My guest is Kevin B. Smith, author of the new book, The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America. The book addresses the reality that the United States imprisons more people than any other country and that there are social, economic, and political costs to the mass incarceration of millions of people.

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My guest is actor, writer, and producer Lamondo Hill. Lamondo was raised in Richmond, CA and he’s a versatile young actor who’s able to leverage his talent in a variety of interesting and challenging roles. Earlier this year, Lamondo took home the Best Supporting Actor award at the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival for his role in the short film Need A Lift.

#eddrickshow #film #podcast #sacramento #actor #shortfilm

My guest is artist Elijah Reed. Elijah is based in Vacaville, California and is known for his abstract and textured artwork, which explores themes of emotion and experience. He’s a young artist with exceptional vision and technique.

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My guest is Emiliana Vegas, author of the new book Let’s Change the World – How to Work Within International Development Organizations to Make A Difference. Emiliana is a renowned educator and policy analyst who has spent her career focusing on improving educational opportunities in developing countries. She is a Professor of Practice at the Harvard School Graduate School of Education. She previously served as Co-Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and Chief of the Education Division at the Intern-American Development Bank.

#eddrickshow #podcast #harvard #education #international

My guest is Margo Hall. Margo is an award-winning actor, director and Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre in San Francisco. She’s here to talk about the San Francisco premier of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, a spiritual new work written by nationally acclaimed playwright and SF native Lisa B. Thompson. Margo is directing the piece which will debut at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco on September 19th.

#eddrickshow #lorrainehansberry #podcast #margohall #sanfrancisco #stage #actor #theatre #ucberkeley #universityoftexasaustin

My guest is author William Cooper. His new book, How America Works... and Why It Doesn't, is a contemporary analysis of the American political system. It aims to explain how the system was originally designed to function and why it's currently experiencing difficulties. William is an accomplished attorney and a national columnist whose commentaries on American politics have been featured in publications worldwide, including outlets like the New York Times, Washington Post, and CNN. #eddrickshow #election #2024elections #podcast #politics

My guest is Matthew Ferrence, author of the new book I Hate It Here, Please Vote For Me; Essays on Rural Political Decay. The timely collection of essays provides an in-depth perspective of his run as a Democrat for state office in a deeply-red district in rural Pennsylvania and explores how American political narratives refuse to recognize the existence and value of nonconservative rural Americans. #eddrickshow #politics #election #democracy #pennsylvania #2024elections

My guest is renowned author Fred Waitzkin. His latest novel, Anything Is Good, explores the complexities of friendship, loss, and the human condition. Fred is best known for his memoir, Searching for Bobby Fischer, which chronicled the life of his son, Josh Waitzkin, a child chess prodigy. He’s also written for The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Forbes. Fred’s ability to blend personal experiences with insightful commentary has solidified his reputation as a compelling and thought-provoking author.

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My guests are Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa E. Lewiss, authors of the new book MicroSkills; Small Actions, Big Impact. Learning the skills outlined in their book can make positive difference in your life!

#eddrickshow #harpercollins #selfimprovement #selfcare #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #lifestyle

My guest is Troy L. Finley Sr. , President of National Action Network Bay Area, an organization founded by the Reverend Al Sharpton. Troy has a passion for addressing the needs and concerns for African Americans including areas like generational wealth, financial literacy, and assistance for military veterans.

#eddrickshow #alsharpton #africanamerican #activism #politics #bayarea