Another View The Radio Show Podcast
640 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAnother View is a weekly call-in radio talk show that discusses today’s topics from an African American perspective.
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Healthcare Insurance
April 25, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBThe passage of the Affordable Care Act has allowed millions of Americans to purchase healthcare insurance, for some, for the first time ever. But buying insurance can be complicated. How do you know what plan is best for you? Is it all about cost, or are there other factors to consider? And what happens if your insurance plan does not cover your needs? We take a deep dive into the process of purchasing healthcare insurance. Experts will share advice on ways to ensure your medical care is not ...
Jae Sinnett's Newest Project
April 18, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBJae Sinnett is a man of many talents. He's a percussionist, radio show producer and host, foodie, and now has a new passion - HR Jazz, Inc.! We talk with Jae about his latest endeavor to enhance jazz education in Hampton Roads, engaging with students of all ages to learn and enjoy this uniquely American form of music. Plus, he'll share some delicious recipes just in time for the summer season.
AV Round Table: Ageism
April 11, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAgeism is a factor in this year's presidential race, with voter concern about how old is too old to be the leader of the United States. Age is a factor in all aspects of our lives, from voting, to career choices, to our quality of living. Our Round Table pundits examine their own lives in terms of their age. Have they faced discrimination based on how old they are? Are they where they thought they would be at this age? Has age stopped them from trying to reach a certain goal? And how do their...
Workplace Stress
April 04, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBYou've made it. You're at the top of your profession - setting goals, leading your team, making things happen. On the outside, it seems that you've got it all together. Yet inside, you feel isolated, disrespected, defensive, and lonely. Stress in the workplace is real. Therapist and licensed clinical social worker Charese Josie addresses the silent battles professionals endure that impact their mental health and job satisfaction.
AV on Health: Weight Loss Drugs
March 28, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBGLP-1 - Glucagon-like peptide-1 - is a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus and, in some cases, obesity. That's the formal definition of the drugs many are using now solely to lose weight. It's the latest in the weight loss war. Nearly 48% of African American adults in the US are clinically obese, and Black women are especially affected as 4 out of every 5 Black women are obese. Is GLP-1 the magic weight loss medicine as some claim? Is obesity a disease, or a lack of wi...
The End of Family Court
March 21, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt was a noble ambition - the creation of a juvenile court where specially trained public servants and benevolent judges would assist children and families. But according to Jane Spinak, author of "The End of Family Court", this dream has never been achieved and children and families continue to be failed by what she calls a "deeply flawed" court. We take an inside look at this unique form of family justice and why Spinak proposes a radical change that "embraces and supports all families in a...
AV Round Table: Women and Politics
March 14, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBFrom the President's State of the Union address, to the Republican response, to the outcomes of the Virginia General Assembly, women and women's issues have been front and center. The all female Another View Round Table brings perspective and insight about the role women will play during this election year. And in light of Women's History Month, they will answer the question, "Are women today stronger or weaker than women a generation ago?" We welcome back to the Round Table, clean comedian ...
Eastern Shore Climate Change
March 07, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBVirginia's Eastern Shore is so tiny that it is sometimes left off Virginia maps! But this Peninsula has a rich history and its future is being threatened by climate change and sea level rise. We hear about the resilience of residents on the Eastern Shore and how they are dealing with real changes to their way of life, as portrayed in the documentary, "Against the Current: Life on the Eastern Shore". This documentary is the first national documentary produced by WHRO Public Media, and Another ...
AV on Health: Eat Your Veggies!
February 29, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MB“The numbers tell the tale - four out of five African American women - and more than 20% of African American children are overweight or obese. Among many factors contributing to unhealthy weight is the lack of access to healthy foods.We hear from with representatives of two organizations who are working hard to lower obesity rates through food education and tower gardens! Find out what the James E. Newby Foundation and FeastVA are doing in our community to encourage healthy eating habits.”
