Need To Know, With Dr. Nsenga Burton

Need To Know, With Dr. Nsenga Burton

Need to Know, with Dr. Nsenga Burton, tackles the hard-hitting issues shaping our world through the lens of race, politics, media, and culture. Dr. Burton brings her sharp analysis and unfiltered perspective to break down the stories you need to know — and why they matter. https://ablackexec.com Meet Your Host: Nenga K. Burton, Ph.D. (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, curator, writer, and media influencer. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning news site The Burton Wire, which covers news of the African Diaspora. An expert on the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality with film, media, and technological industries, the thought leader has contributed to CNN, Huffington Post, The Grio, The New York Times, and USA Today. She currently serves as editor-at-large for Black Press USA’s News Wire. Nsenga is a former editor-at-large for The Root, guest editor for American Theatre Magazine, inaugural editor-in-chief for HealthPlus digital magazine powered by the Atlanta Voice, and cultural critic for Creative Loafing. Dr. Burton’s writings appear in more than 200 print publications weekly, reaching 22 million readers per month and over 3 million people online daily. Why You Should Listen: - Diverse Perspectives: Insights from a variety of voices on challenges and triumphs in the corporate sphere. -Action-Oriented: Practical advice for advocating equity and allyship in the workplace. - Educational & Empathetic: A focus on empathy and education to drive impactful change. What to Expect: The #BEPpodcast brings powerful transformations, empowering voices, addresses barriers, and delves into topics reshaping Corporate America. It's a platform that unites diverse voices and makes a significant impact. Stay Connected: Follow @ablackexec on social media for insights and visit ablackexec.com for updates and additional content. Listen & Subscribe: "TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective" is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/apple Spotify: https://ablackexec.com/spotify YouTube Podcasts: https://ablackexec.com/youtube Other Platforms: https://ablackexec.com/listen Join us in transforming the narrative on race, leadership, and diversity in Corporate America. Your participation matters! #BEPpodcast #TonyTidbit #CorporateDiversity #Inclusion #Leadership #RaceInCorporate #DiversityMatters #DEI This podcast uses analytics and growth tools from Podder, Chartable, Podsights, and Podcorn.

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July 16, 2025 11 mins

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In this urgent episode of Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton, Dr. Burton addresses the devastating floods in Central Texas and reveals the underlying causes behind the rising death toll. She pulls no punches in highlighting how government cuts to critical agencies, such as the National Weather Service and the CDC, have crippled our ability to prepare f...

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