Being Well Informed

Author, Dr. Robin Bernstein provides an in depth historical analysis of how slavery by another name became popular in the North, including convict leasing. She authored the book Freeman's Challenge, which details the history of the incarceration of William Freeman. She chronicles his life history and how he landed in an unjust prison system. 

Guest Michaele Cohen, president of the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women (MLAW) tells us what role MLAW plays during the 90-day Maryland General Assembly session and what bills became important to track. Pay disparities still exist even though Maryland has an Equal Rights Amendment. New laws protecting women against sexual assault were also passed during this legislative session. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs regularly on most major podcast platforms, including You Tube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, etc. 

The Katherine Morris Death Reclassification Act is a trending new law in Maryland, which changes how medical examiners report misstated information on death certificates. Guest Delegate J. Sandy Bartlett shares her success in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in getting a new law passed aimed at correcting injustices. Cause of death is important for all families. Your path to knowing and changing death certificates just got brighter. Rev. Marguerite Morris shares her journey in getting this law passed.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs regularly on many major podcast platforms including iHeart Radio, Apple Podcast, Podbean, You Tube, Amazon Music, etc. 

How long has the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus existed, and why is it the largest black legislative caucus in the country. These questions are answered on today's podcast, Being Well Informed. Delegate Jennifer Holland White takes us through the progress made in the 2024 Maryland General Assembly from fully funding the landmark education Blueprint Legislation through 2027, to the Maternal Care Act, and Access to Care legislation, which focused on providing health care to immigrants. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast on current topics of interest in the community. The podcast airs regularly on iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Podbean, and You Tube. 

Arts and the Law are discussed. Guest Attorney Sammetria Goodson discusses why a curator needs an attorney and her unique work and client base when representing visual artists and the like. She emanates from North Dallas, and does work on the East Coast.  We also address AI and how intellectual property has changed over the years. Being Well Informed is an educational nonprofit podcast aired on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and much more.  It is also aired on You Tube. 

We delve into the discussion of renaming the Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland to the Parren J. Mitchell Bridge. Caucus of African American Leader Elder Charles James joins us for a lively discussion on what others are saying about the renaming of this bridge and also the Choptank River Bridge to honor the legacy of the late Gloria Richardson, one of the signatories of the Treaty of Cambridge. Being Well Informed airs on all major podcast platforms. It is an educational podcast designed to enlighten listeners of current events. The podcast airs on iHeartradio, Amazon Music, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and more.#renamekeybridge

Pastor Troy Barnett shares more about Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 2 pm at the Reginal Lewis Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. Parts I and II of the Legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. will be shared for all to see. Being Well Informed is an educational podcast designed to educate listeners of current topics. It is aired on You Tube, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Amazon Music, and on all other major podcast platforms. 

We discuss the expected and unexpected things that happen when losing a spouse. Elder Valerie Watson of Transformation Church of Jesus Christ, Baltimore shares details of what it is like and how life has changed for her. Listeners are given an in depth view of how your relationship with family changes. Being Well Informed airs weekly on all major podcast platforms and also on You Tube. 

Reparation grants are here in Maryland, thanks to the hard work of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland began with $1 million dollars in seed money. Now grants opportunities are available. The deadline is February 24, 2024. The call for reparations is not ignored. Our guest Rev. R. Callender shares with us where this is going and his optimism for this discussion continuing. Being Well Informed airs weekly on all major podcast platforms, and on You Tube. It is an educational podcast designed to discuss trending topics. 

Being Well Informed discusses Author Patricia A. Turner's book, Trash Talk: Anti-Obamalore and Race in the 21st Century.  The author also headed the Arthur Ashe Legacy Project at UCLA.  We delve into why former President Obama is still the target of conspiracy theories. The book covers the time period 2004 through 2022, the year of publication.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast presented weekly on all major podcast platforms such as You Tube, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, etc.

