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Joe Madison the Black Eagle

553 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratings

Joe Madison, The Black Eagle is the award-winning morning talk show where you learn the truth. Madison is on the case daily talking about politics and social activism, while challenging the status quo ensuring that people of color are not undervalued, underestimated, or marginalized. Listen in and be informed.

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Episodes

Where Were You When MLK Died?

April 05, 2022 02:51 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Joe Madison asks his listeners if they remember where they were 54 years ago, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.

Should Biden Cancel Student Debt?

April 02, 2022 01:31 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

If you want the President to cancel student debt, call the White House comment line: 202-456-1111

History lesson on C-SPAN by Brian Lamb

March 31, 2022 19:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Brian Lamb is the founder and former CEO of C-SPAN and gives Madison a historical lesson on how C-SPAN got started. He also goes back to his background on growing up in Indiana and how it's needed for today, especially in the era of satellite radio. 

The History & Future of C-SPAN

March 31, 2022 19:30 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Brian Lamb, the founder and former CEO of C-SPAN, gives Madison a history lesson on how the network got started and how it's relevant today. 

How You Can Fight Gerrymandering—with Eric Holder of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee

March 31, 2022 02:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder educates the Madison Show audience on gerrymandering attempts taking place around the country and what they can do to stop it.

Anti-Lynching Is The Law Of The Land

March 31, 2022 01:20 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

Joe Madison schools his audience about the need for the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, the morning after attending President Biden's ceremony to finally make lynching a federal hate crime.

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison talks about January 6th, the Supreme Court and the Anti-Lynching Act

March 29, 2022 16:43 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison makes his appearance on the Madison show to talk on the Anti-Lynching Act, which is to be signed today,  the Supreme Court and the latest about Jan. 6th. Also, Madison discusses the Don't Say Gay bill, which is now law in Florida. 

Talking About Colorism with Kimberly Norwood

March 25, 2022 21:21 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Joe Madison interviews Kimberly Norwood, Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis, about colorism and its serious impact on the Black community.

The Fearless Ketanji Brown Jackson—with Senator Amy Klobuchar

March 25, 2022 00:31 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

Joe Madison interviews Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and speaks with listeners about the historic Supreme Court nomination of Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson and the ridiculous attacks she faced during her confirmation hearing.

Joe Madison is "Radio Active"—Interview with Thom Hartmann on SXM Progress

March 24, 2022 02:01 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this special episode, Joe Madison is interviewed by Thom Hartmann on SiriusXM Progress about his new memoir titled "Radio Active." Buy the book today: https://joemadison.com/radioactive/

Who's Black And Why?

March 22, 2022 19:24 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Acclaimed historian Henry Louis Gates and fellow professor Andrew Curran go back hundreds to years to reveal how science contributed to anti-Blackness around the world, as scholars began to define the concept of race.

The Bill To Study Reparations—with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

March 21, 2022 19:05 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee joins Joe Madison with an update on H.R. 40, the bill that will study reparations. 

Why You Should Care About Ukraine

March 19, 2022 01:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Joe Madison explains to his audience why Americans have a responsibility to care about the war in Ukraine and human rights anywhere in the world.

Moscow Marjorie, The New Tokyo Rose

March 18, 2022 02:23 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

"Moscow Marjorie" Taylor Greene proves she is the new "Tokyo Rose" when she says Ukraine should give up the fight and surrender to Russia and Vladimir Putin.

Ignoring History Is Indoctrination

March 17, 2022 11:39 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Joe Madison and his listeners hit back at the Governor of Mississippi for calling the teaching of Black history "indoctrination" as he signed a bill banning it from schools.

Representative Rayner Slams "Don't Say Gay"

March 16, 2022 01:25 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Rep. Michele Rayner, the first openly queer Black woman elected to the Florida Legislature, breaks down the dangers of the "Don't Say Gay" bill in her state.

Joe Madison's Memoir; A Colin Kaepernick Comeback

March 15, 2022 04:05 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Joe Madison announces his new memoir "Radio Active," and weighs in on Colin Kaepernick's intention to return to the NFL. Order the book today at https://joemadison.com/radioactive/

Census Undercounts Blacks, Overcounts Other Racial Groups

March 11, 2022 19:54 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

 In this episode, a report states that the Census has undercounted Black people, but overcounted Whites and Asians. Madison gives his take on this serious issue, along with actor Jussie Smollett's sentencing and the war between Russia and Ukraine. 

