Veteran radio host, RamonSki Luv joins Jesse Jr and Gina A.Towns for a celebration of a career that has spanned over 30 years, inspiring and ministering to people through the airwaves. Jesse Jr, and the musical two, reflect on being a source to encourage people from a place where you have to first, encouraged yourself. With a shout out to KBLA’s, Tavis Smiley, the three set the weekend off with much life, light and love.

In an expanded coverage of a conference that took place earlier in the day entitled, “The Global Anti-Black Agenda of White Christian Nationalism - "Re-segregating America; Recolonizing Africa" - a VIRTUAL TOWN HALL FROM CAPE TOWN TO CHICAGO FROM ABIDJAN TO ATLANTA FROM NAIROBI TO NEW YORK - Bishop Joseph Tolton and Bishop, OC Smith join Jesse Jr and Gina A. Towns on “Reflectivity,” as they review and reflect on the attendees, sessions and conclusions resulting from the day’s mission, goals, and purpose. As leaders from throughout the African diaspora come together, in a common unity worldwide, The options to have a mutual support for civil rights throughout the diaspora was the call of the day.

It’s "Worldwide" with PL De Silva PhD and special guest, Shiva Ayyadurai PhD, inventor of the email and healthcare expert. This jaw-dropping discussion on the policies and news around the world that impacts us every daily, laid our healthcare system, bare and naked from pharmaceuticals to the institution itself, which allows for congressional-sanctioned kickbacks. What is the fix for that? And what will “we” have to do in order to fix it? In the second hour, Dr. Johnny Mack and Jesse Jr continue their look through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King upon our people, our country, the world and the humanity that lives in "The World House." Today’s reflection piggybacked on the first hour’s discussion during “Worldwide” on the healthcare system - what Dr. King would say about our national budget and its distribution, and the neglect of the human right to be healthy, and why won’t “we the people” demand more…unless “we” just don’t know better or can’t see past capitalism’s lure.

The discussion on The Donald’s presidential antics and what “proximity” to him can mean and yield, domestically and internationally, continues.

When it comes to The Donald, hardly no one on earth knows him better than Michael Cohen. From the effects of the Big Ugly to the Venezuelan boats to the open grifting going on across the White House cabinet landscape, Jesse Jr leads the conversation with John Digles and John Lesiotis as Michael hits each ball pitched across the catcher’s mound. This conversation, both funny and true, is a grand slam.

Rev. Dr. Eric, Michael Dyson joins Jesse Jr and weekly host, Barbara Arnwine, Esq. What an exchange took place on what we can do right now! When determining the factor of exercising the mind…make it up to do it. Our body…to get up and do it. Our faith…knowing that is within our power. It is in our right to Vote, that our best exercise toward justice for all. America will not take this lying down, and each one of us will realize the Rosa Parks inside.”

Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson joinsJesse Jr and contributor, John Lesiotis in a discussion about conscience - Some Republican senators are questioning the legality or criminality of the new department head of war, formally known as the department of defense. No one wants to accept responsibility for lawlessness in the waterways of our world. At the show close, Dyson ranks Reverend Jackson in the top three of all black leaders in the history of this country in a heartfelt tribute to the mind, will, and commitment that has driven Jesse Sr to run, sacrifice, and to give of his whole heart and soul in the fight for America. This is one to watch.

Celebrated theologian and professor, Dr. Obery Hendricks Jr joins Jesse Jr to discuss the positioning and righteousness of leaders in the church as compared to the leaders that Jesus addressed in this hour. After a sober reminiscing over what Rev. Jesse Jackson would do, the conclusion is that there is always welcome room for the leadership of the “just”…none quite like the revolutionary Jesus…but he is, indeed, the standard of justice. No fancy, high-falutin - just us.

Ernest Crim III Join Jesse Jackson Jr as he launches his second year at KBLA. Today also is the anniversary of the Birmingham bus boycott. As they took notes and compared, we find ourselves in a boycott once again. Justice knows no limits and no end. For Justice, there is always a fight.

Atiba, John Digles and Gina A. Towns join Jesse Jr, leading the national conversation on those who need care and the family caregivers who sacrifice to take care of them as they enter the last stages of life. The rescue and fix of America’s health care system must include this consideration for family care and compensation.

from the Amerca’s organized founding, and then there’s the history of Thanksgiving when Europeans initially arrived almost 300 years before Lincoln offered The Thanksgiving Proclamation, FDR changed the date and Congress did its job in declaring the official celebration of Thanksgiving. For a nation still struggling to find its truest self, we must find gratitude, even when the days get tough.

Rev Terri Hord Owens offers her take on the call for the church to intervene in social justice issues such as health care, with a segue into the justice where things have every potential to be unjust.

Anthony Millian joins Jesse Jr in an analysis of the outrageous declassification of several professional degree pursuits that cause further harm to America’s health.

Jesse Jr welcomes Dr. Johnny Mack, guest host of “The world house” As they consider Dr. King‘s position on USA ID and our soft power around the world. It’s more than good citizenship for King, it is the difference between the largest military budget in the world and willfully neglecting to share with people who are hungry, thirsty and need only the basics to express gratitude with tears. There is a cost, and King called it out every time - to whom much has been given, much is required.” We are not wrong for calling it out. We are wrong when we don’t.

Jesse Junior welcomes weekly host of “Worldwide,” PL DeSilva, PhD And special guest Jay Singh, PhD for a talk about the power of USAID and the peril of discontinuing Humanitarian efforts around the world. As with any sport, game, When you’re injured, someone else takes your place. At the grocery store, if you move out of position in line, you wait longer before you can leave to move on to your next activity. As the US stands down on providing sustenance for poor people around the world, especially in black and brown nations, other nations step in to fill the void, not to mention tariffs that cause us to be a less than desirable trading partner. These are serious considerations on the world stage with long-term implications.

Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Former RainbowPush chair joins Jesse Jr as they discuss Southern California Edison’s continued refusal to speak with Tavis Smiley and the people of Altadena who lost everything in fires that resulted from the company’s failure to cut the power off as they did other communities according to an investigative report by NPR. How would Reverend Jackson have handled this? The answer is a well planned zone offense. While people may not get their most prized possessions back, or the 19 lives lost may not be redeemed, certainly, the electric company should surely meet with the people, face-to-face, even if they don’t admit to guilt.

Atiba joins Jesse Jr for his weekly conversation. This week: Update Jamaica, Jasmin Crockett's direct hit on colleagues across the isle on The Epstien Files, ICE and Americans taking a stand

Tenacious Tuesday is “on the grind“ with Barbara Arnwine, Esquire and Jessie Jr. After a few weeks on the campaign trail, Barbara is back with the news and a discussion about the district courts decision to call the Texas map, unconstitutional and racially motivated. The five votes that the president pushed them for is meeting the same equivalent that the 11,800 both he needed in Georgia met. No can-do. And, the Texas National Guard leaves Chicago. Seems like Abbott sent immigrants on buses here only to same troops because he wanted to chase them in Chicago and not on his own turf.

Dr. Geoff Mount Varner MD Join Jesse Junior for a discussion about open enrollment for Americans who need healthcare. If they don’t get it, then it’s open season and some Americans are actually sitting ducks for all kinds of healthcare issues that they cannot practice preventative medicine for, much less once they are diagnosed. Dr. Varner gives his advice According to his books on making split second decision decisions.

