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  Congresswoman Maxine Waters Thinks Dems Can Take back the Senate with Dominique DiPrima 02.10.2026 41Min.

  On this podcast Dominique DiPrima speaks with Congresswoman Maxine Waters about AI, the elections and her belief that Democrats can take back the senate in November. Later in the hour she touches on the Christa Pike and what the botched execution might mean for the future of the death penalty.
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  The Kansas City Reparations Commission is Succeeding in a Red State with Economist Linwood Tauheed 02.10.2026 43Min.

  On this episode of Freedmen Friday Dominique DiPrima sits down with Professor Linwood Tauheed who is a member of the Kansas City Reparations Commission. Linwood Tauheed is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, and a member of the Graduate Faculty at the University of Missouri - Columbia. He is a member of the Kansas City Reparations Commission.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  The DOJ Wants Black Students Out of Law & Medical Schools - So They're Taking Legal Action 02.10.2026 42Min.

  On this podcast Dominique DiPrima and Ed Sanders dissect the Justice Department's campaign to punish UCLA and other post graduate programs for admitting Black students. The defunding of student loans for certain university majors and the dismal decision in the murder of Senior Airman Roger Fortson are also in the conversation. Ed Sanders is the President of ES Advisor a public policy and electoral consulting firm. Dominique DiPrima is a veteran radio and television broadcaster and five-time EMMY award winner.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Christa Pike Can We Finally Abolish the Death Penalty? with Dominique DiPrima 01.10.2026 38Min.

  On this art-ivist and broadcaster Dominique DiPrima looks at the terrible story of Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike who was lethally injected twice and did not die. What does this say about the death penalty? This and other topline topics are in the conversation. DiPrima is a five-time Emmy award winner and nationally recognized community organizer.https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Law Professor Jody Armour: the Election, the Candidates & the Exercise of Power with Dominique DiPrima 01.10.2026 42Min.

  On this podcast Dominique DiPrima sits down with activist, author and legal mind Jody Armour to take on issues in the 2026 general election. Jody David Armour is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law at the University of Southern California. A widely published scholar and popular lecturer, he studies the intersection of race, law, morality, psychology, politics. His book, N*gga Theory: Race, Language, Unequal Justice, and the Law, looks at America’s criminal justice system – among the deadliest and most racist in the world – through deeply interdisciplinary lenses.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Changing the Culture of Violence with Rev. Oliver Bouie & Sharon Shelton #DominiqueDiPrima 01.10.2026 41Min.

  Rev. Oliver E. Buie is a long‑time Los Angeles‑based pastor and community leader, best known for his stewardship of Bel‑Vue Community Presbyterian Church and his extensive work in social justice and community engagement. Sharon Shelton is Chair of the Development Committee of Black Women 4 Positive Change. Seh spent 29 years with the YWCA Greater Los Angeles, Shelton holding several positions, advancing to Vice President of Programs, Chief Operating Officer and serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer.https://monthofnonviolence.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/ https://blackwomenforpositivechange.org/about-us-2/
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  From Foster Child to PHD Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole Knows the Power of Your Vote 30.09.2026 39Min.

  On this podcast we look how one woman's hard knock childhood and story of redemption informs her passion for voting and her unique ability to see what ballot propositions are really about. Dr. Charity Chandler-Cole is not just a voice, but a resonant force for transformative change. Her journey from the heart of Los Angeles to the forefront of national advocacy embodies resilience, hope, and a relentless pursuit of justice. As a celebrated Author, Scholar Activist, National Child Welfare & Social Justice Advocate, and Leader, Dr. Charity has turned her personal trials into a powerful testimony, inspiring and mobilizing audiences across the nation.https://www.charitychandlercole.com/ https://www.instagram.com/la__voice/ https://www.lavoice.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
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  Kevin Powell Has a Business Mind and a Poet's Heart with Dominique DiPrima 30.09.2026 38Min.

  Poet/author and activist Kevin Powell is in our wealth building spotlight. Powell is one of the most acclaimed political, cultural, literary and hip-hop voices in America today. Kevin is a native of Jersey City, raised by a single mother in extreme poverty, but managed to study at Rutgers University in New Brunswick thanks to New Jersey’s Educational Opportunity Fund. Kevin has gone on to be the author of 17 books, including his newest title, A Poem for Evangeline.http://www.kevinpowell.net/poems.php https://www.instagram.com/poetkevinpowell/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
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  A Very LA Hour: From Emajendat to the Latest Mayoral Debate Dominique DiPrima Weighs In 30.09.2026 39Min.

  On this podcast Dominique DiPrima unboxes LA things: Artist Lauren Halsey's funky collab w/Flea, DJ Pee Wee and Erykah Badu and it's California love, the LA Jewish Federation Mayoral debate, the roles of podcasters in elections and other ridiculous conversations. @diprimaradio https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
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  Are Black and Brown People Being Pitted Against Each Other? with Jarrett Hill & Jasmyne Cannick 29.09.2026 38Min.

