Real Talk with Henry Sanders

Henry Sanders on Black Oxygen

Henry's taking a rare vacation, so we thought we'd introduce you to another podcast, Black Oxygen, hosted by the brilliant Angela Russell. On this episode, Henry's the guest, and he opens up about his journey in navigating the white system, how his faith and family are his refuge, and his vision of helping Black folks shine in Wisconsin. Subscribe to Black Oxygen here: https://blackoxygen.libsyn.com/  

Rev. Dr. Alex Gee

Today's podcast is a deep one. This season on Real Talk with Henry Sanders, we're looking at the origin stories of our local heroes & leaders. Today, Rev. Dr. Alexander Gee joins the show today with the story of his journey to the church on the hill. Learn about the vision that came in a dream, how he built a nonprofit, how he decided to try to teach white people (against the wishes of some white leaders), the importance of Black resilience and so much more.    

Dr. Marcus Allen

Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen, pastor at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and president of the African American Council of Churches, joins the show today to talk about his origin story growing up in Milwaukee, joining the Army 12 days before 9/11, and his singular focus on pleasing God. Today's episode is brought to you by Park Bank.

Annette Miller

Annette Miller was born in Germany, raised in Minnesota, graduated from UW-Madison, and worked for more than 25 years before striking out on her own to start EQT By Design, a diversity & inclusion consulting firm. And she faced and overcame fears and doubts every step of the way. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

MadREP CEO Jason Fields

Jason Fields became one of the state's only Black leaders in economic development when he took the helm at Madison Regional Economic Partnership (MadREP). On this week's Real Talk, Jason talks about how he got into the financial business, why he jumped into politics, why Milwaukee's never had a Black mayor, his battle with depression, and the "mental, spiritual slavery" of worrying about other people's perception. Real Talk with Henry Sanders is sponsored by Park Bank.

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Becoming the first Black lieutenant governor -- and only the second Black person elected to statewide office ever -- doesn't just happen. Mandela Barnes grew up in a union household in Milwaukee, started college at 16 and ran for freshman class president. It didn't go well. Today he joins Henry Sanders to talk about that learning experience, other bumps in the road, how Act 10 prompted his first run for the legislature, and much more.

Michael Johnson

Real Talk returns! In this Season 3 premiere, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson talks fundraising in a pandemic, willingness to take backlash, and the backstory you probably don't know.

S3 E1 Michael Johnson

Real Talk returns! In this Season 3 premiere, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson talks fundraising in a pandemic, willingness to take backlash, and the backstory you probably don't know.

Eric Benét

In a special promotional episode sponsored by Wisconsin Badgers, R&B legend Eric Benét joins Henry to talk about is Milwaukee roots, how COVID is sparking creativity, why it's important to vote and why you should tune in to the Red Live Social featuring him, Marcia Ambrosius and Shawn Stockman on Saturday night.

Sandy Morales and Sheri Carter

On November 3, Madison voters will be asked whether to spend an extra $350 million on schools -- $317 million on improvements to the high schools and $33 million on operating expenses. Yes2Invest Committee co-chairs Sandy Morales and Sheri Carter join Real Talk today to make their pitch for a "yes" vote, even as some community leaders oppose giving more money to a district still plagued by racial disparities. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook...

DNC Chair Tom Peréz

How will the Democratic Party and the Biden campaign make Wisconsin a priority? How will the party address the Black Lives Matter movement without neglecting other communities of color? And can Milwaukee get another shot at hosting the Democratic National Convention in 2024? DNC Chair Tom Peréz joins Henry to answer those questions and more in a special episode of Real Talk, sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Mandela Barnes

Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes joins Henry to discuss representing Wisconsin at the Democratic National Convention, as well as everything that's happened in Kenosha, systemic problems in law enforcement, the Milwaukee Bucks going on strike in the playoffs, and what it all means to Wisconsin's image across the country. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Dr. Carlton Jenkins

In a special episode of Real Talk, Henry welcomes Dr. Carlton Jenkins, the first person of color to serve as superintendent of schools in Madison, to talk very frankly about racial disparities in Madison, the racism he encountered as an assistant principal in Madison 27 years ago, how the death of George Floyd propelled him to take the job, and how he plans to measure success. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Mandela Barnes - Lt. Gov. Check-in

In our weekly check-in with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, he and Henry talk about the LG's endorsement of Joe Biden, the resurgence of covid-19, federal agents in Milwaukee, the People's Map Commission and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Angela Russell

It's an interview crossover! On today's Real Talk, Angela Russell, an old friend of Henry's and the host of our new podcast Black Oxygen, comes by to talk about where the name comes from, what she hopes the podcast will accomplish, and who's got more gray hair. And on the flip side, Henry is also the guest on today's Black Oxygen, available now at http://www.madison365.org/blackoxygen. Today's episode is sponsored by  Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Mandela Barnes - Lt Gov Check-in

Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes joins for a weekly check-in to talk about the rapidly rising coronavirus numbers, the possibility of schools opening in the fall, the Trump administration's effort to deport international students, the problem with "diversity and inclusion" consultants, and a lot more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Aurielle Smith and Michael Johnson

COVID19 is hitting communities of color harder than any other groups. Over the next three weeks, Public Health Madison & Dane County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County are hosting free, culturally competent coronavirus testing sites in neighborhoods around the Madison area. They're open to all, but intended specifically to get people of color tested. Joining us today with the details are Michael Johnson of BGCDC and Aurielle Smith of PHMDC.

Francesca Hong

76th Assembly District candidate and restaurant owner Francesca Hong joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the unique moment we're in, what leadership means, why Dolly Parton is a role model and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Aurielle Smith

M Adams

At the forefront of the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests is Freedom Inc and its co-executive director, M Adams. For today’s Real Talk with Henry Sanders, M joins us to talk about the concerns of property over people, why disruptive tactics are necessary, what a world without police might look like and much, much more. Today’s episode is brought to you by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Mandela Barnes Lt. Gov Check-in

Our weekly check-in with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes covers a lot of ground today -- Henry and the LG talk police reform, climate change, relaxing on COVID-19 too soon, liberation theology and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

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Danyelle Wright

The Monona Grove school district is growing and expanding and adding new schools. Madison La Follette alum Danyelle Wright will be in the middle of it as the new principal of Cottage Grove School. She joins us today to talk about her background in special education, the challenges of being the first Black woman in an new position, preparing to open a school in a pandemic, and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project

David Crowley

Newly-elected Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about making Juneteenth a county holiday, the two epidemic plaguing the state -- coronavirus and racism -- and how Milwaukee County is tackling both. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additonal support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Racial Justice Summit - Community Organizations

Join All of Us or None of Us WI President Caliph Muab’El, Urban League of Greater Madison CEO Ruben Anthony, Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals President Tiffany Henry, Brown County United Way CEO Robyn Davis, and African American Council of Churches President Rev. Dr. Marcus Allen for a discussion on the role of community organizations in social justice.

Racial Justice Summit - Criminal Justice Reform

Join Freedom Inc Co-director M Adams, former Madison police chief Noble Wray, Heal the Hood founder Ajamou Butler, Dane County Judge Everett Mitchell and FOSTER founder Jacquelyn Hunt for a deep and sometimes emotional discussion of criminal justice reform. What does community control over the police mean? What do peace and justice look like?

Racial Justice Summit - Education Reform

Madison College President Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, UW Professor Emeritus Dr. Gloria Ladson Billings, One City Schools Founder Kaleem Caire, and UW-Milwaukee Vice Chancellor Dr. Joan Prince join us for a discussion on the role of education and educational institutions in racial justice.

Racial Justice Summit - Corporate Leaders & Social Justice Panel

Join Generation Growth Capital Founder Cory Nettles, American Family Insurance Vice President Telisa Yancy, and CUNA Mutual Executive Vice President Cedric Ellis for a discussion on the role of Black corporate leaders in creating social justice.

Racial Justice Summit - Government Policy and Social Justice

Join Congresswoman Gwen Moore, State Representative Shelia Stubbs, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Green Bay Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff (and former school board member) Celestine Jeffreys for a discussion on the role elected officials and government policymakers in building racial justice.

Dr. Jack E. Daniels III

Madison College president Jack E Daniels III joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the difference between a riot and a rebellion, the difference between being a non-racist and an anti-racist, the importance of education in transforming social justice, and much more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Brian Benford

Former Madison alder Brian Benford is running for State Senate, and joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the "two diseases" we face today -- COVID19 and systemic racism -- as well as how his career as a social worker has shaped his views, the current state of political engagement and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Dr. Ajay Sethi

Today on Real Talk, we get the real word on the COVID situation from an expert, University of Wisconsin-Madison epidemiologist, Dr. Ajay Sethi. What effects will the protest have? Will there be a second wave in the fall? Is it safe to take kids swimming this summer? And why is coronavirus hitting black & brown people harder? We've got some real answers for you today. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Cory Mason

Racine has been in the grips of a COVID19 outbreak for weeks and protests for days. Mayor Cory Mason joins today to talk about racial disparities in who's getting sick, leading a diverse community through unrest over systemic racism, the dangers of protesting in a pandemic, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Nada Elmikashfi

"You don't need permission to lead," says Nada Elmikashfi, who's running to represent Madison in the State Senate. She joins Henry today to talk about growing up as an immigrant and a Muslim in Madison, her unapologetic progressive stances, what she learned as a Senate staffer, how she's running a campaign in the midst of a pandemic, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional financial support from the Facebook Journalism Project.