Rev. Terri Hord Owens joins Jesse Jr in a discussion on new revelations about the Epstein Files, voter remorse and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new relationship with the administration, but quickly segue into a broader conversation about accountability, transparency, and acceptance where love flourishes and people have room to grow.

Jesse Jr welcomes Monday special guest host Ernest Crim III as they recognize the Que’s Founder’s Day, standout member and civil rights leader, James Farmer Jr. While not as well known, Farmer played a key role in the non violent movement of civil rights and the fight for justice.

Dr. Martin Luther King scholar, Dr. Johnny Mack and Jesse Jr continue their study in the ideology, theology, and spirit of Dr. King who’s speech “Beyond Vietnam“ addressed seven issues with the Vietnam war, at a time when it was unpopular for him to do so - but the toll on American veterans as they were abroad and returned home, proved that King was right in calling America to task.

Dr. PL Da Silva Joins Jesse Jr on “Worlwide”as they sit on a satellite-situated perch peering down on the powers that be. Professor Da Silva makes it very clear that the United States Must no longer view itself as the world leader on the same terms, but rather it will be a younger generation that will raise the United States standing once again.

Barbara Arnwine Esq returns after two weeks on the campaign trail and brings Dr. Richard Dotson to discuss his new book.

Retired Colonel L. Anita Dixon joins Jesse Jr on Veteran’s Day as The Jesse Jackson Jr Show salutes the nation’s veterans.

Jesse Jr and Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary focus on the Black soldier story-the fight abroad and the fight at home upon return, exampled by the story of WW2 Vet and Medal of Honor Recipient, 52 years later, Vernon Baker.

Jamaican Filmaker, Garreth Daley, joined Conversations with Atiba on Jesse’s first hour. After a continued salute to America’s veterans, Daley recounts the days leading to the hurricane and provides on the ground updates.

And the church said...Rev. Terri Hord Owens joins Jesse Jr to talk about a church/social justice perspective on the Senate deal that re-opens the government, but stands to be a betrayal if Republicans don't come back to the table. This deal comes on the heels of a steady stream of Democrats holding the line to fight the elimination of SNAP and health care prices that are set to soar, with a celebratory nod to the leadership of California on behalf of the nation. In a moment they couldn't refuse,Terri and Jesse reminisce on Sesame Street - a PBS staple celebrating 58 years.

What are millennials thinking? Our favorite millennial, Ernest Crim III joins Jesse Jr to talk about the Senate deal that re-opens the government, but stands to be a betrayal if Republicans don't come back to the table. This deal comes on the heels of a steady stream of Democrats holding the line to fight the elimination of SNAP and health care prices that are set to soar. In a light-hearted, yet sober view of "what makes America great," the conversation turns toward the impact of Sesame Street - PBS staple celebrating 58 years today.

Podcast and SiriusXM host, Dr. Wilmer Leon, joins Jesse Jr and Gina A.Towns, for a deep dive election recap, focusing on the New York race, light of the “Woody Guthrie” conversation in the fist hour, and what it means to see “we the people” clap back about the land we live in. With two new female governors, a new female mayor of a major city, a popular, young, Muslim as The Big City’s Mayor, and a tactically brilliant governor, winning the support of over 2million Californians on a single ballot item proposition, people across the country take pause for a breath of fresh air.

This land is your land. This land is my land. The line of this song has been a hot topic as our country goes through turmoil at every level, with the author, finding himself a tenant in a building owned by the President’s father, Fred Trump. The surprising legacy of an American folk song legend was at the center of the conversation on “Reflectivity” with Jesse Jr and Gina A.Towns. Guthrie’s transformation from child of a clan member to a civil rights activist, recounts an amazing journey, and confirms that when we are exposed to other people, their cultures, and faith, we can find common ground and cause a bend in the arc of justice - for all. This surprise legacy proves that our assumptions about one another may often prove false, and we miss out on the richness that America has to offer. Talking to one another is the call of the hour.

Wiert Wiertsema, a long time activist for economic and environmental justice, and international arms control, joins Jesse Jr on a an expanded two- hour exploration of how The Netherlands sees America, its internal struggles and triumphs, and how those issues are handled.

Marketing executive, John Digles, joined Jesse Junior to discuss the stage as it is set for elections across the country, voter interest, or apathy and President Obama‘s re-emergence and campaign involvement.

The original OG RICK, King of life and lessons joined Jesse Jr to talk about the generational bridge called listening. OG Rick shared observations about older people, wanting to talk too much, and not listening to younger people. Recalling his days as a youth, he also offered the aspiration of creating our own.

Rev. Teresa Hord Owens joins Jesse Jr on her weekly series, “The Faith Not to Fall” and today, she paid homage to the raw courage of Rev. Jesse Jackson who opened the door for her to believe that she indeed, was somebody.

CNN legal analyst, attorney, Joey Jackson joins Jesse Jr and Ernest Crim III to reflect on the anniversary of Rev Jesse Jackson‘s historic announcement to run for president in 1983.

A double dose of time to harness the spirit of empire and the spirit of the individuals who abide. In a heavily loaded dialogue, Jesse Jr takes time with Gina A. Towns, and Bishop Joseph Tolton to walk down a “what we say” and “what we do” and to “who” conversation, full of historical, spiritual and political perspective - feeding the hungry, thirsty, and those looking for peace - definitely fat meat, definitely reflective from folklore, to books to our bathroom mirror.

On Jesse Jackson Jr’s “The World House” with Dr. Johnny Mack, Jesse reviewed his conversation with Rev Chloe Breyer and Dr. DeSilva so they could put the MLK spin on it. What we should understand is that justice will always be a fight. We can never give up, never let…teaching each generation the work of “one another” in The World House.

New York’s Rev. Chloe Breyer joined Jesse Jr and weekly host, Dr. PL DeSilva on “Worldwide” on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show. Does the faith community stand united? Will they stand in the gap today as MLK asked in his day? Where will a new generation find faith and resolve to fight a good fight?

General Minister of The Disciples of Christ Church, bringing legitimacy to the notion that church members are taking time to discuss their political differences on the foundation of their shared faith. This is the route. This is the hope we hold on to in the days where people will be hungry and hurting.

Ernest Crim III and Jesse Jr hash out the bottom line…people in the wealthiest nation should never go hungry since food is not scarce. The motives of leaders who choose to send children to school hungry or let the elderly miss meals is one of conscience. The conscience becomes the responsibility of churches across the country to do the work that the government rejects. Joined by Rev. Sandhya Jha in the last segment, she confirmed the thought that the help will come from one another.

Kgosie Matthews joins Jesse Jr, guest hosting “Worldwide” to discuss the global view of America’s current administration’s use of the military on its citizens, the destruction of the White House East Wing, and the apparent move toward dictatorship - a familiar issue for many countries, not America. Raising a number of concerns for countries in the absence of “soft power”around humanity, these issues stoke fear, uncertainty, and a shifting of values which are cause for an international watch. ...

Dr. Johnny Mack, host of the weekly series “World House” discusses how Dr. King called for a re-structure of our economic system that rids of the opportunity for a top-structured leadership to upend the pursuit of justice. We must do the work - more than a march, more than the rejection of a king.

All right…so inflicting trauma must have a different response from what is the response from what is expected. Reflecting on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s 1984 and 88 speeches in his run for president, we find the addresses that moved America’s mind and heart. That is the need now…mind and heart movement.

