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"Redefining Freedom" with Host Sophia A. Nelson

170 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 22 ratings

Hosted by award winning author, Political Commentator, and award winning Journalist Sophia Nelson. Nelson is a former Republican House Oversight Committee Counsel, CNN Opinion Writer, The Washington Post & Politico Magazine. This podcast keeps it real, honest and raw, just as Nelson does on TV.
It's about everything to do with Freedom: Politics, Race, Gender, Faith, The Bill of Rights and anything else the "We the People" talk about everyday.

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Black History Month 2024: Why Don’t We Celebrate White History Month?

February 04, 2024 13:31 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

We kick off BHM 2024 with a powerful conversation on why black history is American history. And we break down DEI, Reparations, Restorative Justice and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

MLK Day 2024 Special: The Troubling State of Black Women Academics in U.S. Colleges & Universities.

January 15, 2024 15:41 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

This season 6 opener with host Sophia Nelson delves into the controversy surrounding Harvard University President Claudine Gay and the tragic death of Dr. Bonnie Bailey by suicide at Lincoln University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Free Speech on America’s College Campuses is Dead.

November 26, 2023 17:04 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

This episode host Sophia Nelson discusses the USC banning of Professor John Strauss for his open condemnation of HAMAS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Election 2023 Wrap: The political earthquake in Virginia and the 3rd GOP presidential Debate.

November 08, 2023 15:33 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Host Sophia Nelson weighs in on the 2023 Election results and what that means for tonight’s 3rd GOP debate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Chaos in the US Congress: How do We Govern in the Age of Culture Wars & Rising Authoritarianism?

October 08, 2023 15:31 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Host Sophia Nelson is back. With a new season of Redefining Freedom. This week she’s talking about the chaos in Congress and the assault on Israel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Special: July 4th 2023 let’s talk about freedom and the Supreme Court

July 04, 2023 14:32 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MB

Today is a special episode on the Supreme Court 2023 closing cases and its impact on our freedoms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Finding Freedom with DACA Recipient Daniela Pierre Bravo

April 16, 2023 13:30 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Host Sophia Nelson has a great dialogue with guest Daniela P. Bravo on being in the DACA program, not being seen as “other” and finding true freedom in America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Freedom Under Assault in Tennessee

April 07, 2023 13:49 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

A special podcast with host Sophia Nelson on the expulsion of two black Tennessee lawmakers from office for exercising their lawful 1st Amendment rights. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Where does Freedom Come From?

March 25, 2023 15:16 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

Host Sophia Nelson introduces the new podcast by defining Freedom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Let's Talk About Freedom

March 20, 2023 14:04 - 7 minutes - 3.59 MB

Host Sophia Nelson introduces the new podcast and new focus on freedom! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Part II: The State of Black Women and Women of Color in 2023.

February 26, 2023 15:49 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

Today's guest is Glynda Carr CEO of Higher Heights. And collaborator of #BlackWomenLead this is a great not to miss conversation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Black Women and Racism in the 21st Century Workplace Pt. 1

February 12, 2023 15:54 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MB

This is part one of a three part series on the new CATALYST survey on racism and women of color in the workplace. Great listen for corporate and industry leaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Black History Month Kickoff: Rosa Parks A Quiet Woman of Great Purpose

February 05, 2023 19:33 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

We kick off black history month with a great lesson in overcoming fear by studying the life of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

MLK Day 2023: Where are we on Dr. King's Dream 60 years later!

January 16, 2023 16:09 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB

Host Sophia Nelson talks about Dr. King's legacy beyond the Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Happy New Year 2023: What a week for American Democracy.

January 08, 2023 23:25 - 8 minutes - 3.95 MB

Host Sophia Nelson welcomes in season 5 of the One America Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

The State of the Republican Party: Interview with Mike Madrid and Michael Steele

December 04, 2022 12:55 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Host Sophia Nelson talks with two of the most influential Republicans of color in the past twenty years. Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele and former California State Republican Political Director Mike Madrid, on the state of the modern Republican Party. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Remembering John F. Kennedy 59 Years Later

November 22, 2022 17:45 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Host Sophia Nelson offers some thoughts, reflections and lessons learned from the tragic death of America's 35th President. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

What the 2022 Mid-terms Tells Us About America's Political Outlook

November 13, 2022 15:35 - 18 minutes - 8.8 MB

This special episode is a debriefing on the 2022 mid-term election results to date. Host Sophia Nelson walks us through what we know, what it means and how Tuesday, November 8, was a great day for Democracy in America.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Cancel Culture & Comebacks: Interview with former VA Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax.

