All Rights Reserved with Yolanda Taylor

On this episode of All Rights Reserved , Yolanda Taylor (the people's attorney) pulls back the curtain on a critical environmental and economic battle happening right here in North Carolina. She is joined in the studio by three leading community voices from Edgecombe Neighbors for Data Center Accountability (ENDCA): Janice Bullock, Jim Wrenn, and David Batts . Together, they break down the legal,...

On this special Juneteenth weekend episode of All Rights Reserved , host Yolanda Taylor (the people's attorney) strips away the fluff. She is joined by licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and long-time friend Debra Loban of Raleigh, NC. Drawing from over two decades of mental health experience at Duke University, Debra breaks down the core concepts of her powerful new book, The Six Laws of...

In this episode of All Rights Reserved, "The People’s Attorney" Yolanda Taylor sits down with Dr. Glen Warren, founder of the Raleigh-based organization Fathers Forever. This isn't your typical conversation about parenting. Yolanda and Dr. Warren peel back the layers of what it truly means to be a present, accountable, and healthy man in today’s world. The Conversation: Fatherhood Beyond Biology:...

The legal community is reeling after a violent incident at the Wake County Courthouse, where two attorneys were shot in an apparent ambush while leaving the building. But beyond the headlines and the shock, there are deeper, more uncomfortable questions about safety, the pressures of the justice system, and the intersection of mental health and litigation. In this episode of All Rights Reserved ,...

In this episode of All Rights Reserved , "The People’s Attorney" Yolanda Taylor sits down with Ashley Gatewood , a Raleigh-based leadership and transformation strategist and Google tech expert. As AI tools move from high-tech labs into our daily legal filings and business strategies, Yolanda and Ashley cut through the hype to discuss what it actually takes to stay relevant in a rapidly changing wo...

This week on All Rights Reserved , "The Community Lawyer" Yolanda Taylor sits down with H. Timothy Lovelace, Jr.—John Hope Franklin Research Scholar and Professor of Law at Duke University —for a deep dive into the current judicial assault on civil rights. As the U.S. Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions that gut landmark statutes, Professor Lovelace provides the historical and legal con...

In this high-stakes episode of All Rights Reserved , Yolanda Taylor, "The People’s Attorney," takes you inside the annual North Carolina Black Summit . With the theme "Unleashing Our Power, United in Purpose," this wasn't just a gathering—it was a strategic "war room" for the future of North Carolina’s democracy. From the halls of the General Assembly to the front lines of mental health and school...

In this heavy-hitting episode of All Rights Reserved , Yolanda Taylor , "The People’s Attorney," steps into the eye of the storm. Rocky Mount, NC has been a fixture in the headlines lately, rife with talk of budget shortfalls, administrative instability, and community backlash. But behind the soundbites lies a deeper story about who controls the money and who gets left out of the math. Joining Yol...

In this special solo episode of "All Rights Reserved," host Yolanda Taylor (the Community Lawyer) strips away the interviews and photo ops to have a direct conversation about accountability. Following weeks of discussions with senators, councilmen, and grassroots advocates, Yolanda connects the dots between the decisions made in backrooms and the reality at your kitchen table. In This Episode: - T...

On this episode of All Rights Reserved , host Yolanda Taylor , the "Community Lawyer," sits down with North Carolina State Representative James Roberson (District 37). Representative Roberson brings a unique perspective to the table, having served as the long-time Mayor of Knightdale before transitioning to the state legislature. This conversation strips away the political talking points to examin...

On this episode of All Rights Reserved , Yolanda Taylor (The Community Lawyer) is joined by three "Pioneers in the Struggle" who are currently reshaping the political landscape of the Twin Counties. Guests Angela Bryant , Gloria Davis , and Sue Perry Cole break down the transition from community frustration to organized, strategic power. They dive deep into the recent demerger of the Nash-Rocky Mo...

This episode of All Rights Reserved cuts straight to the bone of the housing crisis in Southeast Raleigh. Host Yolanda Taylor , the "Community Lawyer," sits down with the "blueprint for advocacy," Award-winning community leader , Octavia Rainey —a preservationist who has spent decades on the front lines fighting the erasure of Black history and the displacement of its people. In This Episode: The...

On this episode of All Rights Reserved , host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Mark-Anthony Middleton. What does it actually mean to "serve the people" in a rapidly shifting political landscape? Host Yolanda Taylor welcomes Mark-Anthony Middleton—pastor, former Durham Mayor Pro Tem, and past president of the NC League of Municipalities—to tackle the uncomfortable truths about leadership in North Caro...

On this episode of All Rights Reserved , host Yolanda Taylor sits down with Grady Bussey , newly elected Town Council member for Knightdale, North Carolina , for a real conversation about public service, community growth, and why civic participation matters more than ever. Bussey shares his journey — from being a nationally competitive track athlete at Saint Augustine's University to becoming a co...

On this episode of All Rights Reserved with Yolanda Taylor , the People’s Attorney sits down with Natalie Murdock , State Senator representing Durham, North Carolina , for a direct conversation about the current political landscape in North Carolina . From election outcomes to policy battles shaping communities across the state, Senator Murdock and Yolanda Taylor break down what the latest politic...

In this powerful installment of the Candidates Forum Series on All Rights Reserved with Yolanda Taylor, “The People’s Attorney” sits down with Deborah Joyner Battle, candidate for Nash County Commissioner – District 2.From humble beginnings in rural Eastern North Carolina to 45 years of grassroots advocacy, Battle shares why she believes this moment is bigger than politics — it’s about stewardship...