A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

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POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR with AL REYNOLDS Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 4/5/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up It’s always a treat to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with host of Fox Soul’s Tea-G-I-F, Al Reynolds where talk about Bronny James declaring for the NBA Draft and job forecasts numbers. Plus some recent economic moves like the 99 Cent Store closing have us concerned. Texas students are feeling the crunch of the anti-DEI movement, let’s focus on them in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some realities about the impact of cannabis legalization on the black market in California.

GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE with GEVIN REYNOLDS Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 4/4/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Former speech writer for VP Kamala Harris and journalist, Gevin Reynolds is excited to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and share what he wrote on CNN.com about a trend to defund HBCU campuses and his insights on the moves both Democrats and Republicans are making to shore up victory in November. Today Pres. Joe Biden’s campaign promises are the focus of the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some reporting on how Black Americans are faring when in Mexico

BREAKING DOWN HEADLINES with DR. JONATHAN COLLINS Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 4/3/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up Dr. John Collins of Columbia University is here to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ on Capitol Hill and U.S. aid to Israel. Beyonce’s cover of “Blackbird” on her new “Cowboy Carter” album is the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by reminding you all who Gov. Ron DeSantis really is.

IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 4/2/24) It’s still a celebration over here, but you can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Today is unique because Dr. Nii’s mom, Debra Quartey and Aunt Loma stop by to show him some love and of course, embarrass him a little. Back to the news, in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ let’s talk about the role of government. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some strong thoughts on media censorship.

APRIL REIGN ARRIVES AHEAD OF TIME Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 3/29/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. I am ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with media maven and guest April Reign to get her thoughts on what is going on with Diddy and we have a thorough breakdown of Beyonce’s new “Cowboy Carter” album. In today’s ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’, it’s still all about Beyonce, and honoring Black country musicians. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by honoring a legend in the field of acting, Lou Gossett Jr., who passed away at the age of 87.

CHECKING IN with SHAILEN BHATT from DEPT. of TRANSPORTATION Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 3/28/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Always eager to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with guest Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to talk about the recent bridge collapse in Baltimore and more. In today’s ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ I have to say something about the attacks on Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by asking, “where is the BeyHive?” after recent comments from SC gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson had harsh words for Beyonce.

NO QUICK OR EASY FIX FOR BRIDGE COLLAPSE IN BALTIMORE Apr 17, 2024

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(Air Date 3/27/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up We are ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and giving you the latest on the Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore and some updates from Capitol Hill. RFK’s VP pick is today’s ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with three big risk factors for dementia

SEAN “DIDDY” COMBS’ LEGAL ISSUES MOUNT Mar 31, 2024

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(Air Date 3/26/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. The Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore is the focus when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and ask if fears about crossing bridges are warranted and find about Trump’s new social media venture. Qatari royalty are investing in Newsmax, let me explain what this means in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with a glimpse into the future of travel - air taxi service.

UNCOVERING LEGACIES & HONORING OUR HERITAGE Mar 31, 2024

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(Airdate 3/25/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Dr. Nii can’t wait to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ w/ guest and host of the “Uncovered Legacy” podcast, Curtis Burke, who breaks down the idea behind his podcast based on story-telling, and what this technology allows us to as storytellers. At the recent Human Rights Commission dinner, actor Sterling K. Brown made a powerful speech about his support of the LGBTQ community in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with an update about an upcoming SCOTUS decision around mifepristone, the abortion pill.

POP CULTURE HAPPY HOUR w/ AL REYNOLDS Mar 31, 2024

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(Airdate 3/22/24) We are switching things up and leading off with a one-on-one interview with Nevada resident and first-time home buyer Latreca Pryor to hear how she benefited from the American Rescue Plan. Then friend of the show, entertainment reporter for FOX SOUL, Al Reynolds joins Dr. Nii for the rest of the show for “Pop Culture Happy Hour”. They go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and beyond the headlines. They both say the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ about the Fani Willis situation. Last, but not least, ‘Let Us Finish’ with some thoughts on the upcoming biopic ‘Shirley’ about civil rights icon Shirley Chisholm on Netflix.

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