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The Seeking Justice Radio Talk Show

144 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Radio Talk Show "Seeking Justice" with Mary Kendall Hope, Peace & Conflict Studies Professor at Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, USA. On the college's campus radio station WQFS 90.9 FM Greensboro, NC This radio talk show may be accessed on line from locations world wide.

The show presents analysis of current political conflicts, current events, and social justice issues from the perspectives of both sides - with the objective of rising above bias to seek a better, more holistic understanding of current topics of conflict in our world.

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Calm in a Time of Crisis

November 12, 2020 19:33 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

As the election count continues and covid cases rise, the importance of calm steady resolve comes into focus for a country saturated with stress. Dr. Bill Lawrence, Election Official, Former Dean & Professor of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Dr. Marcus Cooke, Business Owner & Former Republican Candidate with Dr. Dixie Swanson, M.D. (Retired) and Broadcast Medical Journalist (NBC) discuss the specific steps Americans need to take right now during this confluence of crisis. Fro...

Elections Results NOW. Election Results LATER

November 05, 2020 20:36 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Analyzing The 2020 Presidential Election... the results were unknown (as of this recording)...the morning of November 5, 2020.  We consider the short and long term effects of this election on: *Polling *The Electoral College *A Divided Populous *A Return to the Moderate Middle *The Unintended Impact of the Social Justice Movement & *American Democracy.  Dr. Michael Munger, Professor of Political Science, Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy & Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Po...

Understanding A Biden Supporter. Considering the Left's Perspective

October 28, 2020 21:19 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MB

The now famous words of President Bill Clinton "It's the economy stupid." (James Carville for Bill Clinton, 1992) came up in this discussion and remains just one of the topics broached and left begging for more consideration. Laurel Kilgore, Executive Director of the Democratic Party in Wake County, North Carolina with Greg Shepherd, Vice-Chair discuss the Democratic Party platform. They cover: Mr. Biden's age, Healthcare, Why truth and a common language is important, BLM, the pandemic, in...

Understanding A Trump Supporter

October 22, 2020 16:55 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

Healing the divide in this country requires each of us to listen, without negative judgment & heated debate. This is the first of two full shows dedicated to giving equal voice to both political parties. This week - Republicans. Next week - Democrats. Chair of the Republican Party in Orange County, N.C., Retired Colonel Waddy Davis & Dr. Laura Gutman, Physician (Duke University) & Republican Spokesperson discuss the most prominent current issues of the 2020 Election. Starting with thei...

Preparing to VOTE. Preparing to COUNT in The 2020 Election

October 15, 2020 17:18 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

Director Rachel Raper, Board of Elections in Orange County, North Carolina discusses voting in the 2020 Election. From Mail-In voting across the United States to the specific process in North Carolina, Rachel answers questions many citizens have expressed. We present clear visual displays to elevate as many concerns & questions as possible during our simultaneous zoom cast. Rachel details the early voting process including curbside voting, poll observers versus campaigners & election o...

The Needs of the One Versus The Needs of the Many

October 07, 2020 19:21 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

U.S. Ambassador Michael Cotter (retired) discusses the positive diagnosis of COVID-19 of Donald Trump comparing the focus on him alone versus the experiences of so many who have died. He further discusses the ramifications & potential consequences of the pandemic upon our national & international experiences with regard to vaccine distribution, economies here & abroad, potential conflicts, refugees, immigration and the perceptions of both U.S. Allies & U.S. Enemies of the President's diagn...

Meanwhile...Global Warming Continues. The Catastrophes of 2020

October 01, 2020 21:28 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MB

"Paint me a picture of an improved world...what do - homes, cars, energy and food look like?" Dr. Walter Robinson, Professor of Marine, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at North Carolina State University & Frank Princiotta, EPA Director (retired) of Air Pollution & Prevention discuss why the earth is warming, the difference between climate change & drastic weather changes. Dr. Robinson presents how the changes in our earth's climate intersects with public health with very specific examples -...

What About US? What About The COUNTRY? An Economic Analysis of Both Perspectives

September 24, 2020 21:36 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Businesses are failing all around us...why isn't this making headlines? What about the American people? Do our [small economies] matter anymore? Dr. Connel "Connie" Fullenkamp, Director of Undergraduate Studies & Professor of Economics with Dr. William "Sandy" Darity, Professor of Public Policy at Duke University analyze the economic  status in late September, 2020. The global pandemic - the social justice movement - and businesses large and small going bankrupt nationally and world wide...

