https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-more-perfect-union-with-nii-quartelai--6479409enSociety & CultureKBLA Talk 1580https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/74efb15770caf1ac0801cf53fe27f19f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-more-perfect-union-with-nii-quartelai--6479409Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:52:51 +0000KBLA Talk 1580KBLA Talk 1580kblapodcasts@gmail.com“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...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-carroll-maurice-mitchell-only-in-l-a--73157623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157623Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:51:28 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Jonathan Carroll previews Jabali Academy's historic opening; Maurice Mitchell talks WFP's L.A. convention and a 2028 field wide open in every direction. 2015academy's,convention,historic,openingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vincent-jones-al-reynolds-on-america-s-war-from-within--73157607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157607Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:50:32 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Vincent Jones and Al Reynolds unpack a whiplash news day — Nolan Wells' inconclusive autopsy and AI agents that are starting to act like they don't need our permission.2083agents,ai,autopsy,inconclusive,permissionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pulitzer-winner-mike-mcintire-guns-greed-ricochet--73157600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157600Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:49:11 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Mike McIntire follows the money behind America's gun culture in his new book Ricochet — an industry that profits every single time.1755book,gunculture,new,ricochetfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atima-omara-black-women-wrote-the-democracy-blueprint--73157583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157583Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:47:34 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Atima Omara on The Instigators — the roadmap Black women have written for saving democracy, and why it's required reading before the midterms.1786blackwomen,democracy,instigators,savingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germar-reed-who-s-watching-you-now--73157570]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157570Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:46:07 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Germar Reed breaks down LAPD's Flock camera retreat, ICE's Medicaid data grab, France's kids' social media ban, and the NJ noncitizen voter story — real data versus manufactured panic.]]>1747data,grab,ice's,medicaid,socialmediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godwin-wilson-on-power-paramount-and-nolan-wells--73157561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157561Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:45:16 +0000KBLA Talk 1580William Godwin and Isaac Wilson break down the Paramount-Warner freeze, Google's ICE censorship, and the fight for Black power from Maryland to South Carolina. Then we say his name: 18-year-old Nolan Wells.1910censorship,freeze,ice,paramount-warnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jose-antonio-vargas-still-undocumented-still-unbought--73157533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73157533Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:44:18 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Pulitzer Prize-winner Jose Antonio Vargas returns with the updated Dear America — proof that telling the truth about who belongs here was never safe, and he did it anyway.1798america,dear,politics,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/essence-op-ed-democrats-can-t-stop-talking-about--73063066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063066Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580NBC News "Meet the Press" Contributor Ashley Etienne joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai to talk California's 14 ballot measures, the Graham Platner fallout in Maine, and her new Essence op-ed, "The Party We Built, The Bill Has Come Due."1391democrats,grahamplatner,maine,votingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grief-we-don-t-talk-about--73063056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063056Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Never Can Say Goodbye author Darnell Lamont Walker returns for a hard but necessary conversation — the Nolan Wells case reopening old wounds for Black families, and the loss of Compton peacemaker Eric Washington, killed trying to stop the very...1953blackmen,compton,ericwashington,murdered,nolanwellsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ben-crump-s-new-case-ai-political-ads-future-of-cance--73063039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063039Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Ben Crump is now representing the family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen found dead after a July 4th boat trip. 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Jean Carroll payout, AI creeping into political ads, McConnell health rumors, LAPD's Olympic staffing gamble, and a...2073bencrummp,cancer,lapd,whofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-waiting-on-billionaire-mercy-fund-it-yourself--73063019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063019Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Alain Leroy joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai to talk about his new book, Venture Philanthropy Blueprint — a real playbook for funding Black and Brown-led impact work without waiting on billionaire mercy. 1775book,new,philanthropy,venturefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-playbook-every-black-woman-leader-needs--73063013]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063013Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown on her new book, Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women.]]