Episodes

In this last episode of Season 7, retired Border Patrol Agent in Charge J. J. Carrell discusses his new book, Invaded, and gives his opinions, and solutions, towards America’s immigration system. Then, retired HISD Librarians...

This episode discusses the new indictment of Donald Trump prosecuted by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and handed down by the Fulton County Grand Jury, as well as the trauma inflicted on a 12 year-old Lansing, MI black child by...

This hot mic episode explains why August 4, 2023 was a good day in Mississippi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

On this episode, Kim Moffat, Founder of We Are Voters, talks about her journey to being a democracy advocate and how her organization works to educate people about the importance of voting. Then, Columbia University Professor...

This episode gives my take on the Jason Aldean controversy, which includes a cautionary tale for those who want to be inspired by Aldean’s song. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-flemi...

This hot mic episode pays tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. , as well as reminds us that it is now time for us to step up during this season of political climate change. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

This hot mic episode makes the case that as long as America does not truly adhere to the gospel of freedom and democracy, progress will be continue to be slow in coming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

This hot mic episode discusses the impact of the recent Supreme Court decisions concerning affirmative action and free speech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This episode explains why I am proud to be who I am: A Black Man In America. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support

This hot mic episode discusses the importance, and joy, of Black fatherhood and why Juneteenth is both a celebration and a reminder about the value of freedom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

This hot mic episode deals with the Trump indictment, the Allen v. Milligan decision and the record $45 million settlement in the New Haven, CT police misconduct incident, tinged with a piece of advice: don’t get too excited ...

This episode addresses the problem of usurpation in America, as highlighted by the Juneteenth Celebration controversy in Greenville, SC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/suppo...

This hot mic episode deals with the question: Why is it ok for white people to engage in riotous behavior that is frowned upon in other communities? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fl...

This episode declares something that we all should already know: the Right’s political rhetoric is making it unsafe for African Americans and other citizens that oppose their rhetoric. --- Support this podcast: https://po...

This episode looks at recent events that define the mission of many to devalue, and ultimately destroy, African American existence. It is the hope that this episode gives those who need it the inspiration to combat against th...

This episode lifts up the names of Anthony Watts, Areanah Preston, Amy St. Pierre and Jordan Neely. It is the hope that their tragic deaths invokes conversations concerning gun violence, homelessness, mental health awareness ...

In this episode, Kim Crayton, The Anti-Racist Economist, talks about her book, Profit Without Oppression, and the work she does based off the book. Later, I offer a tribute to the iconic Harry Belafonte. --- Support this podc...

In this episode, Dr. P. Gabrielle Foreman, Founding Faculty Director of the Colored Conventions Project, discusses how the Project is beneficial in understanding the true legacy of African American political thought. In the s...

This hot mic episode goes in on the self-proclaimed arbiters of blackness and how questioning someone’s “Blackness” is inappropriate, let alone out of their lane. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

In this hot mic episode, I express my disdain toward the expulsion of two black men from the Tennessee House of Representatives using historical, and spiritual, context. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

This hot mic episode reflects on recent events to justify that America needs to redeem itself before it can truly rebuild into a better nation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming...

This hot mic reflects on the tragic shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee and the real reason why these tragedies are allowed to happen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/e...

In this episode, Artinese Myrick, Lead Organizer for Live Free Illinois, makes the case for a permanent Office of Gun Violence Prevention to be created in the City of Chicago. This podcast also highlights the victory the Divi...

This hot mic episode delves into how fears and misconceptions greatly impact our politics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https:/...