The Seeking Justice Radio Talk Show
144 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRadio 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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The African Student Association at Guilford College
February 15, 2018 02:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBThe African Student Association at Guilford College's President, Emerantienne Tang discussed the formation of this student organization on campus. She talked about the upcoming African Night events scheduled for April 21, 2018 and an upcoming pageant competition on February 24th between our ASA and other ASA organizations from other colleges. She discussed her inspiration to create Guilford's chapter of the ASA, detailing how she felt as a young adult immigrant from the continent of Africa...
Black History Month Kickoff & The Status of The Democratic Party
February 01, 2018 02:18 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThe first segment (4-4:30) of this episode was dedicated to previewing the activities planned to honor Black History Month (February) at Guilford College. Krishauna Hines-Gaither & Brianna Randolph detailed the many unique events being sponsored including a discussion of the history and use of "The N Word" and the first installment of a three part series: "Hair & Body Politics." The second segment (4:30-5) Dave Wils, NC Democratic Party leader and national party committee member came on...
Respect for ALL: When All Includes LGBTQ+
January 25, 2018 01:25 - 49 minutes - 67.9 MBOn this episode, Fernando Jimenez, Photo Journalist, discussed the LGBTQ+ identifiers and how to approach discussions of LGBTQ+ descriptors with family members, friends, co-workers and associates. Fernando shared his own personal stories of coming out to his conservative Christian mother and his time with the North Carolina State Legislature during the NC Bathroom Bill time frame. Fernando's experiences were poignant and relevant to many who may have listened to this show. We discussed w...
The Changing Roles of Women: As Survivors, Offenders, & Leaders in Criminal Justice
January 11, 2018 01:49 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBDr. Ziwei Qi, Professor of Criminal Justice discussed her new course: The Changing Roles of Women within the criminal justice system. Zi discussed that this course and concept within the field of criminal justice has been evolving slowly since the late 1800's with some of the more significant changes coming in just the last few years. She discussed that this study will include an intensive look at women as survivors of abuse/crime as well as women as offenders. She discussed both of these...
TIME'S UP: The #MeToo Movement Going Forward
January 04, 2018 01:13 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBOn this episode Nicole Kaufman, Counselor, joined me to discuss the deeper issues embedded within the #MeToo Movement. We also presented the new TIME'S UP Manefesto created by Hollywood Female Leaders to help low & middle income female workers experiencing sexual harassment. Nicole read through the TIME'S UP goals and objectives which included the work to establish a equal respect and working environment for women to include pay, respect, and validation. The TIME'S UP also is in the proce...
2017 The Year in Review with Dr. Mike Sistrom, Professor of History & Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Political Science
December 28, 2017 00:45 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBOn this episode we planned to discuss the AP (Associated Press) top stories of 2017. Going off script, we discussed the impact of the Trump Presidency - and how it revealed what had been building underneath. Dr. Mike Sistrom, Professor of History, Greensboro College and Dr. Thom Little, Professor of Political Science analyzed how our collective narrative has become fragmented - and this fragmentation has played out in our political experience and continued to divide us. We discussed ways ...
#MeToo: Defining The Watershed Moment
December 14, 2017 02:40 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBOn this episode I was joined by Shania Lao, Staff writer for The Guilfordian and Cheryl Hatch, Assistant Professor of English. We discussed the #MeToo Watershed phenomena from the perspective of both social media and journalistic impact. Staying true to our commitment to focusing on current events, we discussed the influence of the #MeToo on yesterday's election in Alabama of Democratic Senatorial Candidate, Doug Jones (against Roy Moore, accused sexual predator). We further defined "fak...
The Privileges of Wealth with Dr. Bob Williams & Dr. Natalya Shelkova
November 30, 2017 02:38 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBOn this episode, we discussed the book: The Privileges of Wealth, defining the distinction between wealth & income inequality and compared these to the most recent tax cut proposals in Congress. Head of Department (Economics) & Author Bob Williams defined "income" as the money a person or household earns to purchase monthly resources. Bob defined "wealth" as the accumulation of assets that give a person access to power and the ability to advance. He described that the growing inequality e...
Quakers & The Underground Railroad Trail & Curriculum
November 23, 2017 01:59 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBOn this episode, I was joined by Gwen Erickson, Tiffany Holland and Kate Hood, co-developers of the new Underground Railroad Trail & Curriculum. Tiffany and Gwen discussed the development of the details of this curriculum which was designed for 4th, 8th & 11th grade instruction in cooperation with Guilford County Schools. Kate Hood presented several interesting historical details from her research and presented aspects of the work she researched & coordinated for the grant. Kate, Gwen ...