>1857leadership,playbook,power,revolutionaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ai-bias-nobody-s-talking-about-yet--73063007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063007Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Data Justice leader Germar Reed on how AI is quietly shaping who gets hired — and why a wave of data centers just hit pause.1895ai,hiring,jobs,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-ownership-is-everything-zuri-stanback-on-black-art-power--73063000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73063000Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:11:56 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Atlanta photographer Zuri Stanback joins us on Black visual storytelling as both art and armor — and why owning your work is the real power move in this creative economy.1972atlanta,creative,economy,film,photography,visualstorytellingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-senator-s-sister-just-took-his-seat--73062991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73062991Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:10:16 +0000KBLA Talk 1580A federal judge calls presidential self-dealing exactly what it is, the Iran ceasefire falls apart again, and Sen. Lindsey Graham's own sister takes his seat. Immigration Attorney Allen Orr Jr. and Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson join us to break...1882democrats,grahamplatner,immigrants,immigrationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bent-not-broken-power-s-uneven-weight-in-trump-s-america--72858927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858927Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580This week, South Carolina Democratic strategist Isaac Wilson and William Godwin — former White House Fellow and Gary City Council President — join Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to trace where federal power is landing hardest. We break down the...1644abc,fcc,guard,memphis,national,shootingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-eric-washington-mike-gipson-s-raw-tribute--72858922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858922Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580California Assemblymember Mike Gipson sits down with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey for a raw, personal tribute to former staffer Eric Washington, who was killed while trying to de-escalate violence at a Compton Fourth of July gathering. 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Dr. Nii-Quartelai sits down with Dillon St. Bernard — youth organizer, political strategist, and Co-Founder of the Youth 250 Movement — for a conversation about what young...1450250,future,organizer,yearsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-politics-pop-culture-ice-surveillance-ai-money-in-elections-the-gop-s-marriage-crisis--72707856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707856Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:07:46 +0000KBLA Talk 1580From the White House hallway to your living room — Dr. Nii-Quartelai brings in two of the sharpest minds in the game to cut through the noise. Vincent Jones, CEO of Beyond Impact, and Politics & Pop Culture Contributor Al Reynolds join the...2212ai,conversation,money,racefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-only-one-sin-in-hollywood-showrunner-rasheed-newson-on-power-secrets-surviving-the-industry--72707821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707821Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:06:13 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Hollywood has rules. Unwritten ones. And the most dangerous rule of all? There's only one sin that can end your career — and it's not what you think. Rasheed Newson knows the industry from the inside out. As a television drama writer, producer, and...1578film,hollywood,storytelling,survivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-john-a-jenkins-puts-modern-scotus-in-historical-context--72707719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707719Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:04:36 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The Supreme Court didn't become a political battleground overnight. Award-winning journalist and SCOTUS historian John A. Jenkins joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey to put today's court — and this moment in American history — in the context we're...1927american,democracy,deportation,massfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-doc-on-eaton-fire-black-altadena-s-fight-for-survival--72707684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707684Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:03:23 +0000KBLA Talk 1580For generations, Altadena was a sanctuary — a place where Black families could own homes, build wealth, and put down roots when doors were closed everywhere else. Then came the Eaton Fire. NAACP Pasadena President and fourth-generation Altadenan...1904chinesetheatre,hollywood,naacp,pasadenafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supreme-court-ends-haitian-tps-civil-rights-attorneys-on-what-comes-next--72707628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707628Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:01:55 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 — and 350,000 Haitian families felt it. Broadcasting live from the White House, Dr. Nii-Q is joined by Civil Rights Attorney Todd Belcore and Black Alliance for Just Immigration Executive Director Nana Gymfi to break down...1576haitian,immigration,nii-q,syrianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-weren-t-jewish-they-didn-t-have-to-act-they-did-anyway--72543200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72543200Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:55:59 +0000KBLA Talk 1580What does it mean to risk everything — your life, your family, your future — for a stranger? Filmmaker Nick Davis joins Dr. Nii-Quartelai to talk about This Ordinary Thing — a haunting, necessary, and profoundly human documentary about the non-Jews...1189documentary,haunting,jewish,necessaryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-is-at-war-with-iran-ice-wants-your-face-trump-got-booed-out-of-the-garden--72543193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72543193Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:54:49 +0000KBLA Talk 1580America is at war — again. The U.S. military has launched strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Both pilots are safe. The bombs, however, are very real — and your gas prices are already...20863,game,ice,nbafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brake-lines-ballot-lies-lapd-badge-wearing-gang--72543186]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72543186Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:52:57 +0000KBLA Talk 1580A federal whistleblower exposed DOGE's unauthorized data grab — and within hours of Elon Musk publicly targeting him, someone cut his brake lines. 