A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai Quartey

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The Fight to Remain Visible in a Rapidly Changing America May 15, 2026

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai leads a powerful and necessary conversation with bestselling author and mental health expert Dr. Robin L. Smith joins the show to explore something deeper: how Black communities navigate sustained attacks on Black political power, identity, dignity, and collective well-being — while still finding pathways toward healing, resilience, and hope. This is more than politics. This is about democracy, humanity, narrative power, and the fight to remain visible in a rapidly changing America.

Redistricting Wars Across America with Joy-Ann Reid May 15, 2026

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Joy-Ann Reid, former MSNBC Political Analyst, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author, shares her thoughts on the redistricting fight, the state of the Democratic party, and what's next for Black America, socially and politically.

Just the facts? New L.A. Wildfire Book "Torched" May 15, 2026

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CBS News correspondent and author Jonathan Vigliotti joins us to discuss his new book, Torched. We explore his firsthand account of the devastating 2025 L.A. wildfires, the political mismanagement that "let the city burn," and the high-stakes rush to rebuild ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

America’s Political Fault Lines Shifting in Real Time May 14, 2026

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Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by political and pop culture analyst Al Reynolds and Beyond Impact CEO Vincent Jones for a timely conversation about the headlines driving the national discourse. Plus, the politics behind the headlines, media narratives shaping public perception, and the cultural stakes many Americans are feeling in this political moment.

The Art of the Harlem Romance May 14, 2026

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Listen as we shift to the heart of Harlem. Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by celebrated romance novelist Tiffany L. Warren. They discuss her highly anticipated new book, “A Harlem Wedding,” exploring the complexities of Black love, the nuances of urban high society, and why storytelling remains a vital form of cultural resistance and joy.

Interconnected Justice Founder and Former U.S. State Department Sr. Advisor for Religious & Global Affairs Bishop Joseph Tolton joins us to pull back the curtain May 10, 2026

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Trump vs. NYT: A discrimination lawsuit from the EEOC that’s shaking up the media world, Vatican Tension: Trump lashes out at Pope Leo (again) right before Rubio lands in Rome, and more.

Legendary San Francisco Mayor Makes the Case For Tom Steyer for CA Governor May 10, 2026

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A sit-down with the legendary Hon. Willie Brown. The “Mayor of America” is in the house to talk about the state of Black political power and drop a bombshell—why he’s officially backing Tom Steyer for California Governor.

L.A. Superior Court Judge CARE Court Mythbusting May 10, 2026

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"Stretch out" with Judge Rene Caldwell Gilbertson. As a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge presiding over CARE Court in Norwalk, she gives us an unfiltered look at how the legal system is navigating the crisis facing our unhoused neighbors.

Candidate for California Lieurtenant Governor Michael Tubbs Running to Get You Paid for Your Data May 10, 2026

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The Race for CA: Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs (@MichaelDTubbs) stops by for an exclusive interview on his campaign for California Lieutenant Governor. What’s the pulse of the race? We find out.

NPR Investigative Journalist & "Forgotten Souls" Author Cheryl Thompson May 10, 2026

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The Lost Tuskegee Airmen: Emmy Award-winning investigative correspondent and George Washington University professor Cheryl W. Thompson joins us to discuss her powerful new book. We explore why these "forgotten souls" were erased from the national narrative and what their legacy tells us about our journey toward a more perfect union.