A Moment with Erik Fleming

Leave Us Alone

Erik Fleming delivers a solo episode responding to the Supreme Court's recent decision that weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act, using the Louisiana case as a springboard to explain historical roots, gerrymandering, and the broader threat to Black political representation.
He mixes legal context, personal reflection, and a call to action—urging listeners to stay engaged, support independent media, and keep fighting for voter protections.

Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk, Lorissa Rinehart, and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson

Erik Fleming hosts three interviews: Dr. Adam Barsouk on practical cancer prevention from his book Outsmarting Cancer; Lorissa Rinehart on Jeanette Rankin and her pacifist biography Winning the Earthquake; and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson on Visibly Invisible, examining Black women’s legislative power in the Congressional Black Caucus. The episode opens with a news roundup and host appeals to support independent podcasting.
Listeners are encouraged to read the featured books, follow the guests, and visit momenterik.com to subscribe, review, and support the show.

Tales of Psychiatry Featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk, Daniel Schoonover and Susanne Antonetta

Host Erik Fleming interviews Dr. Ellen Bassuk, her son Daniel Schoonover, and author Susanne Antonetta about two powerful books exploring mental health, care systems, and psychiatry's troubled history. Between Two Worlds recounts a mother and son's struggle for compassionate treatment and recovery, while The Devil's Castle traces Nazi-era eugenics and its echoes in modern psychiatry.
The episode blends personal testimony, professional insight, and historical research to highlight systemic failures, stigma, and hopeful paths forward through advocacy, peer support, and humane, holistic care.

The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed Fields

Host Erik Fleming sits down with political analyst Chuck Todd and Birmingham advisor Ed Fields for candid conversations about American politics, civic leadership, and the evolving New South.
They discuss media independence, electoral dynamics, grassroots engagement, and the documentary "As Goes the South," highlighting how local action and storytelling shape national change.

Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan and Cody Nagle

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Carla Kaplan about her new biography Troublemaker, exploring Jessica Mitford’s sharp humor, anti‑fascist activism, and impact on consumer rights and social justice.
Also featured is Cody Nagle of Civil Survival, who shares her lived experience with addiction and incarceration and her legal work to remove barriers to employment, housing, and record relief for people reentering society.

Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks

Host Erik Fleming welcomes guests Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks to discuss grief, healing, and the Mississippi Delta's history and literature. Leatrice shares her personal journey of loss and her Grace to Grieve movement, while Eubanks unpacks his new book exploring the Delta's social and cultural legacy.
The episode blends personal testimony with historical insight, offering listeners inspiration, advocacy for mental health, and a deeper understanding of the Delta's role in America's story.

Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller

Host Erik Fleming interviews printmaker Robynn Smith about Print Day in May, a worldwide community printmaking event, and paleontologist Gerta Keller about her book The Last Extinction, which emphasizes massive Deccan volcanism and its lessons for modern climate risk.
The episode also features a Moment of News, calls to support independent podcasting (patreon.com/amomentwitherikfleming, momenterik.com), and reflections on recent free-speech and legal stories.

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell, Gloria J. Browne-Marshall and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier

Erik Fleming hosts three powerful conversations with Kate Powell (grassroots advocacy and "menacing" elected officials), Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (A Protest History of the United States), and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier (internationalization and support for HBCUs).
They discuss protest strategies, voting access, protecting civil rights, and strengthening HBCUs, offering practical takeaways and calls to action for listeners who want to get involved.

Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff, Louise Story, Ebony Reed and Elizabeth Jamison

Host Erik Fleming guides conversations on current events and politics: Kaivan Shroff on Democratic strategy and the Iran conflict, Louise Story and Ebony Reed on the Black–white wealth gap (15 Cents on the Dollar), and Elizabeth "Libby" Jamison on veterans and military family advocacy.
The episode combines news highlights, deep reporting, and personal stories about elections, economic inequality, and the challenges facing military families, offering context and perspectives for engaged listeners.

Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian and filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke about his documentary Invisible Warriors, which tells the story of 600,000 African-American women who worked in factories and government during World War II, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center, who discusses racial economic equity and current policy challenges. The episode explores wartime gains, ongoing struggles for civil rights, efforts to preserve Black history, and ways listeners can support the film and related educational initiatives.