Confederate Statue in Edenton, NC - An Update
February 22, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt was in February, 2023 when Another View broadcasted live from Edenton, North Carolina. This idyllic town is divided over the confederate statue that sits prominently in the town square. Some want it removed, others want it to stay. One year later, we revisit the confederate statue issue. What has happened since our visit? Is the statue still standing? Are protests on both sides still happening? And when will this issue be resolved?
Norfolk's Newest Power Couple
February 15, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWe hear an intimate conversation with Norfolk's newest power couple, Sean Washington and Jessica Larche! She is the evening anchor on WTKR News 3; he is the newly named Economic Development Director for the City of Norfolk. We talk about balancing life, love, and high-power careers - and the role of faith in it all.
The Original AV Round Table!
February 08, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBYou ask - and we deliver! We welcome back to the round table, the original Another View Radio Show pundits! Roger Chesley, Wil Laveist, Bill Thomas, and Carol Pretlow debate the significance of the Black male vote in the 2024 elections.
GOSPEL!
February 01, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBPBS and WHRO-TV 15 proudly present "Gospel", the latest docu-series by Dr. Henry Louis Gates. In "Gospel", Gates digs deep into the origin story of Black spirituality through sermon and song. The docu-series airs February 12-13 on WHRO-TV 15. Another View is working in partnership with Norfolk State University's public radio station, 91.1 WNSB-FM to explore the history of gospel music and its impact upon our society today.
AV on Health: Sickle Cell Disease
January 25, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBSickle cell disease affects 100,000 Americans, most of whom are Black. Sickle cell disease is a a debilitating blood disorder caused by a single mutated gene. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved two new treatments that could eliminate symptoms of the disease, and have even been called a "cure", but the treatments will be out of reach for most patients because of cost and availability. We'll talk about the disease, the symptoms, and how patients currently cope while trying to l...
Dad 2 Dads Program
January 18, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBBlack women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than White women. There are many reasons for the disparity, including lack of quality healthcare, underlying chronic conditions, structural racism, and implicit bias. One organization in Hampton Roads says there's another missing component in maternal and child well-being - Dad engagement! We hear from representatives of the Up Center about their Dad 2 Dads program -community outreach, care coordination, group-based...
AV Round Table: American Politics
January 11, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBOur Round Table pundits bring analysis and commentary on our political climate today. From what to expect from the Virginia General Assembly, to the upcoming Iowa caucuses, to the intersection of higher education and Congress, pundits Daun Hester and Eric Claville share their views on the political landscape.
Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way
January 04, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAnother View is excited to kick off 2024 with an engaging conversation with author Jeffrey Blount! His new book is "Mr. Jimmy From Around the Way". It's a story of activism, speaking out on poverty, inequities in housing, education, healthcare, and justice. It's ultimately a story of love and redemption that hopefully will spur all of us to action.
Best of Another View 2023 Edition
December 28, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAs 2023 comes to an end, we at Another View reflect on the programs we've shared with you during the year. From the ever popular award-winning Another View Round Table, to Another View on Health, and our live, "on the road" shows, we've had a great year! May your 2024 be prosperous and wonderful! We'll be back live on January 4, 2024!
AV Round Table: What Mattered in 2023
December 14, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBBook banning, removing African American history from public schools, a Black woman named Supreme Court justice, Brittany Griner released from Russian jail - just some of the major news stories affecting the Black community in 2023. Our Round Table pundits Daun Hester, Carol Pretlow, Gaylene Kanoyton, and Dr. Alvean Lyons talk about the stories that resonated with them personally. And we will celebrate pundit Carol Pretlow as she moves to emeritus status with our show.
AV Profile: Meet Journalist Leonard Colvin
December 07, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBThe New Journal and Guide is the third oldest Black newspaper in the country, and since 1987 journalist Leonard Colvin has been a fixture on its weekly pages. Leonard Colvin has been chronicling Black life in Hampton Roads for more than 36 years, covering topics from civil rights to politics, to Black culture. We hear a conversation with Leonard about his life, his career, his thoughts on the future of the Black press, and what retirement looks like for him!
