Let's Talk

Let’s Talk is home to hard-hitting but necessary conversations, brought directly to listeners' ears. Let's talk about the tough topics that others shy away from. Let's talk about what's standing in the way of community progress. Let's talk about how we can be better neighbors and residents. Join host Dr. Hasshan Batts for a program that will leave you thinking.

"On a Journey for Freedom" with Jesse Roldan | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Jesse Roldan, an entrepreneur, real estate agent, and prison survivor who believes in men supporting other men.

09-11
29:35

"We Must Unite as a People" with John McQuay | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with John McQuay to explore how his political view differs from many members of his community and where he feels his community is falling behind.

08-14
30:47

"It Starts at Home": A Conversation with Miriam Cruz | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Miriam Cruz about how growing up in a difficult family environment inspired her to show her daughter extra love.

06-12
31:01

"Walk This Life with Care" with Sharea Knight | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Sharea Knight, and insurance agent whose goal is to educate her community about the importance of financial stability and life insurance.

04-10
30:55

"I'm Just a Mom": Finding Solutions with Yahaira Aviles | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Yahaira Aviles, a mother to all and advocate who fights to make sure students receive the resources they deserve.

03-13
28:58

"I Can Walk So the Next One Can Run" with Yasin Williams | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts is joined by Yasin Williams to talk about his journey from childhood in a rough area of Allentown to working to improve that same community.

02-13
28:53

Seeking Your Own Liberation with Phyllis Alexander | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Phyllis Alexander, an elder who describes herself as a consultant to liberation, about how she became someone who wants to help her community heal.

12-12
28:59

"What I Do Matters": Realizing Your Impact with PA Bucks | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes PA Bucks, a local rapper and community leader, to talk about how he went from growing up in a shaky home to becoming a role model for kids in similar places.

11-15
29:47

"Everyone Is a Philosopher" with Wilfredo Melendez | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Wilfredo Melendez about his journey to studying philosophy and his love for wrestling with questions that don't always have answers.

10-11
30:56

A Deep Reflection on Life with Onaje Muid | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Onaje Muid to share the importance of loving those around you, fighting for Black empowerment, and restoring the village.

09-13
30:12

Lifting As You Climb with Aisha Rilwanu and Florence Nabi | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Aisha Rilwanu and Florence Nabi, two 2024 participants in the Mandela Washington Fellowship, which brings young leaders from Africa annually to the U.S.

08-09
29:11

"Nobody Handed Me Anything": Black Love, Leadership, and Authenticity with Kumari Ghafoor-Davis | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Kumari Ghafoor-Davis, a social worker, wife, and mother, about the importance of positive leadership, the damage of anti-Blackness, and the work of spreading love.

07-12
30:25

"I Didn't Birth Babies to Bury Them" with Kimberley Alexander | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Kimberley Alexander, Executive Director of Moms of Black Boys United, to talk about the national organization's work and the fear Black moms feel for their sons every day.

06-14
30:17

"Curiosity Kills the Cat, But I Haven't Died Yet": A Conversation with Najah Wakil | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with Najah Wakil to talk about her ongoing journey of discovering herself and the idea of collective victory.

05-13
28:50

"A Lot of People Need Healers": A Conversation with Kenyatta Uqdah | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Kenyatta Uqdah about growing up in Bethlehem and Baltimore, being a child of divorce, and his ongoing goal of being a healer for other people.

04-12
29:22

"Learning to Be Great Changed Me": A Conversation with Raoul "Great" McFall | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes his friend Raoul "Great" McFall to talk about his journey from being a regular inmate to being a great father, and a great person.

02-09
29:10

"Nobody Should Fall Through the Cracks": A Conversation with Shoshanah Tornberg | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks with Shoshanah Tornberg, a Rabbi and leader in the Allentown Jewish community, who shares her thoughts on Jewish faith in today's world.

01-12
29:31

Love, Growth, and Fatherhood with Michael Richardson | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts sits down with his friend Michael Richardson to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, addiction, and his desire to be known simply as a loving father.

12-15
27:22

Looking Out for Our Older Generations: A Conversation with Carmen Bell | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts welcomes Carmen Bell, Director of Healthy Aging at United Way Lehigh Valley, to discuss the needs of our elders and the importance of connecting between generations.

11-10
29:33

"Thanks, We Got It From Here": A Conversation with Zaleeae Sierra and Arielle Brown | Let's Talk

Dr. Hasshan Batts talks to Zaleeae Sierra and Arielle Brown to break down the difference in generations and the experience of young people in today's world.

10-13
29:47

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