A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Founder of Interconnected Justice and Former Advisor to U.S. State Department's Office of Religion & Global Affairs, Bishop Joseph W. Tolton. Examine his take on Black internationalism as anecdote to Christian nationalism and more.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mayor Tito Brown of Youngstown, Ohio to talk separate fact from fiction on-on-the-ground when it comes to national public safety trends. Listen to his take on impacts to public education in Ohio and beyond if veto override by Ohio Republicans seeking to provide property tax relief is successful.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Bestselling "Eat Your Age" Author Dr. Ian Smith to talk about lessons from his book tour, what gets in the way of healthy living in our communities, and the secret to his success in the health and wellness movement. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by AMPU Political Contributor & Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University Dr. Jonathan Collins. Together they remember the enduring legacy of Malcolm Jamal-Warner and the politics of his timeless character Theo Huxtable. Later listen to them react to Hunter Biden unload on Democratic Party elite and share his true feelings about Kamala Harris. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones to talk about aquatic safety and his mission to get teach more Black and Brown folks how to swim safely. In light of the drowning of Actor Malcolm Jamal-Warner, we're resharing this conversation in hopes of saving lives. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former White House Fellow & Gary City Council President William Godwin and Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair and Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson remember the life of Malcolm Jamal-Warner, react to news of Brenonna Taylor's aunt being handcuffed outside the courthouse ahead of ex-detective's sentencing, and Trump Administration's release of MLK, Jr. assassination files. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

DeVon Franklin on Heartbreak, Healing & His Biggest Transformation Yet DeVon Franklin joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to open up about his most personal project yet, Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough. He gets real about public heartbreak, spiritual growth, and finding clarity in life’s hardest moments.

In our first hour, author and cultural historian Shawn Levy sits down with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to talk about his new book, CLINT: THE MAN AND THE MOVIES, an honest look at the life and legacy of Clint Eastwood, who just turned 95. Known for his powerful biographies of Paul Newman, Jerry Lewis, and Robert De Niro, Levy shares what it takes to really understand a Hollywood legend.

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai shares his exclusive 1-on-1 sit down interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on a wide range of issues including: So called “big beautiful bill” turned law, Democratic Party’s struggle to win back working class voters, Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as a future colleague, and more. Stick around for immediate reactions from Columbia University Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Jonathan Collins and Fox News Contributor Richard Fowler. Plus hear directly from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about the latest developments related to ICE raids, growing military presence on L.A. streets, and more. Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by AMPU Political Contributor & Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University Dr. Jonathan Collins. Together they discuss the politics of some of the days biggest headlines and talk about why Maryland Governor Wes Moore Matters as America’s only sitting Black Governor while Black America endures a cascade of attacks by a hostile Administration. Dr. Quartey even answers some of Dr. Collins questions about his observations as Gov. Moore interviewer.Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to "A More Perfect Union" podcast powered by KBLA Talk 1580 to never miss an episode. Calling all leaders, learners, and listeners - We've got a lot to talk about!