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A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

A More Perfect Union with Nii-Quartelai

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“A More Perfect Union” with Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey will serve as a daily pop culture and political news digest with unfiltered conversations, unafraid to say the quiet part out loud. Whether it’s the headlines shaping the world or the bold voices shaping the culture, Dr. Quartey will curate a smarter, more meaningful take on the day’s news and events without fluff, fear, or favor.KBLA Talk 1580 Social Sciences
Episodes
  • MLK’s Unfinished Work: The Black Church, Radical Inclusion & the Fight for Civil Rights

    MLK’s Unfinished Work: The Black Church, Radical Inclusion & the Fight for Civil Rights
    Jan 19 2026
    This episode begins with Dr. Donta Morrison, author of Faithful and Forgotten, examining the role of the Black Church in shaping moral conscience—and what must change to move toward true inclusivity and human rights for all. Later, Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson joins the show to unpack the “Trump Effect” on LGBTQ+ Americans, what’s at stake for civil rights at the U.S. Supreme Court, and why these fights impact the future of democracy itself. Robinson also shares a message to the family of Renee Good. In the spirit of MLK’s call to justice, A More Perfect Union challenges listeners to engage the unfinished work of freedom.
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    44 mins
  • Trump, Protest, Power & MLK’s Legacy

    Trump, Protest, Power & MLK’s Legacy
    Jan 19 2026
    On this episode of A More Perfect Union, powered by KBLA Talk 1580, Hunter College Associate Professor Dr. Calvin John Smiley breaks down the national headlines driving today’s political moment. Hear his take on a Venezuelan opposition leader suggesting Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, Trump’s renewed threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis protests, and what it all reveals about democracy and dissent. Dr. Smiley also reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and its relevance in these turbulent times.
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    40 mins
  • International Affairs Panel on Venezuela

    International Affairs Panel on Venezuela
    Jan 12 2026
    Dr. Nii-Quartelai is joined by our international affairs panel for critical takeaways regarding the Venezuela invasion including Former U.S. Special Representative on Racial Justice & Diplomacy Desiree Cormier Smith and Bishop Joseph W. Tolton, Founder of Interconnected Justice. Bishop Tolton brings his expertise on uniting global racial justice movements and dismantling white supremacy to help us understand the broader implications of this conflict. Desiree brings her expertise in American diplomacy, human rights, and the innerworkings of international bodies like the United Nations.

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    41 mins
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