The Public Affairs Podcast

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Dr. SharkaKang Zoolo Kang joins the show! Dr. Kang is well known for being a Shaman, a healer, a herbalist, naturalist, and Dr. Nd natural-pathic doctor. Dr. Kang was born into a family of healers and natural doctors. Some of the greatest minds such as Deepak Chopra, AC Green and Aliko Dangote seek after him for a health consultation and he joins KG a...

On an all new episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky are joined by Brent Leggs, the Executive Director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. The fund is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which announces its support for projects totaling $3 million that will help preserve African American landmarks. Also on the show, Dr. Edna L. Kingsley,...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky chat with Niloofar Rahmani, Afghanistan's First Female Fighter Pilot. While she has been in the US for a period of time, she has agreed to share her unique and pointed perspective on the current events affecting Afghanistan and our country's decision to remove our military presence after a 20-year war. Also on the show, Deaphalis Sa...

On the new episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG Smooth and Funky Larry Jones are joined by Women's Healthcare Advocate Brandi Neal! Neal and The White Dress Project are bringing women from all walks of life together in Houston to discuss three medical conditions that silently affect women today; polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.  Brandi shares her p...

On an all-new episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Uncle Funky and KG Smooth are joined by members of the Houston-based foundation As One. As One, in partnership with One Delta Plaza Educational Center will host a day of caring blood drive in honor of International Sickle Cell Caregivers Day, established to celebrate the birthday of Wendy Ann Darling 1 - 6 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at One Del...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, the guys chat with Phillip J. Yates! Yates, the founder of Equiliberty, is a technology company designed to expand financial inclusion in the U.S. through increased access to credit and capital markets while building assets and wealth at community levels. Their mission is to liberate the skillsets, talents, and ideas of creatives and makers to grow su...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, KG Smooth and Uncle Funky Larry Jones are joined by the duo behind Pinch-Dash-Done. Forged by the COVID-19 lockdown, the company was established in May 2020. Bea and Vernita traded recipes and culinary creations over Facebook with friends to set a positive tone during the lockdown and now it's a book. Also on the episode, Shea Jordan Smith, political...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, the guys are joined by Veteran Brian Reese. Reese is a leading expert on and advocate for U.S. veterans’ benefits.  Brian is the Founder & CEO of VA Claims Insider, a Coaching and Consulting company whose mission is to educate and empower veterans to get the VA disability benefits they’ve earned for their honorable service. Also on the progra...

Honoring fathers on this segment of PAP. TJ Boyce II is a father, not only pursuing his dreams but is making the dreams come true for his two young children.  This talented, socially conscious, determined family from Houston, Texas, shows us what hard work mixed with passion can do. ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/myhoustonmajic ► FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/majic102...

On this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG Smooth and Uncle Funky Larry Jones chat with Daphine Priscilla Brown-Jack, a native of Houston, TX, who is the founder and CEO of Prevention Zone Inc. PZI is a simple program for boys ages 13-21 which included her son and his friends and with the support of their parents. Her goal was to motivate and keep the youth-focused on the positive things de...

On this week's episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky are joined by Secunda Joseph of BLMHTX who gives them a review of Data to Dream, an online workshop series for people to explore, interrupt, and share information about shaping Houston's 2021 - 2022 budget. Also on this episode, Veronica L. Johnson-Williams, President of Houston HBCU Alumni Association and Chair of Programs,...

On the latest episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky chat with Ryan Snow - Associate Counsel, Voting Rights Project, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. He talks about the Census Bureau’s release of apportionment data and the resulting redistribution of congressional seats across our nation’s districts.  This highly anticipated release is a crucial moment that se...

On the newest episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky chat with award-winning journalist, author, host, and H-Town legend Roland S. Martin about the life of Paul Mooney, Voter Suppression, his new book deal and $25K Scholarship Fund.  Also on the show, Chris Bugbee, CEO of OneStar Volunteer, is celebrating National Volunteer Week and OneStar is launching VolunteerTX, a new d...