Steven H. Wilson, former Republican Central Committee Chair of Howard County, Maryland is our guest to discuss the direction of the Republican Party in Maryland. A recent editorial in the Baltimore Sunpapers was captioned, "The Republican Party Should Stand for More Than Conspiracy Theories and Banning Schoolbooks." We learn more about the Moms for Liberty platform and splinters in the local GOP.  The editorial is discussed in length and why Steven H.  Wilson believes the rule of law is not a distraction, and if you don't have the rule of law, you have tyranny. Being Well Informed airs regularly on all major podcast platforms and on You Tube. 

Our guest, Robert Stubblefield discusses the challenging work of the Bethesda African American Cemetery Coalition. Updates are provided on the court battle that ensues in Maryland.Being Well Informed airs on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon music and on many other major platforms. 

Why is the process or system for granting parole broken? We explore changes that need to be made. Justice Policy Institute describes Maryland's parole process as fraught with challenges. We give the answer to the question, "Why?" Our guest, Willie Hamilton works with No Struggle No Success and tells us more about what lawmakers can do to change the system, which includes no longer using outdated risk assessments.Being Well Informed airs on major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and Podvine. 

US Congressman Kweisi Mfume stopped by to share about legislation (House Bill 727) both he and US Senator Ben Cardin introduced to preserve African American history and culture. The legislation would create a 12 person National Council to advise the National Endowment for the Humanities on how to amplify, strengthen teaching and learning in schools to ensure black history and culture is recognized. More than two dozen co-sponsors have signed on to this legislation. But it must still pass the House of Representatives, which is Republican controlled. More updates on the possibility of the George Floyd Policing Act was discussed as well as the Witness Security and Protection Grant Program Act of 2023, which has bipartisan support and the Identifying Mass Shooters Act.Being Well Informed airs weekly on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, and You Tube.

What are the highlights of collecting Social Security? What simple steps should I take to maximize receiving benefits. If I buy a car after collecting Social Security and choose to pay using a pension account, how will that impact my Social Security?These and more questions are answered in this podcast with Jake Serfas of Copper Creek Wealth. Visit their website at www.coppercreeekwealth.com.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs weekly. We discuss trending topics each month on Social Security and pension matters. Our podcast is featured on Spotify, You Tube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, iHeartRadio, and more. 

Former Redskins NFL Player and New England Patriots Player, Bishop Troy Barnett is our guest to discuss the 100 year legacy of Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. Bishop Troy Barnett now pastors the Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ at 4300 Old York Road, Baltimore, Maryland. He shares what led him to the ministry and how this documentary came about. The rich history of this church in Baltimore City and the impact Apostle Cannady has had on lives are also discussed. Being Well Informed is a weekly podcast, which airs on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Podvine, Podbean, and YouTube. 

We discuss the new conversation involving police reform. Guest Dwayne Bryant helps us navigate the complex and many reasons why innocent youth as young as fifth grade run from police. We also discuss how to repair cop and community relations, and why policymakers need to focus on education.Being Well Informed airs weekly on all major podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Amazon Music, Podbean, and YouTube. 

Did my retirement plan just change? The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act became effective January 1, 2020. But a new law became effective January 1, 2023, the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2023. Changes in required age minimum distributions of 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans have occurred. It is no longer 70 1/2. The age for required minimum distributions increases to 72 and now 73, which may impact your Medicare premiums or tax bracket. We give concrete examples in this podcast. We also discuss the Protected IRA Plus Plans, which can provide guaranteed lifetime income, protection of assets from market losses, tax free withdrawals specifically for long term care, tax free growth and tax free income later, as well as tax free death benefits.Being Well Informed is a podcast, which airs weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and other platforms such as You Tube. We discuss trending topics impacting the community. 

