A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

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Republicans and Democrats Behaving Badly Nov 26, 2023

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(Airdate 10/23) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. You decide on today’s good, bad, and ugly trending headlines including but not limited to Republicans and Democrats behaving badly. From Senator Mitt Romney to GOP Presidential Contenders Nikki Haley and Tim Scott to Democratic Candidate for Houston Mayor Sheila Jackson Lee, we’ve got a lot to talk about!

Reaction to Biden’s Rare Oval Office Address, $100B+ Request & Chaos in the House Nov 26, 2023

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(Airdate 10/20) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines.We’re going beyond today’s headlines with CNN Political Commentator and Former Biden Harris 2020 Campaign National Coalition Director Ashley Allison. We’ll get her to take on the President’s rare Oval Office Address, his request for over $100 Billion in aid to protect America’s national security interest, and how the marathon search forHouse Speaker may undermine what our friends and fellow American need the most.

Israel-Hamas War 101: A Clarifying Conversation with An International Advocate for Jews of Color Oct 31, 2023

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(Airdate 10/09) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. The Israel-Hamas War has shaken the Jewish and Arab community globally. Today, we’re joined by American-born International Advocate for Jews of Color Gamal Palmer in our quest to better understand the genesis of the conflict, how the Jewish community is processing recent events, how we can support, and where we go from here.

The “We Are Somebody” Initiative, Workers Rights and the World According to Nina Turner Oct 31, 2023

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(Airdate 10/06) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. The fight for workers rights looms large. Former Ohio State Senator and Bernie Sanders for President 2020 Campaign Co-Chair Nina Turner joins us live from the UAW picket line to talk about why this moment in history is pregnant with possibilities for workers everywhere. Also listen to her take on the Biden Administration's decision to move forward in building the border wall. Plus, listen to Tavis Smiley preview the KBLA Talk 1580 special report a year later.

U.S. Senator Feinstein Farewell LIVE from San Francisco City Hall Oct 31, 2023

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(Airdate 10/05) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Today we bid farewell to U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein LIVE from San Francisco City Hall with Urban League of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area President Kenneth Maxie. We remember the barrier breaking senator, trade thoughts on the historic appointment of her successor Laphonza Butler, and more.

No Respite in Sight: Speaker Fight Turned Chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives Oct 31, 2023

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(Airdate 10/04) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is out and it’s anybody’s guest if the two leading GOP contenders to replace him will offer our fellow Americans any relief from the chaos. To help us make sense out of what we can, listen to Fox News Contributor and Forbes Contributing Writer Richard Fowler. We’ll talk to him about the chaos in the House, President Biden’s student debt relief politics, his note of caution to Democrats on public safety, and more.

Areva Martin’s Labor of Love: Special Needs Network’s Latest Win for South L.A. Kids Oct 31, 2023

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(Airdate 10/03) “A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Special Needs Network has opened a new center in South Los Angeles for children! From occupational therapy, speech and language therapy to mental health services and life skills Special Needs Network Founder Areva Martin takes us on the journey of this labor of love.

The Kids Are Not Alright: Higher Education Administrator Reacts to Alleged “Price-Fixing Cartel” Impacting Students at University of Chicago, Brown University, and Beyond on “A More Perfect Union" with Nii-Quartelai Quartey| @drniiquartelai @VTDiddy06 @ KB Oct 30, 2023

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“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. During this hour, we’re spending our final day in Martha’s Vineyard on the porch talking with Dr. Vincent T. Harris, Associate Dean and Director of the Brown Center for Students of Color (BCSC), at Brown University. We’ll be getting his take on the University of Chicago agreement to pay $13.5 million to students after being accused of participating in a 'price-fixing cartel' with other prestigious schools to limit financial aid including Brown University. We’ll also learn about the effect that these mounting culture wars are having on college campuses and more.

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Looking Back, Moving Forward Part I on "A More Perfect Union" with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @DrNiiQuartelai @KBLA1580 Oct 30, 2023

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“A More Perfect Union" Hour 1 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. This Sunday, we’re bringing you the biggest highlights from the commemoration of the March on Washington 60th Anniversary from the Lincoln Memorial. Don’t miss my exclusive behind the scenes conversations with changemakers on the frontlines. Listen to their reflections, challenges, and cautious optimism as they rededicate themselves to advancing racial and economic justice in these turbulent times. This hour, don’t miss the soul stirring address from the King Family, Dr. Willis Lonzer III of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Damon Hewitt of Lawyers Committee For Civil Rights, and Sheryl Huff of Middle Tennessee Chapter of National Action Network.

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Looking Back, Moving Forward Part II on “A More Perfect Union" with Nii-Quartelai Quartey| @DrNiiQuartelai @KBLA1580 Oct 30, 2023

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“A More Perfect Union" Hour 2 with Nii-Quartelai Quartey | @drniiquartelai| Podcast Hosted by changemaker, journalist, educator, and KBLA Talk 1580 Chief National Political Analyst Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey, “A More Perfect Union” promises to deliver national news of consequence, informed opinion, and analysis beyond the headlines. Be inspired by some of the most memorable moments from the commemoration of the March on Washington 60th Anniversary from the Lincoln Memorial. Don’t miss my exclusive behind the scenes conversations with changemakers on the frontlines. Listen to their reflections, challenges, and cautious optimism as they rededicate themselves to advancing racial and economic justice in these turbulent times. This hour, don’t miss the soul stirring address from Alphonso David of the Global Black Economic Forum, Terrance Woodbury of HIT Strategies, Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Maya Wiley of Leadership Conference for Civil & Human Rights, John C. Yang of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Kelley Robinson of Human Rights Campaign, and Rev. Al Sharpton of National Action Network.

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