A Return to Innocence
November 16, 2017 02:17 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBOn this episode, Keith Harward and Jerry Reynolds returned to talk about Keith's story; The Innocence Project; and forensic science. A year ago, Keith came on "Seeking Justice" to talk about his exoneration from prison, due to the long and diligent work of The Innocence Project. Keith was convicted (wrongfully) in 1983 of rape and murder in New Port News, Virginia in a highly publicized case. Released last year, Keith has been working tirelessly to further the awareness of The Innocence P...
Medicare: What's The Right Choice? & Healthcare 2018
November 09, 2017 02:42 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBOn this episode, Don Hild, Educator, Trainer and Medicare Expert came on to specifically outline all of the Medicare options (A & B, C, D, & F). Don discussed the history of the creation of Medicare by Franklin Roosevelt and why it was not implemented until the Lyndon B. Johnson Administration - detailing why and how this history continues to define Parts A & B. Don discussed the differences between Med-Advantage and Medicare Supplements and emphasized that all individuals (age 65 & above)...
#MeToo: Sexual Harassment in Teen Girls + Boys React
November 02, 2017 01:03 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBOn this episode, Katie Southwick came on to discuss a series of interviews she conducted with teen girls and teen boys about sexual harassment and sex education in the school system. Her own personal insights about her experiences as a 17 year old and those of the teen girls she interviewed that many "traditional" stereotypes continue to permeate current experiences. She discussed examples of sexual harassment to include catcalling, inappropriate touching and a new social media phenomeno...
Coming of Age in the Age of Trump
October 26, 2017 01:07 - 53 minutes - 73 MBOn this episode, three college students discuss the Trump Presidency. One caucasian male (age 19); one African American female (age 20); and a caucasian female - continuing education student (age 53) come together to discuss this new "Age of Trump." One student sent out 80 survey questions to his fellow peers (5 years younger to 5 years older) and received 45 responses. He discussed his findings, reporting that many students felt stunned at the election of Mr. Trump and many felt relati...
Tax Reform 2017 with Professor Andrew Haile, Elon Law School
October 19, 2017 01:15 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBOn this episode, Professor of Tax Law, Andy Haile presented his initial impressions of the proposed changes to the tax code. He described that each individual or family's circumstances would determine whether they would see increases to their taxes or have tax cuts. Specifically, one change is a proposed "block deduction" for families (with children) and a removal of the prior deduction per child. Professor Haile discussed the ramifications of the removal of tax deductions for state taxes ...
Taking A Knee - The NFL Controversy with Head Football Coach Chris Rusiewicz
October 12, 2017 01:46 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBHead Football Coach Chris Rusiewicz and I discussed the 15 month (to date) history of the "Taking A Knee" / NFL Controversy, originally began by San Francisco 49ers Quarterback, Colin Kaepernick. We began with a brief history of this conflict - providing direct quotes from Colin as to his reasoning for originally sitting on the bench during the playing of the national anthem. Also I read his statements from press releases in which he stated that he later "took the knee" (in stead of sitting...
Is Trump Starting His Own Political Party? Splitting the GOP? Why? What's his end game?
October 05, 2017 00:42 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBOn this episode, I invited two senior political science majors to analyze what is happening to the GOP since Trump's election. The multiple occurrences of statements by the President in direct opposition to the GOP leadership and threats issued by the President to members of Congress and other GOP leaders who stand in opposition to the President stand in stark contrast to political maneuvering by a political party that holds such power in all three branches of government. These two studen...
Confederate Monuments: Stay or Go? & What's Left Behind?
September 28, 2017 01:21 - 56 minutes - 77.4 MBOn this episode, Dr. Mike Sistrom, Department Head & Professor of History, Greensboro College and Dr. Damon Akins, Department Head, & Associate Professor of History, Guilford College discussed what should happen with the confederate monuments in the U.S. Scattered mostly throughout the South, these monuments have been a hotly debated topic, most notably in recent weeks after the Charlottesville, Virginia protests by members of white nationalists groups (including the KKK & Neo-Natzi's) an...
