A Moment with Erik Fleming

A Moment with Erik Fleming

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.

Episodes

May 12, 2025 110 mins

In this episode, Nekima Levy-Armstrong, founder of the Racial Justice Network, talks about her journey for justice from Mississippi to Minneapolis. Then, Janice Robinson-Celeste, founder of the Successful Black Parenting Magazine, discusses the challenges of Black Parenting and Black Entrepreneurship.

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In this episode, Julia Ismael, founder of The Equity Consortium, Sean Miller, founder of the Liberty Policy Alliance, and The Podcast Law Firm of Pearson & Pearson (Melba and Dr. Tracy) offer their assessments of President Trump’s first 100 days of his second term.

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In this episode, political analyst and governmental affairs professional Jordan Colvin talks about the importance of bipartisanship. Then, Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper announce the release of the inaugural books from their publishing company, Quite Literally Books.

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In this episode, the multi-talented Denise Love Hewett talks about the intersection between creativity, leadership and activism and Wendell Wallach, “the Godfather of AI Ethics”, discusses the many challenges in the expanding world of artificial intelligence.

 

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In this episode, Alan Elrod, Founder of The Pulaski Institution, discusses the importance of improving political discourse and outreach. Then, Zaha Hassan, Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Lara Friedman, President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, lay out the current challenges for the people of Gaza and Palestinian American activists. Finally, Economics Professor Rick Roberts brings us up to spe...

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In this episode, Edward L. Jones III talks about his new book, Medication, Mental Illness and Murder, and offers his critiques on mental health, criminal justice and Big Pharma. Then, Tonya McKenzie, Founder of Sand & Shores, discusses her activism work concerning gun violence and drug addiction, as well as the importance of storytelling in advocacy.

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In this episode commemorating Women’s History Month, Christian F. Nunes, President of NOW, and author/historian Lorissa Rinehart explain how history, activism and assurance can be disruptive forces for change, from their own perspective.

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In this episode, Jasmine and Ellis Suazo, founders of The Wealth Academy, talk about the impact their business has in building wealth for the African American community.

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In this episode, Samuel Ashworth, Professor of Creative Writing at George Washington University, talks about his new book, The Death and Life of August Sweeney, in an innovative way. Then, Dr. Ted Williams III, a Chicago educator, actor, and activist, discusses the importance of the arts in activism and makes the case for reparations toward African Americans.

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In this episode, friend of the podcast Will Cooper appears with his collaborator Michael McKinley to talk about the new cyber thriller book they co-authored, A Quiet Life. Then author and political science professor Lindsey Cormack discusses the importance of raising informed citizens in our democracy.

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In this episode, Military Historian Kevin Hymel talks about how his article on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion became a Tyler Perry-directed motion picture. Then Kristin Couch, Associate Director for Title IX & Compliance at Spelman College, explains the importance of Title IX programs and what impact the dissolution of the U. S. Department of Education may have on those programs.

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In this episode, Mark Talley, Executive Director of Agents for Advocacy, and Mike Nellis, CEO of AUTHENTIC, talk about their personal journeys, triumphs and their views on our current political climate.

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In this episode, David Daley, author of AntiDemocratic, explains to the listeners how we arrived in the current political environment we are dealing with. Then, Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith In Public Life, explains to the listeners how we can navigate through that political environment.

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In this episode, Rev. John Lee Hooker, Jr., author of From the Shadow of the Blues, talks about his legacy and his inspirational redemption. Then, MiDian Shofner, CEO of The Epitome of Black Excellence & Partnership, updates us on the continuing struggle for justice in Aurora, Colorado, a microcosm of our national struggle.

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February 3, 2025 98 mins

In this, the first episode of Season 11, I commemorate 60 years of life in the United States of America and why I will continue to fight for our freedom and progress, in spite of the challenges. I will also present a special surprise for the listeners.

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In this, the last episode of Season 10, Jamie Mustard, author of The Iconist, discusses his book and the science of standing out in this modern world. Then, Dawne Troupe, Advocacy Director for the Community Opportunity Alliance, explains the importance of affordable housing and financial literacy, especially for African Americans.

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In this episode, Ianta Summers, CEO of Summers Public Affairs, and Dr. Reneé Carr, licensed psychologist and host of the Politics & Psychology podcast, offer their perspectives on how we, as African Americans, go forward during this period in American politics.

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In this episode, political commentator and policy analyst Shalonda Spencer offers her thoughtful insight on the 2024 election and what direction the Democratic Party, as well as the Nation, needs to go.

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In this episode, Danielle Spencer, Federal whistleblower, author, and activist, talks about her journey and her new purpose.

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In this last episode of 2024, Jessica Weinstein, LCSW/Psychotherapist and Democratic Party activist, and Dr. Tammy Greer, Director of the BIS Social Entrepreneurship Program at Georgia State University, offer their perspectives on why Georgia performed better than any other swing state in the 2024 election, as well as opinions on other key issues.

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