One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast

Ed talks with columnist, writer and political commentator Michael Harriot. They talk about his latest New Times best seller, Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed history of America. The book looks at American History from A Black perspective and offers an unvarnished and sometimes funny and ironic look at the way American History has been told.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actor, author, and businessman Hill Harper. They talk about Harper’s decision to throw his hat in the ring and run for the U.S. Senate. They also talk about the overall state of politics, the 2024 election and why his decision to became a candidate was motivated, in part, by his young son’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Pastor, activist, and author Jamal-Harrison Bryant. Bryant is the senior pastor of the mega-church New Birth Missionary Baptist Church outside of Atlanta. They talk about the state of the Black church, celebrate preachers and why political and social activist must do to stay relevant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Maryland Governor, Wes Moore. They talk about his historic win, the importance of state and local politics in the 2024 election and speculation of his running for higher office down the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with comedian Roy Wood, Jr. about his career, working on The Daily Show, the difference between Black and White audiences and what it was like hosting the White House Correspondents' dinner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer/songwriter Jonathan Butler. They discuss Butler’s latest album, Ubuntu, the singer’s years of growing up in South Africa under Apartheid, his award-winning international music career, and working with his idol, Stevie Wonder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer/songwriter, Valerie  Simpson about her hall of fame songwriting  career with late husband Nick Ashford and their  stellar career as artists.  They also talk about how Ashford and Simpson’s music became the sound track for generations of music lovers. They also discuss what it was like working with iconic singers including: Marvin Gaye, Diana  Ross and Gladys Knight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with R&B singer, Will Downing. The star has been an R&B favorite for three plus decades, singing songs that often reflect the emotions of life, including hurt and pain, which became unthinkably real for the singer this year when his daughter, who struggled with mental illness, joined the growing ranks of young African-Americans who take their own lives. He opens up about the tragedy and what he’s doing to cope, including a song he created, in the wake of his daughter’s death, to help those going through dark times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Musician, Robert Glasper. They talk about his award-winning career, working with music legends, his excitement about scoring films and television. They also talk about Glasper’s involvement with the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, California and why, as the curator, he’s bringing all types of music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer KEM. They talk about his latest projects; a new book, Share my Life. The memoir chronicles the journey of a shy, emotionally starved child who spiraled into addiction and homelessness, only to become one of the most beloved singers of a generation, and Anniversary-The Live Album, that celebrates two decades of the singer’s hits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Journalist Michelle Miller. They discuss her book, Belongings. The book explores her dealings with parental abandonment, racial identity and America’s reckoning with race. They also discuss her media career and the broadcast news business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Former NBA star and activist Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. They discuss the documentary, Stand that looks at how converting to Islam and his decision to peacefully protest the flag cost the former all-star years of his thriving career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with attorney Ben Crump. They discuss the killing Tyre Nichols, police reform, and the culture of policing in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with civil rights activist, scholar and author Ben Jealous. They discuss the freedom fighter’s life of activism, the state of civil rights in the country, ending racism in America and his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with political strategist and pollster Cornell Belcher. They discuss the general state of politics, the future for the Biden administration ahead of the 2024 Presidential election, upcoming Supreme Court decisions and the importance of the Black voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with broadcaster, author, and critic, Toure. They take an in-depth look at media today, including the place of Black media. They also discuss his latest book, The Ivy League Counterfeiter and Masters of the Game, his latest one-on-one program on The Grio-TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with award-winning ABC News correspondent, Deborah Roberts. Since the 1990s she has covered many of the world’s top stories for both NBC and ABC. Among other things they talk about her career, the change in journalism, her marriage to fellow broadcaster and Today Show weatherman, Al Roker, and her upcoming book, Lessons Learned and Cherished: The Teacher Who Changed My Life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Terrance Woodbury, Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner of HIT Strategies, a public opinion and research company that specializes in researching Millennials, People of Color, LGBTQ+, and other underserved communities. They talk about the 2022 midterms. The future of the voting public and power of the emerging minority vote. They also discussed the chances of a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024,  