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Jewish Columbia faculty file antisemitism claims — because they were punished for being the wrong kind of Jewish. Medicaid work...1904cancer,classified,hiv,leakeddocumentsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democracy-diplomacy-and-road-ahead-with-linda-sarsour--72425528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72425528Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:02:18 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The Freedom 250 concert is falling apart, the housing secretary is now running U.S. intelligence, and Spencer Pratt might be the next mayor of Los Angeles. 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Her organization needs your support NOW—and she’s...2003book,budgetcuts,federalcut,shame,silence,thefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tai-beauchamp-on-groundbreaking-new-digital-bet-show--72109500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72109500Fri, 22 May 2026 06:13:16 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Tai Beauchamp has been a force in media and wellness for over two decades. She’s a beauty editor, entrepreneur, author, television host, and now the host of The Shift — a groundbreaking new digital show on BET.com that gives everyday women access to...1765author,bet,wisdomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-attorney-allen-orr-jr-reacts-to-trump-s-1-7-billion-anti-weaponization-fund--72109494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72109494Fri, 22 May 2026 06:11:39 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Allen Orr Jr. is an immigration attorney who has been on the front lines as this administration has reshaped — some would say dismantled — the immigration system and federal politics as we know it. 1594dismantle,immigration,lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-biopic-star-keilyn-durrel-jones--72109483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72109483Fri, 22 May 2026 06:09:39 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The King of Pop comes alive on the big screen. We sit down with actor KeiLyn Durrel Jones, who portrays Michael Jackson’s legendary bodyguard and confidant Bill Bray in Antoine Fuqua’s record-breaking biopic Michael. 978billbray,bodyguard,keilyn,michaelfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dnc-autopsy-deep-dive-with-dr-jonathan-e-collins--72109464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72109464Fri, 22 May 2026 06:05:32 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The DNC finally released its long-awaited autopsy of the 2024 campaign. We will dig deep into what it says, what it leaves out, and what it means for the Democratic Party going forward with our Resident Democracy Scholar Dr. Jonathan E. Collins,...2272candidates,democratic,election,votingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-the-facts-new-l-a-wildfire-book-torched--72023899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72023899Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580CBS News correspondent and author Jonathan Vigliotti joins us to discuss his new book, Torched. We explore his firsthand account of the devastating 2025 L.A. wildfires, the political mismanagement that "let the city burn," and the high-stakes rush to...2125mismanagement,olympics,vigliotti,wildfiresfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/redistricting-wars-across-america-with-joy-ann-reid--72023852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72023852Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Joy-Ann Reid, former MSNBC Political Analyst, award-winning journalist, and bestselling author, shares her thoughts on the redistricting fight, the state of the Democratic party, and what's next for Black America, socially and politically.1990blackamerica,democratic,politically,sociallyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-to-remain-visible-in-a-rapidly-changing-america--72023780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72023780Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai leads a powerful and necessary conversation with bestselling author and mental health expert Dr. Robin L. Smith joins the show to explore something deeper: how Black communities navigate sustained attacks on Black political power,...1789blackidentity,blackpower,collective,dignityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-political-fault-lines-shifting-in-real-time--72023746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72023746Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by political and pop culture analyst Al Reynolds and Beyond Impact CEO Vincent Jones for a timely conversation about the headlines driving the national discourse. Plus, the politics behind the headlines, media narratives...2017discourse,media,politicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-the-harlem-romance--72023700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72023700Fri, 15 May 2026 19:00:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Listen as we shift to the heart of Harlem. Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by celebrated romance novelist Tiffany L. Warren. 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Watch Video here]]>1375airmen,bodies,emmy,lost,tuskegeefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-indiana-mayor-eddie-melton-on-michael-biopic-effect--71951523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71951523Mon, 11 May 2026 02:03:45 +0000KBLA Talk 1580A Renaissance in Gary: Mayor Eddie Melton joins the conversation to share how the city of Gary is leveraging the cultural momentum of the Michael biopic to fuel a new era of tourism, economic growth, and municipal pride.1243gary,indiana,renaissance,tourismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-cedric-the-entertainer-on-netflix-movie-swapped-and-return-to-broadway--71951507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71951507Mon, 11 May 2026 02:01:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The legendary Cedric the Entertainer joins us to talk about his brand new Netflix animated film, “Swapped,” and his much-anticipated return to the Broadway stage in August Wilson’s "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone"—his first major theatrical role in over a...975animated,augustwilson,comeandgone,joeturnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/independent-black-journalist-trump-doj-target-georgia-fort-on-launch-of-new-initiative--71833430Georgia Fort talks about launch of Protect the Press, a national call to defend the First Amendment and confront what she describes as the growing criminalization of journalism in America. