The Public Affairs Podcast

Former teacher David Parker delivers a crash course in economics in his book, Income and Wealth . His three main points? Why income and wealth are two different things; how wealth can be created on a minimum-wage income; and why it’s essential that government intervention in the lives of individuals be scaled back.  In Income and Wealth , Parker provides a detailed analysis of how someone ear...

KG Smooth continues to reads portions of the book Meet Your Strawman: And Whatever You Want To Know by David E. Robinson. If nobody has told that you have a Strawman, then this could be a very interesting experience for you. Your Strawman was created when you were very young, far too young to know anything about it. But then, it was meant to be a secret as it's purpose is to swindle you, and it ha...

Make a difference while exercising —walk, run, cycle—all in honor of UNCF, our students and schools! Join us in Houston for the South Texas Walk and help UNCF raise funds to support our HBCUs and students.  We talk to Kaylon Beck, Development Director for UNCF Houston about the walk and how we can build better futures one step at a time.  The UNCF Walk for Education is a 5K Walk and will...

Houston based life and wellness coach, Lindsay Locke , has made it her goal to inspire others to improve their quality of life by focusing on their personal growth and wellness. As the owner of LockedIn Life & Wellness Coaching, Locke feels it is her unique purpose to share her experience overcoming the tragic loss of her eldest child, Houston R&B Princess JaeRene , who was killed instantl...

Frederick J. Goodall is the Founder & Creator at Mocha Man Style.  Men change the oil in their car every 3,000 miles, but when it comes to their own health, they are reluctant to get a check-up.  We aim to change that!   Mocha Man Style and Tex US Too are inviting all men and the people who love them to attend our Men’s Health Expo and Blood Drive Presented by Reincke Vein Cente...

Pastor Walter August of the Church at Bethtal's Family talks about the their No More Violence Summit.  Their mission is to love and lead all people into a new life change in Jesus Christ. Premier High School - Houston Sharpstown is a new,  free public charter school now enrolling students for the fall. Like the more than 50 Premier High School campuses across Texas and Arkansas, Premier...

George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police made worldwide headlines, propelling the Black Lives Matter movement and the fight for racial justice. But the story of him as a family man, mentor and community member has not been widely told. In a heartfelt and deeply personal account, Bridgett Floyd shares the powerful bond between her and her brother.  We talk to Taslta Bapiste, Rae'l Ba, and C...

Author, philanthropist, and founder of the K. Mejia Community Center, Kimberly Mejia talks about her new book and a special event she's doing for women.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little STEM Academy is a comprehensive learning academy providing integrated, small class sizes with hands-on and simulation experiments for ages 3, 4 and early 5-year old learners. The Academy’s primary focus is effective and advanced brain development, social play, and communication.  With a team of professionals trained to teach learners with higher-order thinking, your child will not only...

“Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine” has returned to The John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science after its 2020 exhibition was interrupted by COVID-19 closures. The first traveling museum exhibition to focus on the reality and relevance of artificial intelligence, "Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine" will be on display at The Health Museum until Se...

Reginald hardy Sr., founder and director of The Baller Academy, talks about purpose of the organization, the challenges of our young men today, and the basketball league.  They help prevent youth suicides, youth depression, anxiety, and address youth health issues.  The program also has youth mentoring, skills & drills, basketball games, healthy eating tips, and a free gym membership...

KG Smooth continues to reads portions of the book Meet Your Strawman: And Whatever You Want To Know by David E. Robinson. If nobody has told that you have a Strawman, then this could be a very interesting experience for you. Your Strawman was created when you were very young, far too young to know anything about it. But then, it was meant to be a secret as it's purpose is to swindle you, and it ha...

Tonya Bias, founder of Color of Life, and her program facilitator, Elaine Christian, talks about the summer programs and capital campaign for their organization.  Kids Summer Fun, ignite curiosity is happening all June and July of summer '22.  After 3 years, The Chauncy Glover Project returns with its 4th Annual Black-Tie Gala, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" to be...

