"What Makes America Tick?" with Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.

"What Makes America Tick?" with Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.

Join Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) for engaging conversations that explore the question: "What Makes America Tick?"

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July 5, 2025 37 mins

In Episode 3, we're coming straight from Essence Festival! I sat down with former New Orleans Mayor and current President & CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial! We talked legacy, advocacy, the impact of the "Big, Ugly Bill" on Louisiana, and how he helped shape Essence Fest into what it is today. Listen now!

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In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend and Chair of The Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, to discuss maternal health, the so-called SAVE Act, cuts to Medicaid, A.I., how the CBC is fighting back, and more. Don’t miss it!

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May 29, 2025 39 secs

Episode 2 of my podcast “What Makes America Tick?” — Hosted by Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr., comes out tomorrow! I sat down with my dear friend and Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, to discuss Maternal Health, the so-called SAVE Act, cuts to Medicaid, A.I., how the CBC is fighting back, and more. Don’t miss it!

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April 18, 2025 49 mins

In this episode, Congressman Troy Carter sat down for a candid conversation with the top leadership of Essence Festival and Essence Magazine.

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What makes Essence the cultural force it is today?


I sat down for a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with the top leadership of Essence Festival and Essence Magazine—the minds and hearts driving the movement.


We explored:

    •    The evolution from magazine to movement

    •    The magic behind the Essence Festival

    •    The unapologetic power of Black women leading the charge


It’s fun, it’s provocative, it’s inform...

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