Signal Co. No1

The Beacon and Blueprint

Society EN ↓ 21 episodes

Conversations about politics, culture, and community from the home of one of the most accomplished Black power couples.

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Politics Is Interested in You - with Errol Louis 07.07.2026 1:01:43

Get in where you fit in. Sheena & David sit down with Errol Louis to talk New York politics, journalism, Mamdani, political power, and why staying informed is not optional. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Produ...

On being and building a better New York - with Mark Levine 30.06.2026 52:35

We need you all in the arena & holding us accountable. Sheena & David speak with City Comptroller, Mark Levine. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair M...

Vote, brother. Vote, brother. Vote, brother - with United States Congressman Gregory W. Meeks 23.06.2026 58:47

It’s all at stake right now. Sheena & David sit down with United States Congressman Gregory W. Meeks to discuss the midterms, Hakeem Jeffries, coalition building, and why political power matters. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor...

Recognizing a technology that is here. AI & Education - with Andrew Rasiej 16.06.2026 1:00:31

You can not put your head in the sand and call that leadership. AI, Education and Fear - Sheena & David sit down with Andrew Rasiej @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup O...

The Humility to be Mentored. On Education - with Dr. Pedro Noguera 09.06.2026 55:51

What's happening in the streets, is what's happening in the schools. Sheena & David sit down with Dr. Pedro Noguera. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy...

Faith, Love, Listening, and the Transformation of Young Lives in Harlem and Beyond - with Reverend Al Cohen & Janet Cohen 02.06.2026 1:02:44

"You want to take me out? You got to take me to church." David & Sheena welcome Rev. Al Cohen and Janet Cohen. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hai...

Building Coalitions to Win on Immigration with Stephen Choi 26.05.2026 54:41

From post 911 to Trump's 2nd term, Sheena & David discuss immigration issues in these times with Stephen Choi Sheena & David talk to Gary Beidleman & Dr. Taiwo Alonge. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders...

A Mind Blowing Deficit of Mental Health Care - with Gary Beidleman & Dr. Taiwo Alonge 19.05.2026 1:03:41

One in five young people are experiencing a mental disorder. Right now. Today. Sheena & David talk to Gary Beidleman & Dr. Taiwo Alonge. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald -...

Housing & Home Ownership in the Black Community - with Valerie White & James J. Johnson 12.05.2026 1:07:53

Sheena and David talk about the value and necessity of real estate opportunities for Black New York with Valerie White & James J. Johnson. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - M...

Humility, Grace, Strength and Fire - with Adrienne Adams 05.05.2026 57:27

Believing you can fly, and becoming a black butterfly. Sheena & David walk with Adrienne Adams through her journey to becoming Kathy Hochul's running mate & pick for Lieutenant Governor of New York. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer...

Talking About It or Being About It - with Melba Wilson 28.04.2026 55:10

Born, bred and buttered in Harlem. Sheena & David chop it up with Melba Wilson. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm Rashaad Banks - Advisor DJ Sp...

Civic Engagement- with DeNora Getachew & Garrett Lucien 21.04.2026 1:02:35

From civically curious to civically committed. Sheena & David dig into nurturing tomorrow's leaders with DeNora Getachew & Garrett Lucien. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry Mc...

The Black Church - with Bishop Leah Daughtry & Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr. 14.04.2026 1:17:35

Outrage without demands is wasted energy. David & Sheena talk about the Black Church, politics, and policy with Bishop Leah Daughtry & Pastor Michael A. Walrond, Jr. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Producti...

Career Connected Learning - with Jade Grieve & David Adams 07.04.2026 1:04:33

From building schools to building tools. Sheena & David discuss career connected learning with Jade Grieve & David Adams. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou S...

Reflections on the Million Man March - with Kevin Powell & Rev. Jacques DeGraff 31.03.2026 1:07:24

Picking up the blood stained banner. David & Sheena reflect on the 30-year anniversary of the Million Man March with Kevin Powell and Rev. Jacques DeGraff. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant T...

The Importance of Teaching & Learning Black History with Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad & Joy Bivins 24.03.2026 59:07

Sheena & David shine light on the essence of Black History with Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad & Joy Bivins @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patrice Sanders - Production Assistant Terry McDonald - Makeup Oumou Sy - Hair Malcolm R...

Affordability and the True Cost of Living - with Jennifer Jones Austin 17.03.2026 1:01:05

When you've been raised by giants, it's hard to look up to people with little minds. David & Sheena go deep on affordability, racial justice and the true cost of living - with Jennifer Jones Austin. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videograp...

The importance of teaching reading - with Dr. Meisha Ross Porter & Assemblyman Bobby Carroll 10.03.2026 58:43

Literacy rates across America are heartbreaking & fixable. Sheena & David grapple with the epidemic of illiteracy in America with Dr. Meisha Ross Porter & Assemblyman Bobby Carroll. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram @TheBeaconandBlueprint on YouTube The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales - Videographer and editor Patric...

Hip-hop as Education, Culture & Political Force - with Ruben Diaz, Jr. & Dr. Chris Emdin 03.03.2026 1:16:09

Hip Hop, education and empowerment. Sheena & David talk about hip-hop as education, culture, pedagogy, political force and economic engine with Ruben Diaz, Jr. & Dr. Chris Emdin @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram Full video version available on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebeaconandblueprint The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Bran...

The Mamdani Effect - with Professor Christina Greer & Rev. Kirsten Foy 24.02.2026 54:23

The Mamdani Effect shook NYC. Sheena & David explore what it means for the Black community, communities of color, and the Democratic Party with Professor Christina Greer & Rev. Kirsten Foy. @theBeaconAndBlueprint on Instagram Full video version available on YouTube: Beacon and Blueprint The Beacon & Blueprint podcast Is brought to you by: Sheena Wright & David Banks Brandon Scales...

A Very Powerful Combination 23.01.2026 1:22

There's a tradition in Harlem, where people come together to discuss, to debate, to plan, to strategize, to organize. Welcome to The Beacon and Blueprint Podcast with Sheena Wright and David Banks and join us as we welcome you into our home to love, inspire, educate and activate with friends, family and good conversations.