A Moment with Erik Fleming

A Moment with Erik Fleming

The Podcast Of Our Time

My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 and 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black News & Politics Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse.
Strung Up Featuring Dr. Stacey Patton
A Moment with Erik FlemingOctober 12, 202601:42:47

Strung Up Featuring Dr. Stacey Patton

In this episode, award-journalist, historian and college professor Dr. Stacey Patton talks about her new book, Strung Up, which delves into the atrocities of the lynching of Black children and the pathology behind them.

Audacious Provocation Featuring Guy-Uriel Charles and Rick Roberts
A Moment with Erik FlemingOctober 05, 202601:55:52

Audacious Provocation Featuring Guy-Uriel Charles and Rick Roberts

In this episode, Guy-Uriel Charles, Harvard Law Professor and co-author of America Unfinished, explains why the concept of one people is an audacious provocation. Then, friend of the podcast Rick Roberts, Professor of Economics at Monmouth University, breaks down the current economic issues leading ...

Nature Spirituality Featuring Roger S. Gottlieb
A Moment with Erik FlemingSeptember 28, 202601:28:10

Nature Spirituality Featuring Roger S. Gottlieb

In this episode, Roger Gottlieb, William B. Smith Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, discusses his new book, Nature Spirituality, which dives into the philosophical relationship between humans and nature.

Rethinking Sharia & Keeping It Real Featuring Intisar Rabb and Maya Rupert
A Moment with Erik FlemingSeptember 21, 202602:27:51

Rethinking Sharia & Keeping It Real Featuring Intisar Rabb and Maya Rupert

In this episode, Intisar Rabb, Faculty Director for the Program of Islamic Law at Harvard Law School, talks about her legal achievements and why Americans should not be afraid of Sharia law. Then, political strategist Maya Rupert discusses her recently released book, The Real Ones, which deals with ...

This Africa Idea Featuring Witney Schneidman
A Moment with Erik FlemingSeptember 14, 202601:19:16

This Africa Idea Featuring Witney Schneidman

In this episode, Witney Schneidman, Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, talks about his memoir, This Africa Idea, which chronicles his extensive career improving US-Africa relations.

Rants & Praises
A Moment with Erik FlemingSeptember 07, 202602:00:21

Rants & Praises

In this Labor Day episode, Host Erik Fleming rips on Enes Kanter and Vice President Vance, while offering thoughts on Gloria Steinem, Cassandra Wilson and his uncle, Juan Charleston, Sr.

Rewiring How We Think Featuring Akil Parker and Cole Davis
A Moment with Erik FlemingAugust 31, 202602:21:34

Rewiring How We Think Featuring Akil Parker and Cole Davis

In this episode, Akil Parker, founder of All This Math, explains his crusade to improve an understanding of mathematics in the Black community, and psychologist Cole Davis talks about his new book, The Stone Age Now, which makes the argument that our adherence to old ideas will be society’s detrimen...

Addiction, Advocacy & Afrofuturism Featuring Erica Kent, Aaron Bos-Lun and Ke’Aun Charles
A Moment with Erik FlemingAugust 24, 202602:33:34

Addiction, Advocacy & Afrofuturism Featuring Erica Kent, Aaron Bos-Lun and Ke’Aun Charles

In this episode, Erica Kent addresses the issue of addiction in her book, Black Dog; Aaron Bos-Lun talks about the importance of Men4Choice; and Ke’Aun Charles explains the concept of Afrofuturism.

Law, Race & Empathy Featuring Michael Klarman and Joseph Margulies
A Moment with Erik FlemingAugust 17, 202601:52:38

Law, Race & Empathy Featuring Michael Klarman and Joseph Margulies

In this episode, Harvard Law Professor Michael Klarman gives his thoughts on white supremacy in America and Cornell Law Professor Joseph Margulies talks about his new book, Cast Out.

The Unfinished American Experiment Featuring Alexandra Natapoff and Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge
A Moment with Erik FlemingAugust 10, 202602:05:52

The Unfinished American Experiment Featuring Alexandra Natapoff and Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge

In this episode, two distinguished Harvard professors join the program. Law professor Alexandra Natapoff discusses the new book she co-authored, America Unfinished, while Education professor Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge talks about her latest book, Laboring in the Shadows.