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833430Sun, 03 May 2026 00:15:54 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Award-winning Minneapolis journalist https://www.georgiafort.com/talks about launch of Protect the Press, a national call to defend the First Amendment and confront what she describes as the growing criminalization of journalism in America. Georgia Fort talks about launch of Protect the Press, a national call to defend the First Amendment and confront what she describes as the growing criminalization of journalism in America. ]]>3421criminalization,journalist,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-death-doula-darnell-lamont-walker-on-debut-book-never-can-say-goodbye--71833411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833411Sun, 03 May 2026 00:11:04 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker joins us to discuss his debut book, Never Can Say Goodbye. Darnell shares his moving experiences holding space for those at life’s end and offers a gentle roadmap for those navigating the quiet weight of grief. We’re...1217book,death,doulafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abc-news-deborah-roberts-on-national-headline-to-trending-netflix-movie-the-perfect-neighbor--71833404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833404Sun, 03 May 2026 00:08:49 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Deborah Roberts (@deborahrobertsabc) joins us to discuss the national obsession with The Perfect Neighbor—the case that’s taking Netflix by storm.1274film,movie,netflixfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-david-oyelowo-on-solitary-confinement-new-film-newborn-in-theaters-now--71833388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833388Sun, 03 May 2026 00:07:52 +0000KBLA Talk 1580The legendary David Oyelowo (@davidoyelowo) joins us to discuss his new film Newborn—hitting AMC theaters nationwide! We talk about his incredible journey from Selma to the present day.1133amc,journey,newbornfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/macarthur-genius-jason-reynolds-on-new-audiobook-soundtrack--71833382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833382Sun, 03 May 2026 00:06:15 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Grab your headphones for a soul-stirring conversation with MacArthur “Genius” Award winner Jason Reynolds. We’re talking about his new audiobook Soundtrack and exploring how young adults navigate grief, identity, and life in the digital age. It’s the...1170conversation,geniusaward,grief,identityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-atl-mayor-author-keshia-lance-bottoms-on-new-book-rough-side-of-the-mountain--71833364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833364Sun, 03 May 2026 00:02:33 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Former Atlanta Mayor and Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms joins us for her most personal conversation yet. We discuss her new book, “Rough Side of the Mountain,” tracing her journey from the judge’s bench to the White House and her...1153atlanta,governor,mayor,racefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-author-blair-underwood-on-new-book-a-soldier-s-wife--71833355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71833355Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:28 +0000KBLA Talk 1580A deeply personal conversation with the legendary Actor Blair Underwood (@blairunderwood_official). He joins me to discuss his beautiful new tribute to his mother’s legacy, “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood.”849actor,legacy,mother,tributefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mlk-s-unfinished-work-the-black-church-radical-inclusion-the-fight-for-civil-rights--69511949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69511949Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:39:20 +0000KBLA Talk 1580This episode begins with Dr. Donta Morrison, author of Faithful and Forgotten, examining the role of the Black Church in shaping moral conscience—and what must change to move toward true inclusivity and human rights for all. Later, Human Rights...2610future,lgbtqia,mlk,progressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-protest-power-mlk-s-legacy--69511940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69511940Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:32:57 +0000KBLA Talk 1580On this episode of A More Perfect Union, powered by KBLA Talk 1580, Hunter College Associate Professor Dr. Calvin John Smiley breaks down the national headlines driving today’s political moment. Hear his take on a Venezuelan opposition leader...2395ice,mlk,protest,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-affairs-panel-on-venezuela--69408135
Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to the "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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69408135Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:51:47 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by our international affairs panel for critical takeaways regarding the Venezuela invasion including Former U.S. Special Representative on Racial Justice & Diplomacy Desiree Cormier Smith and Bishop Joseph W. Tolton,...
Download the KBLA app to listen live and subscribe to the "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!]]>2468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pro-wrestler-al-snow-on-learning-you-autism-advocacy--69408136
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In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.

If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68502578Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:08:22 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair? In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025,...
In Part Two of this conversation, Tavis Smiley, Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host of KBLA Talk 1580, and KBLA host James Farr lead an Altadena Town Hall on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Martin Gordon, Chair of the Pasadena Community Coalition; Jacque Robinson-Bailey, Former Pasadena Vice Mayor; Toni Bailey-Raines, Community Organizer and host of Altadena Talks; and Dr. William Syms, Vice President of Student Services at West LA College.