“Conversations with Atiba” focused on the people and what the people want and need to feel healthy, happy and secure. We’ve gotten away from what’s best for “we the people.” How do we get back to the focus of people first?

Author Dr. Edmund H. Moore’s new book, Financial Freedom: Doing Nothing Is an Option, challenges the traditional narrative around building wealth and achieving financial independence. He offers hope that we can still build when it’s seems impossible.

Giving the up-to-date reports on the courtroom arguments last week, and the “what’s next/to do” to fight and respond to the Voting Rights Act assault, Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq, President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition joins Jesse Jr in her weekly segment, “On the Grind.” Barbara is internationally renowned for her contributions on critical justice issues including the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the 2006 reauthorization of provisions of the Voting Rights Act.

First Hour:Retired Arkansas Judge, The Honorable Wendell Griffen, joined Jesse Jr in discussing the broader ramifications of the case that is before The Supreme Court On tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15th. THE LONG JOURNEY TOWARD THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 COULD VERY WELL BE ENGRAVE JEOPARDY. Second hour:Tenacious Tuesday host of “On the Grind” with Barbara Arnwine gave us more pills to swallow and continuation of her discussion on the news of several court cases before the Supreme Court that go at the heart of the voting rights at 1965. Barbara gave us specific direction, as well as hope…hope that we need to pursue very quickly. We have to show up.

Hour 1: “ The Strike Against the Voting Rights Act: A broad look at its effects” with Congressman Jonathan Jackson, former Congressman, Jesse Jackson Jr and Ernest Crim III. Hour2: “Faith and Deeds: Superior Thinking for the Wonderfully Made.” Los Angeles community activist and pastor of McCarty Memorial Christian Church Rev. Eddie Anderson sits in to guest host, “The Faith Not to Fall” in a follow up response and discussion on first hour and how pastors must rise to the call of mobilizing believers against this present darkness.

Hour 1: Jesse is joined by Atiba and Rev. Al Sharpton to honor his father’s birthday! Hour 2: Todd Yeary Esq joins Jesse after an emotional and heartfelt interview with Tavis Smiley about his relationship, admiration, and gratitude for the influence of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Tavis shares his emotional visit with Jackson Sr two weeks ago amid his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Atty. Barbara Arnwine is always on the ground provide real time updates on covert moves that we don’t hear about.

Happy Birthday to Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.!

Rev. Terri Hord Owens and Jesse Jackson Jr pinpoint the need for the church to step forward.

What’s love got to do with it? Ernest Crim the third says there’s no love involved in what’s going on in Chicago right now. Jesse’s favorite millennial tells him the truth about how the nation is not living up what it should

Bishop Tolton held over from hour one as a Constitutional discussion sparked need to carry over the conversation, focused on original intent and room for expansion as the Framers set a blueprint in motion that perhaps, not everyone understood the full potential of until Abraham Lincoln read the fine lines of his job responsibility and the character needed to fulfill it. In the second 1/2 hour, Jesse and Gina, host of “Reflectivity” reviewed the week of shows, trimming the fat from conversations to get to lean meat of discussions like this week’s Moving Mountain Monday. From that conversation where the notion of “amended-in” people took root, Gina questions whether the previous amendments, particularly 1 and 2 can be fully realized for “amendment beneficiaries,” while Jesse takes us to school, unveiling the “civil religion” that the framers of the Constitution wrote.

Bishop Joseph Tolton, joins Jesse and Gina for a meaty hour of “Reflectivity,” sharing his takeaways from the Congressional Black Caucus meeting last week, in consideration of the decisions that are currently in front of Black federally-elected officials and their counterparts in other caucuses of color.

On the Grind” with Barbara Arnwine Esq. always keeps us sober about the issues that encroach on the civil rights of Americans and the justice for those who lack an equal measure. This week: Voting Rights before Supreme Court, October 15th. ICE. Elections and Redistricting issues, state by state…and what Dems must do.

Business Tycoon, strategist, and new author, Dr. LaMelle McMorris offers a brand of an old and new testimony toward hanging in through tough times and situations in his new book, “The Power to Persist.”

Rev Teresa Hord Owens brings light to the Supreme Court’s legitimization of the authoritarianism that the framers of the Constitution fled. Without supporting Congress or upholding case law, the boundaries are blown out of the water, and the money chase is on, versus dropping terms that actually shed light for the people to practice love…one toward another.

Our favorite millennial, Ernest Crim III, pulled no punches as he described the treatment of citizens by ICE in Chicago, the limited rights of amended-in people, and the Constitution stance on free speech and the right to bear arms. The lines are blurred with mixed messages…why?

Dr. Johnny Mack, weekly host of “The World House,” joined Jesse Jr, as they picked up on the conversation from the first hour, where our individual decisions to be transparent and truthful in each moment, build trust; and, when trust does it work, there is the strength to bend the moral arc.

Retired United States Navy Rear Admiral Norman R. Hayes joined Jesse Jr, and host of  “Worldwide,” Prof. PL DeSilva had a profound discussions on character, while laying out the honest truth about cowardice. The 3Ts - Truth, trust, and transparency added to MELS - Morals, Ethics, and legal standards are the prescribed recipe for what it means to lead the people, the nation, and the Armed Forces who protect it.

Atiba sits in. "The Politics of Our Faith" with weekly guest host, Rev. Dr. Todd S. Yeary, Esq. was on hold as the judge ordered both of his feet to stay in the courtroom. Atiba sat in with Jesse for a conversation about fear having never won anything.

"Conversations with Atiba" and his guest Tara Robinson and Matthew McCurdy talked Black Heart Health while at the Black Caucus Convention. The stress is real and you can't save anything until you save yourself.

Hour 1 Congressman Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge, joins Jesse Jr during CBC week in the nation’s capitol to discuss the changed decorum of the process where “the people” are represented. Hour 2 Atty Barbara Arnwine was “On the Grind” when she brought the news…there’s a new song that puts the 1st Amendment to the test. As a reminder, SCOTUS will hear a case that could eliminate representation in congressional and state-house districts drawn from the 60 year old Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Today is Tenacious Tuesday on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show! Jesse is LIVE from DC with guest, Congressman Cleo Fields in the first hour and weekly guest host of "On the Grind," Attorney Barbara Arnwine

Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, weekly guest host of “The Faith Not To Fall” on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show discusses what constitutes hypocrisy and how people fall into it - sometimes without knowing, but often, becoming hypocritical when they don’t really have the courage to say the truth. This presents a real problem when leaders, especially faith leaders, don’t follow what they say they believe.

Does Free Speech Have a Yellow Light? Ernest Crim III, weekly guest host of “ What’s Love Got to Do With It - COMMUNITY… COMMON UNITY” joins the first hour on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show as they undress the vote in Congress that separated free speech and the first amendment, from “hard-core truth.” How far does our first amendment right really go?

If there is no air, then we must have no fear. First hour guest and weekly show host of “Worldwide” on the Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Dr. PL DeSilva, speaks truth to power from a domestic and international view in an authentic quest with Jesse Jr to push ourselves to reality, and toward victory.Dr. Johnny Mack takes the baton on “The World House” in the 2nd hour to examine what Dr. King says to us in this moment, as we live in this space - in it, of it, and over a time that shall one day be known as history. Question is: Where will we stand?

