The King Williams Podcast

In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, I sit down with Tommy Andres, one-half of the producing duo behind the new Wondery Podcast limited series We Came To The Forest. We Came To The Forest explores the ongoing 'Cop City' movement in Atlanta through direct interviews with those involved in the protests, including a never-before-heard interview with Manuel Esteban Paez Terán, also known as Tortuguita, the protestor who was killed by a Georgia State Patrol officer in January 2023.  In this conversation, we discuss how Tommy learned about Cop City, the controversial Atlanta Police Training Center in Southwest DeKalb County. He also shares insights on the journey to produce the podcast and what he has discovered since starting the series.  Tommy also produced the award-winning King Slime podcast with fellow Atlanta-based journalists Christina Lee and George Chidi, which focuses on the Young Thug, YSL Trial, and we touch on that towards the end.  This podcast is available for Wondery subscribers on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms. If you haven't already, please subscribe to my podcast and newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com.

King Williams hosts L. Benjamin Rolsky, a professor and author, to discuss his book "The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left." Using Norman Lear as a case study, Rolsky explains his work on the intersection of religion, politics, and popular culture since the 1970s. He critiques the term "Christian nationalism," arguing it emerged post-2016 and oversimplifies conservative activism. Rolsky also discusses the complexities of evangelicalism and its political leanings, noting the influence of media and marketing. He emphasizes the need for robust academic analysis and critical thinking in understanding contemporary political dynamics. This interview references two books worth reading in addition to Dr. Rolsky's book: Nicole Hemmer's “Messengers of The Right,” a History of conservative media in America, and Kevin Kruse's “One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America” a look at how corporate conservatives infiltrated Christian politics. Nicole Hemmer has previously appeared on the podcast, and you can listen to her interview below: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RXrdl5YaHNic403ptD9mw Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-conservative-media-with-nicole/id1598766335?i=1000570923137 If you enjoy this conversation, please let me know, write a review, and share it with a friend. You can also sign up for my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com. If you want to advertise on the podcast or the newsletter, please message the podcast.

In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, I talk to veteran Atlanta restaurateur Randy Hazelton. Randy co-founded H&H Hospitality, one of Hartfield Jackson's biggest food vendors. H&H Hospitality has nearly two dozen brands in the world's busiest airport. Randy also founded Cafe Circa, a beloved Atlanta restaurant staple, before entering the airport hospitality business. And understands the demands of hosting a popular Atlanta restaurant. In this conversation, we discuss the last two weeks in the Atlanta restaurant scene. This includes Randy's thoughts on the Michelin Guide and whether or not awards matter for his business. We also discuss the now viral weekend featuring MMA fighter turned TikTok food reviewer/influencer Keith Lee. We also discuss the related topics on the social media conversation and the reputation of Black Atlanta restaurants. This includes his thoughts on the perceived lack of service culture in certain Black Atlanta and the realities of owning a restaurant. As well as what he would do to change the reputation of the food scene in Black Atlanta. If you liked this interview, please give it a 5-star review and share it with a friend. You can also sign up for my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com or become a monthly donor at Patreon.com/iamkingwilliams. To be a one-time donor, you can donate via CashApp at $IAmKingWilliams or Venmo at IAmKingWilliams. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iamkingwilliams/message

The episode starts at 2:00 In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, I talk to Mike Jordan, a veteran Atlanta food and culture journalist. In this interview, we talk about the wild week in Atlanta's food scene. A week that includes the first-ever Michelin Guide winners and recommendations. But also the wild weekend of MMA Fighter and TikTok food reviewer and influencer Keith Lee's misadventures in Atlanta's Black food scene. As well as the explosion of the online backlash to specific Black-owned restaurants in Atlanta. We discuss the role of "Grass Wall Restaurants," referring to trendy, social media and celebrity-driven restaurants that have angered its mostly Black clientele for years. Mike also gives his own opinions on the best restaurants in the city and what areas of growth the industry needs to address. If you want to follow Mike on Twitter, he can be found @michaelbjordan on Twitter or at his website, http://www.mikejordanonline.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iamkingwilliams/message