If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard — contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.]]>2440falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kbla-s-altadena-rising-town-hall-understanding-the-wildfire-recovery-compensation-fund-part-one--68502572
In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.

If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68502572Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:07:50 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Is SoCal Edison’s “Fast Pay” Program Truly Fast and Fair? In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena...
In part one in this town hall conversation, KBLA Talk 1580’s Chief Visionary Officer and flagship host, Tavis Smiley, along with KBLA host James Farr, lead an important discussion in Altadena on Thursday, November 6, 2025, where fire survivors are still left without answers to critical questions about SCE’s settlement fund.

Tavis and James are joined by fire victims, community leaders, and advocates, including panelists Dr. Echelle Williams, MFL, Brandon Lamar (President, Pasadena NAACP), and Zaire Calvin, High School Football Coach.

If you or someone you know was affected by the Altadena/Eaton Canyon Fire and still needs answers, make your voice heard. Contact Pedro Pizarro, President & CEO of Edison International, at pedro.pizarro@sce.com or call 626.302.2255 (press #1).

Your Voice. Your Questions. Your Community.]]>3575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-don-t-miss-late-show-producer-and-unconventional-grief-author--67685164
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67685164Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:14:12 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Emmy Award-Winning "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Producer and Comedian Paul Mecurio to talk about AOC working with Republicans to ban stock trading in congress, U.S. Health & Human Services...
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!]]>2481capitolhill,comedian,health,lateshow,mecurio,republicanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democratic-party-rising-stars-malcolm-kenyatta-dylan-hewitt-on-the-frontlines--67685066
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67685066Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:11:45 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by two Democratic Party rising stars - Former White House trade official and U.S. House Candidate Dylan Hewitt and DNC Vice Chair & Pennsylvania State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta. Listen to why Dylan is running to...
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!]]>2517capitol,laborday,malcolmkeyatta,philadelphiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-titles-author-on-unleashing-power-of-authenticity--67549747
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67549747Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:04:16 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Beyond Titles: Fearlessly Leading as Your Authentic Self" Author Suezette Yasmin Robotham to talk about the unleashing the power of authenticity with generous tools and insights for high-achieving...
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!]]>2474authenticself,real,selflove,toolsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digital-community-violence-intervention-founder-sounds-off--67549733
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67549733Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:02:02 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Patrick M. Young Founder of 4 Social Peace to talk about lessons from his community violence intervention work that the media doesn't talk about nearly enough, his work on the frontlines leading the nation's first...
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!]]>2307community,digitalcommunity,intervention,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-perry-s-beauty-in-black-co-star-richard-lawson-on-season-2--67535185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67535185Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:52:01 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Tyler Perry's "Beauty in Black" Co-star Richard Lawson to talk about Season 2 on Netflix. Listen to what we can expect, the real-life experiences Richard draws from in creating "Norman" character, and...2343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-associate-d-c-attorney-general-on-hometown-federal-occupation--67535186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67535186Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:51:32 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Attorney & Former D.C. Associate Attorney General Ryan L. Jones to share what he's hearing from the residents of D.C., his take on Trump Administration seeking death penalty in all D.C. murder cases, Trump's...2543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-family-who-built-america-author-cheryl-mckissack-daniel--67481121In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Author of "The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers." Listen to the pioneering story of her family, her reaction to trending national headlines, her observations about developers, 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!


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67481121Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:04:04 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Author of "The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers." Listen to the pioneering story of her family, her reaction to trending national...In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Author of "The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers." Listen to the pioneering story of her family, her reaction to trending national headlines, her observations about developers, 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!


]]>2489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/civil-rights-attorney-reacts-to-trump-plans-to-patrol-d-c--67481120Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney and Social Change Executive Director Todd Belcore to talk about President Trump's plan to join D.C. Police patrol, future of policing in Los Angeles vs. D.C., how the Administration is increasing mass deportation efforts by targeting 55 people with U.S. visas 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!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67481120Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:03:39 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney and Social Change Executive Director Todd Belcore to talk about President Trump's plan to join D.C. Police patrol, future of policing in Los Angeles vs. D.C., how the Administration is increasing...Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Civil Rights Attorney and Social Change Executive Director Todd Belcore to talk about President Trump's plan to join D.C. Police patrol, future of policing in Los Angeles vs. D.C., how the Administration is increasing mass deportation efforts by targeting 55 people with U.S. visas 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!

