I know that many feel that reperations, given that it has been awared before all over the world, should not be a controversial issue. But, here we like to engage all comers, be they supporters or detractors. So what better than to have an expert and power broker with Washington experience to come on and give us the history of the advocacy for and responses to the cause against perhaps America's oldest promise to Black people-reperations. Its a great dialogue! Join us!

Anita Trehan had no lessons from her family or from professionals on how to cook cuisine she grew up with in India. But when her daughter was searching for food made with quality and love, Anita answered the call and opened her first restaurant in legendary Harlem,NY : Chaiwali. She sits down with us to spread the word that food and mindfulness go together and if you stop by Chaiwali, you're going to leave with a once in a lifetime experience from a crew that cares about the details! Join us! And get hungry!!!

Not every tradition is toxic, our past is littered with things we would like to change but Martial Arts, a global practice found all over the world from our ancient times, is one of humanities best ideas. Master Anthony Garcia, a world renowned teacher,gym owner,healer and author, explains why martial arts like Muay Thai attract so many people and are growing more now than ever. Its time you learned the secrets to a better you, join us!

The Garden State has given this country some of our greats! From Travolta to Maher to Houston to Bon Jovi, my former stopping grounds is a diverse and fun wonderland of taylor ham, proud Universities and a grit you have to see to believe. But, when it comes to politics, Prof. Rubin warns us that the machine is very much in charge and that a strange collusion of liberal and conservative autocracy is erasing democracy in from Atlantic City to Newark, all in the name of a specific ballot conspiracy. O yea and power, ha, cant forget about that. So join us as we dig deep into what is plaguing the former home of our nations capital and be prepared to be absolutely shocked!

Damali Peterman created Breakthroughadr after a long career of being a mediation expert. Knowing all things involving arbitration and more, she negotiates with a tact and style we all can learn from. Think negotiation doesn't relate to your 24/7? Think again! From dealing with the kids to trying to lose weight, from choosing to change your life to saying yes to a first date we all negotiate everyday and after this episode you will feel empowered to make better decisions and win more arguments, which is always nice! You deserve it so join us!

The Urban community is sprawling, unique and with the rise of megacities and gentrification, growing. But as more urban families of color are struggling to adjust to higher rents and as minority businesses makes sense of a covid world, Executive Valerie White discusses with us the need for a commitment to urban investment. She discusses her methods as well as sharing some personal victories in this area. This is an important discussion as urban centers impact more and more American and global lives!

DJ Ambivalent is a world renown DJ and music producer who has probably forgotten more about music history than most ever learn. Hes a lover of artists getting their due and we go so deep down the industries rabbit hole that we had to bring you all two hours! So come groove with us !

Wellness professional and healer Bernadette Pleasant has a bold idea, " we have bias in our bodies." The work it will take for all people to rid themselves of racisms odious effects will take therapy and community, things Pleasant discusses at length this week with us.She is an expert to say the least. Bernadette Pleasant is the founder of Femme!, a fusion movement experience and The Emotional Institute®, an online resource and educational center that offers courses, workshops, and interactive experiences that provide pathways to cultivate emotional wellbeing and gain insights that bring about a balanced mind/body connection. Bernadette has spent a lifetime exploring celebrations of the mind and body, from sensual dance to somatic healing. So join us to heal and spread the one love vibe!

The state of hip hop is often a topic for debate but whats not debatable is that true classics tend to rise to the top. Marlon D, true blooded for the people Cali rapper is one of the realest in the game. From opening for Guru and Gza to dropping over 11 albums and multiple mixtapes over the last 2 decades, hes the definition of a dream come true through consgant grinding. He's also a bit of a philosopher and you gotta hear his advice-life changing. So come to Cali with us as we discuss 90s hip hop, what makes a succes and how to persevere through a pandemic by writing over 100 songs 🎵🙌. Its east coast meets west coast on this episode but the only beef is what we put in our tacos!

The Wutang Clan has the 36 chambers, Springsteen has Jersey, but our guest this week perhaps has the perfect place of origin. Hailing from the great D.C area ,Jackie Bello Neumann cut her teeth in the heart of where education policy is made in America. After graduating from Princeton University, she pursued her passion for creating a brand new era in education, focusing on teacher wellness and Social Emotional Learning. Now with her two companies, Yaya and Edwell, Jackie speaks on what must change and what has always been essential about creating quality education and hint hint...it starts with staff! So join us for an all important convo with the cooler than the other side of the pillow heroes!