October 02, 2022 10:46 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

We start season 4 with a bang! Host Sophia Nelson has a one on one 45 minute sit down with former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. They talk about cancel culture, civility and comebacks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

The Danger of "Labels" in our Public Discourse.

August 06, 2022 21:31 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

This is the final episode of season 3. Host Sophia Nelson talks about the dangerous trend happening in America right now of how we "label" those we disagree with. It's on fire. Buckle up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Let's Talk About It: American Christians are Tired of Being Attacked for their Faith.

July 10, 2022 14:14 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Host Sophia Nelson discussed her latest Sunday opinion column in the NY Post on the intersection of faith and free speech. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Who Truly Has Unalienable Rights on America's 246th birthday?

July 04, 2022 13:27 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Host Sophia Nelson talks about the current Supreme Courts impact on our unalienable rights granted to Americans on this day in 1776. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

America We Have A Problem. And We Can Still Fix it!

June 12, 2022 10:51 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Host Sophia Nelson is back! And boy is she on FIRE. Take a listen! Happy Summer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Living History: Meet Madame Justice Jackson

April 10, 2022 18:24 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MB

Host Sophia Nelson offers some reflections on the historic confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Black History Month: Seven Sisters & A Brother. Black Student Activism in the 1960s.

February 27, 2022 16:06 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

A not to miss episode with three civil rights legends who along with their five peers changed and made history at Swarthmore college in 1969. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

A Black Woman Is Going to the Supreme Court in 2022.

January 30, 2022 20:46 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week there was big news with the retirement of Justice Breyer. President Biden has declared his intention to nominate a black woman to the High Court. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

MLK Day 2022: There’s More to Dr. King’s Legacy than 2 Lines from the “I Have a Dream Speech”

January 17, 2022 20:17 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Host Sophia Nelson leans into the misuse of Dr. MLK’s famous I have a Dream Speech and two lines being used by politicians out of context. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

The Year that was 2021. American Democracy in Peril.

December 31, 2021 16:06 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

On our final episode of 2021 host Sophia Nelson talks about the big issues of 2021 and where we go in 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

A Conversation about Thomas Jefferson, Slavery, and Reclaiming our History with Gayle J. White.

December 19, 2021 13:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Todays episode is living American history. We talk to Gayle Jessup White of Monticello. Gayle is a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson and her enslaved ancestors owned by Jefferson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Remembering Republican Senator Bob Dole. And the Era of Political Civility Gone By.

December 12, 2021 15:19 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Host Sophia Nelson reflects on the late Senator Dole. His wife Liddy Dole. His legacy. His life. His example of American unity and respect in our political discourse. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Have the Marginalized DEI Groups on College Campuses Gone too Far with Cancel Culture?

December 05, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

This week’s segment with Dr. Christina Crenshaw formerly at Baylor University speaks on college campus culture. It is a must listen for all academics, faculty, and students everywhere. Powerful podcast with host Sophia A. Nelson. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Special Podcast: Remembering the life of President John F. Kennedy & Lessons Learned.

November 22, 2021 14:50 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Today’s podcast is a special Thanksgiving week in remembrance of America’s 35th President John F. Kennedy. And lessons we can all learn from his life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Time to see our Humanity first. Not our race, gender, or sexual identity.

November 13, 2021 14:57 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

In episode 3 of our conversation on “cancel culture” host Sophia Nelson engages conservative educator Butch Porter of INDed in LoCo Virginia. They talk Virginia Elections, CRT, cancel culture and wokeism gone too far. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Virginia Cancel Culture Wars Flip State from Blue to Red.