Illinois State Assistant Majority Leader, Kam Buckner joined Jesse Jr in the first hour to cover a myriad of issues that have faced the City of Chicago and the state, including new state lines with Indiana, redistricting, and relations in a state house that, like many others, may be broken.Next hour, Attorney Barbara Arnwine, weekly guest host with Jesse for "On the Grind" set the historical record in clear view and invited everyone listening to join her "Coalition for Transformative Justice" on October 15th as the Supreme Court considers the legitimacy of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

“The Faith Not to Fall” with Rev. Terri Hord Owens and “What’s Love Got to Do With It: “Community…Common Unity” with Ernest Crim III. When it comes to faith, we are all measured by what we say as it matches up with what we do…or do not do. What legacy is important? Where does faith meet the civil society when does “love thy neighbor” again ask the question: who my neighbor?

In the first hour, “Worldwide” guest, contributor, Professor, PL Da Silva, and regular contributor on “Let’s talk about it,” John Lesiotis, join Jesse Jr to talk about how one event triggers another event that we never think are related, and the subsequent need for conversation, and a national dialogue about what’s true.In the second hour, Dr. Johnny Mack, host of”The World House” weekly series on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show continues to discuss the King model of nonviolent resistance. For such a time is this, there is this conversation.

Time for "Conversations with Atiba" and SPECIAL GUEST, FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DARRYL CAMPBELL "The Politics of Our Faith" with Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq. Covering cancelled elections, working across political parties, millennial hopes for working through differences and the reality of the backstory are all part of the discussion on Wealthy Wednesday today.

Dr. Michelle Nichols MD, MS, MBA, FAAFP joined Jesse Jr to discuss the dangers posed by failing to follow the science when it comes to vaccinations, as they reminisced on COVID 19 and considered the real possibilities that exists for a health crisis now. With a seat in both hours, Chicago Alderman, Lamont Robinson, joined the discussion as the focus shifted to the health threats that are proposed with the President’s threat on Chicago, as ICE stages just north of the city. While Nichols commended Illinois and The City on its excellence in handling health issues, they acknowledged that the situation could become unbalanced with an ICE presence, with consideration to what has been observed in Los Angeles and DC. Guest host of the second hour, Attorney Barbara Arnwine updates us on the assault against the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and engaged both The Clinician and The Alderman on how these two areas of discipline are interconnected in a larger plan to slim the population. Believe it or not.

Adel Ayele joined Jesse Jr from Ethiopia to discuss the world’s number 1 commodity which currently, is seeing difficult times because of US tariffs, not only on the Nigerian bean, but also on the brew from the Blue Mountains. What will Americans do to rescue its discerning taste for starting each day?

It’s “On the Grind” With Barbara Arnwine  to round out every tenacious Tuesday as she spells the latest plan for voter suppression. The birth certificate or passport must match your “Real” ID. If you’re married, you better check it out.

Shermanetta Carter CPA talks about Harris CFO in saving Morris Brown College, and what it will take for HBCUs to survive in this era.

Miles Marshall Lewis, Pop culture, journalist, and curator, joined Jesse Jr And Gina A.Towns for a look at how Hollywood seemingly predicts the future through film and TV. The trio reflected on the Highlights of this week, including the anniversary of hurricane Katrina, the death of Emmett Till and Michael Jackson’s birthday This discussion will definitely go on at a later date while in the second hour, on Reflectivity, The talent producer team reviewed the week of guest and conversations that And put solid food for thought on our plate as we head into the Labor Day weekend. The conclusion. We must reflect, we must act, we must keep Hope alive.

Dr. Azza Karaam, member of the United Nations Secretary General’s High Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism so with a eagle instinct and a bird’s eye view, she “diagnosed” the lack of moral courage on the world stage. Then, Dr. Johnny Mack, guest host of “The World House” on Jesse’s show, echoed those sentiments and called in a prescription for dedicating “ones-self” to the continued fight for a bend in the moral arc on the world stage. The Cure: When we shed our “self,” we grow community, and the heal the human race.

Sometimes we must navigate the halls of death in order to regain the spirit of living.” “Conversations with Atiba” and Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, host of “The Politics of Our Faith” join Jesse Jr in a convo we can bank on…where in the pursuit of wisdom…the rubber meets the road on Wealthy Wednesdays on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show.

David Day, Chairman of 100 Black Men Chicago and Director of the Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, joined Jesse Jr to talk about mentoring, back to school, avoiding conflict and parental engagement in the Trump era as a nation-wide organization, as well as the 70th commemoration of Emmett Till's murder. In the second hour, "On the Grind" host Barbara Arnwine lays out a "20 years later update" on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the progressive march of the Trump administration toward provoking a fight.

Our favorite Millennial, and host of "What's Love Got to Do With It - Community, Common Unity," on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Ernest Crim III, states that every veteran should come out to meet the National Guard should they come to Chicago. In the 2nd hour, "The Faith Not to Fall" host Rev.Teresa Hord Owens, added a measure of faith for the polls in the next election...fully dressed clergy known as poll chaplains. It’s about time we all gather, and stay at the table.

Tenacious Tuesday on The JJJr  Show was the most hair-curling or hot-comb straightening appointment you could make so you have your head scratched, washing away any misconceptions about the activity and agenda of the march from LA’s seige to Texas redistricting to DC’s occupation - rinsed in the clear water poured out  by 1st hour guest, and KBLA White House Correspondent, Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey and styled by 2nd hour weekly guest host of “On the Grind” Attorney and Activist, Barbara Arnwine. You will not be able to leave this barber and beauty shop talk without downloading and sharing to anyone you care about.

What are millennials thinking?  How does the issue of Faith matter in this generation and is “church” coming back?  The faith community can play a key role as we move forward and build strength for the coming pressure…this is the subject of today’s Moving Mountain Mondays on the Jesse Jackson Jr show featuring our favorite millennial, and now 1st hour, Monday host, Ernest Crim, III host of “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and our weekly series host Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, “The Faith Not to Fall..”

Jesse’s Thought-provoking Thursdays guest on the “Let’s Talk About It” monthly series John Lesiotis offered the thought of the week when he said of redistricting; “Politicians are picking who they want to represent, versus ‘the people’ choosing who they want to represent them.” In the second hour, The World House” weekly guest host Dr. Johnny Mack and “Jesse Jack” waded in the deep water - dipping into the different aspects of violence that are perpetrated on people who usually can’t fight back: physical, systemic, and structural. The results are devastating when people have fallen asleep or gotten too comfortable. If Dr. King were here, he might admonish us, and direct us to “community” where we again, love and do for ourselves. Heavy weight conversation.

“Wealthy Wednesdays” featured regular contributor, Atiba and Rev. Dr. S Todd Yeary, Esq., guest host of “THE POLITICS OF OUR FAITH” on the Jesse Jackson Jr show. In the first hour, Council Member, Janeese Lewis George articulated every legal problem and insult to the local government that comes with the order of the President to takeover the DC police. In the second hour Council Member Robert White specified the community burden that the presence presents and the motives that the presence suggests. Over these two hours, Jackson led a discussion based in the reality that must give pause to all Americans.

In a special edition of “Tenacious Tuesdays” on the Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Dr. PL de Silva makes his way back in an emergency “Special Edition” to talk about the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard to Washington DC, basically taking over the police department in the jurisdiction. Jesse Jr. and PL unearthed so many nuggets that the “refining fire” of Jackson’s Tuesday weekly series “On the Grind” with the tenacious Barbara Arnwine in the second hour only proves why this show’s “exchange” is golden. Download for sure.