Will Polls Predict The 2020 Election-Do Polling Trends Affect Votes

September 17, 2020 21:37 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

Are polls only showing us the potential popular vote in 2020? How did journalists (during the Presidential Election of 2016) get it wrong? What do polls tell us about what will happen in the 2020 Presidential Election? Are any polls designed to tell us the electoral college outcome? Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Political Science at The State Legislative Leaders Foundation & Dr. Roy Schwartzman, Professor of Communications & Department Head at The University of North Carolina at Greens...

Sport Teams STOP & Stand Together. Players SPEAK with Their Feet

September 10, 2020 18:12 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

"We are experiencing a Pearl Harbor in the social justice movement.." Bucky Waters, Veteran Sports Broadcaster from ESPN, Madison Square Garden & NBC & Former NBA Coach for WVA & Duke University states. Jimmy Lewis, Former WNBA Coach & Coach at Multiple Colleges and Former Sports Commentator discuss the impact of sports teams across basketball (NBA & WNBA & baseball (MLB) boycott in late August, 2020 of their remaining respective seasons in support of the social justice movement. Althoug...

The Right to VOTE-A Positive Change or A Negative Change

September 03, 2020 19:57 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

August 26, 2020 marked 100 years since women received the right to vote in the United States, beginning a cataclysmic cultural change in American society. "If Anti-Suffragist  Women [against the right to vote] could walk & talk in today's world, what would they say to us?" Dr. John Paul Middlesworth (Director) Beverly Cordes (Advocate & Actress) and Annie Taft (Playwright & President of Odyssey Stage) discuss their recent virtual production of "An Anti-Suffragette Monologue:" https://w...

The 2020 Republican National Convention

August 27, 2020 20:46 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MB

Gary Weaver, Chair & Brenda Smith, Vice-Chair of the Republican Party in Pitt County, North Carolina discuss their impressions of The 2020 National Republican Convention.  From the many changes that have taken place this year to the present work ahead, these leaders express their support for the work done in North Carolina to adapt to the virtual convention format. This county in North Carolina is surprisingly comprised of only an approximate 30% base identifying as Republican. They discus...

The 2020 Democratic National Convention

August 20, 2020 18:06 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

There are 3 ways a person can vote this November: 1- Early Voting In person 2-Absentee/Vote by Mail and 3- In Person November 3rd. "No matter which way you decide, you should prepare to vote absentee then you can choose any option." Marilyn Carter, Chair & Phyllis Portie-Ascott, Vice-Chair of the Democratic Party in Orange County, North Carolina discuss The 2020 Democratic National Convention. From Republican guest speakers to the nomination of the nation's first woman of color, Senato...

Kids & COVID-19- A Pandemic OUTSIDE. Life Changes INSIDE

August 14, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

What would you tell the movie character "E.T." if he came down to earth today about what humans have been going through these past months? Aaron (age 14, grade 8) and Shiloh (age 9, grade 4) talked about their experience of the COVID-19 Pandemic. From the changes experienced in the spring to the experiences they've had staying inside this summer, these two siblings describe the pandemic from their perspective. Social distancing, wearing masks, going back to school and their experience of t...

The Back to School Dilemma 2020-Should They STAY or Should They GO

August 06, 2020 22:19 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Should students go back to school in person this fall, 2020? Is there a such thing as a "non racist"? Dr. Tracey Benson, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte states that we all exist on a racist continuum. He discusses his new book "Unconscious Bias in Schools: A Developmental Approach to Exploring Race & Racism." Dr. Benson further clearly presents his professional opinion that no schools should return to the in person classroom ...

Centuries of DISRESPECT What is Needed TO Respect

July 30, 2020 18:43 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

When racism is the topic...most white people run from the conversation. How about when the topic turns to Natives? Dr. Damon Akins, Professor of History, Guilford College discusses the evolving conversations now gaining momentum around the country regarding the centuries of disrespect of indigenous peoples within the United States. From the changing of the Washington Football Team's mascot ...to building, product & icon names throughout America, our past centuries of disrespect are being r...