Ms. Sydney Ealy founded Together We Stand Tall for Girls (TWST4Girls) in 2014 with a vision that no child should grow up without the resources and support they need to succeed. She transformed the challenges that she faced in her youth into programs that will enrich the lives of young girls, ages 11 to 17, who reside in underserved neighborhoods, schools and community centers in the Houston area.&...

KG Smooth reads a portion of the book Meet Your Strawman: And Whatever You Want To Know by David E. Robinson. If nobody has told that you have a Strawman, then this could be a very interesting experience for you. Your Strawman was created when you were very young, far too young to know anything about it. But then, it was meant to be a secret as it's purpose is to swindle you, and it has been used...

This Mental Health Awareness Month and one local nonprofit organization, HGI Counseling, has seen a dramatic 600 percent increase in the demand for their mental health therapy services since the global pandemic began. This significant growth is just one example of the current mental health crisis happening in our community and across the nation.  In many families, and even in the workpla...

Founder and CEO of LAMIK Beauty, Kim Roxie is here to talk about her journey with alopecia and how it has made Kim feel 'seen' since alopecia was the impetus for her to create the Revelation Brow Duo.  We also touch on toxic makeup ingredients, her being the first black-owned clean makeup brand to launch on Ulta.com, and her Spring Pop-Up at Upgrade Boutique on Almeda Road in Houston. KG Smoo...

Russell is an American thought leader with expansive executive leadership experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors. His work includes helping people identify opportunities and challenges and then develop strategies and tactics to exploit the full benefits of those opportunities to mitigate disruption created by the challenges. He has worked with and trained thousands of business, politica...

Stephanie Moram, Green Living Expert, and CEO and Founder of  Good Girl Gone Green  who loves sharing eco-friendly tips with her 23.6k Instagram followers. Stephanie's favorite holiday, Earth Day, is coming up and she is available to discuss her tips on how to celebrate by investing in our planet.  Stephanie regularly teaches busy pe...

Rebuilding Together Houston is announcing a year full of special home repair projects, and a 40th Anniversary celebration on May 11th and 12th, 2022.  Rebuilding Together Houston’s history starts in 1982, when Houstonian Robert Mosbacher, Jr. founded the organization and named it after Private Sector Initiatives, his Reagan White House project that called for volunteerism to supplement govern...

Kennetra “Kiki” Searcy, former Miss Black USA to Chair Lupus Foundation of America - Texas Gulf Coast Chapter "Walk to End Lupus NOW!"  Kiki shares her story about how she lived to tell her harrowing story with lupus and offers advice to others who are on a similar journey.  They are excited about their Walk to END Lupus NOW! happening Saturday, May 7, 2022 on the Campus of Texas Souther...

Women’s Storybook Project, a nonprofit based in Austin which serves children across the state of Texas and the nation, will hold its 6th annual fundraising luncheon in -person on Thursday, April 28 and online on Friday, April 29th.  Today we talk to Jill Gonzales, Executive Director of Women’s Storybook Project. At Women’s Storybook Project (WSP), the mission is to connect incarcerated m...

Netra Ford is the Executive Director of Exceeding Autism.  April is Autism Awareness month and Exceeding Autism commemorates by holding it’s annual Gala de Bleu. This is a formal event which will be held at the Hilton Medical Center on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. April 2 is also World Autism Day.  On The Spectrum Seminar was held on April 1 and explored holistic approaches...

Celebrate the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisine during Black Restaurant Week. Black Restaurant Week is a ten-day showcase celebrating the best in culinary arts. Dine at one of the participating restaurants offering weekly specials.  We talk to the CEO and Founder of Black Restaurant Week, Warren Luckett about this exciting week. We are passengers on their journey tow...

Kenny Coleman, a resident of Houston, Texas and Chairperson for PLAP, i.e. People’s Legal Aid Project. We are a local non-profit corporation organized in Texas to help bring parity to the criminal justice system in the hopes of saving lives.  We are a relatively new organization (established in 2021) and so we need help to reach the public so that people may be aware that we are here for...