Census undercounts Blacks but overcounts other racial groups

March 11, 2022 19:54 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Many of us in the Black community have been told to fill out the Census, and there are others in the community who have been suspicious of the Census. In this episode, a report states that the Census has undercounted Black people, but overcounted Whites and Asians. Madison gives his take on this serious issue, along with actor Jussie Smollett sentenced to jail and the war between Russia and Ukraine. 

How Historical Housing Disparities Persist Today—with Congresswoman Gwen Moore

March 10, 2022 03:40 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Congresswoman Gwen Moore of Wisconsin shares the truth in the history about housing discrimination and how we can do better for Black and brown Americans in 2022. 

Joe Madison Demands Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation⁠—May 2, 2018

March 08, 2022 12:44 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this special episode, Joe Madison reaches into the archive to share his very first call for a federal Antilynching law, on May 2, 2018. Nearly four years later, Congress has finally passed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

From the Archive: Joe Madison Demands Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation

March 08, 2022 12:44 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this special episode, Joe Madison reaches into the archive to share his very first call for a federal Antilynching law, on May 2, 2018. Nearly four years later, Congress has finally passed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

Hair Discrimination

March 04, 2022 13:49 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Joe Madison talks with his listeners about the history and the present-day discrimination against Black hairstyles and what politicians can do to make a change.

Edwin Moses: Why The Sports World Is Better Off Without Russia

March 03, 2022 15:38 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Olympic gold medalist and anti-doping activist Edwin Moses explains how Russia's invasion of the Ukraine is finally leading to consequences for their sports program—where "corruption is a way of life."

The Black And Missing Foundation

March 03, 2022 01:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Joe Madison interviews Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson, co-founders of the Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., about their work to support families and raise awareness of the pandemic of missing people of color around the country.

State of the Union 2022: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

March 01, 2022 14:54 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

On the morning of President Biden's State of the Union address, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer State of the Union 2022: Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyercover voting rights, the conflict in Ukraine and the passage of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act.

“The Story Of A People”: Elizabeth Meaders And Her Incredible Collection Of African American History

February 28, 2022 14:46 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

90-year-old Elizabeth Meaders joins Joe Madison to uplift her amazing collection of African American history, which goes up for auction March 15. Learn more here: https://www.guernseys.com/v2/meaders_collection.html

How To Teach Kids About Black History Month

February 28, 2022 14:03 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

In this special episode, Joe Madison speaks truth to power on how to talk with kids about Black History Month.

David Cay Johnston Talks Russian Aggression and Trump's Russia Connections

February 28, 2022 00:01 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

David Cay Johnston has more information on Donald Trump than possibly any journalist on the planet, and he exposes even more about Trump's connections with Vladimir Putin and the latest investigations on the former President as Russia wages war on Ukraine.

Patti Austin Drops A Truth Bomb On Putin & Trump

February 25, 2022 04:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

With Russia waging war on Ukraine in 2022, Joe Madison reached into the archive to 2019, when singer Patti Austin exposed Vladimir Putin's tactics and the leverage he held over then-President Donald Trump.

Ahmaud Arbery's Killers Guilty Of Hate Crimes—with Attorney Ben Crump

February 23, 2022 14:23 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump joins Joe Madison less than 24 hours after Ahmaud Arbery's murderers were found guilty of federal hate crimes.

Read Banned Books!

February 22, 2022 17:21 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Joe Madison brings the righteous indignation against anyone who censors books today.

Keith Wyche: Diversity Is Not Enough

February 21, 2022 22:28 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Keith Wyche, a senior business executive with decades of experience, tells Joe Madison how corporate America is not getting enough done for Black employees.

The National African American Gun Association

February 17, 2022 22:33 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Joe Madison interviews Philip Smith, President and Founder of the National African American Gun Association, about gun ownership, safety and self-defense.

Dr. Griffin Rodgers On The "Silent Disease" Of Kidney Failure

February 17, 2022 03:17 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Joe Madison speaks with Dr. Griffin Rodgers of the National Institutes of Health and members of the Urban View audience about the "silent disease" of kidney failure and its outsized impact on the Black community.

