ER throws a dose of skepticism on the so-called "recovery." The diplomatics of a downed Russian airliner. The country's politicians are far whiter than we know. Missouri Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal talks Congressional run and post-Ferguson. Misplaced My Brother's Keeper rhetoric - & intentions? Where's the GOP field now amid post-debate shake-ups?
ER talks with Dr. Anirban Basu (@SagePolicyGroup) about whether or not there really is a true economic recovery happening. How are the numbers shaping up and are we properly assessing the state of employment and unemployment? Who's recovering more than who? (Listen at 1:05)
ER Geopolitics Correspondent Webster Brooks (@WBerberBrooks3) offers his analysis on the recent downed Russia airliner in Egypt and how that impacts the Syria game. Plus: how Europe's migration crisis is impacting European politics. (Listen at 11:49)
Brenda Carter (@BrendaCCarter) and Jessica Byrd (@JessicaLByrd) to discuss the recent Reflective Democracy Campaign study. Just how disproportionately over-represented are white men and white women in public office? What are the barriers to people of color running for elected office? (Listen at 21:35)
Missouri State Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal (@MariaChappelleN) discusses her post-Ferguson-driven Congressional run, if there's been change in the St. Louis suburb a year later and the plight of residents dealing with radioactive waste. (Listen at 32:17)
Brookings' Dr. Fredrick Harris (@BrookingsInst) offers his candid assessment of the Obama administration's much hyped My Brother's Keeper initiative. Is it working? And is the rhetoric around it a bit misplaced despite the good intentions? (Listen at 43:35)
GOP strategist and Pittsburgh-based radio/TV talk show host Lenny McAllister (@LennyMcAllister) joins the ER to talk about the state of the GOP pack. Is candidate whining over the CNBC debate hurting the Republican brand? And: do GOP primary voters really take Ben Carson seriously? (Listen at 50:48)
11.5.15 Edition Team
Charles D. Ellison - Executive Producer/Host; Andre Melton - Producer, WEAA 88.9FM
11.5.15 Music Credits
Witness - Roots Manuva (opening); Set it off - Force of Nature; Lost - Coldplay; Dread at the Control - Micah Shemaiah; Treasure Girl - Rainy Milo; Respiration - Black Star (ft. Common); A Little Soul - Pete Rock