A Moment with Erik Fleming

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.

The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn about his book The Plunder of Black America, tracing how slavery, Jim Crow laws and 20th-century public policies combined to create and sustain the racial wealth gap through individual family stories and economic analysis.
The episode also features reflections on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., and a discussion of remedies — including reparations and targeted public policy — to begin closing the wealth divide.

Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr. Decoteau Irby, Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Karlos K. Hill

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Decoteau Irby and Dr. Ann Ishimaru about their decade-spanning book "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems," exploring how equity leaders build change, the challenges they face amid political backlash, and practical strategies for sustaining justice in schools.
Later, Dr. Karlos K. Hill joins to mark 100 years of Black History Month, explaining why Black history is central to American history, the cultural ways it has been preserved, and how Ubuntu and community-building support healing and future progress.

Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr. Monica McLemore

Host Erik Fleming sits down with award-winning author Kelly Cervantes and nurse-researcher Dr. Monica McLemore for a powerful episode on grief, motherhood, and fighting for health equity.
Cervantes shares her memoir The Luckiest and the work of remembering after loss; Dr. McLemore discusses reproductive justice, rising U.S. maternal mortality, and urgent policy changes to protect families and communities.

61 Years Featuring Kaylee Jade Peterson and David Eliot

In this episode Erik Fleming celebrates his 61st birthday and leads a powerful conversation covering local and national news, protests, and justice. He interviews Kaylee Jade Peterson, a progressive candidate running for Congress in rural Idaho, about restoring trust in government, public lands, and economic challenges for working-class families. David Eliot, an AI researcher and author, discusses the human origins of AI, its societal impacts, surveillance concerns, and paths forward. The show also reflects on recent shootings, protests, and the urgency for civic action.

Belief, Millennials & Nationalism Featuring Leslie Marshall, Charlie Wells and Dr. Vincent Adejumo

Erik Fleming hosts a wide-ranging episode featuring Fox contributor Leslie Marshall, Bloomberg journalist Charlie Wells, and scholar Dr. Vincent Adejumo. Conversations cover protests and arrests in Minnesota, the state of the Trump administration, millennial identity and politics, and the rise of Black nationalism and reparations.
Guests share personal stories, political analysis, and practical proposals — from media accountability and political strategy to the need for economic institutions and grassroots organizing within Black communities.

For Good Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Dr. Kem-Laurin Lubin, and Mishael White

Host Erik Fleming speaks with three guests about urgent national and local issues: Nekima Levy Armstrong on police and ICE violence and community-led demands following Renee Good’s killing in Minnesota; Dr. Kem-Laurin Lubin on ethical AI, the risks of computational bias, and design heuristics to protect human dignity; and Mishael White on his campaign for Georgia’s District 81, focusing on transportation, maternal health, school safety, and small business support.

Strength, Conservation & Effectiveness Featuring Naomi Raquel Enright, Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard and George Hornedo

Host Erik Fleming opens the year by urging listeners to subscribe and support the podcast, then leads three in-depth interviews. Naomi Raquel Enright discusses her book Strength of Soul and the role of language and identity in confronting systemic racism. Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard explains her work with the National Parks Conservation Association to preserve and elevate Black history within national parks. George Hornedo outlines his campaign for Congress, focusing on community organizing, poverty, infrastructure, and rebuilding the Democratic Party.
The episode closes with Fleming’s commentary on the killing of Renee Nicole Good, denouncing political leaders who defend violence and urging listeners to take action through voting and civic engagement.

I Have Hope Featuring Dr. Marlee Bunch and Dr. Patrice Fenton

Host Erik Fleming interviews Dr. Marlee Bunch about preserving Black female educators' oral histories from Mississippi, the Unhush framework, lifelong learning, and ethical uses of AI in classrooms. He also speaks with Dr. Patrice Fenton about the Ella Baker Institute’s youth leadership programs, community well‑being, and efforts to increase teacher diversity—especially Black men in schools.
The episode combines history, pedagogy, mentorship, and civic engagement, and includes calls to support the podcast and the nonprofit work discussed.

Making Race & Rearranging Power Featuring Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno and Jacquetta Van Zandt

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Laura Chavez-Moreno about her book "How Schools Make Race," exploring how education shapes Latinx racial identities, bilingual programs, and racial projects. He also interviews political strategist Jacquetta Van Zandt on Boston politics, community power, and strategies for advancing Black leadership and Democratic prospects.
The episode highlights how schools construct race through policy and practice, the importance of anti-racist teaching, and the role of organizers and political operatives in reshaping power structures at local and national levels.