the future of Stacey Abrams and what Black voters should do to become more strategically powerful during the next race for the White House and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with White House Correspondent, April Ryan. Ryan is the longest-serving African American female ever in that position. She’s covered five presidents and this year she marked a quarter century working at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. They discuss her latest book, Black Woman Will Save The World: An Anthem, the upcoming midterm election and why people must invest in voting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actor Wendell Pierce. The veteran actor has made a name for himself on television, in movies and on the stage. From the big screen’s Waiting to Exhale, to television’s The Wire to his current project, starring as Willy Loman on Broadway in the Arthur Miller Classic, Death of Salesman the actor is a tour de force. They talk about his career, taking on a Broadway classic and the actor’s love for his hometown of New Orleans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer Brian Courtney Wilson. Since his debut album in 2009, the Chicago native has become one of gospel music’s rising stars. The University of Illinois graduate is seen as a leading “new” voice on the music scene. He is often compared to the likes of Donny Hathaway and Marvin Gaye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with comedian David A. Arnold. They talk about Arnold’s newfound popularity after three decades in comedy. They talk about his latest Netflix special  and explore why his brand of comedy is deeply rooted in his life’s story and why nothing is off limits including his family and his years of drug and alcohol addiction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Academy Award winning producer and author, Van Lathan, Jr. They talk about Lathan’s Oscar win and his book, Fat, Crazy, and Tired: Tales from the Trenches of Transformation. They also talk about the hardships of being a Black male in America, and Lathan’s infamous, viral run-in with rapper Kanye West.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Tony award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson. They talk about his play, A Strange Loop and how winning multiple Tony Awards for the play has changed his life. They also discuss why creating work about Black is so important to him and about being seen as a “representative” for the LGBTQ+ communitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Black Music Mont, Ed talks with R&B legends, The Whispers. Twin brothers Wallace and Walter Scott and Leaveil Degree discuss their long careers, the group’s classic songs and how after over 50 years The Whispers continue to be popular and tour, delivering their long list of hits to their adoring fans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actress, host and author, Garcelle Beauvais. They talk about her new memoir and why she decided to be so public with private matter. She also talks about her against all odds career, why motherhood is so important to her, what it was like being an immigrant in America and why she decided to join the Housewives franchise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with attorney Ben Crump about his continued fight for equal rights and racial justice. They discuss the recently racial killings in Buffalo, a recent racial profiling stop of college students in Georgia, the ten-year anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin and a new documentary on civil rights attorney’s life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with academic, broadcaster, social commentator and author Marc Lamont Hill. They discuss the current state of politics, the precarious position of Black-owned media and his new book, Seen and Unseen that looks at the intersectionality of race and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with attorney and activist April Reign. Reign gained international attention after her 2015 hashtag, “Oscars so white” -that spoke to the lack of diversity in Academy Award Nominations. They talk about overall diversity in the media, the attack on democracy and women’s rights and why she publicly shared a story about a personal choice she made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with co-authors Randal Pinkett and Jeffrey Robinson about their latest book, Black Faces in High Places: 10 Strategic Actions for Black Professionals to Reach the Top and Stay There. The book uses examples, including those of Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, TV-One founder, Cathy Hughes and Senator Cory Booker to demonstrate challenges they faced and showcases the tools they used to overcame them. Most importantly, the new book illustrates actionable items to help people of color stay successful and make systematic change. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with comedian/actor Bill Bellamy. They talk about crossing the “comedic line”, telling jokes in a PC-era. They  also discuss his being a part of a classic movie (Love Jones), and how he’s been able to stay “relevant” after decades in show business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with US congresswoman Karen Bass. They talk about her long time congressional career, her connection with the Biden administration, her campaign for the mayoral seat of Los Angeles and why Democrats must ignite their base before the 2022 midterm elections. