“Black Americans and the Painful Truth” with Wilmer Leon, Ph.D. , SiriusXM

Produced at KSQD 90.7FM

A serious void exists in the public discourse relating to the issues that directly and/or disproportionately impact the African-American community. Dr. Wilmer Leon discusses issues such as the prison industrial complex, environmental racism, school vouchers, health care, crime policy, economic globalization, American domestic and foreign policy from as much of a non-biased and academically accurate perspective as possible.  Dr. Leon’s perspective and lectures are grounded in the history of the African American community and the radical tradition of African American scholarship.

Interview Guests:

Dr. Wilmer Leon, is a Political Scientist whose expertise is in the areas of Black Politics, America Government, and Public Policy. Dr. Leon is a nationally broadcast radio talk show host on SiriusXM of “Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leon.” He is a regular contributor to TruthOut.org, The Root.com, Politics In Color.com, BlackStar News.com, Black Agenda Report, and over 200 newspapers and other web sites across the country. His latest book is "Politics Another Perspective: Commentary and Analysis on Race, War, Ethics, and the American Political Landscape.

Akin Babatola, is a Molecular Biologist and, since 2002, the Laboratory and Environmental Compliance Manager for the City of Santa Cruz. He is a life time member in the NAACP and is a member of the 100 Black Men Inc, Silicon Valley Chapter. He is frequently published in professional environmental water quality science publications. Akin has a commitment to dialectical thinking to his world view which he hopes is transparent in his science and politics and consistently in his social and professional affiliations.