

A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai
KBLA Talk 1580
“A More Perfect Union” with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey will serve as a daily pop culture and political news digest with unfiltered conversations, unafraid to say the quiet part out loud. Whether it’s the headlines shaping the world or the bold voices shaping the culture, Dr. Quartey will curate a smarter, more meaningful take on the day’s news and events without fluff, fear, or favor.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 40min
Calling All Travelers & Foodies: Watch "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix
In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Everybody Loves Raymond" Creator Phil Rosenthal to talk about Season 8 of his hit Netflix show of "Somebody Feed Phil" premiering on June 18th. Listen to his reflections from another mouth-watering season of traveling through Amsterdam, Sydney, manila, Guatemala, 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!

Jun 18, 2025 • 42min
Immigration Law Expert on ICE Raids & Knowing Your Rights
Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Immigration Lawyer Allen Orr to react to latest news on ICE raids and President Trump's latest additions to travel ban (spoiler alert 25 African countries are at risk). Listen to guidance from Allen to know your rights. 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!

Jun 16, 2025 • 34min
Civil Rights Attorney on ICE Raid USA, Diddy Trial Update & RIP Ananda Lewis
In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney & Executive Director of Social Change to sound off on latest news related to ICE raids, military occupation in American cities, and more. Later we talk with The Shade Room's Senior Investigative Correspondent Justin Carter to get the latest highlights from the Diddy Trial before we remember the life & legacy of our Forever MTV Video Journalist Ananda Lewis.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!

Jun 16, 2025 • 40min
"How to Survive Against the Odds" Book Will Save Lives
Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mike Corey, Podcast Host of "Against the Odds" and Co-Author of "How to Survive Against the Odds: Tales & Tips for Animal Attacks and Natural Disaster." Listen to some of his favorite survival stories and if you ever wondered if Black folks have an advantage surviving against the odds, you don't want to miss the professional adventurer's hot take.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!

Jun 16, 2025 • 42min
Men's Preventative Health Expert on New Book & So Called "Big Beautiful Bill"
In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by KBLA Medical Contributor Dr. Leo Moore to talk about his new book "The Men's Preventative Health Guide: What to Check, When to Check It, and Why It Matters." Later we talk about what's at stake for Medicaid recipients in the latest iteration of Congressional Republicans so called "Big Beautiful Bill."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!

Jun 16, 2025 • 45min
Homelessness: How ICE Raids & Mass Deportation Make Matters Worse
Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Author and Founder of the National Homelessness Law Center Maria Foscarinis to talk about her new book "And Housing for All: The Fight to End Homelessness in America." But first we get her reaction to the ICE raids in Los Angeles and other cities across America. Listen to her take on how these raids make addressing homelessness more complicated 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!

Jun 4, 2025 • 45min
Morehouse Man Sounds Off on Trump Gold Card Visa & More
In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Orr Immigration Law Founder Allen Orr to separate facts from fiction related to Trump's Gold Card visa and exactly how the U.S. Supreme Court is making legal immigrants more vulnerable to deportation. Later listen to this Morehouse Man weigh in on viral video craze of grown Black men calling their grown Black male friends to tell them goodnight.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!

Jun 4, 2025 • 47min
Introducing the New Executive Director of Black Men Vote
Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Black Men Vote" Executive Director Michael T. Bland to talk about the path forward to a more perfect union with fresh approach to Black men across America. Plus listen to his take on Tulsa Mayor vs. Maryland Governor's record on reparations 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!

Apr 16, 2025 • 41min
Two Frontline Leaders Making Second Chances Possible with New Technology
In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Antonio Sadler and Jesse Aubrey to celebrate Second Chances Month by learning about how their work at ViaPath Technologies is making a difference in the lives of incarcerated people and their families.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!

Apr 16, 2025 • 33min
Read with Black Men: Unpacking Ideological Feud Between Kennedy & King
Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Of Kennedy & King" Author Dr. Robert Carpenter to talk about his pulse-pounding historical thriller set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1960s America. Listen to how surviving his near-fatal hit-and-run inspired him to write this novel.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!