On the newest episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, GGC Group owner Jonathan Crumbly, is on the program to talk about how to get our community affordable health insurance.  He also informs us on how COBRA premiums are covered in full under ARP and if you collected 1 unemployment check in 2021 you are eligible for low cost insurance regardless of your current income. Toni Harris Taylor, a Mar...

On an all-new episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Uncle Funky chat with Alliance Tax Solutions CEO Deaphalis Sample as Tax Day nears in America. He speaks about Tax Related Solutions, Myths and Uncommon FACTS! The Alliance Tax Solutions team is a dedicated group of tax professionals highly experienced in solving IRS and state tax problems. Thomas Miles tells us about his Charity Celebrit...

J. Elaine Marshall is here to discuss the City of Houston Municipal Courts "Safe Harbor Court" which assists Houstonians experiencing financial hardships and medical issues due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Don Chaney, former NBA player and coach, is working with Pfizer on the Your Heart’s Message campaign to educate others about ATTR-CM and help facilitate that critical dialogue by sharing his story,...

A conversation with John Hope Bryant, Financial Expert, to talk about Operation HOPE’s initiatives to close the racial wealth gap.  He also shares some new data recently released in partnership with SurveyMonkey assessing the needs of Black Small Business Owners (SBOs) in the U.S. and identifying the barriers to their success. Austin-based nonprofit Women’s Storybook Project (WSP), the missio...

The CEO of Boys and Girls Club Brazoria County, Amber Newman, tells us how summer camps will keep kids safe this Summer. Find out the affordable summer program in the Brazoria County area. Interfaith Care Partners Interim President, Tom J. Breaux shares how Houston’s Interfaith CarePartners was awarded a grant from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America to help local residents affected by Alzheimer...

On the newest episode of the Public Affairs Podcast with KG Smooth and Funky Larry Jones, the duo chat with Change Happens as well as Amber Newman, the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Brazoria County.  Each year, Change Happens' Spring Breakfast is an opportunity to introduce Change Happens to the community. While this year’s Spring Breakfast is not the usual in-person gathering, the need...

On the latest episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Uncle Funky and KG Smooth chat with Oli Mohammed. Mohammed and the good people from the Houston Furniture Bank has been working to reduce the amount of mattresses in landfills since 2012, and to date has achieved more than 85,000 mattresses in the local region recycled through its in-house mattress recycling program.  Now thanks to a new pa...

John Huckaby, CEO of AIDS Foundation Houston tells us about the 32nd annual Walk to End HIV virtually on April 9.  Derek Robinson Managing Partner, Marketing Director for Black Restaurant Week®, which is dedicated to celebrating the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. Through a series of events and promotional campaigns, Black Restaurant Week’s culinary ini...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, we're joined by Life Coach Michael Taylor and Anthony Flynn, the CEO of WorkFaith. Taylor has a powerful call to action, intended to help readers focus on the factors that unite us as humans and view 2021 through a perspective of positivity. In his latest book, The Good News Is, The Future Is Brighter Than You Think!, the self-described “irrepressible...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, we chat with Nedra Glover Tawwab about her new book SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself (March 16, 2021).  Rooted in the latest research and best practices used in cognitive behavioral therapy, SET BOUNDARIES, FIND PEACE unpacks what boundaries really are—the needs and expectations we have that help us feel safe and at peac...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Steve Lekas, CEO of Branch Insurance, gives us 4 Tips for Texans facing winter weather-related insurance claims.  He also talks about how to prevent further damage, to file quickly, file digitally, and so much more. Next we talk to Attorney Symone Redwine, from Ready To Love Season 3.  Symone shares how if you are a tenant behind on your ren...

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, Antoine Oakley (Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sallie Mae) and Dr. Harry L. Williams (CEO and President, Thurgood Marshall College Fund) tell us about the Bridging the Dream Scholarship.  The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending an acc...