One Hundred: The Ed Gordon Podcast

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.

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)

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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 fas...

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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