Truth Time with Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner

Latest Episodes:

Black History Never May 10, 2025

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As the Kennedy Center was taken over, as Hollywood gets taxed, Black artists are doing their part to show that Black creativity can never be forgotten or confined. The history of Black people continues to shake and shape the world.

Is it the Political Parties or the People? May 08, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the types of leaders and leadership need to more this country forward for every day people

A White Mother Called a Black Little Boy the N-word, Raises $500,000 May 06, 2025

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Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the ease at which some white people use the N-word to dehumanize Black people and Black children are no exception.

Teach-in Thursday: Jack Johnson, The Galveston Giant May 06, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the life of the first Black heavyweight champion of the world—Jack Johnson. Johnson fought during the Jim Crow Era in the United States. His wins encapsulated the hopes, dreams and respect the universal Black community craved for. Johnson held the heavyweight title from 1908-1915. He not only gave the Black community pride, he shook the foundations of white supremacy.

President Trump’s First 100 Days May 02, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the impact of President Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Is the Power of Love Stronger than the Love for Power? May 02, 2025

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While praying and drawing attention to the Trump administrations cuts to social safety net programs, Dr. William Barber and Rev. Johnathan William-Hartgrove, and Steve Swayne were arrested at the Capitol Rotunda. In the wake of those arrest, Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss and wrestle with the concepts of power, how it is used and whether the power of love is stronger than the love of power.

Fire at historic Clayborn Temple Apr 30, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the recent fire that engulfed the historic Clayborn Temple Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Clayborn Temple was the staging site for the Sanitation Workers’ Strike in 1968.

Barbara Lee's historic win in Oakland Apr 25, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s historic win as mayor-elect of Oakland and what it could mean for progressive politics and policies in California and beyond.

The Trailblazer Irene B. West and the passing of Pope Francis Apr 25, 2025

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Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the four years since the passing of Dr. West’s incredible mother, Irene B. West and the passing of Pope Francis.

Dr. West Speaks: What Does It Mean to Have a Voice and not an Echo and The Freedom Budget for All Americans Apr 25, 2025

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Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the speech Dr. West gave at Howard University and his analysis about staying quiet and complicit in a moment like this. Also, what is the vision for this moment to lift poor and working people? Could the Freedom Budget for All Americans as envisioned by Asa Philip Randolph, Bayard Rustin and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr be the economic plan needed right now?