In this episode of The Breakdown with King Williams, Sara Delgado returns to give her thoughts on the 2023 Atlanta Michelin Guide. The guide comes at a time when Atlanta's food scene is being heavily questioned on both its quality and service. In addition, social media influencer Keith Lee is in town tasting Atlanta's Black-owned restaurants, resulting in an online firestorm of virality. This interview continues an earlier conversation from the previous episode titled 'Does Atlanta's restaurant scene have what it takes to get a Michelin star?'. Sara is a food industry veteran, blogger, and enthusiast. You can read some of her works below. Medium - Sara Delina Substack - Word of Mouth Rough Draft Atlanta - How to be a good eater, Dine like the main character, and Leaving the party a little too early She's also on Instagram @saradelina. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iamkingwilliams/message

The podcast is back. The podcast is back! And for the fall, episodes will be debuting on Saturdays! Starting this new season of the podcast, I decided to talk about Atlanta's pursuit of the Michelin Guide with Sara Delgado, a food industry veteran working in food tech and restaurants. She is also a foodie and blogger. She also recently moved to NYC to continue her work in food tech. While in Atlanta, Sara's work in the Atlanta food scene allowed her to do guest spots with Reporter News and Eater Atlanta. In this conversation, we talk about the Atlanta food scene and the arrival of the Michelin review system in town. In this interview, we discuss what Sara thinks about the Atlanta food scene. Including what she thinks is overrated (Buford Highway) and underrated (old money/old guard restaurants). As well as what could be hindering Atlanta from having a Michelin-level food scene. This episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Substack! You can read Sara's work: Medium - Sara Delina Substack - Word of Mouth Rough Draft Atlanta - How to be a good eater, Dine like the main character, and Leaving the party a little too early She's also on Instagram @saradelina. Let me know what you think of this interview, and if you can, give it five stars in your review. Also, let me know your thoughts on the Atlanta restaurant scene, what restaurants should be Michelin Star-level, and overrated/underrated. PS: What's good to eat in this town?! -KJW --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iamkingwilliams/message

In this special edition of the podcast, I live-watched the results of the Georgia elections and US midterms (virtually) with Tea Troutman. Tea is a talented journalist, Georgia native, and current Ph.D. student. We talk about the live results of several US races including the Pennsylvania and Arizona US Senate races alongside several national ballot initiatives. Thoughts and live reactions, plus some swear words. The interview starts 90 seconds in.  Timestamps: 1:30 - Interview start 2:30 - Tea Troutman's politics 3:00 - My thoughts on polling in the 2022 election 4:25 - Thoughts on Kemp/Warnock as a split ticket 7:00 - The Kemp/Warnock voter is the new Nathan Deal/Kasim Reed voter 7:56 - Kemp's covid response 8:59 - Why did people support Warnock over Stacey? 11:30 - Where does Stacey Abrams go from here? 13:00 - Where do the Democrats and Republicans go from here? 19:07 - Tea's thoughts on politicians taking activists' work, phrases, and ideas 23:03 - General malaise in this election with would be Dem voters 27:30 - Contextualizing the impact of Republicans on the Supreme Court 29:37 - The role of an activist in a GOP-led society 33:30 - Updates on Georgia vote totals 34:45 - Mableton Cityhood 41:48 - More updates on California, and Illinois special ballot initiatives 45:15 - Hot take, film industry people don't want to live in Georgia —me 52:16 - Update 1,100 votes separate Warnock and Walker + looking at vote totals 55:16 - Why Georgia's new absentee ballot laws changed turnout 58:45 - Potential national implications of voter suppression 1:00:30 - Rise of global fascism and the recent Brazilian election 1:04:00 - Potential of an upcoming Supreme Court case in Louisiana and North Carolina on voter suppression, gerrymandering, and the ‘independent state doctrine'. 1:07:00 - Hot take: White men have never let go of power in the state, from 1700s-present. 1:12:22 - Hot take: Brian Kemp is Richard Nixon 1:13:30 - Pennsylvania US Senate and Governor's race updates + thoughts on Dr. Oz versus Jon Fetterman with a dash of ableism. 1:15:49 - Hot take: White people (in the majority) are voting Republican regardless 1:17:57 - What does it take for the US to have a viable 3rd party? —Tea 1:21:04 - Another Warnock-Walker update + other totals 1:21:55 - SB202 and problems with the live totals 1:24:15 - Hot take: Florida is who we thought they were —Tea + King 1:29:19 - Arizona Governor and US Senate races 1:31:23 - Hot take: Does the GOP take the US back to the 1850s or the 1950s? 1:31:51 - Hot take: Does Biden run again in 2024? 1:33:15 - Hot take: What does the Biden administration do now? 1:35:20 - Hot take: President Ron DeSantis? 1:37:57 - Hot take: What is the next thing in the culture wars? 1:40:21 - Hot take: Herschel Walker's candidacy is disrespectful to Black Republicans—King 1:43:21 - Updates on the DC tipping initiative 1:45:00 - Hot take: Black Christians backing away from Stacey on abortion 1:48:00 - Closing comments and updates

