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A Moment with Erik Fleming

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

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Justice, Leadership & Race Featuring Judge Steve...

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2026/05/18

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Judge Steve Teske on juvenile justice reform and the school-to-prison pipeline, Dr. Jessica Kriegel on leadership and creating belief-shifting experiences, and Dr. Terri Givens on radical empathy, racial reckoning, and the political backlash following recent court decisions.The episode explores detention reform, the harms of charging youths as adults, strategies to shift public beliefs through storytelling and culture, and the impact of legal and political moves on

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186:05

Politics Breakdown Featuring Dr. Tammy Greer, Les...

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2026/05/11

Host Erik Fleming leads a fast-moving episode featuring three guests: Dr. Tammy Greer on the implications of Louisiana v. Callais and Southern redistricting, Les Leopold discussing his new book calling for a working-class political party, and Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark on her run for Georgia’s 13th Congressional District.The show mixes policy analysis, campaign updates, and a moment-of-news roundup, exploring how redistricting, labor organizing, and science-based leadership intersect with

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76:41

Leave Us Alone

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2026/05/04

Erik Fleming delivers a solo episode responding to the Supreme Court's recent decision that weakens protections under the Voting Rights Act, using the Louisiana case as a springboard to explain historical roots, gerrymandering, and the broader threat to Black political representation. He mixes legal context, personal reflection, and a call to action—urging listeners to stay engaged, support independent media, and keep fighting for voter protections.

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163:17

Foresight & Firsts Featuring Dr. Adam Barsouk,...

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2026/04/27

Erik Fleming hosts three interviews: Dr. Adam Barsouk on practical cancer prevention from his book Outsmarting Cancer; Lorissa Rinehart on Jeanette Rankin and her pacifist biography Winning the Earthquake; and Dr. Sherice Janaye Nelson on Visibly Invisible, examining Black women’s legislative power in the Congressional Black Caucus. The episode opens with a news roundup and host appeals to support independent podcasting.Listeners are encouraged to read the featured books, follow the guests, and

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131:04

Tales of Psychiatry Featuring Dr. Ellen Bassuk,...

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2026/04/20

Host Erik Fleming interviews Dr. Ellen Bassuk, her son Daniel Schoonover, and author Susanne Antonetta about two powerful books exploring mental health, care systems, and psychiatry's troubled history. Between Two Worlds recounts a mother and son's struggle for compassionate treatment and recovery, while The Devil's Castle traces Nazi-era eugenics and its echoes in modern psychiatry. The episode blends personal testimony, professional insight, and historical research to highlight systemic failures,

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127:23

The Nation & The South Featuring Chuck Todd and Ed...

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2026/04/13

Host Erik Fleming sits down with political analyst Chuck Todd and Birmingham advisor Ed Fields for candid conversations about American politics, civic leadership, and the evolving New South. They discuss media independence, electoral dynamics, grassroots engagement, and the documentary "As Goes the South," highlighting how local action and storytelling shape national change.

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118:27

Troublemaker & Civil Survival Featuring Carla Kaplan...

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2026/04/06

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Carla Kaplan about her new biography Troublemaker, exploring Jessica Mitford’s sharp humor, anti‑fascist activism, and impact on consumer rights and social justice.Also featured is Cody Nagle of Civil Survival, who shares her lived experience with addiction and incarceration and her legal work to remove barriers to employment, housing, and record relief for people reentering society.

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123:13

Journeys Featuring Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph...