AV on Health: STROKE!
November 30, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBStroke is defined as a "brain attack" that most often occurs when blood that brings oxygen to your brain stops flowing and brain cells die. And African Americans are more likely to experience stroke and/or die from it than any other racial group. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby talks about the causes, treatments, and preventive measures you can take to prevent a stroke. And we'll tell you how to spot the signs of stroke - using F.A.S.T. - face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, and when ...
Family Dynamics and the Holidays
November 16, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBThe holidays are here - time for family to come together and celebrate! Will your dinner table be full of laughter, love, and joy - or strife, conflict, and hurt feelings? Just how do you keep the peace between family members during what is supposed to be a joyous time of year? Relationship expert and leadership consultant Dr. Alvean Lyons shares some advice on how to avoid conflict and promote harmony. She will help you navigate everything from heated political arguments to managing the rela...
AV Round Table: 2023 Election Results
November 09, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBHear analysis of the outcomes of Virginia's 2023 elections from an African American perspective. How will control of the House and Senate affect the Black community? What was the impact of negative political ads that portrayed Black men as criminals? And do the results of Virginia's elections portend what is to come in 2024? Join Daun Hester, Gaylene Kanoyton, Carol Pretlow, and Dr. Eric Claville for "another view" of the elections.
Barbara Ciara: Chapter 2
November 02, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBShe is the consummate journalist, whose commanding voice and presence has filled the news airwaves on every network in Hampton Roads, including WHRO-TV! After 50 years in journalism, Barbara is leaving the anchor desk to start a new chapter in her life, retirement. We take a look back at her stellar journalism career and how she has been a driving force behind the success of many of your favorite journalists of color. And we'll find out what's planned for "chapter 2" of her life.
AV on Health: Food Insecurity
October 26, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAccording to Feeding America, the Black community consistently faces hunger at higher rates than whites because of social, economic, and environmental challenges. African Americans are three times more likely to face food insecurity than their white counterparts. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby talks about the correlation between hunger and chronic health conditions that are prevalent among African Americans like hypertension, heart disease and stroke.
Race and Higher Education
October 19, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBMeet investigative journalists Brandi Kellam and Louis Hansen with the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO. They are the authors of "Erasing the Black Spot: How a Virginia College Expanded by Uprooting a Black Neighborhood". The article centers on the use of eminent domain to destroy a black middle-class neighborhood in Newport News to build a new two-year public college as a branch of the William and Mary college system - today known as Christopher Newport University. But CN...
AV Round Table: Isreal at War
October 12, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared "we are at war" after Palestinian militants launched a large-scale attack over the weekend, resulting in the reported deaths of hundreds on both sides. What's the history behind the conflict and could this war escalate to include other countries? And since the conflict is geographically far away, why should African Americans pay attention?
Embracing Classical Music
October 05, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBTraditional symphony orchestras across the nation are struggling with the same thing - how to make the audience more diverse and its offerings more inclusive. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has been on a multi-year journey of attracting a new audience, with a focus on bringing more people of color into the world of classical music. We hear from Executive Director Dr. Andrea Warren and Tyler McKisson, a Fellow with the orchestra, about why they say classical music is for all. Plus, we hear fr...
AV on Health: Covid, RSV, Flu
September 28, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBHealthcare experts are predicting a triple whammy this fall/winter - Covid, RSV and Flu! Do you know the difference between the three? Have you been vaccinated for all of these viruses? Have you gone back to wearing a mask? Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby shares prevention and coping strategies to keep you and your family healthy and safe.
Meet S.A. Cosby
September 21, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBHe's a New York Times bestselling author, recipient of numerous literary awards, and the hottest writer of crime fiction today! And - he's from "our neck of the woods", Mathews, Virginia. He's S.A. Cosby! Hear how he got his start, why he's such an excellent storyteller, and get an inside look at his latest novel, "All the Sinners Bleed".
