Dr. Robert Franklin

Like It Is: 30 Minutes of Good Conversation

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Join me for thirty minutes of compelling conversation on this award-winning public affairs program - a thought-provoking exploration into the heart of our diverse communities, highlighting relatable stories to foster deeper engagement and inspire positive change. For three decades, our mission has ignited discussions and motivated individuals to make a meaningful impact in their own communities. "Like It Is" welcomes listeners of all ages, backgrounds, and regions, as we explore intergenerational narratives from baby boomers to Gen Z and millennials. Don't miss out on our engaging storytelling...

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Dr. Robert Franklin

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Chinese Labor Camp Survivor: Harry Wu's Fight for Human Rights 08.05.2024 29:00

In this special episode of Like It Is, we are privileged to feature the late Harry Wu, a towering international figure in the realm of human rights activism. He is a renowned Chinese-American human rights leader who survived 19 years as a political prisoner in Chinese labor camps and joins Like It Is to share his remarkable story. During the interview, Wu reflected on his advocacy for freedom and...

Delivering Miracles: The Septuplets' Story with Dr. Karen Drake 08.05.2024 28:59

We sit down with Dr. Karen Drake, a Perinatologist who played a significant role in a notable moment in U.S. medical history. Dr. Drake, one of two African American doctors involved, reflects on her experience delivering the first surviving set of septuplets to an American couple in Des Moines, Iowa, back in 1997. This interview marks Dr. Drake's first media appearance since the historic event, pr...

On the Bridge of Bravery: John Lewis' Legacy 08.05.2024 28:59

Reflecting on the powerful civil rights anthem, "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around" in this edition we examine an iconic moment in American history - the courageous march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama known as "Bloody Sunday." As Civil Rights leader John Lewis and fellow marchers endeavor to cross the bridge they encounter brutal resistance from Alabama state troopers. Fea...

From the Reservation to Newsroom: Independent Native American Press 08.05.2024 29:00

The Lakota Times blazed trails as the inaugural independently owned Native American newspaper in the United States. In this episode of Like It Is, we uncover the remarkable journey of Tim Giago, an esteemed American journalist and the visionary behind the Lakota Times. Alongside Doris Giago, Tim established this groundbreaking newspaper at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where he was born and r...

Songs of Struggle: African American Soldiers in the Philippine-American War 07.05.2024 29:01

In this episode of Like It Is, I sit down with Dr. John Calloway, a renowned multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator with over 35 years of experience. He introduces his latest project, "Buffalo Soldiers in the Philippine-American War: A Crisis of Conscience," an artistic exploration of the intersecting experiences of African American soldiers and Filipinos during this historical conflict. We...