How relevant is bias in our decision making such as when people are hired or fired. Is there bias in creating job descriptions? Guest Lorne Epstein discusses unconscious bias in the workplace and what CEOs of major companies are saying about how unconscious bias is impacting their workplace. Mr. Epstein also discusses what CEOs are doing to fix it or mitigate bias. Visit his website for insightful and impactful webinars at www.LorneEpstein.com.Being Well Informed is aired weekly on many major platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Spotify,  Podvine, Podbean, as well as You Tube. 

What is the digital divide and how is it a problem when educating children in grades K-12. Dr. Ebony Shockley shares insightful information on this trending education topic. There is also a digital gap between countries or global divide. Listeners are given a picture of what that looks like.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs weekly on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Amazon Music, Podvine, Podbean, and many other platforms, including You Tube. I 

Swastikas at synagogues? Racist graffiti on the doors of neighborhood churches? Arsonists targeting places of worship? These are all topics discussed on Being Well Informed with guest Paul Monteiro of the Department of Justice. Information is provided on what the Department of Justice Community Relations Services does and how they are becoming a part of the community across the nation. Being Well Informed airs weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio and You Tube. It is an educational podcast for the community to stay abreast of trending topics. 

Are there plans in the Maryland General Assembly 2023 to pursue legislation to change voter identification and signatures on ballots or mail in ballots. The Election Protection initiatives are discussed and irregularities at election polls are explained. Guests include Amy Cruice of the ACLU of Maryland and Joanne Antoine of Common Cause of Maryland. How secure are our elections? Are the elections properly funded? What safeguards are there to prevent voter misinformation?Being Well Informed is aired weekly on various podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and others. The program is also available on You Tube. 

Sailing is another opportunity for all. Thornell Jones discusses his sailing and kayaking camp he established during the summer months for young people who are often forgotten. Sailing schools as well as various marine industry opportunities are addressed for parents to know and better understand. Being Well Informed airs weekly on many podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon Music, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and others. The program is an educational podcast which also airs on You Tube. 

Erika Cole, the Church Attorney, discusses church succession plans and their importance. The topics of church splits, and not having secret plans are discussed as well as information on how to avoid an IRS audit.Being Well Informed airs weekly on various podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Podvine, Podbean, Amazon Music, and on You Tube.

Certified Estate Appraiser Genice Lee shares insightful information about the appraisal process and industry. Genice Lee is a veteran appraiser who has worked in the industry for more than a decade. Questions arise about the fair value of black art and how artists who completed the portraits of President and Mrs. Obama are valued today.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast airing weekly on various podcast platforms and on You Tube. 

Samuel Jordan, leader of the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition shares in vivid detail how the Red Line was canceled as a transportation project in Maryland and how there is structural racism in the transportation industry. We further discuss how the Purple Line and Maglev projects are going. The Transportation Equity Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of1 964, as amended are also discussed. Being Well Informed airs weekly on various podcast platforms including Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Podvine, YouTube, Podbean, and others. 

District 30B Candidate Courtney Buiniskis shares about her experience running for House of Delegates in South County in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The 2022 General Election results are in. And this was a first for this candidate. She shares the highs and lows of running for office as well as the impact mail in ballots had on this election cycle.Being Well Informed is an educational podcast, which airs weekly on various podcast platforms.  This includes Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Amazon Music, Spotify, and Youtube.  

How did the role of pharmacists change before, during and after COVID. Pharmacist and Attorney Hilda Gurley shares her insights with us on Being Well Informed.Being Well Informed is an educational podcasts and You Tube program, which airs regularly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music, and many other platforms.

Political Director Patrick Sweeney of Every Library.org explains how book banning in America has intensified since 2021. Libraries are an easy target. What movements are causing libraries to ban books. What states are creating criminal penalties for librarians who fail to ban books. These issues are discussed in this edition of Being Well Informed.Being Well Informed is a podcast/tv program airing on various podcast platforms such as Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, and You Tube. 