Equal Rights / Equal Pay for Women
September 21, 2017 01:32 - 58 minutes - 81 MBOn this episode, Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting Fellow Praveena Somasundarm and Cheryl Hatch, Professor & Journalist came to talk about Praveena's award winning reporting on the plight of women in India. Praveena has reported on the horrific norms of Indian society that cast women as not worthy of value and often worked / enslaved in burdens to care for their families. The disregard the rights of women in India further include the acceptance of rape and merciless shaming of victims. ...
Conflict Management After Nature Driven Crisis
September 14, 2017 02:26 - 53 minutes - 73 MBOn this episode, my guest was Dwayne Church, Assistant Chief in the Planning Division for the City of Greensboro and Public Information Officer (PIO). Dwayne and I discussed conflict and crisis management in nature driven crisis situations such as what our country has been experiencing after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. We discussed the training protocols that improved after the 9-11 attacks - in which consistent methods for response were mandated for all states and all response te...
The North Korean Conflict with Dr. Victor Archibong
September 06, 2017 23:41 - 59 minutes - 82 MBMy guest on this episode was Victor Archibong, Ph.D. Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Greensboro College. Our topic was the present U.S./World conflict with North Korea. We discussed the history of the North Korean conflict (both prior to and after the Korean War), and the present conflict escalations. Dr. Archibong presented past political advances & positive steps made with North Korea, and I highlighted how these small inroads of positive interaction could be b...
Restorative Justice with Daniel Rhodes, Ph.D.
August 31, 2017 00:55 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBDaniel Rhodes, Ph.D., UNCG Director of Undergraduate Studies in Social Work discussed the emerging Restorative Justice (RJ) movement and the integration of RJ practices into communities, professional training and academic programs such as social work, peace & conflict studies, community justice/criminal justice, and sociology. We discussed how RJ seeks to holistically address experiences of harm - which formerly had been disregarded. We discussed how modern police training and practices ...
Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) with Diya Abdo, Ph.D
August 17, 2017 01:07 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBDiya Abdo, Ph.D. was my guest to talk about her originally created program: Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR) and the new ECAR minor at Guilford College. This program hosts about one refuge family in cooperation with a local refuge resettlement program for the first couple of months that the family is assigned to the United States. Originally created at Guilford for the Greensboro city area, ECAR has hosted 5 families over the last 2 years of its existence. During this time, Diya has been ho...
Conscience of a Conservative: Book Discussion
August 10, 2017 13:56 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. Thom Little, UNCG Professor of Political Science came on to discuss this newly released book: Conscience of a Conservative. I read passages from the book, beginning on page one and going through to the last page, and we analyzed the impact of these selected statements and concepts brought by its author. Written by Senator Jeff Flake (R) from Arizona, this book harkened back to the title it emulates - the original "Conscience of a Conservative" by Barry Goldwater. Se...
The Beloved Community Center
July 27, 2017 01:02 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThe Beloved Community Center of Greensboro Co-Exective Directors - Rev. Nelson Johnson and Joyce Johnson joined me for this show with Wesley Morris, New Director of the BOTHI Initiative (Beloved Organizing Training & Healing Institute). They discussed a brief history of the creation of the BCC of Greensboro which included Joyce Johnson's history with Martin Luther King, Jr. & Desmond Tutu. Rev. Nelson Johnson spoke at length about the BCC's initiative to form Raleigh's Moral Monday moveme...
Helping the Homeless with Streetwatch
July 20, 2017 01:45 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBStreetwatch, GSO was on today's July 19th show from 4-5pm ET on 90.9 FM WQFS Greensboro. Audrie Keen discussed the formation of Streetwatch over coffee with a friend in 2008. She described how they made soup and carried it to the streets, camps, and under bridges these nine years - picking up team members along with way. She described that she formed this organization after looking into the eyes of someone who asked her to simply be a friend. She said that she realized the truth of this ...
Summer of Rage: Analyzing the Shootings of 2017
July 13, 2017 01:40 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBOn Today's "Seeking Justice" LIVE Radio Broadcast I talked with Nicole Kaufman, Counselor about the uptick in shootings this year and over the last few years. We discussed: causality, warning signs & signals that a person may be at risk and correlations to mental health issues. We further compared and contrasted the lack of options to conflicts in potential shooters' minds. We explored options for building good friendships and support systems that respect the need for justice in those who ...
