Truth Time with Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner

The renowned scholar and powerhouse public intellectual join forces weekdays to sound off on the news of the day from an unapologetically progressive perspective.

The U.S. should Not Support Isreal’s War

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the latest on the Isreal preemptive strike against Iran and the movement among some members of Congress to prevent the United States from entering this war full-fledged.

06-19
38:49

Can Peace Be Still?

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the global impacts of what is happening in the Middle East and the efforts by grassroots groups like Up In Arms and Code Pink to draw attention to this reality and fight back.

06-19
40:52

Iran-Isreal, Political Violence Against Minnesota Legislators and Black Lives

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the latest war brewing in the Middle East, the political violence against Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. They also lift up some historic “On This Day” knowledge regarding the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the execution of 14 year-old George Stinney Jr in 1944.

06-19
39:35

Teach-in Thursday: Sam Cooke

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the life and impact of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century—Sam Cooke.

06-13
26:53

Struggle in the Streets (Part 2)

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner continue their discussion about President Trump’s federal overreach, the indictment of Congress woman LaMonica Mciver and how to keep joy through all this chaos.

06-13
34:54

Struggle in the Streets (Part 1)

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the protest in LA over the ICE raids and the Trump administrations overreach.

06-13
40:48

U.S. Aggression in LA and The Death of Sly Stone

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss U.S. aggression in Los Angeles and the death of Sly Stone.

06-13
38:04

Democrats and Tacos

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the ways that the Democrats have not learned the lessons from their 2024 presidential loss. The latest is the stunt of giving away tacos in front of the RNC headquarters to mock President Trump mean while everyday people are losing their healthcare and living paycheck to paycheck.

06-05
40:53

Prolific Fight Back

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the senseless violence in Gaza and Boulder, Colorado.

06-05
40:41

Teach-in Thursdays: Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the life and continuing impact that Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson has on the body politic of America. As civil rights activist, presidential candidate and religious leader, Rev. Jackson changed the game with love, style and compassion.

06-03
41:52

Are We Living In The Dark Age?

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the impact of the Trump administrations assault on the truth for America. Is the impact of this assault on Black people who already suffer from a lack of knowledge of self, history, culture and community.

05-29
33:10

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rep Rangel and His Work of Building Black Political Power

In today’s episode Senator Nina Turner discusses the impact of Congressman Charlie Rangel leadership in his Harlem, New York district and beyond.

05-28
39:51

Teach-in Thursday: Muhammad Ali

Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the boxing career and political activism of the GOAT—Muhammad Ali.

05-23
41:26

Never Allow Our Foes to be Our Focus

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the resent “courage” of neo-liberal Democrats to criticize President Biden and the Trump administrations attempt to get nations on the continent of Africa to “allow” Palestinians to relocate.

05-21
38:52

Remembering Minister Malcolm at 100

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the honesty, sincerity and integrity of Minister Malcolm X during the celebration of his 100th birthday.

05-20
38:56

Teach-in Thursday: Lorraine Hansberry

Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the incredible life of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry. She was the first Black playwright to win the New York Critics Circle award and is best known for her play A Raisin in the Sun.

05-16
40:25

The 3rd Anniversary of the Tops Market Massacre

Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the racially motivated mass shooting of 10 people Black people as they shopped at Tops Supermarket. What are the lessons learned and how is the community healing from this tragic event.

05-16
41:14

40 Years Since The Move Bombing in Philadelphia

Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the 1985 bombing of the headquarters of a Black liberation group in Philadelphia.

05-16
38:45

Trump Priorities White South African Refugees

The Trump administration priorities white South African refugees for preferred status within the U.S. Refugee Program. Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the history of certain white immigrant groups being given special treatment over other immigrant groups. Unfortunately, what is happening now is not new.

05-14
41:37

Teach-in Thursdays: Nina Simone

Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the alchemy, allure and courage of classical pianist, singer, songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.

05-14
40:11

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