The renowned scholar and powerhouse public intellectual join forces weekdays to sound off on the news of the day from an unapologetically progressive perspective.
Latest episodes
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39 min
The U.S. should Not Support Isreal’s War
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the latest on the Isreal preemptive strike against Iran and the movement among some members of Congress to prevent the United States from en…
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41 min
Can Peace Be Still?
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the global impacts of what is happening in the Middle East and the efforts by grassroots groups like Up In Arms and Code Pink to draw attent…
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40 min
Iran-Isreal, Political Violence Against Minnesota Legislators and Black Lives
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the latest war brewing in the Middle East, the political violence against Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and S…
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27 min
Teach-in Thursday: Sam Cooke
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the life and impact of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century—Sam Cooke.
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35 min
Struggle in the Streets (Part 2)
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner continue their discussion about President Trump’s federal overreach, the indictment of Congress woman LaMonica Mciver and how to keep joy through al…
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41 min
Struggle in the Streets (Part 1)
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the protest in LA over the ICE raids and the Trump administrations overreach.
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38 min
U.S. Aggression in LA and The Death of Sly Stone
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss U.S. aggression in Los Angeles and the death of Sly Stone.
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41 min
Democrats and Tacos
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the ways that the Democrats have not learned the lessons from their 2024 presidential loss. The latest is the stunt of giving away tacos in…
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41 min
Prolific Fight Back
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the senseless violence in Gaza and Boulder, Colorado.
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42 min
Teach-in Thursdays: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the life and continuing impact that Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson has on the body politic of America. As civil rights activist, presidential cand…
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33 min
Are We Living In The Dark Age?
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the impact of the Trump administrations assault on the truth for America. Is the impact of this assault on Black people who already suffer f…
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40 min
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rep Rangel and His Work of Building Black Political Power
In today’s episode Senator Nina Turner discusses the impact of Congressman Charlie Rangel leadership in his Harlem, New York district and beyond.
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41 min
Teach-in Thursday: Muhammad Ali
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the boxing career and political activism of the GOAT—Muhammad Ali.
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39 min
Never Allow Our Foes to be Our Focus
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the resent “courage” of neo-liberal Democrats to criticize President Biden and the Trump administrations attempt to get nations on the conti…
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39 min
Remembering Minister Malcolm at 100
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the honesty, sincerity and integrity of Minister Malcolm X during the celebration of his 100th birthday.
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40 min
Teach-in Thursday: Lorraine Hansberry
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the incredible life of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry. She was the first Black playwright to win the New York Critics Circle award and…
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41 min
The 3rd Anniversary of the Tops Market Massacre
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the racially motivated mass shooting of 10 people Black people as they shopped at Tops Supermarket. What are the lessons learned and how is the com…
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39 min
40 Years Since The Move Bombing in Philadelphia
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the 1985 bombing of the headquarters of a Black liberation group in Philadelphia.
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42 min
Trump Priorities White South African Refugees
The Trump administration priorities white South African refugees for preferred status within the U.S. Refugee Program. Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the history of certain white…
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40 min
Teach-in Thursdays: Nina Simone
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the alchemy, allure and courage of classical pianist, singer, songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.