Many do not realize when long term care insurance is needed. It is not the same as long term disability insurance. Our guest, Meredith Pensack, a long term care insurance expert explains the difference and why this coverage protects retirement assets. Questions are answered. Being Well Informed airs weekly on various podcast platforms such as Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Podcast Addict, Spotify, Amazon Music, and on You Tube. 

Social Security myths are dispelled. And traditional Medicare v. Medicare Advantage Plans is explained. Nancy Altman, a 40 plus year veteran of Social Security laws shares details about bad actors in Medicare Advantage Plans and 4 things to think about when choosing between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans.Being Well Informed is a program designed to share information on trending topics. Currently our podcast/tv program airs weekly. Our podcast is also featured on Amazon Music, Podbean, Spotify, iHeart Radio, You Tube, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and many other platforms.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts is on the move with new theater, creative writing, ceramic, and art classes, after school programs for the community and other arts projects for all. Executive Director Jackie Coleman enthusiastically shares the history and new events. In October 2022, the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts was the choice of venue for the Fannie Lou Hamer Awards. The program honored many Marylanders. The Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts also hosted the reception and gifted each attendee with a membership to the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Being Well Informed airs weekly. The program is also on Google Podcasts, You Tube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, Podbean, and many more podcast platforms. 

Children's Book Author Alice Faye Duncan discusses her book EVICTED! The Struggle For The Right to Vote about black sharecroppers in Fayette County, Tennessee who inspired the voting rights movement and the late Congressman John Lewis. Book banning is also addressed. Being Well Informed airs weekly. The podcast is featured on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, You Tube, Amazon Music and other podcast platforms. 

Maryland Voters' Ballot Questions are discussed along with Anne Arundel County Ballot Questions for citizens to examine. Arguments for and against are accessible through the League of Women Voters. Visit website www.vote411.org. Guest is Niecy Chambers of League of Women Voters Anne Arundel County. Being Well Informed is a podcast/tv program, which airs weekly. Podcasts are presented on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, You Tube, Podbean, Amazon Music, and other podcast platforms. 

Maryland District 30A Delegate Shaneka Henson discusses recent HBCU laws impacting students attending HBCU schools in Maryland. The Legal Education Success Collaborative law passed in 2021 is discussed in detail. Maryland HBCU attendees should be talking to their college advisors about this mentorship program and how it can result in a fully funded scholarship to law school in Maryland.  Listeners will also learn is Morgan State University's plans to build a medical school a work in progress. Being Well Informed airs weekly.  The podcast also appears on Apple Podcast, You Tube, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and many other platforms. 

History is about remembering the past. Blacks of the Chesapeake, lead by Vincent Leggett, share that rich legacy about Carr's Beach, and where the new state park will be in a few years. Mr. Leggett walks us through why there was a Carr's Beach and Sparrow's Beach in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and how much it meant to the community. A clip from the past is included as well as the second program with President Kurt Schmoke on student loan forgiveness.Being Well Informed airs weekly. Being Well Informed is also featured on multiple podcast platforms, including Google Podcast, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio, You Tube, and Amazon Music. 

University of Baltimore President Kurt Schmoke discusses can students afford college, and student loan forgiveness.  What are the benefits and shortcomings in President Biden's initiative to forgive $10,000 in student college loan debt.  These issues are explored. Being Well Informed is a television podcast, which airs weekly. Other podcast platforms include iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Google Podcast, You Tube, Apple Podcast, and more. 

What is a hedge fund? Why is the industry a close knit community of certain people. Sociologist Megan Tobias Neely shares what inequality in the hedge fund industry looks like and why  and reforms that are necessary. Being Well Informed airs weekly on You Tube. It also airs as a podcast on many podcast platforms such as Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Spotify, and Amazon Music. 