In this interview, I talk to Nicole Hemmer, author of the book Messengers of the Right: Conservative Media and the Transformation of American Politics. In this conversation, we talk about the history of conservative media in the US. Nicole is also the host of a popular history podcast called Past Present, which talks about the historic parallels of top news stories. We talk about its roots in anti-war activists and its anti-New Deal stance/ We talk about the rise of outlets such as Human Events, National Review, and others bringing in a socially acceptable version of conservatism, that still holds true today. This was in contrast to the brash anti-civil rights, and anti-integration ethos of the 1950s/1960s. We also talk about the role of talk radio in the 1970s leading to the growth of conservative podcasts today. In addition, this interview talks about how conservative media frames narratives and how it shapes public policy goals using media. This includes Ronald Reagan's efforts in the 1980s to eliminate general standards along the fairness doctrine and the role of the 1996 telecommunications act. We also talk about the role of former talk radio Rush Limbaugh on conservatism and the model he set forth in the 1990s. We end this conversation by talking about the role of YouTube and social media plays now in conservative media. *ALSO, my apologies on my microphone. I have it fixed now, but at times during the interview, my audio spikes and falls at times. Timestamps: 2:45 - Who is Nicole Hemmer? 3:15 - How did Nicole get into history? 4:24 - How did her book Messengers of the Right happen? 6:30 - What about the 1940s that brought about the rise of conservative media? 8:49 - How the role of television and 1950s culture played in conservative media being alt-media 11:10 - The creation of ‘Liberal media' claims in the 1950s as a political identity? 13:30 - Conservative wasn't always the GOP historically 15:00 - How the 1960s changed everything in media and the role of media 18:00 - The nomination of Barry Goldwater and his long-term impact on conservatives 22:20 - The impact of Richard Nixon on conservatives 25:30 - Vice President Spiro Agnew's 1969 speech directly using conservative media jargon and the mainstreaming of ‘liberal bias' 28:16 - How conservative media destroyed journalism's world of impartiality and objectivity 32:16 - The rise of talk radio and its impact on conservative media 37:00 - The rise of Rupert Murdoch 42:00 - Tucker Carlson and punditry in conservative media 45:40 - How the internet has changed conservative media 49:00 - How conservative podcasting is taking over the internet 51:40 - Conservative culture wars are having their moment in controlling the narrative 54:20 - Nicole's other podcasts 55:20 - Nicole's next book on 1990's conservativism post-Ronald Reagan 57:00 - What's something about Nicole that people misconstrue about her. 58:45 - What's making her happy

In this interview of the King Williams Podcast, I talk to Dr. Michelle Schreiner. Dr. Schreiner is one of two candidates in the June 21st runoff to represent HD90 aka 'The Stacey Abrams' district. (Interview starts at 3:00) HD90 formerly HD89 (via the controversial fall 2021 statewide redistricting) is one of the most demographically diverse districts in metro Atlanta both racially and economically. The district includes both the city of Atlanta and DeKalb County. This district includes on the DeKalb side parts of unincorporated Decatur, Panthersville, Cedar Grove, Conley, Gresham Park, and parts of Ellenwood. While parts of Atlanta include East Lake, Kirkwood, East Atlanta, Lake Claire, Edgewood, Piney Grove, and parts of Candler Park. In this conversation, we talk about Dr. Schreiner's motivations for running, the most pressing issues of the district, and address the needs of a very diverse district. This includes the needs of south DeKalb such as the various environmental waste corridors in the area, the 'cop city' controversy happening in that part of the district, and lack of economic development. We also talk about the issues on the northern side of the district including concerns over housing affordability, bad roads, and concerns over rising violent crime. We talk about Michelle's upbringing in metro Atlanta after leaving her native Puerto Rico at a very young age as well as what it would mean to be potentially the only Latina in the state legislature this year. If you want to know more about Michelle you can visit her website https://www.michelle4georgia.com/. Or you can also check out her Instagram account or Twitter page. Also please check the Secretary of State's website to check your voter registration status.

In this episode of the King Williams Podcast, I talked to Alfred 'Shivy' Brooks. Shivy is a public school teacher, activist, and influencer who advocates for teachers in Georgia. In this interview, we talk about what life-changing event made him decide to be a public school teacher. We also talk about why men, especially Black men aren't moving into and staying in the profession long enough to make a difference. We also talk about the recent attacks by the current state GOP on stopping the accurate teaching of history and intimidating teachers through a series of new laws. Shivy also gives his thoughts on why the school board is one of the most important positions in Atlanta, as well as why there aren't any educators o the board. Please read my guest newsletter entry from Slyvia Johnson and listen to my podcast episode on Georgia's bogus CRT bills. Shivy recently ran for public office by challenge, near 20-year incumbent in the city of Atlanta last year prompted by his own students. In addition, we talk about his growing online platform of 50,000+ Instagram followers and how he advocates for educators across the country. We also talk about his now-viral t-shirt of 'I'm the teacher Fox News warns you about' from his t-shirt line Alfred's Laundry. I hope you enjoy this interview and if you haven't already please subscribe to my newsletter at iamkingwilliams.substack.com as well as donate to my Patreon at patreon.com/iamkingwilliams. -P.S. My apology for my mic levels, I'm slowly getting this right! -King

I talk to political strategist Fred Hicks of HEG Consulting in this interview. We recap the 2022 Georgia Primaries that happened on Tuesday. In this conversation, we talk about the overall takeaways of the primaries including: Why Fred thinks voters didn't reject the message of Trumpism, they just rejected Trump. And is the big lie still a viable strategy? Why Abrams can't run her 2018 campaign or run a national campaign against Kemp We break down the special questions on the Democrat and Republican ballots. Including why Buckhead cityhood still isn't dead. What are the chances of the Dem starting 5: US Senate, Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General Surprises in all three Cobb cityhood initiatives failed with voters Atlanta's latest TSPLOST vote Thoughts on the GOP ads this cycle The Stonecrest special mayors election The SD07 election of Beth Moore vs Nabilah Islam The tight race in HD90, ‘the Stacey Abrams' district between Saira Draper and Michelle Schreiner

In this interview, I speak to Lauren Sherman, Chief Correspondent for The Business of Fashion. Lauren has been covering the fashion industry for over 15 years including stints at Conde Nast and Forbes. Since joining The Business of Fashion in 2015, Lauren has become one of the most definitive voices on the intersections of fashion and business. We talk about the role of fast fashion, the dominance of LVMH, and the differences in the levels of 'luxury'. We also talk about the rise of celebrity beauty brands including the success of the Kardashians and Rihanna. Lauren explains why Rihanna's Fenty Beauty worked, while the fashion arm hasn't. In addition to the differences in the growth of fast fashion brands Shien and FashionNova. Including whether the $100 billion dollar valued Shein is the first truly global Chinese clothing brand. We also discuss the role of streetwear in the overall fashion industry, including the impact of Supreme, Virgil Abloh, and Kanye West. Alongside the three big threats to the overall fashion industry and what is the one thing about the fashion industry, she would change. We walk about Lauren's new podcast, The Debrief, a podcast on the business of fashion as well as her upcoming book on the history of Victoria's Secret. If you want to follow Lauren, you can on Twitter @lapresmidi, as well as follow The Business of Fashion on Instagram and Twitter. I also wrote an article for my newsletter back in August of last year that also pairs well with this interview --Butter.ATL's takeover of Krystals is the evolution of branded content - 8/28/2021. If you enjoyed this interview please like, review, and share! If you want to sign up for my newsletter, you can sign up at iamkingwilliams.substack.com and if you want to donate, you can at my Patreon page for as little as $1 a month.

In this interview, I talk to the AJC's Joseph Ferguson (@Joseph_Fergie). Joseph is the creator and host of the AJC's video series AJC: In Context. AJC: In Context is an explainer series about news related to metro Atlanta. It's one of the AJC's newer ventures into the digital space and is a reference of my own when creating content. In this conversation, we talk about Joseph's journey into video production, how he ended up at the AJC, and how he pitched them on creating a video series. We also talk about the creator economy, and what traditional media companies misunderstand about video. We also spend time talking about the recent acquisition of Twitter, a hub for journalists and Black creativity in Black Twitter. Including what would Joseph's strategy if he were Elon Musk as well as what the threat of ownership of Twitter means for both the journalism community and Black Twitter. We also talk about his stutter, something he's overcome to become a great creator. You can watch videos of AJC: In Context on Facebook and on YouTube. The interview starts at 2:00.

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I talk to my fellow Atlanta journalist, George Chidi. George is a former AJC reporter who has launched his own newsletter The Atlanta Objective. .The Atlanta Objective often covers the intersections of crime and corruption in metro Atlanta. And since last year, he has taken a focus on looking at the rise in violent crime in Atlanta. His reporting has some startling findings including that in 2021, 142 of 158 homicides were Black perpetrators on Black victims, that over 90% included a firearm, and over half were from people who were poor. We spend the beginning of the interview (starting at 3:00) to about the halfway point talking directly about the recent announcement that Atlanta rappers Young Thug, Gunna, and several members of the record label/clique YSL have been implicated in a wide-reaching set of charges related to gang activity and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). YSL has been a recurring series of investigations in The Atlanta Objective. In this conversation, we talk directly about misnomers in this labeling of gangs and gang violence. We also talk about the portrayal of hip hop in NYC's drill scene and media portrayals in Atlanta. We also talk about whether or not labeling YSL a 'gang' is the correct terminology. We also talk about whether or not Atlanta 'gangs' are even that, and what makes Atlanta gang culture different. We even talk about his own work, which he got wrong according to George. In addition to the political motivations of being tough on Atlanta crime, in particular, gang activity by both the Fulton County District Attorney and the state Attorney General during the 2022 election cycle. George is also the host of a quarterly Fox 5 Atlanta program, The Next Atlanta (also available on YouTube), featuring interviews with various Atlanta thought leaders. For some reason, he even thought to include me in one. He also is a contributor to the DeKalb County-centered publication Decaturish, where he has a column there as well. If you like this interview feel free to subscribe to my newsletter, iamkingwilliams.substack.com and if you want to donate, you can via my Patreon at patreon.com/iamkingwilliams.

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I talk to Georgia State University, Law Professor Eric Segall. This interview was initially conducted in January of this year, just shortly before the announcement of the nomination of future Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Professor Segall is the Ashe Family Chair Professor of law at GSU. He is also the author of the books: Originalism as Faith and Supreme Myths: Why the Supreme Court is not a Court and its Justices are not Judges. He is also the host of his own podcast, Supreme Myths, a podcast about the Supreme Court and Supreme Court cases. (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible) In this interview, Professor Segall and I talk about The Supreme Court, the history of the court, and its role in shaping society. We also talk about some of the mythmaking around whether or not the court is impartial, and explicitly whether or not it has ever been 'political'. We also talk about court staking, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, and the role of 'originalism', alongside her mentor Justice Antonin Scalia. We also spend a decent half of the back twenty minutes on the legacy of Clarence Thomas and Thurgood Marshall. We also talk about abortion at the end of the episode. The introduction of this episode lasts until 5:11. I would also suggest reading my previous newsletter article from October 2020: New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the end of democracy as we know it.

This interview was originally recorded in January of 2022. This interview is the start of a series of unreleased episodes that I withheld for various reasons over the years. In this episode of the King Williams Podcast, I sit down with one of my favorite writers, political organizers, and now Ph.D candidate Tea Troutman. Tea is a former writer at Wear Your Voice, an LGBTQIA online magazine. Wear Your Voice shut down late last year, and this interview for the most part doesn't get into that. The website for Wear Your Voice is no longer available but its Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts are still available. In this interview we talk about the Atlanta mayor's race, policing + 'cop city', Black Atlanta, and other things. The interview starts at 3:03.

In this interview, I talk to writer Nathan Tankus (@nathantankus). Nathan is the creator of Notes on the Crises, a great macro-economic look at various aspects of the US economy. Nathan's work initially grew because of his substack of the same name, leading to a profile in Bloomberg, leading to a wave of new readers. Over the course of this interview, Nathan and I talk about unions, unemployment, the federal reserve bank, and comparing the economic responses toward working people in the 2008 financial crash versus the 2020 pandemic. We also talk about his decision to leave Substack for his own platform. In addition to how he feels about being a modern-age thought leader in the economic space. I would also recommend listening to a previous podcast episode on The History of the Federal Reserve with Steve Campbell which is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 00-1:05 - Housekeeping 1:05-3:00 - Introduction of Nathan 3:04- How does he feel about being a thought leader in economics? 5:34 - What did his Bloomberg profile mean for his career? 8:00 - Newsletters and substack intro 9:03 - Nathan on why he left substack? 15:02 - Does Nathan see himself as a creator, an economist, or a hobbyist? 17:26 - What is the economy? 20:53 - Intro to the economy 21:17 - If the economy is up, does that mean the economy is good? 23:32 - The relationship between the stock market and the economy 28:15 - What is the federal reserve? 31:04 - Why is the fed controversial? 33:18 - The true/not true about criticisms of The Fed 35:26 - Comparing 2008 to 2020 role of The Fed 39:10 - The 2020 response 42:21 - Is the good economy hurting the labor shortage? 44:10 - Thoughts on the labor shortage 49:29 - Thoughts on unionization 53:09 - What is something about Nathan or his work that gets misconstrued? 55:29 - What is one thing about the economy that Nathan would change? 59:40 - How can people get in contact with you? 1:00:34 - Closing remarks

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I talk to Atlanta data-journalist Sylvia Johnson on Georgia's recent anti-CRT bills. Sylvia wrote about the 5 current bills sitting in the Georgia legislature for my most recent newsletter edition entitled "Georgia's Anti-Critical Race Theory Bills". We also talk about the role of organizations like The Heritage Foundation have played in drafting Georgia and other states' similar bills. I would also suggest reading my previous newsletter issues: The Update 9/5/2020 - Trump is ending critical race theory + Jessica Krug blackface controversy 5/26/2020 - The first Memorial Day, Confederate women, and the erasure of Black History I would also suggest listening to my previous issues: 2/18/2022 - Banned books from a Texas teacher's POV with author Hedreich Nichols Timestamps (0:00-1:00) Intro (1:00-2:45) House Keeping Sylvia Johnson Conservative Organizations - Sylvia The 1619 Project - me & Sylvia HB888 - Sylvia HB1084 - Sylvia Black conservatism, Black antagonism, nationalism - me What is being talked about in race? - sylvia What will happen if HB 888 passes in Georgia? - Sylvia How does or will this affect curriculums? - Sylvia The interjection of Hedrich Nichols episode - me Are there other topics being discussed for removal? SB 226, SB 323, SB327 - Sylvia Are similar bills being considered in other states? - Sylvia Florida's STOP WOKE ACT - Sylvia Texas and its race to the bottom - Sylvia Micro - Parental bill of rights - Sylvia Macro - what is the future of education? - Sylvia Macro - what is the future of black education? - Sylvia If you can change one thing, what would it be? - Sylvia What is one thing about you or your work that is misconstrued? - Sylvia What's making you happy? - Sylvia Final word - me - Malcolm X

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I sit down with Hedreich Nichols. Hedreich is a children's book author and teacher in the state of Texas. In this episode, we talk about what is her experience as an author who recently saw her book be put on a banned books list in a state that is attempting to rewrite history in real-time. You can find all of her children's books here on Amazon. You can check out Hedreich's educational YouTube channel Small Bites, by clicking here. You can follow her on Twitter @Hedreich.

In this episode of The King Williams Podcast, I sit down with historian Steve Campbell. Steve is a professor at the University of Cal Poly Pomona. Steve is the author of The Bank War and the Partisan Press. In this interview, we talk about the history of the Federal Reserve Bank in the US, how it came to be, and why this bank was necessary due. We also talk about the first economic depression in the 1830s is how we got the rise of FDR and the New Deal a century later. We also talk about the comparisons to crypto today to the number of varying currencies in circulation in the 1800s United States. We also talk about the role of banking and finance in the US connection to slavery. You can follow Steve on Twitter @Historian_Steve, you can also buy his book here, and visit his website here. If you enjoyed this interview please like and share it with a friend. If you really want to continue seeing content like this please donate to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iamkingwilliams and signup for my newsletter, iamkingwilliams.substack.com.

This is a re-release of an interview series I did during last year's lockdown entitled Covid Conversations. That series featured me interviewing with other people from around the Metro Atlanta area to discuss how the newly arrived covid was affecting their businesses. This interview I chose because it pairs well with Amber Scmidtke's Covid Digest interview. So here is for the first time in an audio-only format the interview I did with Atlanta tech entrepreneur TJ Muehleman's regarding his Covid project website, The Covid Mapping Project. From 2020: TJ recently has turned his attention to creating a better data set based on public health records related to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak called The COVID Mapping Project, an aggregation of public health data from around the world and making that data easily accessible for anyone to understand. We talked about why he created the covid mapping project, problems he sees in people reporting data and how the covid mapping project is trying to make everyone more knowledgeable about the coronavirus spread. Please visit: covidmappingproject.com And you can learn more about his company The Standard Co at https://www.standardco.de/ and if you want to follow him on Twitter, @tjmule or https://twitter.com/tjmule. If you enjoyed this interview please like and share it with a friend. If you really want to continue seeing content like this please donate to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iamkingwilliams and signup for my newsletter, iamkingwilliams.substack.com.

Back in the spring I interviewed @AmberSchmidtke, she is a Ph.D., she has the most popular Covid-19 account on Substack, amberschmidtkephd.substack.com. The reason I did not push out this interview as I thought that I had waited too long and that Covid-19 would be ending due to the availability of more vaccines. Boy was I wrong. So here is my April 2021 interview with Amber Schmidtke. Almost since the pandemic started, Amber has run her own personal substack, The COVID Digest. Which has been the #1 Substack on public health data related to tracking the spread of Covid-19. Initially starting out as an Atlanta-specific Substack, it has now branched out to cover the US. If you enjoyed this interview please like and share it with a friend. If you really want to continue seeing content like this please donate to my Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/iamkingwilliams and signup for my newsletter, iamkingwilliams.substack.com

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