The Travel Ban & Immigration with Mr. Alexander Eiffe, Attorney
July 06, 2017 02:42 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBMr. Alexander Eiffe, Immigration Attorney discusses the recent Supreme Court decision to uphold portions of The Travel Ban on individuals coming from 7 specified Middle Eastern countries. Mr. Eiffe summarized the salient points to know from this last ruling and how these apply to potential immigrants. He presented repeatedly the knowledge that each individual case would have separate sets of variables and considerations - regarding both entrance into the U.S. and each individual's potentia...
Healthcare II with Don Hild, 30 Year Veteran the Health Insurance Industry
June 29, 2017 01:40 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBDon Hild, Veteran of the Healthcare Insurance Industry and I discussed the present problems with American healthcare. We began with an analysis of the good & bad points of our existing ACA (Obamacare) system. We analyzed the AHCA (American Healthcare Act) House of Representatives bill and the current Better Care Reconciliation Act from the Senate that is in current debate. Don provided an excellent historical, non partisan analysis of the ACA, with very specific examples - helping listener...
Terrorism: Analyzing These Late Spring Surges with Ara Serjoie
June 21, 2017 20:20 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBAra Serjoie, Vice President of Advancement at Guilford College joined me to discuss the recent surges in terrorism. We discussed some of the underlying causes of terrorism as well as long term considerations of how to address the root causes of terrorism. We discussed how terrorists twist statements from Islam to suit their own narratives. Ara discussed what and how terrorists use the religion of Islam falsely to support their own needs. He discussed how this mis-use of Islam has nothing ...
"Fake News" with Dr. Roy Schwartzman and Rachel Sanders
June 15, 2017 02:42 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBI was joined today by Dr. Roy Schwarzman, UNCG Professor of Communication and Rachel Sanders, Media Literacy Educator who teaches a new seminar in understanding "Fake News." We first discussed how our topic related directly to today's shooting of Congresspersons in Alexandria, Virginia. I outlined how violence exists on a continuum from thought to speech/arguments to physical violence. So to understand how "fake news" has stemmed from echo chambers and confirmation bias, helps us unders...
CLIMATE CHANGE: The Paris Agreement; History & Science of Climate Change
June 08, 2017 01:34 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBCLIMATE CHANGE: The Aftermath of the Paris Agreement Decision My guests were Dr. Dave Dobson, Guilford College, Professor of Geology & Environmental Studies & Lorelei Elkins, Greensboro Environmental Services & Triad Air Awareness. Dave discussed the history & science behind climate change, giving a complete comparison to the cycles that the earth has gone through. Lorelei, Dave and I analyzed the ramifications of the Paris Agreement decision. We discussed the details of the conservative...
Taking the Temperature of the Trump Investigation
May 31, 2017 02:39 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBDr. Thom Little and I discussed the status of the Trump Investigation. We compared all of the major separate investigations - how they overlap and the potential outcomes of each. We discussed the "court of public opinion" and how this is separately playing out. Thom presented that impeachment is a political process driven by public opinion. We discussed the three past Presidential Impeachment processes: Nixon, Johnson, and Clinton (in that order). Thom presented the interesting details...
Healthcare: 2017-2018 The ACA versus the Proposed AHCA
May 25, 2017 01:21 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBDon Hild, Veteran Director & Insurance Agent joined me to discuss the differences between the ACA (Affordable Care Act) and the Proposed AHCA (American Health Care Act). Don discussed the many nuances and differences between the two healthcare initiatives, including the history leading up to the ACA and the specific challenges that plagued the ACA. We discussed that these challenges appear to not have been addressed in the work thus far to compile the AHCA. We discussed many of the challe...
VOTE! with Director of Elections, Charlie Collicutt
May 18, 2017 02:03 - 49 minutes - 67.4 MBDirector of Elections, Charlie Collicutt (Guilford County, North Carolina) discussed the recent Supreme Court decision regarding the North Carolina Voter ID law. He discussed the ease of the process to register to vote, absentee voting and early voting in NC. We briefly touched on national election controversies such as whether and how checking for voter fraud can happen. We discussed the difference in the electoral college for the national Presidential election and the popular vote. Char...
CLIP from Seeking Justice With Nicole (Berrios) Kaufman, Private Counselor
May 15, 2017 18:08 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBIn this clip, Nicole (Berrios) Kaufman, LPC discuss ways to handle stress. Nicole gives simple, specific options to consider and we both discussed the benefits of counseling. This episode originally aired 12-12-16. A full recording can be accessed by contacting me through email. As a licensed counselor (myself) of 20 years, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Nicole because it gave me an opportunity to promote the healthy choice of seeking counseling.
