THE JANUS ADAMS SHOW is a weekly public radio program about race and courage. Host and Executive Producer—Janus Adams: Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, and historian. Co-Executive Producer—Matthew L. Mixon: Emmy Award-winning producer and director. Learn More: www.JanusAdams.com
Latest episodes
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6 min
A'Lelia Bundles, JOY GODDESS: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance
Preview, The Janus Adams Show, season 11, Fall 2026. Guest journalist, author, archivist, A'Lelia Bundles continues the Walker Legacy with this biography of her great-grandmother,…
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54 min
MENAH PRATT, BlackWildGirl
Black Wild Girl MENAH PRATT Power, Parenting, and Warrior Women When a five-year-old Black girl declares “I am the Queen of Sheba,” it sets her on a lifelong journey—from her fathe…
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54 min
Felipe Zurita Quintana, CHARTER FOR COMPASSION
In this wide ranging conversation, Janus Adams speaks with Felipe Zurita Quintana about his journey from a conservative upbringing in Chile and deep immersion in Mormonism—includin…
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54 min
THREE WOMEN CLICK INTO A ZOOM...
Three women click into a Zoom. OMG. Why them? Why now? Why should anyone care? All it takes is one question -- the first question, “How are you?” -- and everything we think we knew…
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2 min
HARRIET TUBMAN'S WAY - Spring Washam
HARRIET TUBMAN'S WAY - Spring Washam by Janus Adams
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54 min
Gail Straub, HOME INSIDE THE GLOBE
In a world often divided by borders, beliefs, and differences, Gail Straub offers a transformative vision of human connection. Author of "Home Inside the Globe: Embracing Our Human…
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59 sec
Gail Straub, HOME INSIDE THE GLOBE (Promo)
Gail Straub, HOME INSIDE THE GLOBE (Promo) by Janus Adams
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53 min
RAISING BLACK BOYS IN TOUGH TIMES: MaryAnne Howland and Raymond Winbush, PhD
What must we do to fortify our sons (and our daughters); to teach them not just how to survive but to thrive; to save their righteous minds, bodies and spirits? This week's show: R…
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53 min
Amb. STUART EIZENSTAT, The Art of Diplomacy
At a time when the entire world is in turmoil and the brink of chaos seems not far off, what does it take to right the world—to right the world order to balance. Are these very goa…
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53 min
JUNETEENTH: A FarmArts Collective Agri/Cultural Celebration
In this special broadcast, FarmArts Collective--an Agri/Cultural Center at Willow Wisp Organic Farm in Damascus, PA--discusses its second annual Juneteenth celebration. Guests: Tas…
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57 min
CHRISTINA HUNT WOOD, Artist
As an artist, Christina Hunt Wood is known for her paintings and printmaking; her “Human Nature” series which merges photography with clay imprints; her “Landscapes” of discarded "…
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54 min
TEAM DREAM
Two elite swimmers (Ann Smith, 82, and Madeline Murphy Rabb, 76) journey to the National Senior Games. TEAM DREAM--a serious contender in the run-up to awards season, this little s…
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54 min
Deborah G. Plant, OF GREED AND GLORY
What does it do to you when someone you love is ripped from the family, charged with a crime, wrongfully incarcerated, and – after nearly 25 years, continues to serve a life senten…
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54 min
BEFORE YOU GO, Nicole Franklin & Bryant Monteilh (FULL)
Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh are the producers and co-hosts of an extraordinary podcast series, BEFORE YOU GO. Lurking in the background of that title is the taboo subject o…
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BEFORE YOU GO: Nicole Franklin & Bryant Monteilh (Promo)
Coming up on THE JANUS ADAMS SHOW, "Before You Go"--centarians tell stories of a lifetime. Guests: Producers and Co-Hosts, Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh.
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59 sec
SCHOLARS & SCHOLARSHIP. Guests: Diana Hernandez & Sheila Walker
SCHOLARS & SCHOLARSHIP. Guests: Diana Hernandez & Sheila Walker by Janus Adams
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54 min
RAMON HERVEY II, The Fame Game
For four decades, Ramon Hervey II has been a manager and publicist to some of the entertainment industry's most famous talents. Quincy Jones, Bette Midler, Richard Pryor, Vanessa W…
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54 min
DR. PAMELA LARDE, The Joy Whisperer
“I see joy is a form of resistance. I see it as a source of power, because it's how we continue to stand on our two feet. Even when we're knocked down, we find that power and a lot…
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54 min
Frederick Joseph, COURAGE TO DREAM
He’s the New York Times bestselling author of "The Black Friend." A mover and maker, he made the Forbes “30 Under 30” list as Founder of “We Have Stories,” which provides free supp…
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55 min
LAURA FLANDERS, Journalist
As the Israel-Hamas War evolves, what is the role of journalists and historians in deciphering the crisis? As professionals, they are trained to be well-researched, well-sourced, “…