  On this podcast we look at recent tension between the Black and Latino communities in Los Angeles after Dominique receives a flood of hateful comments on Tik Tok following her appearance on the local Fox affiliate. Why did Latinos boo Mayor Karen Bass? Is the division natural, bot-generated or MAGA fueled? Jasmyne Cannick is an award-winning Gen X journalist; Miles Low is a rapper and host of The Do Better Show on KBLA 1580. Dominique DiPrima is a five-time Emmy Award winning host and longtime activist.https://www.instagram.com/mileslowmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/hellojasmyne/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Isn't It Illegal for Trump to Run Ads for Himself? And Other Pointless Questions with Jarrett Hill 29.09.2026 39Min.

  On this podcast author/artist and award-winning journalist Jarrett Hill joins five-time EMMY winner Dominique DiPrima to read between the headlines: government propaganda ads, the Cornell Seven rape case, communism, democratic socialism and the new generation of A Different World are all in the convo.https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  All About Prop 39 and How the MAGA DOJ is Pushing to Pass It with Vincent Harris & Dominique DiPrima 29.09.2026 38Min.

  On this pod we break down California Proposition 39 and look at the arrests, and subpoenas coming from the DOJ in support of the measure. Vincent Harris is a political aide and project director for the Empowerment Congress. He has worked closely with Dr. Mark Ridley Thomas and Tavis Smiley. Dominique DiPrima is a GRACIE Award winning radio broadcaster and EMMY award winning television presenter.https://www.instagram.com/empowermentcongress/ https://empowermentcongress.org/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ https://www.dominiquediprima.com/
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  Black Love: Venus & Leroy Thomas on 53 Years of Blissful Matrimony & What It Takes 28.09.2026 39Min.

  Leroy Thomas is a semi-retired IT and real estate professional. Venus Thomas is a retired talent agency, founder of the Thomas Talent Agency. They have been married for 53 years and on this podcast, they share the things that make their union strong and "fun" five decades in.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Saharah Ali on Mars in Leo Your Innate Wisdom + Stephen Miller's Mass Deportation of Little Kids 28.09.2026 40Min.

  Meditation Instructor and astrologer Saharah Ali leads a guided meditation and affirmation, breaks down Maris in Leo and how to find and follow our innate wisdom. Five-time Emmy winner Dominique DiPrima hosts the podcast.https://saharahali.com/
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  James Farr vs. DA Nathan Hochman: He Came with Questions. They Came with Hands 28.09.2026 40Min.

  KBLA host and LA Progressive journalist James Farr shares his encounter with L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman at a recent Altadena recovery townhall meeting. Farr talks about being physically stopped by Hochman's security detail while trying to ask a question. Also in the conversation: can we trust the polling in the L.A. mayoral race? And what does Governor Newsom's veto of the "Time, Place and Manner" bill mean for student's free speech?https://www.instagram.com/JamesFarrLive/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Did Ben Crump Checkmate the DA in the Nolan Wells Case? + Hidden Headlines with Dominique DiPrima 28.09.2026 40Min.

  Attorney Ben Crump's moves after a Mississippi Grand Jury declined to bring criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, has the local DA furious. Did Crump outsmart a coverup in the case? What really happened to Nolan Wells? And what is next? Dominique and callers also unveil other hidden headlines. Ms. DiPrima is a five-time EMMY Award winner, an activist and a longtime radio and TV broadcaster.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Why Imposter Syndrome Hits Black Folks Harder & What to do About It with Stevon Lewis and Rob McGowen 28.09.2026 41Min.

  Stevon Lewis, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Impostor Syndrome. He has BAs in Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a Master of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State Long Beach. Rob McGowan is a transformational life coach who says he helps clients reach clarity about their values, goals and vision to live the life they have always dreamed.
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  Jamaican Reparations, Rastafari and the British Crown with Dr. Imani Tafari-Ama & Dominique DiPrima 28.09.2026 41Min.

  On this episode of Freedmen Fridays, we explore the Jamaican reparations claim, the role of Rastafari in reparations and the current petition to King Charles, III. Dr. Imani Tafari-Ama, born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica, is a multifaceted Jamaican cultural anthropologist, author, womanist, journalist, and Pan-African multi-media researcher. Dr. Tafari-Ama holds a Ph.D. in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies at Erasmus University, The Hague, a Master's in Women and Development Studies, and a bachelor's degree in communications with language and literature.
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  The LA Mayor's Race Ain't Over Yet + ULA Brings Hundreds of Millions for Affordable Housing 24.09.2026 41Min.

  Dominique DiPrima looks at the back story on $466 million in affordable housing funds coming to Los Angeles; refutes the online trolls accusing her of problematic responses to the Barrio Athletics controversy; and covers the new LA Time poll showing LA City Councilmember Nithya Raman with a big lead. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/
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  Why Imposter Syndrome Hits Black Folks Harder & What to do About It with Stevon Lewis and Rob McGowen 24.09.2026 42Min.

  Stevon Lewis, MFT is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of Impostor Syndrome. He has BAs in Psychology and Afro-Ethnic Studies from Cal State Fullerton and a Master of Science degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Cal State Long Beach. Rob McGowan is a transformational life coach who says he helps clients reach clarity about their values, goals and vision to live the life they have always dreamed.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/