AARP's Leigh Purvis discusses how significant the Inflation Reduction Act is for older Americans, especially in Medicare Part D.  What is addressed is out of control prescription drug prices and certain caps that may help eligible citizens. AARP publishes a prescription price watch and also has a Medicare Q and A section on its website, which is further discussed. Details are given on when people should apply for Medicare without penalty. Being Well Informed airs weekly on various podcast platforms, including Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, You Tube, iHeart Radio, and Spotify. 

Being Well Informed airs weekly. This edition tells us what it is like after prison and the many obstacles individuals face. Those wrongly incarcerated spend decades behind prison. If the judicial system is so fair with an appellate system, why did that happen. Do those exiting prison really know they can vote in Maryland? Joshua Hatch, founder of Freedom Fighters, LLC digs deep and shares openly about systemic problems. 

Being Well Informed airs weekly. In this edition, historians, attorneys, and concerned citizens who comprise the Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition discuss an appeal of a Circuit Court decision halting the sale of the Cemetery and destruction of the human remains interred in Bethesda, Maryland. Case is to be heard October 6, 2022 at 9:30 am in Maryland's appellate court. 

Being Well Informed airs weekly. This podcast edition discusses the loss of a child.  Bereaved parents are not all alike. Alice Wisler, author, shares her journey when she lost Daniel Wisler at the tender age of 4 years old. Writing a journal was helpful and writing done in honor of her child was helpful in coping with grief. Her workshops are also available for grieving parents. 

Being Well Informed discusses judicial reform in Maryland. Why is there disparity in sentencing? What is an "Emmett Till Courthouse?" Is the Judicial Nominating Committee process flawed? What makes the voting process for judges confusing?

Being Well Informed is an education podcast and television program, which airs weekly. In this edition, Collette Watson and Joseph Torres of Free Press.net explain why reparations in media and by the media is necessary. Some journalists are paid less than others. We also discuss the press and their apologies. 

Being Well Informed discusses trending topics. Candidate for Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman talks about her candidacy and recent legislation involving tax credits for seniors passed by the Maryland legislature. School construction projects are also discussed. 

Being Well Informed discusses the beginning of the Alzheimer's journey and preventive measures to take before considering guardianship. Attorney Karren Pope-Onwukwe takes us through growing trends in preparing for the Alzheimer's journey. She is part of the American Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division. Her office is in Bowie, Maryland. Her website is www.kpopeatty.com. Being Well informed is an education podcast and television program, which airs weekly on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcases, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Spotify and You Tube. 

Being Well Informed airs on Roku TV Sundays at 7 pm through RiseHer Network. This edition discusses Authors Dr. Tracy Robinson-Wood and Dr. Janie Ward's book, Sister Resisters. Also on this segment of the broadcast are judicial candidates discussing judicial reform. Candidates Rev. Ricky Nelson Jones and Marylin Pierre identify possible solutions to the judicial nominating process. 

Being Well Informed is an education podcast. Steven Waddy, Political Action Chair of the Anne Arundel County NAACP provides us insight on how police reform advanced in the Maryland and local legislatures over the past two years. He also sheds light on statewide equity media matters. 

Being Well Informed is a weekly podcast, which airs on ROKU TV's RiseHer Network Sundays at 7 pm. This week's topic is Maryland Lynching Memorial and Education During a Pandemic. Guests include Monica Lindsey of Connect the Dots in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and William Schwarz, of the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project.  

This episode focuses on the Maryland Truth and Reconciliation Commission. One of the Commissioners Dr. Charles Chavis discusses the work of the commission in researching and finding ancestors who were descendants of families who were lynched. Part II introduces Author Caryn Hines and her trilogy THE PILL. THE PILL is a science fiction project authored by Ms. Hines an attorney who uses the DC, Maryland and Virginia area as the backdrop to the Howard University doctor who created the pill, which reverses age. 

Being Well Informed focuses on cryptocurrency scams. Our guest from AARP enlightens the audience on the types of cryptocurrency scams trending. Our second guest in Part II shares about the history and existence of the Anne Arundel County NAACP Greenbook.