What Statues Should REMAIN? The Pain Inside REMOVAL

July 22, 2020 21:45 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

The painful legacy left by The Civil War is prominently displayed in the confederate statues being removed around The United States. Dr. Harry Watson, Professor of History, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill & Dr. Jim Crawford, Commissioner in Chatham County, North Carolina discuss the multiple layers of controversy and history embedded within Confederate statues. Dr. Watson presents detailed historical analysis and commentary about these statues as being part of our America...

The PUSH of Day to Day Living. The PULL of the Unknown

July 14, 2020 20:19 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

Experiencing a little cabin fever?  Listen to one of the most engaging Psychiatrists you'll ever hear talk about his own experience of cabin fever right now and our recommendations for ways to get through this pandemic. Dr. Allen O'Barr, Psychiatrist & Director of the UNC Chapel Hill Counseling Center discusses our collective experiences with cabin fever and mental health during our long quarantine. You will likely find his words informative, entertaining & comforting.  We further di...

Get SMART & Healthy Stay SMART & Alive

July 09, 2020 19:11 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MB

Former NBC Medical Reporter from Houston, Texas, Dr. Dixie Swanson, M.D. (retired) discusses the best ways to get healthy and stay alive while we wait for a vaccine. We discussed Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health's S.M.A.R.T: Stay home when sick. Mask when out. Avoid large groups. Refresh indoor air. Ten feet is better than six.  Dr. Swanson's presents her recommendations based on her many years of experience as a pediatrician and medical practitioner to the possible long term ...

The Power of Research. The Experience of Women

July 02, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

As we all await research trials for a world-wide vaccine for the SARS2/COVID-19 Pandemic, two prominent female physicians present their ground breaking study to elevate pain for women during sex. Dr. Andrea Nackley, Duke University School of Medicine & Dr. Erin Carey, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discuss the power of research and experience of women in this pandemic as well as with healthcare in general. Both detail their work in chronic pain relief and their current res...

An Economic Tsunami. The Short & Long Term Aftermath

June 25, 2020 18:50 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

"Will this Tsunami of Crisis lead to a Depression?"  Listen to his answer. Dr. Connel "Connie" Fullenkamp, Professor of Economics, Duke University states, "We brought it on ourselves..." discussing both the big picture and small specifics of this economic tsunami that has hit our nation & world since the onset of the global pandemic and social justice movement.  He begins by detailing the specifics of the supply and demand chains that have failed to keep up with the onset of layered cris...

Juneteenth-The Social Justice Movement in the U.S. & Internationally

June 18, 2020 21:40 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

First airing June 19, 2020 - Juneteenth - An analysis of social injustice in the U.S. and Internationally as signified by the ongoing peaceful protests nationally and world wide. Anna Richards, President of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP discusses the significance of Juneteenth to the present social justice movement in the U.S. She explores the racial inequity and disparity that underlies the deep feelings of frustration, anger and sadness since the killings of George Floyd, Brianna Taylor...

A Safe Close & Tribute. A Safe Open & Support:

June 11, 2020 17:21 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

During the COVID-19 pandemic, churches of every denomination in Chapel Hill, NC came together to form a collaborative way forward to both keep community members safe from the virus and address the need for immediate social change. Pastor Ben Williams, Christ United Methodist Church discussed how this collaboration began at the onset of the pandemic, giving pastors of all churches strength and knowledge from the highest university learning hospitals of how to proceed. The collaboration cont...

Beyond the Tipping Point: Peace Not Patience. Violence Speaking Volumes

June 04, 2020 20:25 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Not Patience...these words first stated by Rev. Al Sharpton during the riots across America this past week. Dr. Rumay Alexander, Professor & Former Vice Chancellor of Diversity & Inclusion at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses systemic racism, structural violence with specific deep examples & analysis...stating "problems don't age well..." reminding listeners tha...

An Unbelievable Partisan Divide During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 27, 2020 20:56 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

What should the Republican leadership do? "Look back to their past" Both sides in this split segment episode did not know the other had given the same response. Solomon Gibson, III - Progressive Democrat & Bill Hendrickson, Conservative "Classic" Independent answer most of the same questions in these interviews, each pre-recorded separately by phone.   Segment 1 begins with Solomon Gibson disagreeing with me that there is a partisan divide and we immediately continue the already plan...

