Episodes

The Mid Week Lift
Language of LifeOctober 21, 2026
5
00:01:03103.26 MB

The Mid Week Lift

Join me for a time of inspiration and information

Stephen A.'s White House Dinner Sparks HBCU Debate — Plus A'ja Wilson Under Fire

Stephen A.'s White House Dinner Sparks HBCU Debate — Plus A'ja Wilson Under Fire

Hosts Dave and Leonard discuss top stories and local happenings: Stephen A. Smith's unexpected White House dinner with Trump and conversations about HBCU funding; the backlash around A'ja Wilson's MVP speech and critiques of her upbringing; the short-lived White House press secretary and a pardoned ...

The Life You Learned to Live:
When Being Okay Becomes a Substitute for Being Happy
Rooted and RisingOctober 20, 202600:37:1151.06 MB

The Life You Learned to Live: When Being Okay Becomes a Substitute for Being Happy

The Life You Learned to Live: When Being Okay Becomes a Substitute for Being Happy Are you genuinely happy, or have you just gotten really good at being okay? Somewhere between building careers, raising families, managing relationships, and meeting everyone else's needs, many of us stop asking wheth...

Halle Berry Going Through It, Rah Ali Exposes Nicki Minaj, Elon Musk's Falling Cars & More...
The Darren Greene ShowOctober 19, 2026
274
01:07:4393.02 MB

Halle Berry Going Through It, Rah Ali Exposes Nicki Minaj, Elon Musk's Falling Cars & More...

Halle Berry Going Through It, Rah Ali Exposes Nicki Minaj, Elon Musks Alleged Falling Cars & More...

Dream to Lead Featuring Dion Dawson
A Moment with Erik FlemingOctober 19, 2026x
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00:48:2522.16 MB

Dream to Lead Featuring Dion Dawson

In this episode, Dion Dawson, Chief Dreamer of Dion’s Chicago Dream, explains why today’s leaders have to be dreamers and doers.

SUNDAY SEEDS OF THOUGHT: You Are Allowed to Have an Uneventful Life
Rooted and RisingOctober 18, 202600:12:4517.52 MB

SUNDAY SEEDS OF THOUGHT: You Are Allowed to Have an Uneventful Life

When did having absolutely nothing going on become something we feel guilty about? Why do we feel pressured to make every weekend productive, every hobby profitable, and every quiet moment an opportunity for personal growth? In this episode of  Sunday Seeds of Thought , Dr. Carmela Maxell explores t...

It’s Not Always About Talent! Chad Darnell Talks Casting, Hollywood & More
The Demia Avery ShowOctober 16, 202600:55:1950.65 MB

It’s Not Always About Talent! Chad Darnell Talks Casting, Hollywood & More

🎬 What REALLY happens behind the scenes in casting? And why do talented actors sometimes NOT get the role?On this episode of The Demia Avery Show – The Industry, I'm sitting down with casting director, director, and writer CHAD DARNELL of Chad Darnell Casting!With experience on major productions in...

Hip‑Hop at the Museum: Inside the 4th Annual Cultural Summit

Hip‑Hop at the Museum: Inside the 4th Annual Cultural Summit

On this episode Dave and Len welcome Dr. "Grouchy" Greg Watkins to discuss the 4th Annual Hip‑Hop Cultural Summit at the Delaware Art Museum, co‑founded with Iz Balleto. They cover the summit’s family‑friendly programming, graffiti and turntablism showcases, and how hip‑hop is being presented as a t...

Silence Is a Complete Sentence: Why You Don't Owe Everyone a Response
Rooted and RisingOctober 13, 2026x
7
00:42:2058.13 MB

Silence Is a Complete Sentence: Why You Don't Owe Everyone a Response

How do you stop reacting to rude comments, unsolicited opinions, and people who seem determined to get a reaction out of you? Why do we feel the need to defend ourselves, explain our decisions, or correct every misunderstanding—even when the person speaking has absolutely no business commenting on o...