With Congressman Amos Quick (D) of North Carolina State House
May 11, 2017 15:42 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBCongressman Amos Quick (D) of North Carolina joined me to discuss the current and pending legislation in our North Carolina State House. This episode aired 5-10-17 and was previously recorded due to his work schedule in our congress. Amos discussed in detail the HB2 & HB142 "Bathroom Bill" giving a brief history, definitions and present status of the compromise. He discussed all sides of this issue. He further discussed that the House had approved a year's "stay" of the bill that may init...
With Todd Warren, President, GCAE North Carolina
April 27, 2017 01:14 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBTodd Warren, President, GCAE (Guilford County Association of Educators) in North Carolina came to talk with me about his innovative plans for educational reform and the work to improve and support public education. Todd is a grassroots organizer for progressive ideas and programs. He discussed his work to mobilize communities throughout Guilford County and North Carolina to get informed and get involved in the legislation that affects the lives of their children and families.
With Congressman Mark Walker (R) North Carolina
April 20, 2017 03:07 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBCongressman Mark Walker (R) of North Carolina's 6th District came to "Seeking Justice" LIVE on this episode which aired 4-19-17. Mr. Walker is the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee - on which his job (as he discussed) is to seek compromise and often mediation between the opposing House members and the Administration on some of the most salient issues facing our legislature. Mr. Walker gave a comprehensive update on a number of issues that he is currently working on. He presented ...
2 Counselors Discuss Part II: How Does Mr. Trump Handle Stress
April 13, 2017 01:52 - 58 minutes - 134 MBAir date: April 12, 2017: With Nicole Berrios, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). I am also a National Board Certified Counselor (since 1995) and past practicing counselor (3 States). Nicole and I analyze and discuss the mental health of Mr. Trump. Nicole and I discussed specific descriptors from the DSM 5 (Diagnostic & Statistics Manual) to help listeners understand aspects of his behavior that we have observed. We discussed ways in which his administration is a extreme pendulum ...
Trump: Questions & Answers with Dr. Thom Little, UNCG Political Science
March 30, 2017 16:21 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MBDr. Thom Litte, UNCG Political Science professor and I discussed the first 60+ days of the Trump Administration from both political perspectives. We analyzed current questions, progress, challenges and the status of the Russia investigation. Both Thom and I researched our questions and answers with data from both political perspectives. I cited my sources of information. We both worked hard to discuss the status of the Administration from a perspective of "Independence" or just as America...
2 Counselors Discuss- Part I : How HUMANS Handle Stress
March 29, 2017 02:48 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBThis episode originally aired December 12, 2016. Nicole Berrios, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and I discussed stress (originally) in the context of the holidays, but expounded upon healthy ways to handle stress of any kind. I also practiced as a LPC for many years. I was first licensed in NC in 1998 and have continued to maintain my NBCC national board certified counselor status since 1995. Part II of this series is scheduled to air April 12, 2017. Nicole and I recently discusse...
A Story of Innocence: Restorative Justice
March 29, 2017 02:29 - 1 second - 36.3 KB image/jpgThis episode originally aired: November 28, 2016. Keith Harwood tells his incredible true story of arrest for murder, rape, burglary and sodomy. It begins in 1982 with the with this sensationalized murder crime scene from New Port News, Virginia. Mr. Hardwood served nearly 35 years in prison and was released because of the hard work of the Innocence Project. He tells his amazing story, revealing the vast omissions that have existed in evidence collection and conviction over the last deca...
Understanding "Police Brutality" & The Spark of Black Lives Matter
March 29, 2017 02:22 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis podcast originally aired in October of 2016. Two college students, who both agreed that I could use their first names: Camille & Leo discuss the concepts - popularly described as "police brutality" and the spark that led to "Black Lives Matter." These students honestly explore their own experiences, research, fears and perceptions of police interactions, including the perspective of "good" police officers and "bad" policing. The students discuss a couple of sensationalized cases...
An Analysis of the Democratic Party, December, 2016
March 26, 2017 23:56 - 1 hour - 139 MBThis podcast aired December 26, 2016. It was a rare 2 hour broadcast with the a representative (Dave Wils) from the North Carolina Democratic Party Leadership. An analysis of the election, status of North Carolina DP, and national Democratic Party leadership is included. We discuss specific issues facing North Carolina which are reverberating throughout the country such as the HB2 Bathroom Bill, Redistricting, & The political issues underlying problems with illegal immigration. The R...