A Moment with Erik Fleming

Erik R Fleming
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My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 and 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black News & Politics Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse.

  1. 21H AGO

    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.

    2h 25m

  2. JAN 26

    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.

    2h 43m

  3. JAN 19

    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.

    3h 13m

  4. JAN 12

    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.

    2h 54m

  5. 12/29/2025

    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.

    2h 10m

  6. 12/22/2025

    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.

    2h 10m

  7. 12/15/2025

    Evolve & Advocate Featuring Cheryl Ann Wadlington and Kristen Torres

    Host Erik Fleming interviews Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder of Evoluer House, about her two-decade fight to heal and prepare Black and brown teen girls for college and life — and Kristen Torres, a Mississippi-born public policy strategist who explains how nonprofits and local governments can navigate Congress and federal agencies. The episode mixes uplifting success stories, policy insights on advocacy and lobbying, and practical ways to support community-led programs, with news highlights and calls to action from the host.

    2h 1m

  8. 12/08/2025

    Discovery & Action Featuring Bremond MacDougall, Lisa Cooper and Tomekia Moore

    Host Erik Fleming welcomes return guests Bremond MacDougall and Lisa Cooper, who run Quite Literally Books, and a community leader driving change in Arkansas. The episode features lively discussion about three newly republished books — a women-only utopia by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a witty Civil War-era satire by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, and a charming 1892 guide to intimate dinners — plus insights on the challenges of small-press publishing. Later, Tomekia Moore explains community action work in Arkansas, including Kids to College savings accounts and statewide efforts to improve digital access and lift families out of poverty.

    1h 55m
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My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 and 2024 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black News & Politics Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse.

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  • Creator
    Erik R Fleming
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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