Mark Webster

Nothing is going to go back to "normal" for quite a while. Businesses, families and communities will have to manage a lot of change to adapt. Today we check in with someone who does that for a living -- Mark Webster, president of Mark Webster Communications, who's managed change in businesses and governments all over the world. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank with additional financial support from Facebook Journalism Project.

Rev. Marcus Allen and Rev. Marcio Sierra, Jr.

The Psalm 46 Fund launched with a $20,000 donation from Selfless Ambition with the hopes of raising a total of $50,000 to help families in need. Within a month, it had raised over $270,000 and provided direct assistance to nearly 600 families. Today, Henry Sanders talks to founders Rev. Marcus Allen and Rev. Marcio Sierra, Jr, about the effort's success and what comes next. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mandela Barnes - Lt. Gov Check-in

In today's Real Talk with Henry Sanders, Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes reacts to the Supreme Court decision to overturn the Safer at Home order, Republican resistance to further efforts to contain the spread, the notion of local control in a pandemic and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Joe Parisi

Dane County got $95 million in relief funding from the federal government, and we're checking in with Dane County Exec Joe Parisi on how that money is working in the community and how small business owners, child care centers and others can get some help.

Amy DeLong

Dr. Amy DeLong, medical director of the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness, joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to discuss the impact of COVID19 on the Ho-Chunk Nation, the day-to-day work on the front lines, how she's advising people to stay healthy and more. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mandela Barnes - COVID19 Update

Here's our weekly check-in with Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes on Real Talk with Henry Sanders. Today, Henry and the LG talks about more help coming for small businesses, drive-through testing, the dangers of quarantine cooking and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mariam Maldonado

Madison's Allied Drive neighborhood was a food desert until Luna’s Groceries opened last January. Cofounder Mariam Maldonado joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the realities of working on the front lines: 3 am trips to Chicago for produce and tortillas, disinfecting the store multiple times a day, working to keep prices in line and being too busy to even apply for emergency assistance. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mark Pocan

United States Representative Mark Pocan joins us today to talk about the next round of federal stimulus money, potential solutions for unemployment, support for communities of color, the virtues of flannel and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.  

Jessica Cavazos

Economic struggles always hit minority-owned businesses harder than others. Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County CEO and president Jessica G. Cavazos joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about the fact that many small Latino- and Black-owned businesses might not make it, problems with the federal PPP program, her ideas for a phased reopening of the economy and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mandela Barnes - COVID19 Check-in

Here's our weekly check-in with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes, where we talk about last weeks protest against the #SaferAtHome order, the Badger Bounce Back plan, the LG's "Isolation Beard" and more. Today's episode is brought to you by Park Bank.

Tricia Zunker

Tricia Zunker is running to become the first Native American to represent Wisconsin in the US Congress. She joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders today to talk about campaigning in the COVID era, the most important issues facing Northern Wisconsin and more.

Renee Moe

The United Way of Dane County put $1.5 million on the street just this week. CEO Renee Moe joins Real Talk with Henry Sanders to talk about relief efforts in the pandemic, how hard it can be to give money away effectively, and what to think about when you're fundraising. This episode was sponsored by Park Bank.

Mahlon Mitchell

Why can't first responders get workers' compensation if they get coronavirus? In today's Real Talk with Henry Sanders, we hear from the front lines with Mahlon Mitchell, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin and former Democratic candidate for governor about the workers comp issue plus how the day to day life of firefighters and paramedics has changed and more. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Mandela Barnes COVID-19 Check-in

Here's our weekly check-in with Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes on Real Talk with Henry Sanders. Today, an update on the extended "Safer at Home order," protests against it and how the recently-announced collaboration between midwestern governors was really driven by the LGs. Today's episode is sponsored by Park Bank.  

Ryan Zerwer

The pandemic is hitting small businesses hard. We went right to the source to talk to a small business owner -- Ryan Zerwer of Dotty Dumpling's Dowry. Ryan and Henry talk about the difficult decision to close, the good and bad of the federal government's Payroll Protection Program, and what the restaurant business will look like in the months ahead. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.

Tehassi Hill

Coronavirus has had a massive economic impact on Wisconsin's Indigenous nations. In today's Real Talk with Henry Sanders COVID19 Update, Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill joins in from Northeast Wisconsin to discuss the difficult decision to lay off two thirds of the nation's workforce, keeping the members of the Nation healthy, the difficulty in getting federal funding to help -- and gives Henry a lesson in the spiritual practice of smudging. This episode is sponsored by Park Bank.