There was some true mountain climbing on moving mountain Mondays on the Jesse Jackson, Jr. Show, with our fave millennial, and now First, our weekly guest host, teacher, and historian, Ernest Crim III, followed by weekly host of “The Faith Not To Fall,” Rev. Teresa Hord Owens. Ernest made clear what millennials are thinking about the current state of our government, and those who represent us, based on their historical observation applied to the present. Are today’s leaders too afraid to really make some noise? The conversation took a turn as Rev. Owens and Jesse Jr engaged certain perspectives of how the Bible, as a moral compass, has been interpreted with different ears and eyes throughout history and how that “difference” is impacting the civil code today. The conclusion? We must all stand up where we can’t to move these mountains and call our leaders to indeed, lead the way or get out of the way.

Moving Mountain Mondays on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show with guest - the incomparable author, leading-edge liberation theologian and teacher, Dr. Obery Hendricks - exploded into a full blown “message on fire” as Jackson and JJJ Show weekly Monday special guest of “The Faith Not to Fall,” Rev. Teresa Hord Owens cooked with gas…blazing a trail down the road of what “one anotherness” truly means and looks like when the people engage in the garden of good and evil.

The names we must say include Jelani Day. Missing, unresolved….no justice, no peace. What we thought the day’s discussion would be changed after Carmen Bolden Day spoke in the first hour. Fat Meat Friday’s Reflectivity with Gina A Towns on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show. KBLA TALK 1580

This Wealthy Wednesday featured healthcare comms expert, John Digles, and Todd Yeary Esq. on the already closing medicaid-dependent medical facilities across economically depressed areas across the country. Attorney Yeary and Jesse discuss life-altering criminal cases that start with probable cause.

Fat Meat Friday on the Jesse Jackson Jr show featured actor , preacher, and professor, TED WILLIAMS PHD, in a search for ourselves in the mirror as we pursue community amongst generations fighting for our future. Tedd stayed for a while when Gina A. Towns joined Jesse on “Reflectivity.” In a stroll through the week of contributors and discussions, there were moments to remember and dig into much deeper, culminating in the reflection that hope builds faith and love, and it is love that always trumps hate.

THOUGHT- PROVOKING THURSDAYS ON THE JESSE JACKSON, JR. SHOW came face-to-face with grief as we lose a generation of 80 and 90 year olds who walked the walk that paved the way for our progress. Guest Angee Coman Scott, Founder and host of THE REAL LEVEL UP SHOW, Engineering Coordinator of THE JESSE JACKSON, JR. SHOW, and indie record label exec opened up about losing her mother two days ago, the impact of a generation who set the standard, and how to tend to the grief of others while grieving yourself. This heart-level discussion Was great groundwork for Johnny Mack and Jesse on “The World House.” In a serious discussion about Dr. King’s dream for “community around the world,” we can consider the generations that are departing on the backdrop of what they accomplished, what they endured and if there’s a possibility to save the work they did.

Wealthy Wednesdays on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show features Conversations with Atiba on 2nd & 4th Wednesday, and host of the weekly series, “The Politics of Our Faith,” Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary, Esq., in a 1st hour powerhouse discussion on our responsibility to make demands of the government by voting in, and out, leaders, especially the President, but across the gambit, when the interests of the people are ignored or neglected. The narrative is being controlled, in order to “wag the dog.” Then, Rev. Dr. Yeary puts some reality on our “truth” when we say we are “free.” Who controls the narrative? We have to tell our own.

As Kerry Gordy’s hot Netflix flick premiers today, he rejoins Jesse Jr and Gina A. Towns in recapping the new release, “Sunday Best” for its historical capture of Ed Sullivan’s impact as a civil rights pioneer, responsible for bringing Black talent to the television stage when segregation was still the order of the day. Joined by Moving Mountain Mondays crew Ernest Crim III, and host of the 2nd hour show, The Faith Not to Fall,” Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Kerry spends time in discussion with Crim, who underscores the importance of Black storytelling so history is not lost. Most importantly, we give credit to those who have helped shape and catapult the narrative of the Black experience in America.

First up, veteran government affairs guru, private sector maven, and bi-monthly, special guest host of “Worldwide with Kgosie Matthews” is joined by international affairs expert, and professor who specializes in back-room diplomacy, mediation, and negotiation, Dr. PL De Silva. The trio, meticulously formed with anchor, Jesse Jr, went right to the heart of America’s “world” positioning when policy, especially efforts historically formed from higher ideals to be “responsible global citizens,” both domestic and abroad, are considered. Will America end up alone? What will be the cost of the direction she is in, and who stands to pay the price? In the second hour, weekly series host of “The World House” on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Dr. Johnny Mack, continued with Matthews and De Silva for a few minutes, picking up where they left off, with Dr. King in mind. Each Thursday, the Mack-Jackson conversation provokes us to recall, reconsider, and re-activate the spirit of a king who challenged the nation.

In the first hour, Jesse Jr was solo in his history lesson on African-American representation in Congress and in the Senate. With the threat of the Supreme Court’s Lack of protection for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and Trump support of a Texas redistricting effort, Jesse painted a very clear picture that is the history of our country and reconstruction and deconstruction. There is an existential threat for African Americans electability in redrawn districts, perhaps eliminating Blacks and other minorities from being members of the nation’s legislative body if we cannot thwart these efforts. In the second hour, Jesse was joined by Atty. Barbara Arnwine, host of Tenacious Tuesday’s “On the Grind.“ As well, Policy Director, Liz King, from The Conference on Civil and Equal Rights joined an amazing discussion on the SCOTUS nod to gut the Department of Education. Covering several topics that citizens need to fight, Arnwine was joined in a call to participate in The Coalition for Transformative Justice’s national “Good Trouble” event on this Thursday. Visit their website for more details.

with Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, husband and Minister of Music, Walter Owens stands in for his wife, literally, "Staying at the Table" as reviews her book and engages it with the call to the ministry of music in all faiths to come out of the choir stand to lead the ministry of justice. Owens engage the conversation around a second book, "The Dangerous Act of Worship," questioning what would happen if the robed-choir were to greet ICE agents in peace psalms and joyous melodies of praise.

Activist, Author, Historian and Former Teacher, Ernest Crim III is back to continue the conversation - the overdue meeting of the generational mindsets - in a now is the time moment. Completely honest and real, the conversation continues to clear up misconceptions and clarifies reasoning for actions we see or think we should on both ends of the generational spectrum toward community- our common unity.

“Fat Meat Fridays on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show”Closing the week out on Fat Meat Fridays is Show producer and director, Gina A. Towns with “Reflectivity”…time for Jesse Jr to dig a little deeper into the discussions throughout the week. To take the discussion one step further, the guest host of “The Politics of Our Faith” on Wednesdays, Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary Esq., got the producer invite to return to “chew” on the power of words, and the conversations we need to have, from community to community across the nation.

What’s going to happen in four weeks when school starts around the country for millions of America’s publicly-educated students from LA County to Tupelo to Hell’s Kitchen? Jesse did just that on“Let’s Talk About It” every second Friday with Diallo Brooks in the first hour. Closing the week out on Fat Meat Fridays is Show producer and director, Gina A. Towns with “Reflectivity”…time for Jesse Jr to dig a little deeper into the discussions throughout the week. To take the discussion one step further, the guest host of “The Politics of Our Faith” on Wednesdays, Rev. Dr. Todd Yeary Esq., got the producer invite to return to “chew” on the power of words, and the conversations we need to have, from community to community across the nation.

