A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

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Mar 11, 2025 • 35min

Making A Career Pivot or Needing a Leadership Tune-Up?

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by bestselling author, speaker, and leadership coach Dr. Sabine Charles to talk about her Leadership MEQ (Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Qualities) program designed for anyone looking for a leadership tune-up or career pivot. 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! 0
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Mar 11, 2025 • 42min

Tyler Perry's "Beauty In Black" Co-Star Ricco Ross Opens Up

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" co-star Ricco Ross to talk about the connection between his character Horace and his own father, advice for African-Americans interested in living abroad, 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!
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Mar 6, 2025 • 49min

Preparing for Trump's Address & Renaming of BLM Plaza

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Color of Change PAC Executive Director Jamarr Brown to preview President Trump's Joint Address to Congress, offer his hot take on D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser's decision to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, where we go from here and unpack the days trending headlines.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!
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Mar 6, 2025 • 41min

Young, Gifted & Black Teachers Wanted Despite Attacks

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Sharif El-Mekki, Founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development. Together they talk about the on-going campaign to build a Black teacher pipeline, Trump Education Department's anti-DEI portal to solicit discrimination claims, 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!
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Mar 6, 2025 • 41min

Ten Years After #OscarsSoWhite

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by #OscarsSoWhite Creator and Media Futurist April Reign to offer her hot take on the 97th Annual Academy Awards and her latest feature article in Rollingstone Magazine.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!
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Mar 6, 2025 • 41min

Fact vs. Fiction on Medicaid Cuts from Frontline Leader

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO of CHC: Crating Healthier Communities to talk about fate of Medicaid, implications for our fellow Americans, and what we can do about it.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!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 41min

From Ukraine to Altadena: Lessons in Humanitarian Aid from Frontlines

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) CEO Ann Young Lee to talk about the emerging impacts of U.S. Agency for International Development mass layoffs and relief efforts from Ukraine to Altadena being led by the organization she co-founded with Actor Sean Penn.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!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 43min

Comedian George Wallace on New Show & State of U.S. Mass Deportation

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Comedian George Wallace to talk about his new show "Clean Slate" with co-star and trans activist Laverne Cox. Later we learn from National Bar Association Immigration Chair Allen Orr and Shan Potts of the Law Offices of Shan Potts about the state of the Trump Administration's mass deportation efforts, why Black people should be concerned, 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!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 41min

Activist Journalist James Farr on KBLA Launch of Altadena Radio Show of Record

In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Activist Journalist James Farr, the host of newest KBLA weekend show, "Conversation Live: Altadena Rising." This hour we talk about what listeners near and far can expect from this timely show of record, plus we dig into some of the day's most important headlines.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!
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Mar 3, 2025 • 43min

Widow of Muhammad Ali Keeping His Memory Alive Through New Compassion Study

Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Mrs. Lonnie Ali to talk about the Muhammad Ali Center's foremost study on compassion, surprising and not so surprising insights, and lessons we can draw in using compassion to combat injustice and bridge divides.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!

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