"If there hadn't been a "Buck" Leonard... what wouldn't - have happened? ...the integration of Black players into professional sports teams, an advancement of awareness of the need for social change...  

Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Duke University & Jonathan Fox Hunter, grandson, historian and spokesperson for the Buck Leonard Museum & Foundation for Sports & Cultural Enrichment joined me on this episode to discuss the life and legacy of the pivotal yet mostly unknown figure in our American history.

Directly from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Mr. Frank Princiotta, Retired Director of the Air Pollution, Prevention, & Control Division discusses the immediate & longer range impact of Global Warming.

Whether one believes its earth's natural progression or that global warming was caused by man - there is already irreversible damage that mankind must deal with as the keepers of this planet.

How can a nation so divided begin a process of coming back together? Veteran Sports Caster (ESPN, FoxSports, NBC) Bucky Waters & Veteran Coach Tim Hucks (Rising Tide) discuss several specific choices all of us can make as we approach Thanksgiving to lighten the divisiveness & see our common humanity.

Bucky Waters & Tim Hucks shared their experiences coaching thru times of extreme racism & political divides. They discuss how sports can help people transcend their differences and leave it on the field.

Why are most Americans working 2-3 jobs and still struggling to survive, and most without benefits? Dr. William "Sandy" Darity of Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy discusses (as a Professor of Economics) the meaning of "Employment" and measures today's measures of "Employment." He points out that the income inequality and wealth disparity in this country continues to widen and worsen.

Neo-nazi - a term now uttered in the same breath as The KKK. A recent movie "Inglorious Bastards" revealed the dark nature motivating likeminded nazi followers. Would Grand Dragon (leader) Bob Jones have agreed that the KKK and nazism were the same? On this episode Actor John Paul Middlesworth who portrays Bob Jones in an Odyssey production in the Triangle - talks about his life and the terrible 40th anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre.

From its earliest Greek meaning "Evangelical" meant "good news." Today the meaning has turned to an association with conservative support of the current White House . When did this "hijacking" of the term originate? And how/when has religious been conflated into a "religious right" throughout history? Dr. Bill Lawrence, Former Dean & Professor Emeritus of Southern Methodist University discusses the answers to all of these questions with a detailed history of how this happened.

With comparisons dating back to both Clinton & Nixon, one Conservative, Dan Friedman & one Progressive, Solomon Gibson, III respectfully discuss the Impeachment Inquiry. Both presented opposite opinions & perspectives including whether or not the Senate would remove the President.

Solomon & Dan gave a presentation of the impact that Impeachment is having now & will have on the 2020 election, including potential Democratic front runners & whether Trump will be the nominee.

Reaching out in kindness...beginning a new conversation then friendship... how does one do this in such a time of division in our country?  Dr. Daniel Steinert, Director of Music Ministries talks about specific instances in which he is doing just that. He spoke about what inspired him - ODD moments? God moments? And how his choices to just reach out to those who may need a friend created new friendships and began lasting relationships.

What about Impeachment?  Thom presented that just during this past week he changed his mind on impeachment (whether The House would actually bring articles) to YES, he feels they will. But unlike our 24 hour & weekly news & comedy shows, he feels the Articles won't be brought before Thanksgiving. He predicts February. 

Thom dropped a bombshell of both process & prediction - predicting that McConnell will essentially prevent he Impeachment articles to even come to trial.

Dr. Harry Watson, Professor of History at UNC at Chapel Hill in his book: Liberty & Power presents an analysis of the populism that swept President Jackson into the White House. From the "spoils system" of firing elites and experts in Washington & replacing them with the friends of Mr. Jackson to the infamous populous support of both Presidents, an analysis of both Presidents harkens back to Mark Twain's famous quote "history doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes."