Gloria Minott Presents...

Maurice Weeks the Co-Executive Director of ACRE(Action Center on Race & the Economy) talks about his new report on Amazon. More info on Maurice Weeks and ACRE are available on Twitter at @mo87mo87 and https://www.acrecampaigns.org/. ** Podcast theme music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Loida Lewis talks about some of the great business achievements of her late husband TLC Beatrice founder & CEO Reginald F. Lewis. More information on Reginald Lewis is available at https://reginaldflewis.com/ Also information on the documentary "Reginald F. Lewis and the Making of a Billion Dollar Empire" can be found at https://reginaldflewis.com/documentary/ ** Podcast theme music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Roland Phillips (referred to as Ronald Phillips in podcast) talks about his latest book "A Spy Named Orphan: The Enigma of Donald MaClean" - The first full biography of one of the twentieth century’s most notorious spies. ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Deborah G. Plant is an African American literature & Africana Studies scholar and literary critic whose special interest is the life and works of Zora Neale Hurston. She talks about the 2018 New York Times bestseller "Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo", a book recently published and written by Zora Neale Hurston more than 87 years ago.

Karl A. Racine, Washington DC's first independently elected Attorney General, discusses some of his accomplishments and goals for the future. More information about Attorney General Karl A. Racine is available at: https://oag.dc.gov/about-oag/our-structure-divisions/about-attorney-general Twitter: @AGKarlRacine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcoag/) ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Brought to light in the Rebecca Skloot book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" and the Oprah Winfrey produced HBO movie based on the book, Henrietta Lacks is known as the "mother of modern medicine." The Lacks Family Attorney Christina Bostic and Ron Lacks talk about the sad story of Henrietta Lacks and the current litigation between the family and John Hopkins on overdue and proper compensation for the use of her body. More info at https://www.biography.com/people/henrietta-lacks-21366671 https://www.bosticklawoffice.com/blog/family-of-henrietta-lacks-seeks-legal-redress-for-the-1951-theft-of-her-biology http://rebeccaskloot.com/the-immortal-life/ https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/16/health/henrietta-lacks-portrait-smithsonian-tmd/index.html ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Throughout his long career, Alex Blake has played with the greats Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, McCoy Tyner, Lenny White, Stan Getz, Harry Belafonte, and the Manhattan Transfer --just to name a few. He talks about his journey from Panama City on this edition. More information about Alex Blake can be found at https://www.alexblakebass.com/his-story. ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Sage Marie Spaeth, 3rd grader and former winner of the Roald Dahl's "Imaginormous Challenge", talks about this exciting challenge in which children from ages of 5-12 can enter their own imaginative story ideas up to 100 words. More info is available at www.imaginormouschallenge.com. ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Recorded from WPFW 89.3 FM's (www.wpfwfm.org) live broadcast from the National Council of Churches' Act 2 End Racism March and Rally hosted by Gloria Minott, Reverend Grayland Hagler, and Dr. E. Faye Williams marking the 50 year mark of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.' assassination. Ben & Jerry Ice Cream's founders Ben Cohen & Jerry Greenfield and actor/activist Danny Glover drop by to join in the discussion. ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Historian and former chief of staff to Democratic Leader/Speaker Nancy Pelosoi, John A. Lawrence, talks about the roots of polarization in American politics. His new book "Class of 74: Congress after Watergate and the Roots of Partisanship" is available now. More information on John A. Lawrence's book is available at https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/content/class-74 ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

Former neo-nazi Christian Picciolini talks about his personal journey overcoming the grips of hate through "Life After Hate" - his peace advocacy organization (https://www.lifeafterhate.org/). More information about Christian Picciolini can be found at https://www.christianpicciolini.com/book & https://www.facebook.com/officialchristianpicciolini/. #wecounterhate ** Podcast Opening/Closing music produced by Dadrian (https://soundcloud.com/dadrian-collins-457411779)

President & CEO of Free Press Craig Aaron returns with an update on net neutrality and its possible death. More information about Craig Aaron is available at https://www.freepress.net/person/21/craig-aaron

Here is another one of my favorite interviews from the past in celebration of Black History Month. Contemporary African-American soul singer and former Death Row artist Danny Boy (DB) talks to us about the National Geographic documentary "Facing Suge Knight". Danny Boy was signed to Death Row Records when he was just 15. He will soon be releasing his upcoming book, "Stranded on Deathrow." More information about Danny Boy is available at https://www.reverbnation.com/IAmDannyBoy More information about "Facing Suge Knight" can be found at http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/

Enjoy this special edition of one of my favorite interviews in celebration of Black History Month. When Dr. Maya Angelou's cookbook Hallelujah! The Welcome Table a Lifetime of Memories With Recipes was published I had this conversation with the renowned scholar. Please enjoy this culinary experience.

Enjoy this encore presentation of some of my favorite interviews in celebration of Black History Month. I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Maya Angelou a few times and she was one my favorite people to talk to. Here is one of the interviews I did with her May of 2013. Rest in peace Dr. Maya Angelou. --Gloria Minott Legendary author Maya Angelou dies at age 86 (CNN) ---http://www.cnn.com/2014/05/28/us/maya-angelou-obit/ ---------------------------------- "Mom and Me and Mom." Dr. Maya Angelou's latest book took her decades to write. It's the heartwarming story of love and forgiveness. A stunning portrait of "Lady" , Vivian Baxter, her mother and a remarkable grandmother who instilled in her values that she cherishes. Here is my interview with Dr. Angelou. For more information on Dr. Maya Angelou: http://mayaangelou.com/

Abigail Disney, daughter of Roy E. Disney and granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, co-founder of The Walt Disney Company with her great uncle Walt Disney, discusses the Trump tax cuts.

Selected by Marvel Comics, novelist and award winning journalist Jesse J. Holland talks about working on the Black Panther novel and his excitement for the film. More info on Jesse J Holland is available at http://www.jessejholland.com/.

Anthony Davenport shares a few tips on how to protect your credit score. Follow Anthony Davenport on twitter @RegalCreditMGMT.

Author, historian,lecturer & professor Danielle McGuire talks about the story of Recy Taylor and her book "At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance- A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power" More information about Danielle McQuire is available at http://daniellemcguire.com/

Documentary producers Harriet Gordon & Peter Getzels discuss their latest film about Czech harpsichordist Zuzana Ruzickova who recorded the complete keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach. More information about Harriet Gordon & Peter Getzels as well as on the film "Zuzana: Music is Life" are available at http://www.getzelsgordon.com/about/.

Aaron Cohen talks about soul music artist Curtis Mayfield and his new book "Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Cultural Power" - which touches on the social, cultural, and political changes that shaped soul music in Chicago during the 1960s and 1970s.

President & CEO of Free Press Craig Aaron discusses net neutrality and the possible affect that an FCC decision against it may cause. More information about Craig Aaron is available at https://www.freepress.net/person/21/craig-aaron

Just in time for the holidays, Richard L Chilton Jr. talks about finding that perfect wine and his new book "Adventures with Old Vines: A Beginner's Guide to Being a Wine Connoisseur"

Mary Hall Surface talks about her latest play "Color's Garden: An Adventure with the Elements of Art" - inspired by the art of Henri Matisse. More information about the play can be found at https://www.nga.gov/education/families/performances.html More information about Mary Hall Surface can be found at http://www.maryhallsurface.com/Home.html

Eldest of the 11th Generation of the Brown Family, Sylvia Brown discusses her latest book "Grappling with Legacy" and the urge to do good. More information about Sylvia Brown is available at http://grapplingwithlegacy.com/.

Author Martha Brokenbrough talks about one of America's founding fathers Alexander Hamilton- his accomplishments & his flaws. Go to Martha Brokenbrough's website is http://martha-brockenbrough.squarespace.com/ for more information about her book Alexander Hamilton- Revoluntionary.

Terry Jastrow & Ann Archer join me to discuss the new book “The Trial of Prisoner 043" and the organization Artists For Human Rights. More information on Terry Jastrow and his new book is available at http://www.terryjastrow.com/ More information about Ann Archer and her organization Artists For Human Rights is available at http://annearcher.com/ http://annearcher.com/artistsforhumanrights.html

Comedian Patricia Williams aka Ms Pat talks about her inspirational book "Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms Pat" More information about Ms Pat is available at http://www.mspatcomedy.com/ Follow her on twitter @ComedienneMsPat

Recorded the day before the events in Charlottesville,VA; Van Jones touches on a variety of different topics including about his 2017 We Rise Tour, his organization Dream Corps, working with Prince, his love of comics/sci-fi, and of course living in a Trump administration. More information about Van Jones is available at http://www.vanjones.net/.

Award winning singer/songwriter/composer and judicial reform advocate Danny Tate talks about conservatorship an its impact on his life. Follow Danny Tate on @thedannytate.

T.L. Williams joins me to talk about his new fictional spy thriller "Zero Day: China's Cyber Wars" which explores the national security issue of Cyberwarfare against the Homeland. Find our more about (Terry) T.L. Williams at http://www.tl-williams.com/.

Richard A. Clarke talks about his latest book "Warnings: Finding Cassandras To Stop Catastrophes" and explains what a cassandra is. More info on Richard A. Clarke is available at http://www.warningsbook.net/bio.php

The very hilarious and full of life author, actor, talk show host, and former 2006 New York Green Party gubernatorial candidate Malachy McCourt talks about his latest book "Death Need Not Be Fatal." NY Daily News Article on Malachy McCourt's latest book: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/malachy-mccourt-death-not-fatal-reflects-life-article-1.3142080

In 1987, Ms. Hadjitofi was appointed Consul of Cyprus in The Netherlands. She was the youngest ever Honorary Consul appointed by Cyprus and the first female. Because of the absence of a Cypriot Embassy in the Netherlands at the time, Tasoula's activities as Honorary Consul covered all spheres, ranging from political, social, economic, cultural and the media. In the course of her service as Honorary Consul, she accommodated the needs of many Cypriots, Greeks and Turks. These included facilities for medical treatment, addressing personal or family problems as well as providing assistance for integration etc. Tasoula was nominated for European Woman of The Year for her efforts in combating art trafficking. Since 1988, Tasoula has traced and retrieved countless artifacts of significant historical and cultural value to her native Cyprus in addition to the more than five thousand artifacts that were uncovered in the Munich case from all around the world. http://www.tasoulahadjitofi.com/

From the publisher- The fusion of contemporary and historical adventure makes this a page-turner of the highest order. Steve Berry talks to me about his latest book "The Lost Order." More information about Steve Berry is available at http://steveberry.org/.

"All By Myself Alone" is Mary Higgins Clark's latest book released this week by Simon & Shuster. I spoke with her when "Got You Under My Skin" was published. Please enjoy a repost of one of my interviews with this amazing author. Mary Higgins Clark's books are world-wide bestsellers. In the U.S. alone, her books have sold over 80 million copies. She is the author of twenty-four previous suspense novels. Suspense Novelist Mary Higgins Clark comes on to promote and discuss "I've Got You Under My Skin", her new novel with me. From Oscar Wilde to James Joyce and beyond, Higgins Clark talks about the pantheon of great Irish storytelling and it's place in her books. More information can be found here: http://www.maryhigginsclark.com/

"All By Myself Alone" is Mary Higgins Clark's latest book released this week by Simon & Shuster. I spoke with her when "As Time Goes By" was published. Please enjoy a repost of one of my interviews with this amazing author. Author, #1 New York Times Best Selling Author, & "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark talks about her new thriller "As Time Goes By" More information about Mary Higgins Clark is available at http://maryhigginsclark.com/.