AV Round Table: Black Woman Excellence
September 14, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBBlack women who overcome the vitriol of "haters" by performing with excellence. From the tennis court to the courtroom, Black women are working within the system to create positive change. Join Alvean Lyons and Daun Hester for a lively discussion about being Black and in charge. And - it's that time of year! Time to support Another View and all of the programming heard on WHRV-FM by joining our public radio family.
Another View: The Claville Report
September 07, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBThere's so much going on in American politics right now. The Republican front-runner, former President Donald Trump, holds a strong lead over the 11 Republican challengers who are also vying for the country's top spot. At the same time, Trump is facing more than 90 criminal charges in four separate cases, including an indictment for election tampering. On the Democratic side, the issue of President Joe Biden's age is resurfacing and now Dr. Cornel West has thrown his hat into the ring under ...
Changing Seasons and Your Mental Health
August 31, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBFall brings change - back to school, more rigid routines, work assignments ramp up, the weather changes - so are you mentally healthy to deal with all of the changes? Leadership and wellness coach Charese Josie, LCSW joins us with some advice on managing life as we enter the final seasons of the year. Plus - we talk with the two youngest guests we've ever had on Another View - Cam and Cari Josie, the daughters of Charese and, along with their Mom, authors of Two Witty Girls, a collection of q...
Another View Live From Fort Monroe!
August 24, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt's a LIVE broadcast from Fort Monroe. We are commemorating the 404th landing of the first Africans to English North America! The "20 and ought" Africans arrived aboard the "White Lion", an English privateer ship that landed at Point Comfort, now known as Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Our guests include renowned historian Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, sculptor Brian Owens, and Calvin Pearson, Founder, Project 1619 in Hampton.
Encore: AV on Health
August 17, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAfrican Americans are second only to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives in the number of people who still smoke. Of the African Americans who still light up, three in four smoke menthol cigarettes; menthol makes it easier to start - and harder to quit smoking. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby and Rita Miller, Tobacco Use and Dependence Treatment Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Health, talk about the dangers of smoking and offer specific ways to quit. Plus, Producer Lisa Godley has ...
AV on Health: Elevated Black Man
July 27, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWe talk with Dr. Marc Latta, a cardiac care physician associate, and accountability and life coach for Black men. Dr. Latta shares his personal life challenges and how he's used more than 25 years in medicine, education, wellness and the military to reimagine manhood and reinvent himself. Now he's helping other Black men elevate their lives, work and relationships by tapping into five pillars of health - emotional, mental, spiritual, physical and social.
Meet Jerry Carter!
July 20, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt's the newest radio station to join the WHRO Public Media family - WFOS - The Time Machine Radio Network. Heard on 88.7 FM Chesapeake, 99.3 FM Virginia Beach and 90.3-2 HD WHRO FM, listeners are treated to big band, rock, soul and blues. We introduce you to one of the voices on WFOS, Jerry Carter, who delights the audience with his weekday show, "The Blues Traffic Jam". We'll talk about his journey on the radio and how music has influenced his life.
AV Round Table - Throw Back Thursday
July 13, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt's been a staple of Another View since the very beginning - the Another View Round Table. The original radio pundits - Roger Chesley, Bill Thomas, Wil LaVeist and Carol Pretlow - are back for a "throw back Thursday" edition of the show! Some of your favorite folks share wit and wisdom on issues affecting us today, including recent Supreme Court rulings and the impact on the African American community.
Happy Anniversary Another View!
July 06, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBAnother View is entering its 13th year on WHRV-FM! Thank you, listeners and supporters of our program! It is because of your support that we continue to "discuss today's issues from an African-American perspective". To celebrate, we have an hour of storytelling time! Professional storytellers join us to share some tales in preparation for the upcoming Hampton Storytelling Festival.
AV on Health: Smoking
June 29, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBDespite the "quit smoking" campaigns and social stigma surrounding the habit, African Americans are second only to Native Americans and Alaska Natives in the number of people who still smoke. And of African Americans who still light up, three in four smoke menthol cigarettes; menthol makes it easier to start - and harder to quit - smoking. Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby and Rita Miller, Tobacco Use and Dependence Treatment Coordinator with the Virginia Department of Health, talk about the dange...