Malcolm Nance live from Ukraine about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

February 15, 2022 19:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Malcolm Nance is a former U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer and is an expert on terrorism and intelligence. He is currently in Ukraine to monitor the latest on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and he gives Madison the latest on what it's currently like in Ukraine. 

Malcolm Nance: Live from Ukraine about the Russia-Ukraine conflict

February 15, 2022 19:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Malcolm Nance is a former U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer and an expert on terrorism and intelligence. He is currently in Ukraine to monitor the latest on the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and he gives Madison the latest on the political and military situation there. 

Russia may invade Ukraine and Arizona may lose the Super Bowl...Again

February 14, 2022 20:33 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Talks are still going on as we speak in preventing Russia from invading Ukraine, but National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that Russia could invade Ukraine any day know. Is it inevitable? Also, fresh off the Super Bowl on Sunday in Inglewood, California, where Eminem kneeled in support of Colin Kaepernick during the halftime show, eyes turn to next year's Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona. Right now, Arizona is in a battle to keep voter suppression away from its state, and it may lose...

Congressman Al Green: Slavery Remembrance Day, the Supreme Court and Protecting The Vote

February 11, 2022 19:38 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

The Holocaust has a remembrance day. So why can't slavery? Joe Madison interviews Texas Congressman Al Green about his resolution to create a Slavery Remembrance Day.

Keeping Insurrectionists Out Of Congress & Addressing Systemic Racism Against Black Farmers

February 11, 2022 03:24 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Joe Madison learns about the people working to keep Madison Cawthorn and other insurrectionist lawmakers from holding office, then talks with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the brand new Equity Commission at USDA.

Joyce Beatty Disrespected And Hal Rogers Had Better Grow Up

February 09, 2022 23:59 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Joe Madison and his listeners take offense to Hal Rogers' abject disrespect of Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, the Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Get Rid Of No-Knock Warrants

February 09, 2022 00:30 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Joe Madison explains to his audience why no-knock warrants need to be eliminated across the country after Amir Locke's death in Minneapolis at the hands of the police.

Joe Rogan's N-word controversy, Burning Books and HIV Awareness

February 07, 2022 18:45 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

A video montage of Joe Rogan saying the n-word numerous times during his podcast appeared online, forcing Rogan to issue an apology and explaining the use of the n-word in context. Also as a result, over 100 episodes of Rogan were removed by Spotify. Then Joe addresses a pastor in Tennessee who held a book burning event and lastly, today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and Dr. Laura Cheever converses with Joe about the importance of knowing your status and also getting treatment if ...

AFSCME President Lee Saunders: Don't Wait To Get Organized

February 05, 2022 04:45 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Joe Madison interviews AFSCME President Lee Saunders about the need to continue organizing for voting rights in the United States.

Joe Madison Announces His Prostate Cancer Has Spread

February 04, 2022 17:54 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Joe Madison learned his prostate cancer had spread in the middle of his hunger strike for voting rights. He decided to continue the strike anyway. 

Giving Up On Voting Rights Is Giving Up On Democracy—with Congressman Steny Hoyer

February 03, 2022 21:32 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer explains to Joe Madison what Congress can do moving forward in the fight for voting rights. 

Domestic Terrorism Targets Historically Black Colleges

February 02, 2022 16:24 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Joe Madison interviews Congressman Bennie Thompson about the terroristic bomb threats targeting historically Black colleges and universities across the country.

Black History Month Begins With A Visit From Professor Henry Louis Gates

February 01, 2022 21:39 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. tells Joe Madison about a brand new episode of Finding Your Roots and shares his favorite story about voting rights in honor of Black History Month.

Where Are The Black Churches?

February 01, 2022 03:53 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

Joe Madison gets into it with pastors and parishioners about how Black churches can get involved in the movement to protect voting rights.

Jim Crow's Pink Slip

January 29, 2022 01:54 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Leslie T. Fenwick, the Dean Emerita of the Howard University School of Education, shares with Joe Madison the untold story of the 100,000 Black teachers and administrators who were displaced after the landmark Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision. 

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