International best selling author David Baldacci talks about his most recent novel "The Width of the World" - the third novel in the #1 bestselling Vega Jane series. More information about David Baldacci is available at https://davidbaldacci.com/.

Former CFO of Pixar/Silicon Valley lawyer Lawrence Levy talks about his book "To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs" and gives us a little taste of what is was like to work with Steve Jobs & the little known graphics company Pixar. Here are a few reviews about Lawrence Levy's book "To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs" is available at https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/29/business/dealbook/review-to-pixar-and-beyond-plumbs-new-depth-in-oft-told-tale.html?_r=0 http://fortune.com/2016/10/20/pixar-book-review-lawrence-levy/

Joan Juliet Buck talks about her latest book "The Price of Illusion" and touches on her time at Vogue Paris & her controversial profile of Asma al-Assad- wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. More info about Joan Juliet Buck is available at: http://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Joan-Juliet-Buck/436542627 https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/16/fashion/joan-juliet-buck-vogue-paris-memoir-conde-nast.html?_r=0

Author & Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Glenn Frankel talks about his latest book "High Noon: The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic" More information about Glenn Frankel and his book are available at https://www.glennfrankel.com/.

Armit Narang, Regulatory Policy Advocate at Public Citizen, talks about Donald Trump's deregulation of standards and safeguards that protect American workers and families. More information about the Coalition for Sensible Safeguards http://sensiblesafeguards.org/

Christopher Arndt talks about his new book "The Right’s Road to Serfdom: The Danger of Conservatism Unbound From Hayek to Trump" More information about Christopher Arndt is available at http://christopherarndt.com/.

Private Investigator Karsten Von Hoesslin talks about "Lawless Oceans", a six episode National Geographic Channel series following him as he investigates multiple murders recorded in a viral video that took place on the high seas. For more information on Karsten & the "Lawless Oceans" tv series: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/lawless-oceans/

Journalist Michael Ware discusses his new National Geographic series "Uncensored with Michael Ware" which investigates fascinating people, places, and cultures around the planet. More information on "Uncensored with Michael Ware" is available at http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/uncensored-with-michael-ware/ http://www.mickware.info/

Leonard David discusses "Mars: Our Future on the Red Planet", the companion book to the six-part National Geographic Channel television series "Mars" executive produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard. More information on Leonard David can be found on his website http://www.leonarddavid.com/.

Recorded on 11/19/16, I pay tribute to fellow journalist Gwen Ifill. Gwen Ifill's Washington Week Profile http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/profile/gwen-ifill Gwen Ifill, who overcame barriers as a black female journalist, dies at 61 (Washington Post) https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/gwen-ifill-journalist-who-became-staple-of-public-affairs-tv-shows-dies-at-61/2016/11/14/2ae4c106-aa91-11e6-977a-1030f822fc35_story.html?tid=a_inl&utm_term=.84ee20fcc56e

Steve Pincus talks about the electoral college and his latest book "The Heart of the Declaration: The Founders’ Case for an Activist Government". More information about Steve Pincus is available at http://history.yale.edu/people/steven-pincus

Whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld talks about his book "Lucifer's Banker: The Untold Story On How I Destroyed Swiss Bank Secrecy" Bradley Birkenfeld is a retired investment professional and the most significant financial whistleblower in history. For more on Bradley Birkenfeld and his book "Lucifer's Banker": http://lucifersbanker.com/

Kelly Ripken, founder of the Kelly G. Ripken Program & National Co-Chair of A Woman's Journey talks about the award-winning annual Johns Hopkins women’s health conference- "A Woman's Journey." For more information about A Woman's Journey go to http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney/ For more information about Kelly Ripken: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/awomansjourney/about/national_chairs.html http://thyroid-ripken.med.jhu.edu/index.html

Recorded originally on 3/29/2010, Mark Jaster talks about The Seven Ages of Mime-- a history of mime via the stage-- which was produced by Happenstance Theatre. For more information about Mark Jaster: http://www.markjaster.com/