Perspectives with Condace Pressley

It’s decision season for thousands of students and families across our community. The acceptance letters are in… the choices are narrowing… and now comes the question that can feel just as overwhelming as getting in—how do we pay for college? For many families, the process is filled with emotion, pressure, and uncertainty. Do you choose the dream school? The affordable one? And is there a way to d...

A growing number of Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice some for convenience, others because they feel they have no better option. But a new national poll reveals many are relying on these tools without ever seeking professional care. Today, we’re talking with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Teejay Tripp about the promise, the risks, and what you need to know to pro...

There are some stories that entertain and then there are stories that ask something of us. What happens when faith is tested by unimaginable loss? When identity is reshaped by survival? And when two communities each marked by deep historical pain find connection in the most unexpected way? Today, we’re talking about a novel that lives in those questions. The Last Dekrepitzer by Howard Langer. This...

Think back for a moment to middle school that in-between space where you’re trying to figure out who you are, where you belong, and why it can sometimes feel like everyone else got a guidebook you didn’t. For many of us, those feelings don’t just disappear—they grow up with us. My guest has taken those tender, awkward, and deeply human moments and turned them into something both funny and profound...

You know, some of the most powerful leadership training in this country didn’t happen in a boardroom… it happened in the Black church. From leading choirs to organizing communities, from speaking in front of a congregation to learning how to bring people together — generations of leaders have been shaped in those spaces, often long before they ever held a formal title. Well, my guest today has wri...

American higher education is at a crossroads. Colleges and universities are facing enormous pressures from shifting demographics and rising costs to political scrutiny, artificial intelligence, and questions about the real value of a degree. So what happens next? My guest today says the moment we’re in is not just a crisis it’s an opportunity. Arthur Levine, president of Brandeis University and co...

Today on Perspectives, we’re exploring a quiet but profound shift happening in American life. Nearly one in four U.S. adults — more than 50 million people — do not have children. Yet our financial systems, estate laws, and even our expectations around aging still assume that adult children will eventually step in to help make decisions or provide care. So what happens when that assumption doesn’t...

Dementia is a word that touches more families than many of us realize. Behind the diagnosis are real people — parents, spouses, friends — and caregivers trying to navigate an often overwhelming journey. Next week in Roswell, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity and purpose for older adults is bringing together national experts and local leaders for an important conversation about care, innov...

March is National Nutrition Month, and with spring break right around the corner, many of us are thinking about resetting our routines—maybe getting a little more rest, getting outside more, and hopefully making healthier choices when it comes to what we eat. But here’s a statistic that may surprise you. According to the UnitedHealth Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Report, only 7.4 percent...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “your health is your wealth.” But for many people in the Black community, achieving and maintaining good health can come with unique challenges. From higher rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes, to disparities in access to care and preventative screenings, the reality is that health outcomes are not always equal. That’s why conversations aroun...

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Perspectives highlights a powerful gathering of women leaders working to uplift and empower communities across DeKalb County. Host Condace Pressley sits down with Carla Morrison, CEO of Chit Chat Communications and producer of the 15th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration; wellness expert Rev. Theresa Waters-Dunston; and Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks. T...

It is a fund raising event and tons of fun for Atlanta and the Georgia State University Community. Go Dancing with the Panthers on Monday, March 2, 2026, 6:30pm at the Rialto Center for the Arts. The event will bring together the schools most beloved faculty, staff, alumni, students and athletic leaders for a dazzling dance competition. There are even local celebrities and community leaders acting...

On the program today, an introduction to a new author. This is a gripping story about secrets, loyalty and consequences. Lori Miller Kase joins Perspectives to discuss her debut novel, The Accident. It is a psychological thriller set in a seemingly quiet Connecticut town. The story unravels after a popular high school football player is killed in a hit and run accident. What follows is a suspensef...

The Black Health Matters Expo and Summit returns to Atlanta on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event moves this year to Atlanta's Friendship Baptist Church. It is a day of health education, free screenings, movement and connection. Rosalyn Young Daniels, the expo's founder and CEO joins Perspectives to talk about what attendees can expect and experience.

Few artistic institutions carry the weight of history, excellence, and cultural truth quite like the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. For more than six decades, Ailey has told our stories—stories of struggle and triumph, sorrow and joy—through movement that speaks when words fall short. Today, I’m joined by a woman who understands that legacy not just as a scholar and leader, but as a steward o...

If you made a New Year’s resolution to eat better, feel better, or take better care of yourself—and you’ve already slipped—you’re not alone. In fact, January 9th has earned the nickname “Quitter’s Day,” when many people quietly give up on the goals they set just days earlier. But what if the problem isn’t discipline—what if it’s trying to change everything at once? My guest today believes better h...

Last week, the American Cancer Society released its annual Cancer Statistics Report—and there’s some news that truly matters for families everywhere. For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has reached 70 percent. At the same time, cancer remains the second leading cause of death in this country, with more than two million new diagnoses expected this year. Joining...

It’s a new year, a new mindset—and for a lot of Atlantans, new fitness goals. But every January, doctors also see a spike in injuries from people who jump in too fast. Joining us is Dr. Trevor Turner, a physician specializing in performance and regenerative medicine at Pravida Health. He’s here to help us get stronger, not sidelined, and explain how to protect our knees and backs while pursuing a...

Thriving Together Atlanta is about to unveil the Mobile Art Experience, transforming a MARTA bus into an immersive space for art, healing, and community connection. The bus will launch its multi-event tour on January 12, 2026, from 11am-3pm at the King Center, located at 449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, during a public, community-centered arts and wellness activation at the King Center’s 202...

On today's show we are joined by one of the nation’s leading voices on property law and racial justice, Professor Bernadette Atuahene—Harvard and Yale–trained scholar and author of the powerful new book PLUNDERED: How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America. As the country marks 70 years since the Montgomery Bus Boycott, her work reminds us that the civil rights struggle did not e...

Today on Perspectives — a conversation every leader, founder, dreamer, and do-it-yourself-er needs to hear. Mark Rampolla is the visionary entrepreneur behind ZICO Coconut Water and a mission-driven investor whose companies have reshaped entire industries. Now, after building and scaling more than a hundred companies, he’s turning his wisdom inward. His new book, An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom...

Today on Perspectives — we explore the extraordinary world of scent with one of its true pioneers. Sue Phillips is a global fragrance expert, a former executive for brands like Tiffany, Lancôme, and Elizabeth Arden, and the creative force behind Scenterprises and the Sue Phillips Fragrance boutique. She’s crafted perfumes for stars from Zendaya to Jamie Foxx, and helped hundreds regain their sense...

Today we’re taking a delightful dive into the weird, witty, and wonderfully informative world of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. For 38 years, these books have turned our quick moments — and our not-so-quick ones — into mind-expanding adventures filled with trivia, odd quotes, wild history, and laugh-out-loud facts. Joining me is Brian Boone, a longtime writer, editor, and the voice behind so many o...

Today, we’re celebrating legacy, faith, and the power of music as we welcome some of the extraordinary artists behind Black Nativity: A Gospel Christmas Musical Experience—a limited Atlanta engagement that blends gospel greats with the next generation of rising stars. It’s a story of tradition, community, and joy, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Black Nativity returns December 4th through...

On today’s Perspectives, we’re talking about finding our voice in a world where speaking up can feel risky. Eighty-four percent of Americans say they’re afraid to express their true opinions. Dr. Chloe Carmichael, clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That?, joins me to share practical tools for healthier conversations, stronger relationships, and the emotional freedom that comes from usin...