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Let"s Talk

Let’s Talk is home to hard-hitting but necessary conversations, brought directly to listeners" ears. Let"s talk about the tough topics that others shy away from. Let"s talk about what"s standing in the way of community progress. Let"s talk about how we can be better neighbors and residents. Join host Dr. Hasshan Batts for a program that will leave you thinking.

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29:26

Libraries, Mental Health, and Everything In-Between:...

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2023/09/15

On this episode of Let's Talk, Dr. Batts dives into the world of nonprofits and nonprofit aid with Anne Gingerich, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO).

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29:51

It’s Broken and It Needs to Be Fixed: A Conversation...

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2023/09/01

Dr. Batts is back with another episode of Let's Talk, this time welcoming Cody Bright from REFORM Alliance to talk about parole and probation reform.

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30:09

Parenting Advice From the 'Poet of Peace': A...

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2023/07/14

Dr. Batts welcomes author Saide Saddiq-Cisse, who talks about his personal experiences as a father and navigating high conflict in co-parenting situations.

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27:25

Sitting Down with an Elder: A Conversation with...

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2023/06/10

Dr. Batts sits down with a community elder, former NFL football player Walter Beach III, for a conversation about his life, experiences, family and more.

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30:52

Turning Pressure Into Diamonds: A Conversation with...

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2023/05/12

Dr. Batts is back with another episode of Let's Talk, this time welcoming Dr. Angelique Orr for a conversation about her life journey, community organizing, self-love, and more.

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29:26

Clean Air, Clean Water, and the Fight for...

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2023/04/28

Dr. Batts welcomes Ruth Santiago, a climate activist, attorney, and member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, for a conversation about climate change, environmental justice, and more.

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31:35

Rodney King and Tyre Nichols: A Conversation with...

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2023/04/14

On this timely and powerful episode of Let's Talk, Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Lehigh Valley native Larry Spagnola, co-author of The Riot Within: My Journey from Rebellion to Redemption, Rodney King's autobiography.

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30:42

Overcoming Obstacles: Conversations with 'Positive'...

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2023/03/10

Dr. Batts welcomes Rodney Bushe and "Positive" Kyle Lassiter for a conversation about "coming from the bottom," rising out of hardship to become successful and happy in life.

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29:15

'Real Models,' Good Guys, and Second Chances:...

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2023/02/10

Dr. Batts talks with Taquil Mason about what it means to have a "real model" when growing up, then welcomes Shaheid Hasan for a conversation about giving people a second chance to improve their lives.

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29:52

Surviving Mass Incarceration: A Conversation with...

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2023/01/15

Dr. Batts welcomes guest Keenan Hudson, who was incarcerated at 15 years old for his role in a fatal armed robbery, spent 15 years in adult prisons, and has since transformed his life.

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30:08

'We Can't Lose Out Twice on Weed': Conversations with...

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2022/11/12

Dr. Batts welcomes Tyrone Russell and Kevin Greene from the Cleveland School of Cannabis to talk about entrepreneurship and entering the growing cannabis industry.

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29:04

‘How Are You Really?’: Conversations with NAMI's Leo...

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2022/10/14

Dr. Batts is back for a timely and important conversation about what mental health and mental illness really are with NAMI Lehigh Valley's Leo Rooney and Darnell Scott.

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27:42

Coffee, Community, and Creating a Better Future: A...

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2022/09/14

Dr. Batts welcomes Dr. Cynthia Mota, president of Allentown City Council to talk about the current matters of importance to the community, the importance of communication, as well as her background and connection to the city.

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26:16

Black Wealth and 'the New Face of Philanthropy': A...

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2022/08/12

Dr. Batts welcomes Dwayne Jones of Preventive Measures, Inc. and the Preventive Measures Foundation to talk about giving back to the community through philanthropic support, Black charitable giving, Preventive Measures' future plans, and more.

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30:46

Let's Talk About Reproductive Health: Conversations...

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2022/07/15

Guest host Katarah Jordan welcomes Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jamilla Campo and local social worker JoAnna Richardson to offer their reactions and insight on the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade and the near-certain impact on health outcome statistics within communities of color.

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