https://www.spreaker.com/show/state-of-playhttps://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to find the Black News Channel.]]>enPoliticsCopyright Sharon Pratthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1b561ee92e273d6985b9d2c6c9efeb4a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/state-of-playTue, 19 Nov 2024 23:20:39 +0000Sharon PrattBeowulf Rochlenbeowulf@twosquaredmediaproductions.comState of Play is a weekly “deep dive” into touchstone issues of the day with the mission of providing historical context; exploring the stakes for everyday citizens and traditionally marginalized groups; as well as examining the issues that have...https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to find the Black News Channel.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ipph-presents-examining-gil-scott-heron-s-genius--51501693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51501693Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:19:44 +0000Sharon PrattThe Institute of Politics Policy and History at the University of the District of Columbia presents an examination of the work of musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron. Featuring Founding IPPH Director and former Washington DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, IPPH...4262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-depth-the-wealth-divide--48454139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48454139Thu, 20 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000Sharon PrattThe panel discusses causes for and possible solutions to the wealth divide between African-Americans and the rest of the US population. Features in-depth interviews with and bonus discussions Shawn Rochester (author of The Black Tax), Heather McGhee...1684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-depth-america-and-guns--48282889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48282889Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:13:45 +0000Sharon PrattWhy is America an outlier in the world when it comes to gun violence and passion for gun ownership? What is the true origin of the second amendment? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this week's State of Play featuring interviews and...3505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-technology-gap-revisited--48043239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48043239Fri, 24 Dec 2021 01:02:09 +0000Sharon PrattThe digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap. Interview guests include Dr. Nicol Turner Lee,...1884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-for-dc-statehood-with-guest-latosha-brown--47566666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47566666Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:38:52 +0000Sharon PrattBlack Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown asks Mayor Pratt and her co-hosts about the fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood670truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-protest-in-sports--47461569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47461569Fri, 12 Nov 2021 22:12:00 +0000Sharon PrattMayor Pratt speaks with Kevin Merida, ESPN Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of the sports blog The Undefeated and Bijan Bayne, award-winning Washington-based freelance columnist, critic, author and IPPH Resident Fellow in Sports. They discuss...2501truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-washington-dc-narrative-and-the-arts--47461556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47461556Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:10:00 +0000Sharon PrattMayor Pratt discusses how popular culture/performing arts often establish “baked in” notions of “worthiness, competency—and how these notions often make appropriate demands, such as DC Statehood, uphill climbs. The two incredible expert guests are:...2912truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/race-the-continuing-american-dilemma--47201011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47201011Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:59:35 +0000Sharon PrattMayor Pratt talks with sociologist, writer and former Program Officer with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Dr. Bobby Austin and former senior vice president of corporate responsibility with John Hancock and CEO of The Partnership Carol Fulp. They discuss...3029truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voting-rights-and-dc-statehood--46289224The fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including author/journalist, Ari Berman. We'll also hear from historians Prof. Carol Anderson, Prof. Eddie Glaude, Jr., and Prof. Kate Masur. The show also features interviews with DNC Chair, Jaime Harrison; Black Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown; and, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46289224Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:00:10 +0000Sharon PrattOriginally published 06/14/21 The fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including...The fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including author/journalist, Ari Berman. We'll also hear from historians Prof. Carol Anderson, Prof. Eddie Glaude, Jr., and Prof. Kate Masur. The show also features interviews with DNC Chair, Jaime Harrison; Black Voters Matter co-founder, LaTosha Brown; and, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).]]>2600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-technology-gap--46192210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46192210Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:00:08 +0000Sharon PrattThis episode originally aired on 06/07/21. The digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap....2498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-homeownership-gap--46013710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46013710Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:00:18 +0000Sharon PrattThis week's episode of State of Play explores The Black Homeownership Gap. Guests this week include the U.S. Sec. of Housing and Urban Development, Marcia L. Fudge; the Coleman A. Young Endowed Chair and Professor of Research at Wayne State...2578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/work-in-post-pandemic-america--45925582
Featured guests include:

Former Clinton and Obama Labor Economist, and current Western Michigan University President, Dr. Ed Montgomery

Huffington Post Work and Lifestyle Reporter, Monica Torres

Career coach and Ohio State University Professor of Engineering, Dr. Monica Cox;

Startup Founders (Prosperity Market), Carmen Diane and Kara Still

Howard University School of Divinity and Psychology Professor, Rev. Ronald Hopson.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45925582Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:13 +0000Sharon PrattPost-pandemic America has changed our lives, no doubt. How has the way we feel about work, the type of work available, and the nature of work been impacted by the pandemic? We'll explore those questions and more on this week's episode of State of...
Featured guests include:

Former Clinton and Obama Labor Economist, and current Western Michigan University President, Dr. Ed Montgomery

Huffington Post Work and Lifestyle Reporter, Monica Torres

Career coach and Ohio State University Professor of Engineering, Dr. Monica Cox;

