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Understanding the Christian Right’s Position on Israel Nov 15, 2023

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Why do Evangelical Christians go so hard for Israel? Dr. Atalia Omer, Professor of Religion, Conflict & Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame & Author of “Decolonizing Religion and Peacebuilding”, along with Dr. Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, join Areva to get into some uncomfortable aspects of the Christians’ stance on Israel.

The Actors’ Strike is Over Nov 13, 2023

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After 118 days on strike, Sag-Aftra actors are finally cleared to go back to work. Why now? Avi Bernard and Keith Underwood, Host of KBLA’s “Black in the Green Room” discuss.

“To Free the Captives” Nov 10, 2023

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Poet Laureate of the United States joins the show to discuss her book, “To Free the Captives: A Plea for the American Soul”, in which she takes a deep dive into her ancestry and uses her findings to discuss race in America today.

The 3rd Republican Debate Nov 10, 2023

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Without Donald Trump in attendance yet again, the remainder of the Republican presidential candidates are set to see who can be the most petty. Areva is joined by two seasoned experts, Political Analyst Ed Sanders, and Democratic Strategist Richard Greene, to discuss what to expect and whether the debate even matters.

Election Day ‘23 Nov 08, 2023

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With consequential elections in Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky and elsewhere, Areva breaks down the issues that are on the ballot - including abortion rights. Morgan Harper, Attorney and former candidate for U.S. Senate in Ohio, and Adrianne Shropshire, Executive Director of BlackPAC and Democratic Strategist, lend their expertise to the discussion.

Black Maternal Health Nov 08, 2023

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Areva tells the story of a woman named April Valentine, who lost her life during childbirth at Centinela Hospital in Inglewood, California. Joining the conversation are Mykesha Mack, Mental Health and Healing Specialist & Leader of the “Justice 4 April” movement, Kimberly Seals Allers, Founder of the Irth App, and Stephanie Arjuna, Community Engagement Coordinator of the Irth App.

The Friday Group Chat Nov 06, 2023

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Is Suge Knight credible, and would you listen to his podcast? Did OJ do it, and do black people still stand by him? Why is food critic Keith Lee receiving death threats? Avi Bernard, Dr. Shaun Fletcher Danny Griffin get into it in the Friday Group Chat.

Republicans’ Obsession with the Southern Border Nov 06, 2023

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Why do Republicans blame everything on the Southern Border? Areva takes a closer look with Dr. Guadalupe Correa-Cabrea, Professor of Policy and Government at George Mason University.

Donald Trump’s Gag Orders Nov 02, 2023

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Donald Trump has been fined and threatened with prison time due to his disregard for Judges’ orders. Areva and her pair of legal experts will explain it all. Attorneys David Slarskey and G. Edwin Rush join the show.

Should We Do Away with Race? Nov 01, 2023

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If the census stopped keeping track of race, would that help or harm Black people? Areva takes an in-depth look into the subject with the help of Sociology Professor at Harvard University, Dr. Ellis Monk, Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University, Dr. David Ikard, and Assistant Professor of English at SUNY Oneonta and Author of “The Raceless Antiracist: Why Ending Race is the Future of Antiracism,” Dr. Sheena Mason.

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