Farewell to Chief Larry Boone
June 22, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat do the cities of Nashville, Sacramento, Boston, Memphis, and Norfolk have in common? They have all hired African American police chiefs. And all of these "top cops" had a negative run-in with law enforcement in their youth. Now they, among many others, have decided to change the culture of policing from the inside, amid backlash from officers and the Black community. On one of his final interviews before leaving Hampton Roads, former Norfolk police chief Larry Boone talks about the chall...
JUNETEENTH!
June 15, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBDr. Jajuan Johnson from William and Mary shares the history of the historic event that emancipated enslaved African Americans in this country. And, we broadcast live from our parking lot with food trucks chock full of cuisine unique to the occasion!
We're Nominated!
June 08, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWe have some exciting news to share. Another View has been nominated for a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, the largest organization for journalists of color in the world! The show under consideration is our live, on-location, broadcast from the Buffalo Soldiers convention held in Hampton last summer. We hear an encore presentation of that show where we explore the history of the Buffalo Soldier and what it means to be a Buffalo Soldier in today's...
AV Round Table - Living While Black
June 01, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBDaun Hester, Gaylene Kanoyton, and special guest Dr. Eric Claville join us for Another View Round Table! Hear thoughtful and insightful conversation about our nation's debt ceiling, the warning from the Florida NAACP about the safety of African Americans visiting the state, how a single complaint has banned one poet's work from elementary school libraries, and our pundits' thoughts on what words should be added to the African American English Dictionary.
AV on Health: Prescription Drug Costs
May 25, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat do you do when you need a certain medication but the monthly cost is beyond what you can afford? Do you skip getting the prescription filled? Purchase the drug but cut the pills in half to make the medicine last longer? Purchase the drug, and cut down on groceries? It's a dilemma facing many of us today as the cost of prescription medications continues to rise. We'll talk about prescription drug costs and offer practical ways your body and your wallet can both stay healthy.
Professional Women and Mental Health
May 18, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBWomen in general, and Black women in particular, carry so much on their shoulders - from raising kids, to taking care of the household, to caring for others. Add to that, discrimination, racism and other forms of stress in the workplace, and you have a recipe for mental health concerns.We talk with Charese Josie, LCSW and therapist who specializes in helping women leaders set boundaries and find peace. She will share ways to help you be authentically YOU!
Clay Jenkinson!
May 11, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBShould Thomas Jefferson be culturally "cancelled" because he was a slave owner? Has the pendulum swung too far in efforts to create inclusive history? Is the perceived division in our country nationwide, or just a phenomenon of our east and west coasts? We jear an intimate conversation with humanities scholar, educator and author, Clay Jenkinson! We'll talk about Jefferson's place in history today and about Clay's new show, "Listening to America", where he searches for the soul of our nation.
AV History Lesson: Historic First Baptist Church, Williamsburg - An Update
May 04, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBFounded in 1776, First Baptist Church, Williamsburg is home to one of the oldest African American congregations in America. It was started by enslaved and free Blacks who wanted to worship God in their own way. Much of the history of the church was untold, until now! On the next Another View we will share what has literally been unearthed about this important part of America's history.
AV on Health: Atrial Fibrillation
April 27, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBIt's Another View on Health - Cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby joins us to talk about Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib. While this heart condition is found less frequently in African Americans as compared to whites, Blacks are more liikely to sufer a stroke or other medical complication because of it. Dr. Newby shares the causes, symptoms and treatment for AFib, and Sebastian Morris shares his story of living with this heart condition.
Natural Hair
April 20, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 8.32 MBCurls, braids, locs, twists, straight - many African Americans have embraced their natural hair and style it in creative ways. But not everyone is on board with the natural look, particularly in the workplace. In fact, 16 states have gone so far as to enact the Crown Act to protect against hair discrimination. We talk about societal attitudes about Black hair and why women - and men - are fighting for the freedom to wear their hair as they choose.