November 06, 2021 19:26 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In episode 2 of our series on cancel culture host Sophia Nelson provides analysis on the political earthquake in Virginia. And her ongoing battle on her college campus for free speech. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Part I: Cancel Culture on Our College Campuses.

October 25, 2021 13:55 - 28 minutes - 13.7 MB

Host Sophia Nelson shares her own experience as a conservative academic on a college campus in the middle of cancel culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Remembering 9-11-2001 Twenty Years Later.

September 11, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MB

Host Sophia Nelson offers Reflections and Inspiration on this 20th anniversary of 9.11.2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Let’s Talk About Critical Race Theory

September 09, 2021 12:41 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

In our first episode of season 4. Host Sophia Nelson talks with one of the nation’s premiere academic voices on Politics, Cultural philosophy & Education. How they intersect. Where we are as a nation and why everyone is so upset over Critical Race Theory. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

July 4th Special: The Divided State of American Democracy & How to Save it.

July 04, 2021 15:06 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

In this special July 4th episode host Sophia Nelson talks with Unite America ED Nick Troiano about the state of our nation. And how to we enact reforms to fix it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Happy Juneteenth Day 2021

June 19, 2021 17:22 - 28 minutes - 13.7 MB

Prof. Sophia Nelson breaks down the history of Juneteenth and why it matters so much to our nation in 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Memorial Day Message 2021

May 31, 2021 16:35 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Host Sophia Nelson offers some important Memorial day tributes and thoughts on our current state of affairs as Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Guest Mindy Finn: "Women Will be at the Forefront of Reshaping the Republic"

March 31, 2021 15:27 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

In our final women's history month 2021 episode, host Sophia Nelson talks with special guest Politico & Activist Mindy Finn.   Mindy Finn is the co-founder of Stand Up Republic, a grassroots lobby for democracy, and its sister leadership education organization, Stand Up Republic Foundation. Through media and organizing, SUR promotes accountable governance, electoral reform, a healthy media, and multiethnic society. She is the CEO of Citizen Data, a unique data analytics platform that powers s...

Part 1: The Black Church with Pastor Renee D. Fowler of Destiny Pointe, Arlington Texas.

February 28, 2021 14:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In our black history month wrap up we have a powerful conversation with one of the leading black female trailblazers in the black church and ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Part 2: The Black Church & Women with Pastor Renee Fowler of Texas; Minister Shonny Young.

February 28, 2021 14:26 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

This is part 2 of our 2 part interview on the black church, black women, healing and helping during the Texas Snow storm of 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

With Malice Toward None

February 15, 2021 13:59 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Today host Sophia Nelson honors President’s Day and spotlights Abraham Lincoln #16. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Black History Month Week 2: Stereotypes Must Stop.

February 09, 2021 15:51 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Host Sophia Nelson talks about the damage of stereotyping each other. And how we need to move past them if we are going to reunite as Americans. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Education is History. Why Black History Matters in 2021. Short Segment with Dr. Colita Fairfax

February 01, 2021 18:41 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

BONUS TRACK with Dr. Colita Fairfax: Putting the US Capitol Insurrection Into Context.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

History is Education. Why Black History Matters in 2021. Short Segment with Dr. Colita Fairfax

February 01, 2021 18:41 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

BONUS TRACK with Dr. Colita Fairfax: Putting the US Capitol Insurrection Into Context.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Black History Month Kick-Off: "Black History is American History" with Dr. Colita N. Fairfax, Historian, Professor, Author

February 01, 2021 15:22 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Host Sophia Nelson has an engaging dialogue with Norfolk State University Professor Colita Fairfax about her new book on Colonial Virginia and Slavery's impact on American Democracy. As well as the nation's first woman VP Kamala Harris. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. And how we unite a divided America post the US Capitol Siege.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

Special Inauguration 2021 Podcast

January 20, 2021 23:32 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Host Sophia Nelson offers insights and analysis on the historic 2021 Inauguration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

America We Gotta Face it to Fix it!

January 14, 2021 14:48 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

In this Thursday Thoughts segment host Sophia Nelson addresses the historic 2nd impeachment of Donald Trump and the way forward for America. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sophia-angeli-nelson/message

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