In the second hour of “Thought-provoking Thursdays,” weekly series host of “The World House,” Dr. Johnny Mack and Jesse Jr engaged in a “salt the earth” conversation about what it takes to become a unit people in the tradition of Dr. King and the description that James Baldwin offers in his assessment of King’s vision.

In the first hour, Political activist analyst, and every Second Tuesday of the month guest on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show’s series, Let’s Talk About,” John Lesiotis put real talk in the middle of the floor about the ways Republicans may view Democrats and vice versa in a dialogue filled with messaging and messenger truths.

Wealthy Wednesdays weekly guest, Rev. Dr. S Todd Yeary Jr, returns on “The Politics of Our Faith” as he and Jesse comb through the plan, the method and the madness that is the current intention of making America what it was…when justice was still a forward journey. They said it, meant it, and ain’t dine with it yet.

Author and President and Founder of Party Politics, Atiba Madyun, joins Jesse Jr in the first hour to shed light on the Republic, in which the founders claimed their stake and expressed their vision prior to penning the words of the.Constitution. Now, a country who doesn’t know its history is faced with where the future is headed, and if the American experiment can survive.

The Transformative Justice Coalition Founder and renowned Civil Rights attorney, Barbara Arnwine headlines "Tenacious Tuesdays" on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show and the infectious energy and synergy of this duo never fails to keep us on the edge of our seats. Today's drive down the jaw-dropping actions of the Department of Justice's lawsuit against federal judges, along with the other legal news that hard-working Americans likey miss, was covered from top to bottom, and capped off with an invitation to visit the tjcoalition.org website to learn more, about participating in an international justice protest over actions that circumvent our system and serve as an all-out assault against the American democracy and its people, especially the most vulnerable.

KBLA White House Correspondent, Nii-Quartelai Quartey, joined Jesse Jackson Jr for a walk down the list of neck-snap "happenings" from ICE traumatizing children at an Los Angeles public park to the multiple layers of damaging content that people have not truly begun to realize in the Big Spending Bill that Trump signed on the nation's 249th celebration of independence from British tyrannical rule, following the Revolutionary War.

With Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, Ernest Crim III remained on the Jesse Jackson, Jr. Show as the three participated in a conversation on faith and where to go to build community. If not the church…if not the club…then on what grounds do we meet?

For three generations following the civil rights era, there must be cohesion… There must be community. What’s love got to zoom with it? What millennials are saying about the present political one and the notion of working process experiences was the point of it all in a conversation between millennial activist, historian, and author, Ernest Crim III, George Junior in the first hour for a cut-to-the-chase conversation.

Music mogul, producer, and legal counselor, Kerry Gordy joined Jesse Jr in the first hour to talk entertainment - his Motown memories growing up, and his latest projects this month. While acknowledging the blessing of his legacy, Gordy recounts the sobering history of Black musical artists as they traveled the road of entertainment from absent royalties to the quest for respect that continues to this day. As we approach the nation’s Fourth of July celebration, Jesse and Kerry reflected on the struggle that still meets artists at the same time that the US Senate continued to debate the final measures of the “Big Beautiful Bill.” Here’s where Tuesday’s weekly series, “On the Grind with Barbara Arnwine” took the baton and ran with the very real, and sobering assessment of how devastating this legislation is to the 17 million Americans whose struggle will intensify when the cuts- that effect essential aid from health care to hunger - take their bite.

President and General Minister of The Disciples of Christ in Canada and the US, Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, joined Jesse Jr to dive into the role of the faith community in stepping up to the challenges of “being” who, and what they say they are. In the second hour, Rev. Yvonne Gilmore, joined the conversation to discuss Owen’s new book, “Staying at the Table” - scheduled for release on July 12th, which serves as a push for all believers to shun the hypocrisy that critics may assign to the church in exchange for a “unity” born from love - a vision to talk, to serve, to work together - to fight for the cause of Jesus. In a blunt call to “become a catalyst for change” Owens authors a vision for faith, hope and change amidst our impending chaos…where everyone is invited, and welcome to “stay at the table.”

Worldwide: What are people thinking? In the first hour of The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Kgosie Matthews and Professor P.L. Desilva joined Jesse Jr - our mouths were hanging open as, he who shall now be known as Prof D hit us in the head with the truth about America’s standing - the truth that no one is really willing to say. “The chicken has come home to roost” is way too familiar, but rarely put into context in this generation. Well, that’s why it’s Fat Meat Friday…for all things…”now chew on this.” The call after this conversation is to learn to discern. Second hour, monthly series guest for the 4th Fridays “Let’s Talk About It” series, Dr. Ted Williams joins Jesse Jr and weekly series guest Gina A. Towns for “Reflectivity.” This was a dialogue that took off like an olympic team sport, swimming in the deep waters of our faith, the rule of law, “we the people,” and the ideals of “one another” and “on earth as it is in heaven” - a place where the moral code meets the civil code and a nation flourishes because the “people” flourish. This conversation is one for every American to chew on, digest, and get a second helping. We’re not done with this one any time soon.

Weekly show special guest Johnny Mack joins Jesse Jr for what presents itself as one of the most prolific conversations of our current time about “who we must, and ought be” in this hour for the next generation by resolving to live in the power we possess and being our own answer to the questions we have. This is one for the ages - whether sipping our coffee, soaking in the tub or turning the page of a personal journal, this is the message that provokes us to think, plan, and ultimately, to act.

ICE, IRAN, and the failings of Trump; America's 45th war criminal.

U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock on Trump's "Big Ugly Bill," the fallout from the Iran strikes, and how Democrats plan to respond to Trump's volatile agenda

Weekly show special guest Johnny Mack joins Jesse Jr for what presents itself as one of the most prolific conversations of our current time about “who we must, and ought be” in this hour for the next generation by resolving to live in the power we possess and being our own answer to the questions we have. This is one for the ages - whether sipping our coffee, soaking in the tub or turning the page of a personal journal, this is the message that provokes us to think, plan, and ultimately, to act.

Who Better to hear from than Award-winning NBC/MSNBC Political Analyst, Cornell Belcher, a premier strategists in democratic politics and the founder of “brilliant corners,” a nationally and internationally respected democratic polling firm. Polling helps guide our north star when “we the people” are trying to find our way. Jesse, a polling advocate now and during his 17 years in Congress, knows the power of the pole as a tool of history and a gage toward the future. Between these two, we are getting a grip on what we must do.

In the second hour, The Wealthy Wednesday” weekly series special guest, Rev. Dr. S. Todd Yeary Esq. with “The Politics of Our Faith,” shares this low-boil simmer pot of gumbo with Jackson and Madyun, who stays on as the 1st hour analysis continued/ this is was another 3 the hard way in the making, loaded with a bag of wealth. Don’t miss these gold nuggets!

In the first of two hours, Atiba Madyun joins The Jesse Jackson Jr show to discuss The messages we should be sending in politics, and the message we should be getting On the backdrop of the stunning win over former mayor and political veteran, Mario Como, by a 34 year old New York State representative in the Mayor primary. What’s really happening and can we expect The message to be dictated by a new generation of the electorate! This conversation is hot with the truth!

Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, jumped in on the end of the music discussion, sharing her experiences while currently in South Africa and as the leader of a major, diverse denomination. She and Jesse then turned their attention to what others at the SA meeting from around the world are saying about America’s lapse in moral leadership. From AID to lies about murderous land grabs and wars, hearing first hand what others are saying around the world was nothing short of shocking!