Business on Main Street. Business on Wall Street During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 21, 2020 17:41 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Business in the COVID-19 pandemic - Navigating the common challenge of a shared unknown.  Dave Parker, Manager, Amante Gourmet Pizza: E. Main Street, Carrboro, NC discusses the challenges that faced this 30 year successful restaurant from the inception of the phased lock down to present.   From adaptations to food prep and customer interaction, the restaurant has stayed in business and kept customers while other restaurants on the same Main Street were not able to.  Dave discussed a coll...

Learning from Past Pandemics. Meeting Present Challenges within the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 12, 2020 20:34 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

What have we learned from past pandemics? How does an understanding of social medicine help us to face present challenges with COVID-19? How might one's viral load (of the SARS-2 Virus) impact the human experience of COVID-19? Dr. Raul Necochea & Dr. Rimma Osipov from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discuss the factors within these questions regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. Comparing past experiences the pandemics/epidemics of the polio virus, small pox and the 1918 F...

Surviving at Home & The Bravery of Going Back Out

May 06, 2020 17:08 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

Staying Home Safely... Braving the Possibility of Exposure in the Outside World.  It is a question & balance we all must face each day. Dr. Virginia Steinmetz, retired Professor Meredith College and retired Director of Duke University's Student Center talks about how she is surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic at home. She recommends ways to keep one's mind and social life active while staying safely away from others who may carry the virus. Dr. John Paul Middlesworth, Actor & Professor of En...

COVID-19: The States Respond. The Federal Narrative

April 30, 2020 22:35 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

The American Response to COVID-19 ... a collection of separate state responses & ... a federal narrative ...struggling to coalesce into consistency. Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Political Science, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro & The State Legislative Leaders Foundation provides a comparative analysis of specific states' responses, revealing that through this pandemic, Republicans & Democrats throughout the country have shown amazing moments of bipartisan leadership in the...

The 2020 Election in The Midst of COVID-19

April 23, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 83 MB

Voting by Mail...how & when to request this. Can political parties eliminate the primaries & push decisions to a virtual convention? Rachel Raper, Director Orange County Board of Elections in North Carolina and Thomas Mills, Director & Founder of Politics, NC discuss the answers to these questions and many more. Voting by Mail requires a formal request for a paper ballot in advance. States will likely conduct in-person voting in during this pandemic. How will this happen safely? Can ...

COVID-19: How Can I Help? What Can I Do?

April 16, 2020 18:12 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

In times of crisis & anxiety - - to reach out and give love - is one of the best ways to reduce anxiety and receive love in return. Barry Porter, CEO American Red Cross (ARC), Eastern Region of North Carolina presents the present status and needs for blood, professional volunteers and 0+ and 0- blood. Mr. Porter states that although this essential organization (that has served Americans in every type of crisis since 1881) is there along side first responders and federal officials, this a...

The Search for a Cure- Testing a Treatment for COVID-19

April 04, 2020 17:49 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Dr. Cameron Wolfe, M.D., Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center discussed details within the national active research currently being conducted with hospitalized adults battling the COVID-19 Coronavirus. His answers revealed surprising details, both positive and realistic about the intravenous drug, Remdesivir. Distinguishing the difference between this treatment and hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine drugs, he stated that the chloroquine drugs were used...

School Systems Go Home-Children Teachers & Management Teams Deal with CHANGE

April 02, 2020 21:02 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

"How did management teams deal with changes that happened hour by hour ...  and with circumstances changing within the same day?" Scarlett Steinert, Director of School Safety for the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City (public) schools discusses this unprecedented CHANGE for children, teachers, administrators and management teams.  From the changes in students' daily schedules to managing their screen time and stress levels, Scarlett Steinert provided informed and innovative insights into how childr...

Containing COVID-19 in Group Living: Methodist Children's Homes

March 26, 2020 17:24 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Recorded by phone... turn it up a little.   What are the benefits - emotionally - for youth in a group setting from a sociological perspective in a time of crisis? Dr. Helen Avis, Coordinator of Outcomes and Education and Reverend Bruce Stanley, CEO & President of the Methodist Home for Children (MHC) discuss their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the long history and outcomes of the MHC. Following the COVID-19 eruption of community spread in the United States, the MHC system impl...

