Season 11

Justice & Parenting Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong and Janice Robinson-Celeste
A Moment with Erik FlemingMay 12, 202501:50:29

Justice & Parenting Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong and Janice Robinson-Celeste

In this episode, Nekima Levy-Armstrong, founder of the Racial Justice Network, talks about her journey for justice from Mississippi to Minneapolis. Then, Janice Robinson-Celeste, founder of the Successful Black Parenting Magazine, discusses the challenges of Black Parenting and Black Entrepreneurshi...

100 Days Later Featuring Julia Ismael, Sean Miller, Melba Pearson, and Dr. Tracy Pearson
A Moment with Erik FlemingMay 05, 202502:54:10

100 Days Later Featuring Julia Ismael, Sean Miller, Melba Pearson, and Dr. Tracy Pearson

In this episode, Julia Ismael, founder of The Equity Consortium, Sean Miller, founder of the Liberty Policy Alliance, and The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson (Melba and Dr. Tracy) offer their assessments of President Trump’s first 100 days of his second term.

Bipartisanship & Revival Featuring Jordan Colvin, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 28, 202502:11:02

Bipartisanship & Revival Featuring Jordan Colvin, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper

In this episode, political analyst and governmental affairs professional Jordan Colvin talks about the importance of bipartisanship. Then, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper announce the release of the inaugural books from their publishing company, Quite Literally Books.

Creative & Ethical Activism Featuring Denise Love Hewett and Wendell Wallach
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 21, 202501:57:38

Creative & Ethical Activism Featuring Denise Love Hewett and Wendell Wallach

In this episode, the multi-talented Denise Love Hewett talks about the intersection between creativity, leadership and activism and Wendell Wallach, “the Godfather of AI Ethics”, discusses the many challenges in the expanding world of artificial intelligence.

Volatile Times Featuring Alan Elrod, Zaha Hassan, Lara Friedman, and Rick Roberts
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 14, 202501:51:51

Volatile Times Featuring Alan Elrod, Zaha Hassan, Lara Friedman, and Rick Roberts

In this episode, Alan Elrod, Founder of The Pulaski Institution, discusses the importance of improving political discourse and outreach. Then, Zaha Hassan, Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Lara Friedman, President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, lay out the curr...

Hope Overcomes Challenge Featuring Edward L. Jones III and Tonya McKenzie
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 07, 202502:01:51

Hope Overcomes Challenge Featuring Edward L. Jones III and Tonya McKenzie

In this episode, Edward L. Jones III talks about his new book, Medication, Mental Illness and Murder, and offers his critiques on mental health, criminal justice and Big Pharma. Then, Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand & Shores, discusses her activism work concerning gun violence and drug addiction...

The Disruptors Featuring Christian F. Nunes and Lorissa Rinehart
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 31, 202501:44:00

The Disruptors Featuring Christian F. Nunes and Lorissa Rinehart

In this episode commemorating Women’s History Month, Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW, and author/historian Lorissa Rinehart explain how history, activism and assurance can be disruptive forces for change, from their own perspective.

The Wealth Academy Featuring Jasmine and Ellis Suazo
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 24, 202501:47:18

The Wealth Academy Featuring Jasmine and Ellis Suazo

In this episode, Jasmine and Ellis Suazo, founders of The Wealth Academy, talk about the impact their business has in building wealth for the African American community.

Fall If You Will, But Rise You Must Featuring Samuel Ashworth and Dr. Ted Williams III
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 17, 202502:24:14

Fall If You Will, But Rise You Must Featuring Samuel Ashworth and Dr. Ted Williams III

In this episode, Samuel Ashworth, Professor of Creative Writing at George Washington University, talks about his new book, The Death and Life of August Sweeney, in an innovative way. Then, Dr. Ted Williams III, a Chicago educator, actor, and activist, discusses the importance of the arts in activism...

A Quiet Life & How To Raise A Citizen Featuring Will Cooper, Michael McKinley and Lindsey Cormack
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 10, 202501:41:29

A Quiet Life & How To Raise A Citizen Featuring Will Cooper, Michael McKinley and Lindsey Cormack

In this episode, friend of the podcast Will Cooper appears with his collaborator Michael McKinley to talk about the new cyber thriller book they co-authored, A Quiet Life. Then author and political science professor Lindsey Cormack discusses the importance of raising informed citizens in our democra...