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A Moment with Erik Fleming

Erik R Fleming

353 episodes

1 week ago

My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 and 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black News & Politics Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse.

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My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 and 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black News & Politics Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse.

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Episodes (20/353)

A Moment with Erik Fleming

I Have Hope Featuring Dr. Marlee Bunch and Dr. Patrice Fenton

In this episode, Author/Educator Dr. Marlee Bunch and Dr. Patrice Fenton, co-founder of The Ella Baker Institute, give expressions of hope based on their respective interactions with Black elders and Black youth.

1 week ago

2 hours 9 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Making Race & Rearranging Power Featuring Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno and Jacquetta Van Zandt

In this episode, Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno, Assistant Professor at UCLA, discusses her book, How Schools Make Race, and Jacquetta Van Zandt, Vice President of Engagement and Mobilization at Partnership, Inc., talks about Boston and national politics.

2 weeks ago

2 hours 10 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Evolve & Advocate Featuring Cheryl Ann Wadlington and Kristen Torres

In this episode, Cheryl Ann Wadlington talks about the success story of The Evoluer House and Kristen Torres, CEO of Torres Consulting, LLC, discusses the advantages of hiring a lobbyist in this political climate.

3 weeks ago

2 hours

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Discovery & Action Featuring Bremond MacDougall, Lisa Cooper and Tomekia Moore

In this episode, the owners of Quite Literally Books, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper, return to announce their new book releases and Tomekia Moore, Executive Director of Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association, Inc., talks about her work helping the underserved in Arkansas.

1 month ago

1 hour 55 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Dialogue & Understanding Featuring Rajiv Vinnakota and Howard Yaruss

In this episode, Rajiv Vinnakota, President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, makes the case for more public dialogue in our institutions of higher learning and Howard Yaruss, author of Understandable Economics, dispels some economic myths.

1 month ago

1 hour 40 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Home & Heart Featuring Lorena Quiroz and Anne Hand

In this episode, Lorena Quiroz, Executive Director of the Immigrants Alliance for Justice and Equity (MS), talks about the upcoming ICE “Swamp Sweep” and Anne Hand discusses her bestselling book, Austrian Again.

1 month ago

1 hour 49 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Revival & Purpose Featuring Michael Bedenbaugh and Rep. Pamelya Herndon

In this episode, political commentator Michael Bedenbaugh discusses his book Reviving Our Republic and his motivations for writing it. Then, Pamelya Herndon, Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, talks about her experiences as a legislator.

1 month ago

2 hours 5 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Ethics & Empathy Featuring Dr. Wylin Wilson and Dr. Terri Givens

In this episode, Dr. Wylin Wilson, Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, discusses ethics and the charge of the Black Church in America and Dr. Terri Givens, Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia, explains the concept of Radical Empathy.

1 month ago

2 hours 12 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Open Your Political Mind Featuring Les Leopold, Veronica Cardenas and John Bonifaz

In this episode, Les Leopold, founder of The Labor Institute, makes the case for unions in our economic workforce; Veronica Cardenas, founder of Cardenas Immigration Law, discusses the importance of humanity pertaining to immigration; and John Bonifaz, founder of Free Speech For People, challenges the listeners with ideas to make American politics more inclusive and less corrupt.

2 months ago

2 hours 30 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

A Great Show Featuring Dr. C. Nicole Mason, Maura Gillespie and Will Cooper

In this episode, Dr. C. Nicole Mason, founder of Future Forward Women, gives her assessment of women under the current presidential administration; Maura Gillespie, founder of Bluestack Strategies, LLC, expresses her views our current political climate; and frequent guest attorney and author Will Cooper talks about his new book.

2 months ago

2 hours 34 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Actors of Democracy Featuring Sahar Aziz and Wala Blegay

In this episode, Sahar Aziz, Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University Law School, talks about the challenges to free speech and of Islamophobia in America, then Wala Blegay, Prince George’s County District 6 Councilwoman, discusses issues that have impacted her county, such as federal layoffs and healthcare.

2 months ago

2 hours 14 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Pretend They Are Dead Featuring Steven Eichenblatt

In this episode, Attorney Steven Eichenblatt talks about his new book, Pretend They Are Dead, and about his work as a guardian ad litem.

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Evangelize, Reflect, Embrace Featuring Dr. Nancy Pearson, Tania Anderson and Hannah Bonecutter

In this episode, Dr. Nancy Pearson talks about why she likes to evangelize the importance of engaging in local government; Former Boston City Councilor Tania Anderson reflects upon her past, and future, challenges; and American polymath Hannah Bonecutter explains how she has embraced her womanhood and talents to engage in a myriad of issues.

3 months ago

2 hours 59 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Pragmatic Optimism Featuring Mikel Bolden, Renee Williams and Joan Garry

In this episode centered on pragmatic optimism, Mikel Bolden, Executive Director of the Mississippi Democratic Party, Renee Williams, CEO of the National Center for Victims of Crime, and Joan Garry, Founder of The Nonprofit Leadership Lab talk about the challenges, triumphs and hopes they have in their activism.

3 months ago

2 hours 15 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Survival Is Resistance Featuring Dr. Caroline Heldman, Alia Dastagir, Melba Pearson and Dr. Tracy Pearson

In this episode, Dr. Caroline Heldman, Chair of the Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies Program at Occidental College, and Alia Dastagir, author of the book, To Those Who Have Confused You To Be A Person, give their perspectives on how survival is resistance. Then, we are graced by another appearance from “The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson and Pearson.”

3 months ago

2 hours 39 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Unapologetically Uplifting Featuring Chasity Wells-Armstrong and Alysia Cutting

In this episode, Chasity Wells-Armstrong, the former Mayor of Kankakee, IL, and the multi-talented Alysia Cutting, talk about why uplifting people is a priority in their respective activities, as well as offering their opinions on current political issues.

3 months ago

2 hours 14 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Wellbeing Economics & The Battle for the Black Mind Featuring Amanda Janoo and Dr. Karida Brown

In this episode, Amanda Janoo, Economics & Policy Lead at the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, explains the concept of wellbeing economics, and award-winning author Dr. Karida Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, discusses her new book, The Battle for the Black Mind, which explores the historical struggles and triumphs of Black education in America.

4 months ago

1 hour 56 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Historical & Cultural Healing Featuring Dr. Karlos K. Hill and Aurora Archer

In this episode, my two guests talk about healing. Dr. Karlos K. Hill, professor of African and African American studies at the University of Oklahoma, makes the case for historical healing and Aurora Archer, CEO/Founder of The Opt-In, discusses her work in cultural healing.

4 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Creative Force & Sly Civility Featuring Keldamuzik, Dr. Donna J. Nicol, and Dontaye Carter

In this episode, musical artist Keldamuzik talks about her journey in the entertainment business and the causes she’s supporting; Dr. Donna J. Nicol, College Administrator at Cal State Long Beach, discusses her book, Black Woman on Board: Claudia Hampton, the California State University, and the Fight to Save Affirmative Action; and media consultant Dontaye Carter makes the case as to why he should be the next Mayor of Sandy Springs, GA.

4 months ago

2 hours 37 minutes 53 seconds

A Moment with Erik Fleming

Persuade, Energize, Transform Featuring Anat Shenker-Osorio and Dr. Stacey Schultz

In this episode, Anat Shenker-Osorio, Principal of ASO Communications, guides us through the process of effective political messaging. Then, Dr. Stacey Schultz, President of EducateLLC, describes her work in transforming American education.

4 months ago

2 hours 15 minutes 6 seconds