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of an on-going special series to highlight Black-owned businesses Ed talks with a mother and her daughters who teamed to leave the corporate world to becoming owners of multiple franchise business. They discuss the challenges of “betting on yourself”, why more African-Americans should look to become their own bosses and why building generational wealth is so important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with comedian Earthquake. The funnyman talks about his Netflix special, and the big opportunity fellow comedian Dave Chappelle has given him with this special. They also talk about the state of “Black comedy” and what the comic thinks of the popularity of the social media comedians and whether any topic is off limits. (Warning: Adult language) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of a series of special editions that focus on Black-owned businesses, Ed talks with the owners of Straw and Wool, a Black-owned hat company that is changing the fedora game. Straw and Wool is bringing a flair to the traditional hat game and is fast gaining attention for these unique styles. Based in Phoenix, Arizona they’ve found a way to make their mark, nationally, from a city that is not traditionally known as a fashion-forward city and not the first place you would think of for a Black start-up.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer/songwriter KEM about his new music and upcoming tour, his twenty-year career and the role faith plays in his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with playwright Dominique Morisseau about her latest Broadway play, Skelton Crew. They also discuss the new “interest” in Black media content and why saluting the working class and her hometown of Detroit is so important to her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with journalist Jacque Reid about her long career in news, changes in the news business, her years at BET and why she’s become a strong advocate for Veganism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with legendary singer Dionne Warwick. They talk about her remarkable 60-year career, her musical marriage with the great writing/producing team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and how social media has brought about a resurgence in popularity among a new generation of fans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with CNN legal analyst and author Laura Coates about her new memoir, Just Pursuit. The book details the imbalances in the justice system she’s seen in her years as an attorney. She also explores what should be done to make system more equitable. They also talk about the future of police reform, voting rights and the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with activist-journalist Mark Thompson about the politic waters of 2022. They explore a number of topics including: The Biden administration’s record, the attack on Democracy, reparations, and the up-coming midterm elections. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second annual Christmas music edition, Ed talks with an allstar lineup: Patti Labelle, Kathy Sledge, Melba Moore and Will Downing, about those special Christmas songs. The artists also share some of their favorite holiday memories and traditions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Donnita Hathaway, the daughter of famed singer Donny Hathaway. They discuss his fight with mental illness, that led him to commit suicide and how his death has fueled her to become an advocate for mental health. They also talk about his tremendous musical legacy including his influence on generations of musicians and fans; including the loves for his classic holiday song, This Christmas. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Vanderbilt University professor, Michael Eric Dyson. They discuss Dyson’s latest book, Entertaining Race; Performing Blackness in America. They also take on topics including: Black America taking on new narratives for the fight for equality, white privilege, toxic masculinity and the emotional toll race duality takes on people of color. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actress Wendy Raquel Robinson about her acting career, playing two beloved television characters, the power behind the camera and how a little happy dance sent the actress virtual of social media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with radio hall of fame broadcaster, Joe Madison. They talk about Madison’s recent hunger strike for voting rights, his radio career, the toxic nature of politics and the future for the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of their conversation, Ed talks with broadcaster, philanthropist and former basketball star Jalen Rose about his NBA career, playing against Jordan, being married to his co-worker and his passion for education and giving back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with broadcaster, philanthropist and former basketball star Jalen Rose. They talk about Rose being a member of the Michigan FaB Five, the team that brought swag and a hip-hop style that change the face of college basketball, his NBA career, and how growing up poor in Detroit helped fuel his success. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actress and activist Yvette Nicole Brown. She’s gone from commercials to roles in some of the biggest television shows and movies; including, Communityand Avengers: Endgame. Her work is gaining the actress a legion of fans. They talk about her career, her love of music and her growing voice in social activism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with disc jockey and music producer Frank Ski. They talk about Ski’s long career in radio, how one of his songs was sampled and became one of the biggest records of 2020 and why giving back is so important to him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with radio and tv legend Donnie Simpson. They talk about their years at BET, his hall of fame radio career and the relaunch of Video Soul, the popular music program Simpson hosted “back in the day. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ed talks with Grammy winning singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton. From the start of his career Hamilton has been compared to R&B greats including, Bill Withers and Bobby Womack, now after multiple platinum & gold albums others are being compared to Hamilton. Hamilton talks about how the pandemic influenced his new album and why he titled the work Love is the New Black. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of a special edition of the “Best of” season one, Ed talks with those who top the music charts, make us laugh, and make their marks on the big screen. Guests include: The super producing team of Jam & Lewis, actor Larenz Tate and funnyman George Wallace. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part one of a special edition, Ed looks back at some of the most intriguing interviews from the first season. From politics, to Black Lives Matter to COVID those on the frontlines talked with Ed. Guests include: Professor Michael Eric Dyson, Congresswoman Karen Bass, Attorney Ben Crump and activist Tamika Mallory. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with H. Beecher Hicks III, CEO and president of the National Museum of African American Music. They discuss the 20-year journey to the creation of the museum’s opening, the importance of Black music to American history and the chronical look the museum take to tell the rich story of Black music. They also talk about some of the 1,500 items of memorabilia that is housed in the building and why Nashville, Tennessee became home to the interactive museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with filmmaker Melissa Haizlip about her award winning documentary, Mister Soul. The film looks at the groundbreaking variety television show, Soul and its host, Ellis Haizlip. The program, a forerunner to Soul Train and other shows, aired on PBS from 1968-73 and brought Black culture and arts to the small screen like never before. From author, Toni Morrison, to boxer Muhammad Ali, to singer Al Green; all the important voices of Black America appeared on this Influential and entertaining show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with singer, actress, and entrepreneur Tamela Mann. This multi-talented Grammy winner discusses: her marriage to comedian David Mann, their successful association with Tyler Perry, why music is her passion and her latest album, Overcomer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Rosalind Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance. The conversation was featured at this year’s NAACP national convention. Brewer is one of the most powerful people in Corporate America and her stellar career also includes stints at Kimberly-Clark, Sam’s Club and Starbucks. Among other things they discuss: her climb to the top of the business ladder, the latest push for diversity in America’s work force and Corporate America’s role in the fight for social justice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Reality star, model, businesswoman Cynthia Bailey. She’s became one of the most popular people on TV and turned that fame into success in other fields. They talk about going from a little town the South to the Big Apple and becoming a top model, the highs and lows of reality television and her entrepreneurial ventures. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with one of the most prolific musical teams of all time, Jam & Lewis. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, as a combination writing and producing team, have more number one records than anyone in the history of music. They discuss their journey from sidemen in Prince created band, The Time to giving hit music to some the biggest singers in the business, including: New Edition, Usher, George Michael, Boy II Men, Mary J Blige, Michael Jackson and, of course, his sister Janet. They also talk about their debut album, as artists, that was 35 years in the making. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed has a conversation with Kenny Gamble, one half of the iconic writing and producing team that created the sound of Philadelphia. Gamble talks about the 50th anniversary of their record label Philadelphia International Records, the importance of their classic music and some of the famed artist that sang their songs including: Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass and The O’Jays. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed has a conversation with activist Tamika Mallory. They talk about her book State of Emergency, that explore the current condition of social justice for Black American. They also look at today’s Black leadership, defunding the police and what making Juneteenth a national holiday means. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of Black Music Month, Ed has a conversation with singer Kevon Edmonds. A founding member of the multi-platinum group, After 7, Edmonds talks about the group’s tremendous success, coming back after a 20-year recording hiatus and how his superstar brother, Babyface has helped shape the group’s sound. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actress Loretta Devine. From being an original Dreamgirl on Broadway, to one of the girlfriends in movie Waiting to Exhale, to a recurring role on TV’s Grey’s Anatomy Devine has made her mark as an actress. She talks about her long career, learning the craft of acting and fans acting out their favorite scenes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with author, activist, producer Sister Souljah. In part 2 they discuss her latest book Life after Death, the sequel to her best-selling novel, The Coldest Winter Ever and what the main character, Winter Santiaga means to a generation of readers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with author, activist, producer Sister Souljah. In part 1 they discuss the state of activism and Black “leadership” in America.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with trailblazing actor, director, Bill Duke. Duke talks about his scene-stealing roles in movies including American Gigolo and Predator to directing movies (Hoodlum, Sister Act2) and television shows (Miami Vice and Dallas). Duke also talks about the hardships people of color encounter in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with comedian George Wallace. The funny man talks about his long career, his groundbreaking shows in Las Vegas and how he's made a business out of the business of being funny! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition of One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast, Ed hosts the first in a series town hall meetings for the NAACP. The town halls look at the fight for justice, reform and accountability. Guests including Senator Cory, Booker, Representative Karen Bass, NAACP President Derrick Johnson, attorney Ben Crump and other thought-leaders discuss America after the Chauvin verdict. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with attorney Ben Crump and Philonise Floyd, brother of George Floyd about the verdict in the Derrick Chauvin trial and what's next in the ongoing fight for equal justice and police reform. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with two people who lost family members to COVID. These people were two of the over 500-thousand Americans that succumbed to the virus. Those who have died from COVID are more than just a statistics, they were parents and children, bothers and sisters, aunts, uncles and grandparents. During this episode their loved ones give a voice to the number and remind us all just how devastating this pandemic is.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Talks with broadcaster journalist Shaun Robionson about her career, including her 16 years as an anchor/reporter for Access Hollywood, the new opportunities for women and people of color in Hollywood and her new role as an executive producer for a series of movies on the Lifetime Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actor Larenz Tate about his career and the beloved characters he's brought to like on television and movies. They also talk about opportunities in Hollywood for actors of color and Tate's latest project, the dramatic podcast series, Bronzeville. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Sam Pollard talks about his latest documentary MLK/FBI, his longtime collaboration with director Spike Lee and why telling stories from Black perspectives is important. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil Rights attorney Lee Merritt joins Ed to talk about the uneven nature of the criminal justice system in America, the Black Lives Matter movement and why growing up in South Central Los Angeles, attending Morehouse and Denzel Washington all had a hand in him becoming a lawyer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Gospel superstar Cece Winans about her spectacular career, her latest project, her family’s ministry and the joy of being a new grandmother. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with painter, illustrator, and fine artist Kadir Nelson. Nelson, one today’s most preeminent artists, works have graced the covers of New Yorker, Ebony and Rolling Stone magazines and many of his latest works have become touchstones for the current environment of social justice reckoning. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of Black women and breast cancer. Ed continues his talk with former BET hosts Lisa Johnson and Ananda Lewis about their battles against breast cancer. The three also reflect on their years at BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with former BET hosts Lisa Johnson and Ananda Lewis about their personal battles with breast cancer. Both open-up and share their stories about fighting a cancer that impacts Black women disproportionately. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with actress Meagan Good about her latest movie, Death Saved my Life. The also delve into her powerful faith, the trials of growing up in the public eye, motherhood and facing trauma.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks to actor, author, activist Dondré Whitfield. The actor has become a voice of activism using his fame and platforms to address social injustice. He has also become a crusader for redefining what modern manhood looks like. He took on that issue in his new book Man versus male. He also talks about the importance of creating positive Black roles in Hollywood. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with Public Health Care Physician and American College of Preventive Medicine Fellow, Dr. Chris Pernell about Black America and the Covid crisis. They discuss the vaccine, the Biden administration’s response and the personal toll the pandemic has taken on people of Color and frontline workers, many who are African American. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with White House correspondent, April Ryan about her combative years covering the Trump presidency, the tremendous political hurdles faced by the Biden administration and the power of the Black vote Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks to Democratic Congressman and majority whip Jim Clyburn about the Capitol insurrection, Trump impeachment and the future for the Biden/Harris administration. He also talks with political strategist Juanita Tolliver about what should be the “political ask” from Black voters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed talks with scholar and author Michael Eric Dyson about his new book, A Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America. They also discuss the insurrection and riot that rocked the Nation’s Capitol this week and they explore the future of the Biden administration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Gordon celebrates the holiday season and the music that makes it special. He talks to some of biggest names in music about their favorite Christmas memories and why holiday music is so endearing. Ed’s guests this episode are: gospel great Yolanda Adams, jazz man Gerald Albright, and R&B stars Anthony Hamilton, Stephanie Mills and KEM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock talks about his run for the United States Senate, how race plays a role in politics and how Georgia’s election will define the political direction of the nation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed sits down with NAACP President, Derrick Johnson to discuss the Civil Rights community's demands on the incoming Biden administration, the future of the NAACP and diversity within Black America. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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