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2026/03/30

Host Erik Fleming welcomes guests Leatrice De Bruhl and W. Ralph Eubanks to discuss grief, healing, and the Mississippi Delta's history and literature. Leatrice shares her personal journey of loss and her Grace to Grieve movement, while Eubanks unpacks his new book exploring the Delta's social and cultural legacy.The episode blends personal testimony with historical insight, offering listeners inspiration, advocacy for mental health, and a deeper understanding of the Delta's role in America's

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147:21

Art & Science Featuring Robynn Smith and Gerta Keller

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2026/03/23

Host Erik Fleming interviews printmaker Robynn Smith about Print Day in May, a worldwide community printmaking event, and paleontologist Gerta Keller about her book The Last Extinction, which emphasizes massive Deccan volcanism and its lessons for modern climate risk.The episode also features a Moment of News, calls to support independent podcasting (patreon.com/amomentwitherikfleming, momenterik.com), and reflections on recent free-speech and legal stories.

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176:44

Menace, Movement & Momentum Featuring Kate Powell,...

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2026/03/16

Erik Fleming hosts three powerful conversations with Kate Powell (grassroots advocacy and "menacing" elected officials), Gloria J. Browne-Marshall (A Protest History of the United States), and Dr. Ashleigh Brown-Grier (internationalization and support for HBCUs).They discuss protest strategies, voting access, protecting civil rights, and strengthening HBCUs, offering practical takeaways and calls to action for listeners who want to get involved.

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165:18

Midterms, 15 Cents & Mission Featuring Kaivan Shroff,...

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2026/03/09

Host Erik Fleming guides conversations on current events and politics: Kaivan Shroff on Democratic strategy and the Iran conflict, Louise Story and Ebony Reed on the Black–white wealth gap (15 Cents on the Dollar), and Elizabeth "Libby" Jamison on veterans and military family advocacy.The episode combines news highlights, deep reporting, and personal stories about elections, economic inequality, and the challenges facing military families, offering context and perspectives for engaged

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134:56

Warriors & Thinkers Featuring Gregory S. Cooke and...

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2026/03/02

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian and filmmaker Gregory S. Cooke about his documentary Invisible Warriors, which tells the story of 600,000 African-American women who worked in factories and government during World War II, and Dedrick Asante-Muhammad of the Joint Center, who discusses racial economic equity and current policy challenges. The episode explores wartime gains, ongoing struggles for civil rights, efforts to preserve Black history, and ways listeners can support the film and related

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82:45

The Plunder of Black America Featuring Dr. Calvin...

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2026/02/23

Host Erik Fleming interviews historian Dr. Calvin Schermerhorn about his book The Plunder of Black America, tracing how slavery, Jim Crow laws and 20th-century public policies combined to create and sustain the racial wealth gap through individual family stories and economic analysis. The episode also features reflections on the late Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., and a discussion of remedies — including reparations and targeted public policy — to begin closing the wealth divide.

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143:25

Equity & 100 Years of Black History Featuring Dr....

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2026/02/16

Host Erik Fleming speaks with Dr. Decoteau Irby and Dr. Ann Ishimaru about their decade-spanning book "Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems," exploring how equity leaders build change, the challenges they face amid political backlash, and practical strategies for sustaining justice in schools.Later, Dr. Karlos K. Hill joins to mark 100 years of Black History Month, explaining why Black history is central to American history, the cultural ways it has been preserved, and how

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148:21

Have The Fight Featuring Kelly Cervantes and Dr....

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2026/02/09

Host Erik Fleming sits down with award-winning author Kelly Cervantes and nurse-researcher Dr. Monica McLemore for a powerful episode on grief, motherhood, and fighting for health equity.Cervantes shares her memoir The Luckiest and the work of remembering after loss; Dr. McLemore discusses reproductive justice, rising U.S. maternal mortality, and urgent policy changes to protect families and communities.

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144:30

61 Years Featuring Kaylee Jade Peterson and David Eliot

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2026/02/02

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

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163:18

Belief, Millennials & Nationalism Featuring Leslie...

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2026/01/26

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

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193:20

For Good Featuring Nekima Levy-Armstrong, Dr....

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2026/01/19

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.

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174:13

Strength, Conservation & Effectiveness Featuring...

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2026/01/12

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,

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129:31

I Have Hope Featuring Dr. Marlee Bunch and Dr....

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2025/12/29

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

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