Startup Founders (Prosperity Market), Carmen Diane and Kara Still

Howard University School of Divinity and Psychology Professor, Rev. Ronald Hopson.]]>2580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/k-12-culture-wars--45845416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45845416Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:16 +0000Sharon PrattIs it about history? Is it about race? Is it about politics? Who do you find when you follow the money? Why are teachers being fired and school board members receiving death threats? Is this unusual or have we seen it before in America? This week on...2583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1st-annual-books-special--45758982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45758982Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:34:46 +0000Sharon PrattHear from subject-matter experts on what you should be reading this summer. Guests include Dr. Brenda M. Greene; Prof. Joshua Clark Davis; Troy Johnson; and, Ramunda & Derrick Young.1881falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-policing--45472304https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45472304Mon, 28 Jun 2021 16:00:09 +0000Sharon PrattThe history of policing in America can help us understand the complicated consequences of avoiding reform. Yet, the discussion over how policing should evolve, especially in communities of color, remains tense and partisan. On this week's State of...2581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-and-guns--45386286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45386286Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:22:25 +0000Sharon PrattWhy is America an outlier in the world when it comes to gun violence and passion for gun ownership? What is the true origin of the second amendment? Find out the answer to these questions and more on this week's State of Play featuring interviews with...2582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voting-rights-and-dc-statehood--45294447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45294447Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:40:52 +0000Sharon PrattThe fight for voting rights and the fight for D.C. Statehood remain linked, urgent, but also challenged and delayed. Get the history, obstacles and strategy from this week's guest on State of Play including author/journalist, Ari Berman. We'll also...2600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-technology-gap--45201169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45201169Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:00:10 +0000Sharon PrattThe digital divide is just the beginning of the problems faced by black people because of the technology industry. Find out more about the consequences of and potential solutions for the technology gap. Interview guests include Dr. Nicol Turner Lee,...2498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-access-to-capital--45110157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45110157Mon, 31 May 2021 16:19:38 +0000Sharon PrattThe Lending and investment crisis in black America and what can be done about it.2582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-the-2020-census--45026895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45026895Tue, 25 May 2021 22:55:14 +0000Sharon PrattThe Impact of The 2020 Census featuring interviews with historian Dr. Margo Anderson; NALEO; President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc Morial; and former Director of the United States Census Bureau and Provost of Georgetown University,...2610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-pain-trauma--44897220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44897220Tue, 18 May 2021 22:05:13 +0000Sharon PrattInterviews with Professor Brandon Jones M.A., Keneisha Sinclair-McBride PhD, and Richard Orbé-Austin PhD1751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-100-days-of-the-biden-presidency--44761424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44761424Tue, 11 May 2021 23:49:45 +0000Sharon PrattInterviews with Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Kate Masur, Eric Rauchway, and Peniel Joseph1883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-essential-immigrant--44634785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44634785Tue, 04 May 2021 23:42:59 +0000Sharon Prattin-depth interviews with Mae Ngai (Professor of Asian American Studies, Columbia University), Janet Murguía (President and CEO of UnidosUS), and David Leopold (Chair, Immigration Practice Group)1898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-challenges-facing-historically-black-colleges-universities--44548750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44548750Wed, 28 Apr 2021 22:38:13 +0000Sharon PrattInterviews with Adam Harris (author of The State Must Provide), Jarrett Carter Sr. (Editor of HBCU Digest), David A. Thomas (President of Morehouse College), and Ronald Mason (President of The University of The District of Columbia)1867falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-status-of-black-women-in-america--44311095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44311095Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:19:09 +0000Sharon PrattThis week our panel discusses the current status of Black Women in America in the areas of health, the economy, wealth, and overall wellbeing. Features in-depth interviews with Linda Goler Blount, Farah Tanis, C. Nicole Mason, and Margaret Anadu1811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wealth-divide--44266889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266889Tue, 06 Apr 2021 04:53:00 +0000Sharon PrattThis week our panel discusses causes for and possible solutions to the wealth divide between African-Americans and the rest of the population. Features in-depth interviews with Shawn Rochester (author of The Black Tax), Heather McGhee (author of The...1684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-the-two-party-system--44266395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266395Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:38:00 +0000Sharon PrattInterviews with Michael Steele, Andy Card, and Jennifer Mercieca.1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stimulus-economic-impact--44266777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266777Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:36:00 +0000Sharon PrattInterviews & Discussions with Mayor Sheldon Neeley (Flint, MI), Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba (Jackson, MS), Ada Briceño (Unite Here, Local 11), and Jason Furman (Harvard Kennedy School)1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rising-threat-of-domestic-terrorism--44266573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44266573Tue, 16 Mar 2021 04:16:00 +0000Sharon PrattOur hosts sit down with filmmaker Daniel Lombroso, Eric Ward, and Elizabeth Neumann to assess the real rising threat of domestic terrorism in the United States.1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-19-and-our-community--44102418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44102418Sun, 07 Mar 2021 19:52:00 +0000Sharon PrattFormer District of Columbia Mayor, Sharon Pratt and her co-hosts interview Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Cozzette Lyons-Jones, and Dr. Kenji Hawthorne.1424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer--44041833https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to find the Black News Channel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44041833Tue, 02 Mar 2021 03:01:00 +0000Sharon PrattMeet former District of Columbia Mayor, Sharon Pratt host of State of Play. State of Play airs on the Black News Channel every Saturday and Sunday at noon. Check your local listings. Visit https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to...https://bnc.tv/how-to-watch/ for information on where to find the Black News Channel.]]>29falsefull