A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

Latest Episodes:

PREVIEWING THE SOTU ADDRESS w/ WHITE HOUSE DIR. of PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT STEVE BENJAMIN Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’. Special Assistant to President Biden and White House Director of Public Engagement, Steve Benjamin joins the show and wastes no time ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and helping us understand what exactly the President has done to deserve a second term. My thoughts on what the “uncommitted” voting protest in Michigan really means in ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with what a doctor sees when Joe Biden hesitates.

SUPER TUESDAY WRAP UP w/ PHELTON MOSS Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’. Professor Phelton Moss joins the show to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with some post-primaries recaps and what’s next for the Democrats. Kentucky’s new law on child support for unborn children has my attention in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with an important update on the search for an HIV vaccine.

SUPER TUESDAY ELECTION GUIDE w/ CAMERON TRIMBLE Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ Super Tuesday is here and our guest Cameron Trimble, host of the “Hip Politics Podcast” goes ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and not only breaks down the results from Super Tuesday, but the historic decision by the Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team to unionize . No-strings cash aid for Americans has got my vote in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ by explaining why Michele Obama will not be running for president, no matter what else you heard about it.

BUILDING WEALTH & ELIMINATING DEBT w/ CEO OF B.O.B. TECHNOLOGIES ANTHONY BUCHANAN Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’. I am joined by a tech entrepreneur and CEO of B.O.B. Technologies, Anthony Buchanan and we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and get his insights on how to eliminate debt. I have to defend a new report about plant-based diets in today’s ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some election prep for Super Tuesday

MAKING HISTORY w/ ARTIST HAILI FRANCIS Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ Today I got ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ with Artist Haili Francis, co-curator of the famous Kinsey Collection at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and find out all about her artistic process. Celebrities speak up against the Israel-Hamas War in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some uplifting news about eliminating medical debt

ENDING BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH A BANG! Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ Today we are joined by guest Cory Thames, author of the new children’s book “Every Kid Is a Superhero!” and learn about how a kid from Chicago pursued his dreams. Don’t miss out when I go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’. Believe it or not, Mitt Romney says the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish’ with some little known Black History about the White House.

‘SOCIAL CHANGE’ EXEC. DIR. TODD BELCORE IS STRENGTHENING OUR NATION FROM THE GROUND UP Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Dr Nii-Quartelai is joined by Exec. Director of ‘SOCIAL CHANGE’ Todd Belcore to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and break down the Michigan Primary, and the legal issues surrounding Trump, also Todd uplifts the plight of Black farmers and the steps he is taking to make good on promises and policies to address centuries of inequity. How do you “unsuspend” a campaign for the presidency? Maryanne Williamson goes her own way and says her ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. ‘Let Me Finish’ by reminding the Democrats that if they want to be “Most Likely to Succeed”, follow the lead of Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.

KNOCKING OUT NATIONAL HEADLINES IN REAL TIME w/ AREVA MARTIN Mar 13, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Our guest is Areva Martin, CNN Legal Analyst and host of ‘Areva Martin In Real Time’ live daily at 4p/7p EST on KBLA. Areva is never afraid to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and break down the problems with Democratic messaging to Black voters, and the legal issues surrounding Diddy, also Areva warns us why the recent decision in Alabama threatens thousnads of families who need IVF services. Outcry over a “cereal for dinner” campaign has the CEO of Kellogg Cereals in the hotseat in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. ‘Let Me Finish’ with some highlights from a recent KBLA/EVITARUS Poll conducted in Los Angeles, and a shout out to Black astronuat Victor Glover on his out of this world mission to the Moon.

REIGNING IN THE HEADLINES FOR YOU WITH APRIL REIGN Mar 02, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. Our guest is Creative Consultant April Reign, who is not afraid to go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and break down the situation around Wendy Williams, plus April also tells us what we should expect in an upcoming SCOTUS decision around the future of social media and tech companies. Concerns about whether or not to use genealogical testing services may sway after hearing this story in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. ‘Let Me Finish’ with some highlights from a recent KBLA/EVITARUS Poll conducted in Los Angeles, and a new recall threat for CA Gov. Gavin Newsomel

HEAVY LIFTING OF NATIONAL HEADLINES Feb 29, 2024

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You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines’ in your national news round up. We have some news on Wendy Williams’ health when we go ‘Digging Deeper Into the Headlines’ and a recent poll about gender identity reveals how students and teachers feel about discussing the topic. There is so much to say about the State of Mississippi, I saved it all for the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’. ‘Let Me Finish’ with a story about COVID misinformation and how lucrative this industry is.