Episodes

  • Kerry Kennedy on Healing, RFK. Jr., and the Enduring Legacy of Jimmy Carter

    Kerry Kennedy on Healing, RFK. Jr., and the Enduring Legacy of Jimmy Carter
    Jan 10 2025
    Dr. Quartey is joined by Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy to talk about how service to country and people around the world has supported her healing journey following the tragic assassination of her father. She also shares how she navigates her disagreements with her brother and possible Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. while we remember Jimmy Carter
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    37 mins
  • Recipients of Biden Presidential Pardon Share Where They Stand on Second Chances for January 6th Convicted Felons

    Recipients of Biden Presidential Pardon Share Where They Stand on Second Chances for January 6th Convicted Felons
    Jan 8 2025
    In the second hour of the first new episode of the 2025, Dr. Quartey is joined by Norman O’Neal Brown and Edwin Allen Jones, both convicted of nonviolent drug offenses in their youth and recently pardoned by President Biden. They share their story, pardon journey, and perspective on President Elect-Trump’s pledge to pardon folks involved with the January 6th insurrection in the U.S. Capitol.
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    39 mins
  • Remembering January 6th, Viola Davis Snub at Golden Globes, and Signing of Ohio Law Charging Public for Police Body Footage

    Remembering January 6th, Viola Davis Snub at Golden Globes, and Signing of Ohio Law Charging Public for Police Body Footage
    Jan 8 2025
    On this first new episode of the 2025, Dr. Quartey is joined by San Francisco Department of Police Accountability Executive Director & Veteran Prosecutor Paul Henderson, and #OscarSoWhite Creator & Spill App Senior Advisor April Reign offering their hot take on today’s trending news.
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    40 mins
  • Leading From the Front w/ Gianna Fischer

    Leading From the Front w/ Gianna Fischer
    Oct 2 2024
    Airdate 9/6/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Dr. Nii is joined by Gianna Fischer of the Los Angeles LBGT Center to promote their "California Vs. Hate" campaign. Later on, Dr. Nii is joined by KBLA colleague Dominique DiPrima to break down some breaking news about reparations work in California.
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    44 mins
  • Tackling Today's Headlines w/ Columbia Univ. Professor Jonathan Collins

    Tackling Today's Headlines w/ Columbia Univ. Professor Jonathan Collins
    Sep 30 2024
    (Airdate 9/3/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Dr. Nii welcomes Professor Jonanthan Collins from Columbia University and they get into all things elections!
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    42 mins
  • POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR w/ APRIL REIGNS

    POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR w/ APRIL REIGNS
    Sep 30 2024
    (Airdate 8/29/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Dr. Nii is joined by friend of the show and Creative Consultant, April Reigns to breakdown today's trending topics.
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    42 mins
  • The Final Word on the 2024 DNC

    The Final Word on the 2024 DNC
    Sep 4 2024
    (Airdate 8/28/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Dr. Nii has been hitting the pavement in Chicago and has an impressive list of interviews; - Gov. Bashear (KY) - Isaac Wilson - Keith Boykin - W. M. Robinson
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    50 mins
  • Saving the Environment, One Vote at a Time

    Saving the Environment, One Vote at a Time
    Sep 4 2024
    (Airdate 8/27/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up (2:00). Listen in as Dr. Nii sits down one-on-one with Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Michael Reagan (13:00).
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    43 mins