Music aficionado, legendary interviewer and journalist, A.Scott Galloway joined Jesse Jr in the first hour on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show. Today was all about the message in the music as part of a the historical narrative that shapes the African American “expression of experience and journey.” This was captured in the movie “Sinners.” Has that narrative lost its way and if so, why? We can tell when somebody’s been through something - so what about our music in this hour as a source of strength and faith.

Veteran journalist and political strategist, Delmarie Cobb, joins The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, as they discuss her publication from June 19, 2019, entitled “Why Juneteenth?” As promised, Jesse Jr continues the week of unpacking the history that we all need to know about the Juneteenth commemoration, and why it is not a celebration. Keeping in mind that this country is African-Americans in Texas remained slavery two years After the president signed The Executive Order that ended ownership of Black people in this country.It only goes to show the deception that was practiced as slavery came to an end, following a long Civil War. It is proof positive that the Civil War was indeed about slavery, and as within any history, it brings us to the present. Join Jesse Jackson Jr and Delmarie Cobb as they continue to unpack the holiday that says “be quiet.”

On the foundation of the Emancipation Proclamation giving rise to Juneteenth, and the Declaration of Independence that birthed our nation, Jesse Jackson Jr took the liberty of a Hall of Famer’s lead guitar solo, whaling and weaving the strings that tie us to our- story…history…and today’s news stories that dictate how we must consider, and re-consider the impact of the African American’s “exodus story” in America on the backdrop of freedom…and whether the young American experiment can withstand another battle for its own emancipation toward the persistent pursuit of justice and liberty for all. Juneteenth and July 4th: To party or pause…that is the question.

In the heat of the moment, Jesse Jackson Jr reminds us of our history, our fight, our struggle, our faith, our determination, our dignity, and our claim to America as it is tested. “I’ll hang our flag, I’ll take it down…I’ll holler at it if I feel like it because it’s mine. We lay down the flags of our various nations and pick up the American flag. It is our own. We are African Americans and we must not just sit on the sideline of anyone’s pain. We have grown from the Rainbow…in our common pain.” We are one nation under God.

Philadelphia’s historic first female Archbishop of any denomination in her home City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to date and Host of the award-winning “The Bishop Mary Show” joins Jesse Jr to talk the “art of protest” in light of the four days of feuding between California’s Govenor and Los Angeles’Mayor in the mounting, multi-sanctuary city movement. Looking to LA, other big cities must brace for the full scope of what this means, what it represents, and how it’s best handled…60 years later. The Conclusion: How should we respond? Dignity in a planned, non-violent protest is still the best way, keeping in mind that Faith without deeds… is dead.

Dr. Wilmer Leon joins Jesse Jr. as circulation of the OpEd shows up in various outlets and the Trump Administration responds with a call for investigation into the pardon process in the waning days of the Biden Presidency. The Conclusion: The interest of “the people” is not well-served in the “forgiveness” process as originally intended, especially the interest of Black people who have supported Democratic Presidents, who could have pardoned thousands of citizens who need full restoration. Over 70 million debt-paid people remain in punishment and judgement.

Former Trump Attorney, multi-platformed podcast host, and regular contributor on The Jesse Jackson Jr Show, Michael Cohen Esq. joins Jesse Jr to discuss the op-ed that they wrote with a cardiologist, a Rabbi, and a radio personality - all of whom sought the same pardon that The Biden Family received. The OpEd will publish on Monday in “The Hill,” in light of the recent revelations concerning the mental acuity of President Joe Biden. The Conclusion: Presidential pardons have historically been a source of both relief and controversy because we lack a thorough historical, and public understanding of the language, power and responsibility entrusted to, and expected of “The Office” and the person elected to it in every generation – and what it means for each individual citizen. You don’t know you need it, until you need it.

Today’s news cycle dictated everything from Democratic proposals of a “shadow” Cabinet in the White House to the gutsy, raw commencement speech at Wake Forest University, delivered by CBS’ “60 Minutes” Anchor, Scott Pelley to the on-air breaking news of the Trump commutation of Chicago gang boss, Larry Hoover’s six consecutive “life” sentences. At every twist and turn, Jesse and Todd break it down, building on the facts…delivering the wisdom we need to gain with one foot in the courtroom and the other in the pulpit.

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Senior Director of the Education Equity Program, Liz King joins Jesse Jr for a read on President Trump’s Executive Order: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/restoring-equality-of-opportunity-and-meritocracy/

Jonathan Allen, veteran political journalist, long time friend, and author of the New York Times Best Seller, “FIGHT,” joins Jesse Jr for Part 2 of their discussion on what happened in the White House, why it happened, and what Joe and Joanie Public need to know about President Biden’s newest health revelations on the backdrop of our nation’s current local and international events.

Radiation Oncologist Leslie Holmes, MD and Cancer Researcher, Kevin Mott join The Jesse Jackson Jr Show in light of the news concerning President Biden’s new health revelation. While there are political perspectives, the medical experts shed light you wouldn’t expect!

What and Who Knew about Joe Biden’s Health? The Cost of Secrets. Political Consultant Algernon Penn joins The Jesse Jackson Jr Show to break down the additional revelations about President Biden’s health and the costly decisions to keep the most incredible secrets. With empathy for Joe, the American people still deserve answers.

In this episode, Jesse dives into Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s evolving vision for building a "World House" — one rooted in dignity, liberty, and community. What would Dr. King say if he were here today? Join the conversation as Jesse explores the legacy, the challenges, and the path forward.

Jesse and Todd discuss the issues surrounding air traffic control from Todd’s evaluation, and perspective, as a former air traffic controller and the son of two air traffic controllers…both his mom and dad. With a pivot to the latest airport arrivals of our new neighbors - the Afrikaners with a quick route to US citizenship - in contrast to the issue of due process in deportation, the wealthiest wisdom for the day remains our call to “love your neighbor.”

President's Senior Advisor, and Laney Professor in Moral Leadership.

The Poor People's Campaign & Repairers of the Breach

On the heels of national news reporting the dismantling of the Department of Education, historian, scholar, author of “A More Perfect Union, Advancing New American Rights” and former Congressman, Jesse Jackson Jr solos in a riveting hour on The Negro, The Constitution, and the right to a public education of equal high-quality.

Jesse Jr chops it up and serves a conversation with Jaguar Wright that hits every part of your pallet. Beyond her musical contributions, Wright is a vocal advocate for ethical practices within the entertainment industry. She is in the process of launching a non-profit organization, Cruelty-Free Artistry, dedicated to seeking justice for victims of sex crimes and human trafficking and promoting integrity and respect in creative fields. Recipient of the Defender of Freedom award from America's Future 2025 by Ret General Mike Flynn, Jaguar is confident, ready and willing to attend to her calling. Unapologetically.

Joining "The Jesse Jackson Jr Show" to discuss the expectation for the first Joint Congressional Address, Atiba and Jesse Jr. engage in a realistic exchange based on their combined political experience on the state and national level. Atiba is a former Deputy Executive Director for the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). He is a strategic alliance consultant and President of Party Politics US. He’s worked as a TV political contributor for BNC News, The Heat, In the Know with Moe, The Leslie Marshall Show, iHeart Radio, GovExec, 96.3 WHUR, and the One America News Network. He most recently was a guest host on Rising an American daily news and opinion web series produced by Washington, DC political newspaper, The Hill. In 2020, Atiba released his first novel, Saving Grace, a political thriller.