The Sudden Impact of COVID-19: Human Trauma-The Earth Breathes A Sigh

March 20, 2020 13:13 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

When you take a look at aerial pictures of Beijing, China...with the thick smog BEFORE and the clear pure air AFTER... one has to wonder... what larger lessons are emerging? Dr. Allen O'Barr, Psychiatrist & Director of Counseling Service for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses the sudden traumatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. He discusses: *Normal Human Reactions to Trauma *Our NEW Normal(s) *Routines at Home *The Multiple Perspectives Humans are experiencin...

A Female Screenwriters Journey From Page to Screen

March 09, 2020 22:08 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB

"What if you, as a Millennial in Hollywood get a door closed because you are a woman?"   "I can't imagine what that was like..." Jacqueline Dorry, Actress & Screenwriter reveals her journey as a young female writer & budding actress w/ Rob Underhill, Producer/Director, Award Winning Filmmaker (Seattle International Film Festival) discuss their upcoming short film/pilot "Wake Me Up First." This film short is in production as a Sci-Fi pilot for Netflix or another network as a potential ser...

What It Really Looks Like... Treasuring Diversity & Empowering Inclusion

March 05, 2020 22:32 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

"Diversity is being INVITED to the party. Inclusion is being asked to DANCE."  Verna Myers, D & I Expert Have you ever looked at someone in a work place and felt that THEY didn't feel respected/included?  What did that look like? Dr. Rumay Alexander, Professor of Nursing & Past Vice Chancellor of Diversity & Inclusion at UNC Chapel Hill continues our extended interview.  Rumay began our discussion of family feelings (both sides) surrounding the removal of the Confederate Monument, Silent...

Treasuring Diversity & Empowering Inclusion Here, There, & Everywhere

February 27, 2020 21:30 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

"All I'm asking...is for a little respect..."  Otis Redding (Lyricist) 1967 for Ms. Aretha Franklin's #1 Hit Song - RESPECT How do we recognize respect? What does a beautifully diverse work environment look like? Is it just when we see faces of many different skin colors? Or are there other signs?  What are those signs?  When do we know whether diverse spaces are truly including the voices of those with different faces, skin colors, genders... than our own? These are the questions from my ...

The Power of Finding & Using Your Voice with Legendary DJ Sam Tate

February 19, 2020 12:56 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

One's own solitary voice can feel unimportant...And struggle...feels a waste of time... It isn't. Legendary Radio Owner & DJ Sam Tate shares how the struggle of being Black in America during the 60's, 70's, 80's... right on through to present time was worth the fight, and how he succeeded because of failures. Mr. Sam Tate succeeded in a time when doors were closed to Black Americans and the nightmarish images of lynchings and the KKK weren't that distant of a memory. He talks about being...

The VOTE: The History & Present Work for Black Voting Rights

February 12, 2020 15:56 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

The Audio Has Been Upgraded the Best Possible Sound. During this LIVE radio recording, the guest spoke on a cell phone & some unrepairable feedback occurred.   It's 2020 and we still have voter suppression? Grammy Winner (1970) in R & B Soul Joe Simon - now Bishop Simon - came on to talk about the present work to stop voter suppression and support the registration of Black, Diverse and Poor People of all Races in this country.  He presented his website: https://eurweb.com/2019/10/29...

Honoring A Legend & A Life: Walter "Buck" Leonard & The Negro Baseball Leagues

February 04, 2020 19:57 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MB

"If there hadn't been a Walter "Buck" Leonard (1907-1997)... what wouldn't - have happened?" ...the integration of Black players into professional sports teams, an advancement of awareness of the need for social change...   Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Chair of Duke University's African & African American Studies Department and Jonathan Fox Hunter, grandson, historian and spokesperson for the Buck Leonard Museum & Foundation for Sports & Cultural Enrichment joined me on this episode to discuss t...

