva Boles will visit our classroom to shed light on some of the most urgent health challenges facing our nation today. Dr. Boles will reveal crucial insights about the new flu strain that is putting our elderly at risk, the alarming measles outbreak, and the dramatic changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. Your questions and concerns will be addressed directly—this is your chance to get expert advice that could protect you and your loved ones. Before Dr. Boles, Health Advocate Pamela Boyce Simms will energize us with a vital discussion about a Prostate Cancer and Men’s Health project happening this week. Kicking off the session, Former NY Lawmaker Charles Barron will break down the far-reaching consequences of the Maduro arrest, offering a perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Seize the opportunity to be inspired and empowered as Griot James Small returns to our classroom. Professor Small will share his powerful vision for what the Black Community can achieve this year and reveal actionable steps we can all take to maximize our collective potential. Before Professor Small takes the mic, you’ll receive a personal mini chart reading for the New Year from legendary Astro-numerologist and acclaimed author Lloyd Strayhorn—just provide your birth name and date of birth to unlock unique insights tailored to you. Discover the hidden secrets of happiness and learn how to live a truly stress-free, fulfilling life with Ra Amen, founder of the renowned Ausar Auset Society. Don’t just listen—be part of the movement!

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Don’t miss your chance to hear from one of the world’s foremost experts on global affairs: University of Houston’s African Studies Professor Gerald Horne, joining our classroom this Monday morning. Dr. Horne will break down the explosive Maduro kidnapping and reveal how its ripple effects could reshape the balance of power for China, Russia, and the rest of the world. He’ll also shed light on urgent issues like slavery in East and North Africa, bombings in Nigeria, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, and the looming threat of a possible attack on Iran. Before Dr. Horne, acclaimed political blogger Brandon will expose the deep divisions the Maduro arrest is causing within the MAGA movement—insights you won’t hear anywhere else, and the possibility of another government shutdown. This is not just another broadcast—it’s your front-row seat to the stories shaping our lives and the world around us.

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This Wednesday morning, don’t miss a truly transformative broadcast as Public Enemy’s Minister of Information, Professor Griff, takes over our classroom! Professor Griff will reveal how Hip-Hop/Rap and iconic artists like Nicki Minaj are shaping the minds of young people, challenging you to consider the powerful influence of music on our community. He’ll also unpack the Global Plan for Africa and what it means for young Black people right here at home—insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Before Griff, respected therapist Dr. Jason Anthony shines a spotlight on the urgent issues facing our youth, and media analysts Wayne Gilman and Reggie Thomas break down how Donald Trump has forever changed the way the media tells the news. Plus, naturopathic doctor Baruch will explain why Black-Eyed Peas are a life-changing tradition every Black family should embrace on New Year’s Day. The Big Show kicks off at 6 amET, 5 am CT, 3 am PT, and 11 am BST on WOLB 1010 AM & wolbbaltimore.com, and on WOL 1450 AM & woldcnews.com. Call 800-450-7876 to get your voice heard, and listen live on TuneIn Radio, Alexa, and across the DMV on 104.1 HD3 FM, 93.9 HD3 FM, and 102.3 HD3 FM. This isn’t just another show—it’s your chance to join a dynamic, empowering conversation that impacts our community’s future. Tune in, share your perspective, and be part of the movement. All programs are free on your favorite podcast platform. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram and watch your Black Ideas come to life on the radio!

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Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Renowned Pan-African critical thinking expert Dr. David Horne returns to our classroom on Tuesday morning, bringing his powerful insights to address the Trump administration’s attacks on Nigeria and Venezuela. Before Dr. Horne, retired professor Amen Rahh will inspire us with a vital blueprint for what the Black Community should be doing for 2026. From Benton Harbor, Michigan, the dynamic Revd. Edward Pickney will share an uplifting New Year’s wish for our community.

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Are you ready to be at the forefront of some of the important issues facing our community? Join us on Monday morning when Black Politics expert Dr. James Taylor brings his powerful insights straight into our classroom. Dr. Taylor will break down the future of Black Maga as the polls shift, offering analysis you won't hear anywhere else. He'll also shine a light on the groundbreaking reparations bill passed in San Francisco, a moment that could set a precedent for other cities nationwide. Before Dr. Taylor, Motivational Speaker and author, Coach Powell. will discuss his latest must-read book, Hip-Hop Hypocrisy: When the Lies Sound Like the Truth. Discover how several prominent rappers are now redefining themselves, now promoting some of the institutions they once stood against. Baltimore activist pastor Dr. Robert Richard Allen Turner will also check in. This is more than a show; it's your chance to engage, question, and be inspired.

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Call in and speak on any issue affecting our world, country, community or culture. It's Open Phone Friday with Carl Nelson.

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