]]>2359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-spike-lee-and-nikole-hannah-jones-message-to-2-percenters--67429725
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67429725Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:18:51 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Filmmaker and Living Legend Spike Lee to talk about his new film "Highest 2 Lowest" starring Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, and A$OP Rocky. Listen to Spike talk about inspiration for his...
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!]]>2431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-white-house-fellow-on-high-stakes-dems-path-from-political-wilderness--67429726
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67429726Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:18:13 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Former White House Fellow and Gary City Council President William Godwin to talk about Texas State Democrats return to legislature, Trump's vow to end vote-by-mail, Dems emerging path out of the political wilderness, and...
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!]]>2406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-american-leadership-on-human-rights--67360843
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67360843Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:18:03 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Co-Founder of The Alliance for Diplomacy & Justice and Former U.S. Special Representative for Racial Equity & Justice Desiree Cormier Smith to talk about the U.S. State Department's latest...
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!]]>2458falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-u-s-politics-with-author-of-don-t-talk-about-politics--67360842
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67360842Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:17:41 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "Don't Talk About Politics' Author Sarah Stein Lubrano about what she calls a democracy in crisis becuase we're clinging to the myth that talking about politics changes people's minds. Listen to her research insights and...
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!]]>2484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mvaaff-exclusive-actor-courtney-b-vance-bassett-vance-productions-president--67351828
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67351828Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:29:04 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Bassett Vance Productions President Lynnette Ramirez ahead of their much anticipated Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival panel titled "The Business of Storytelling: Producing and Directing for Multiple...
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!]]>2494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ampu-exclusives-with-niecy-nash-charles-blow-ts-madison-more--67351829
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67351829Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:28:39 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by some of the biggest names raising public consciousness and shaping the culture in the arts, tech, and entertainment. Listen to highlights from some of Dr. Quartey's most memorable conversations this...
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!]]>2471falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mvaa-film-festival-presents-the-dutchman-reimagined--67212469
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67212469Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:36:15 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by "The Dutchman" film Director/Producer Andre Gaines to talk about this reimagined work originally written by Amiri Baraka in 1964 at the height of the civil rights movement, the day before it screens...
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!]]>24481964,blackman,marthavineyard,masculinityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawless-author-and-courageous-texas-lawmaker-cautions-the-nation--67212438
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!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67212438Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:31:09 +0000KBLA Talk 1580Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Leah Litman, Author of "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes." Listen to her take on the Trump Administration's relentless assault on federal agencies, more than...
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!]]>2596author,lawless,supremecourt,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamala-harris-says-no-thanks-to-ca-governor-race-ampu-contributors-react--67203543In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Pop Culture Contributor Al Reynolds and South Carolina Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson to unpack Kamala Harris decision to not run for California Governor, Texas Republicans plan to deliver 5 additional Republican seats at urging of President Trump, likelihood of Diddy receiving a Presidential pardon, 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!
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67203543Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:07:13 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Pop Culture Contributor Al Reynolds and South Carolina Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson to unpack Kamala Harris decision to not run for California Governor, Texas Republicans plan to deliver 5...In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by Pop Culture Contributor Al Reynolds and South Carolina Democratic Strategist Isaac Wilson to unpack Kamala Harris decision to not run for California Governor, Texas Republicans plan to deliver 5 additional Republican seats at urging of President Trump, likelihood of Diddy receiving a Presidential pardon, 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!
]]>2551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-award-winning-actor-wendell-pierce-on-what-s-new-now-next--67197541
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66948346Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:21:48 +0000KBLA Talk 1580In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai shares his exclusive 1-on-1 sit down interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on a wide range of issues including: So called “big beautiful bill” turned law, Democratic Party’s struggle to win back working class...In our second hour, Dr. Nii-Quartelai shares his exclusive 1-on-1 sit down interview with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on a wide range of issues including: So called “big beautiful bill” turned law, Democratic Party’s struggle to win back working class voters, Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris as a future colleague, and more. Stick around for immediate reactions from Columbia University Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Jonathan Collins and Fox News Contributor Richard Fowler. Plus hear directly from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass about the latest developments related to ICE raids, growing military presence on L.A. streets, 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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