Season 13

The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed Fields
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 13, 202602:07:23

The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed Fields

In this episode, the legendary Chuck Todd, Host of The Chuck ToddCast, gives his assessment of this midterm election season and political guru Ed Fields talks about his documentary, As Goes The South, and the dynamics of Birmingham, Alabama.

Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan and Cody Nagle
A Moment with Erik FlemingApril 06, 202601:58:27

Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan and Cody Nagle

In this episode, Carla Kaplan, author of Troublemaker, discusses the life of Jessica Mitford and makes the case why we need troublemakers like her now. Then, Cody Nagle, staff attorney with Civil Survival, talks about her life journey and how it impacts her work to assist the formerly incarcerated.

Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 30, 202602:03:13

Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks

In this episode, Leatrice De Bruhl, Founder/CEO of Phenomenal B.L.A.Qu.E Women, LLC, explains her journey to develop the concept of Grace to Grieve. Then, renowned author W. Ralph Eubanks talks about his latest book, When It’s Darkness on the Delta, which chronicles his experiences in the Mississipp...

Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 23, 202602:27:21

Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller

In this episode, Artist Robynn Smith explains the celebration known as Print Day in May and Paleontologist Gerta Keller talks about her book, The Last Extinction, and the theory behind it.

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 16, 202602:56:44

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier

In this episode, Kate Powell explains why it is ok to be an absolute menace when it comes to American politics. Next, Attorney and Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall talks about her recent book, A Protest History of the United States. Finally, Educator Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier expounds on the conti...

Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Louise Story, Ebony Reed and Elizabeth Jamison
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 09, 202602:45:18

Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Louise Story, Ebony Reed and Elizabeth Jamison

In this episode, Democratic consultant Kaivan Shroff gives his assessment of the upcoming midterm elections; Louise Story and Ebony Reed discuss their groundbreaking book, Fifteen Cents on the Dollar and Attorney Elizabeth Jamison talks about her work with veterans and their spouses.

Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad
A Moment with Erik FlemingMarch 02, 202602:14:56

Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad

In this episode, Historical filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke talks about his documentary, Invisible Warriors and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, President of The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses items from this year’s State of the Dream Report.

The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn
A Moment with Erik FlemingFebruary 23, 202601:22:45

The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn

In this episode, Historian Calvin Schermerhorn discusses his recent book, The Plunder of Black America, and the significance of the racial wealth gap.

Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Karlos K. Hill
A Moment with Erik FlemingFebruary 16, 202602:23:25

Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Karlos K. Hill

In this episode, Drs. Decoteau Irby and Ann Ishimaru discuss their book, Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice & Systems, and the conclusions their near-decade of research gathered. Then, Dr. Karlos K. Hill, Regents’ Professor of the Clara Luper Department of African and African American S...

Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr. Monica McLemore
A Moment with Erik FlemingFebruary 09, 202602:28:21

Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr. Monica McLemore

In this episode, Kelly Cervantes talks her journey leading to the book The Luckiest and Dr. Monica McLemore discusses the challenges of pursuing reproductive justice and equity in America.