August 26, 2020 marked 100 years since women received the right to vote in the United States, beginning a cataclysmic cultural change in American society.

"If Anti-Suffragist  Women [against the right to vote] could walk & talk in today's world, what would they say to us?"

Dr. John Paul Middlesworth (Director) Beverly Cordes (Advocate & Actress) and Annie Taft (Playwright & President of Odyssey Stage) discuss their recent virtual production of "An Anti-Suffragette Monologue," showing on You Tube.

Gary Weaver, Chair & Brenda Smith, Vice-Chair of the Republican Party in Pitt County, North Carolina discuss their impressions of The 2020 National Republican Convention.  

From the many changes that have taken place this year to the present work ahead, they expressed their support for the work done in North Carolina to adapt to the virtual convention format.

They discussed their efforts to reach out to the community, working with Democrats on a recent blood drive. They encouraged ALL individuals to vot

There are 3 ways a person can vote this November: 1- Early Voting In person 2-Absentee/Vote by Mail and 3- In Person November 3rd.

Marilyn Carter, Chair & Phyllis Portie-Ascott, V-Chair of Democratic Party in Orange County, North Carolina discuss The 2020 Democratic National Convention & the impact of the 100 year anniversary of women's right to vote and the many years that passed until women of color were afforded the same respect of voting (after the Civil Rights Movement).

What would you tell the movie character "E.T." if he came down to earth today about what humans have been going through these past months?

Aaron (age 14, grade 8) and Shiloh (age 9, grade 4) talked about their experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Mia (age 14, grade 9) describes her modified summer camp and going back to high school without being able to visit in person. She describes her perspectives on wearing masks and the motivations that lead many of her friends to join the social justice movement.

Dr. Tracey Benson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte states that we all exist on a racist continuum. He discusses his new book "Unconscious Bias in Schools" Dr. Benson further states that no schools should return to the in person classroom setting this fall 2020.

Jeff Nash, Director of Communications, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, North Carolina discusses This school system will not send students back to school (into classrooms) in 2020.

When racism is the topic...most white people run from the conversation. How about when the topic turns to Natives?

Dr. Damon Akins, Professor of History, Guilford College discusses the evolving conversations now gaining momentum around the country regarding the centuries of disrespect of indigenous peoples within the United States.

"Whether it is difficult or not, have the conversation."-Solomon Gibson, III. "You may not know what to say, but say it anyway."

Dr. Harry Watson, Professor of History, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Dr. Jim Crawford, Commissioner in Chatham County, North Carolina discuss the multiple layers of controversy and history embedded within Confederate statues.

Dr. Watson presents detailed historical analysis and commentary about these statues as being part of our American narrative.

Dr. Jim Crawford, Commissioner in Chatham County, NC discussed the removal of a confederate statue & the attempts to compromise.

Experiencing a little cabin fever? 

Listen to one of the most engaging Psychiatrists you'll ever hear talk about his own experience of cabin fever right now and our recommendations for ways to get through this pandemic.

Dr. Allen O'Barr, Psychiatrist & Director of the UNC Chapel Hill Counseling Center discusses our collective experiences with cabin fever and mental health during our long quarantine.

You will likely find his words informative, entertaining & comforting.

Former NBC Medical Reporter from Texas, Dr. Dixie Swanson, M.D. (retired) discusses the best ways to get healthy and stay alive while we wait for a vaccine.

We discussed Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health's S.M.A.R.T: Stay home when sick. Mask when out. Avoid large groups. Refresh indoor air. Ten feet is better than six. 

Dr. Swanson's presents her recommendations based on her many years of experience as a pediatrician and medical practitioner to the possible long term effects of this virus

As we all await research trials for a world-wide vaccine for the SARS2/COVID-19 Pandemic, two prominent female researchers present their ground breaking research to elevate pain for women during sex.

Dr. Andrea Nackley, Duke University School of Medicine & Dr. Erin Carey, UNC Ch discuss experience of women in this pandemic as well as with healthcare in general.

Both detail their work in chronic pain relief & their current research in Vestibulodynia (pain sensation in the vaginal regions).