Meanwhile...Global Warming with Mr. Frank Princiotta, Retired EPA Director

January 07, 2020 14:39 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MB

Directly from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Mr. Frank Princiotta, Retired Director of the Air Pollution, Prevention, & Control Division discusses the immediate and longer range impact of Global Warming. The present circumstances (catastrophic floods, hurricanes, tornados....) seem invisible to the general public, yet continue to worsen. Causes? Whether one believes it is earth's natural progression or that global warming was caused by man - there is already irreversible damage ...

Can SPORTS Help Bring Us Back Together As a Nation?

November 21, 2019 22:48 - 56 minutes - 77 MB

How can a nation so divided begin a process of coming back together? Veteran Sports Caster (ESPN, FoxSports, NBC) Bucky Waters & Veteran Coach (Rising Tide Investments) Tim Hucks discuss several specific choices all of us can make as we approach Thanksgiving to lighten the divisiveness and see our common humanity. Sports provides so many opportunities for lightening life.  From coaching (and serving as a catalyst/role model for healthy family behavior) to playing and avid fan follower ship...

National Employment Rates-An Accurate Representation?

November 13, 2019 21:18 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MB

Why are most Americans working 2-3 jobs and still struggling to survive, and most without benefits? Dr. William "Sandy" Darity of Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy discusses (as a Professor of Economics) the meaning of "Employment" and measures today's measures of "Employment." He points out that the income inequality and wealth disparity in this country continues to widen and worsen.  Dr. Darity points out that a Federal Job Guarantee program would address this problem by ...

An Inglorious Anniversary: The KKK in North Carolina

November 07, 2019 16:26 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

Neo-nazi - a term now uttered in the same breath as The KKK. A recent movie "Inglorious Bast---s" revealed the dark nature motivating likeminded nazi followers. Would Grand Dragon (leader) Bob Jones have agreed that the KKK and nazism were the same? On this episode Actor John Paul Middlesworth who portrays Bob Jones in an Odyssey production in the Triangle - talks about his life and the terrible 40th anniversary of the Greensboro Massacre. In the production "Past Imperfect" many of North C...

"Evangelical": The Hijacking of the Religious Right

October 29, 2019 22:50 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

From its earliest Greek meaning "Evangelical" meant "good news." Today the meaning has turned from into an association with conservative support of the current White House Administration. When did this "hijacking" of the term originate? And how/when has religious been conflated into a "religious right" throughout history? Dr. Bill Lawrence, Former Dean & Professor Emeritus of Southern Methodist University discusses the answers to all of these questions with a detailed history of how this hap...

Impeachment: A Multi-"Side" Analysis

October 26, 2019 00:48 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

With comparisons dating back to both Clinton & Nixon, one Conservative, Dan Friedman and one Progressive, Solomon Gibson, III respectfully discuss the Impeachment Inquiry. Both political perspectives are represented well in this episode, with very different opinions and perspectives. Both Dan and Solomon have been down this road with me before, discussing controversial topics from their respective political perspectives. Today, their discussion was lively, presenting a general populous vie...

Making Friends in Times of Division

October 17, 2019 23:56 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Reaching out in kindness...beginning a new conversation then friendship... how does one do this in such a time of division in our country?  Dr. Daniel Steinert, Director of Music Ministries talks about specific instances in which he is doing just that. He spoke about what inspired him - ODD moments? God moments? And how his choices to just reach out to those who may need a friend created new friendships and began lasting relationships. Reaching across communities can make a difference. We ...

Impeachment: What if we DO? What if we DON'T?

October 12, 2019 13:17 - 1 hour - 83.8 MB

Impeachment? It may not be a question at this point, but a Senate Hearing may... so predicts Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Political Science at UNCG & nationally Thom schedules events and lends his professional guidance through the State Legislative Leadership Foundation - which trains leaders (federal & state) throughout our nation from all political parties & perspectives. What about Impeachment?  Thom presented that just during this past week he changed his mind on impeachment (whether ...

Liberty & Power: The Populous Rise of Presidents Jackson & Trump

October 02, 2019 21:26 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

His picture hangs in the Oval Office, but why? President Andrew Jackson's picture & a smaller statuette of President #7 is displayed among #45's chosen trinkets. Dr. Harry Watson, Professor of History at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in his book: Liberty & Power presents an analysis of the populism that swept President Jackson into the White House, and admittedly, many of the comparisons of the two ring similar. From the "spoils system" of firing elites and experts in Was...

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