Dr. Jacqueline Jackson joins her son, Jesse Jr. in a heartfelt, instructive and constructive conversation that recalls the unified history of the Civil Rights Movement to her observations and suggestions for a new generation needing to defend their civil and human rights through uncharted territory. Her confessions on meeting her iconic husband, Rev. Jesse Jackson, her advice on marriage and her sage wisdom for the ages will have you "sharing" the show and buzzing with your friends. Nothing was better than to hear Jesse say at the opening, "Mama, you look absolutely stunning."

Radio personality and political activist, Attorney Warren Ballentine, joins Jesse Jackson Jr. to relax and reflect on the news of the day. Chief among topics: President Trump appoints a “Pardon Czar” who understands the system because she’s lived it.

Black History. Black Excellence. Black Perspective. At just 23, he earned the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award, one of the highest honors in broadcasting. Over the years, he has received nearly a dozen Emmy nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, the School of Journalism at The University of Georgia named him Journalist of the Year, and he was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame. Vic Carter joins Jesse Jackson Jr for the first of many conversations on the rear view mirror and the road ahead

Celebrating the history of black music, Jesse Jackson Jr. welcomes multi-award winning, re-mixer songwriter and filmmaker, Marc E. Williams, and Heather Hayes, a musician in her own right and daughter of music legend Isaac Hayes, who helped lay the groundwork for the post civil rights era of black music that has served as the soundtrack of our lives.

Senior Program Director, for the Education Equity Program at The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights to discuss the scathing four page letter, released by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) which put colleges on notice: Immediately halt all race-conscious policies and programming or risk losing federal funding. The Official Letter cited, among many things, “discrimination against White and Asian Americans” as a basis to end all civil rights-gained programs, funding, scholarships and set asides, enacted to address and repair historic educational inequalities due to racism. This letter was released late on Valentine’s Day, last Friday, with little news surrounding it

Rightfully, “love day” — Valentine’s Day —falls smack dab in the middle of Black History month. Where color dictates the buds of love, we choose a better way - the peace of a river or the flight of a dove. On this Valentine’s Day, Jesse Jackson Jr. spends time tilling the soil of our historical garden, rooting us in a protected path. Strolling through this colorful space, he plants many seeds - a box full of chocolates - for our reflective embrace. With a misty rain caught in his eye, he waters our souls so our roots never die. Found in this hour is our search for depth - a moment to breathe, without holding our breadth. Jesse presents us with our flowers - faith and hope with love as the power.

Barbara R. Arnwine, Esq., President and Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition joins Jesse in an analysis of Trump ally, Elon Musk’s increasingly prominent role as spokesperson, and global health and ethnic change agent on the world stage. Armed with his role as a “government efficiency expert” for our national agencies, he is clearly focusing on a personal and a broader, race-based agenda to disarm and disempower Black and indigenous peoples around the globe. This is an ongoing issue that we cannot afford to be ignorant of, or to ignore.

Superbowl 2025 may be relegated to the history books...and yes...there is a rich history to recount in the 59th contest of America's favorite pastime championship. The game is over, but Kendrick Lamar's highly anticipated performance at the famous Half Time Show" is still being absorbed and dissected, demonstrating why the Pulitzer Prize winning musical poet is increasingly cross-culture respected. New York's Hip Hop Museum Curator, Author and Kendrick Lamar expert, Miles Marshall Lewis shares an in-depth analysis of Lamar's brilliantly conceived messaging, expertly choreographed, and meticulously executed performance as he joins The Jesse Jackson Jr. Show.

Political Scientist Commentator and Author. Influential Voice at the Intersection of Politics, Public Policy & History. Wilmer J. Leon III, Ph.D. and Jesse Jackson Jr chop it up like they are on a knife-blazing chef show.Dr. Leon, a Political Scientist whose primary areas of expertise are Black Politics, American Government, and Public Policy meets his call on the The Jesse Jackson Jr. Show as they breakdown the Executive Orders issued by the new presidential administration in the first 48 hours, with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion measures and personnel first on the chopping block. This is a topic that they will return to so don't miss them on the ground floor of this discussion to hear how you or someone you know might be affected.

Long time newspaper owners, Delmarie Cobb and Hermene Hartman join the Jesse Jackson Jr show. With a strong sense of what it would take to get us through, these two powerhouse journalist in the black community, reflect on our past, marvel on our present and provide a wide eye open vision of where we are headed, though they differ slightly on I hope for the path forward and the road ahead. They share their thoughts with Jesse Jackson Jr.

Tavis Smiley joined the Jesse Jackson Jr show for an unapologetic Review and discussion about the last 48 hours, from President Biden and Trump to the fires that continue to burn in Los Angeles. As always, Terrace Smiley keeps his station focused on justice, quality, and our fair share with his Partner in that gospel, Jesse Jackson Jr. The two talk this new radio venture and what to expect from the crucial conversation that we must have throughout the year.It’s serious.

K.C. Choi, PhD, join the Jesse Jackson Jr show to discuss the commonalities of injustice and communities of color. With a little conversation and a whole lot of compassion, Communities, of various cultures, find that they likely have more in common than they have differences in what may keep them apart. When we converse, we find commonalities in our history and an appreciation for another culture, that lay a foundation for forging ahead in the human race, instead of abandoning each other because of race.Conversation is key

Dr. Michael Jones, famed cardiologist, discusses 70,000 medical professionals and doctors who faced legal trouble, served time, and needs the unconditional pardon of the president, in order to address health disparities in the Black community.

While Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday today amidst the tide of emotion surrounding Monday’s national observance, Former Trump Attorney Michael Cohen joins The Jesse Jackson Jr Show to talk Forgiveness, Justice, and Reconciliation. In a monumental interview, Michael Cohen and Jesse Jackson Jr discuss President Biden’s hopeful pardon of 78 million debt-paid, time-served felons in the United States of America and the issue of forgiveness, restoration, and the new start that everyone needs at some point in their lives. This rare opportunity for two men from different sides of the tracks to discuss the mountain top and the valley low, is a pivotal moment of humility that creates the right tension and the right focus, the right camaraderie, and the right dream for the future!

If laughter adds time to your life, then the combination of George Willborn and host, Jesse Jackson Jr manage to tackle today’s news with a light-hearted look at what’s ahead, while keeping the wheels on the road, as they navigate a course of direction toward our best tomorrow at the corner of hope and resilience.

Jesse Jackson Jr welcomes his guest, Civil Rights Activist and Attorney, Barbara Arnwine. Arnwine is responsible for helping pass the Civil Rights Act of 1991.

Rev. Dr. (Moses) Bill Howard, a living legend of the Civil Rights Movement and a child of sharecroppers who has the wind of history at his back, joins Jesse Jackson Jr in a mature and thoughtful reminiscence of the Black community's historic faith and resistance in the face of oppression, to offer hope to today's tech-based generations who've only known progress, at this hour of our nation's anxious uncertainty.

Jesse Jackson Jr hosts liberation scholar and theologian, Dr. Obery Hendricks in a discussion about his groundbreaking book, “The Politics of Jesus.” JACKSON considers this book a companion to both the Constitution and the Bible, as we consider its consequences for today and moving forward as essential.

Jesse Jackson Jr discusses the history and ideology of Howard Thurman as he impacts Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, with a specific focus on how Thurman’s enlightenment of thought and action impacts us moving forward in 2025.