Archives: Podcasts
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Talking ADHD with Dr. Joel Schwartz
Watch this episode on YouTube My guest today is Dr. Joel Schwartz, a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with adults with childhood trauma, neurologically diverse children and adults, and is a strong proponent of the neurodiversity paradigm. I share a bit about my experience living as an ADHD’r, and learn about how understanding has…
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Emanuel Franklin Jr. – Father of Desmond Franklin
A few weeks ago I assisted the People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland in setting up and conducting an interview with Emanuel Franklin, father of Desmond Franklin. On April 9, 2020, plain clothed Cleveland Police officer Jose Garcia, badge #2168 shot and killed Desmond. Garcia drove in an unmarked car, fired five shots into…
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November Coverage Catchup
Today’s guest is technically me, as I’m re-broadcasting an interview I gave with Brenton Lengel on his YouTube channel a few weeks ago about an article I published at the end of October: Euclid officer Matthew Rhodes and officials throughout Ohio facing charges of homicide, dereliction of duty due to non-compliance with state-mandated training Most…
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Cuyahoga County Ballot Panel Discussion
BZ Douglas moderates a panel discussion with local activists about who they’re voting for up and down the Cuyahoga County ballot, and how they feel about their choices. Panelists: Mariah Crenshaw – Chasing Justice, LLC Kareem Henton – Black Lives Matter Cleveland Keith Wilson – Cuyahoga County Progressive Caucus
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Mariah Crenshaw – Chasing Justice, LLC
Today’s episode contains bombshell revelations that have the potential to shake Ohio law enforcement to its core. My guest is Mariah Crenshaw of Chasing Justice LLC. According to her research, a significant portion of officers in the state (“40-60%” in her opinion), are currently operating while designated as “cease function” according to Ohio Revised Code…
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Tim Tolka – Author, “Blue Mafia”
Today my guest is Tim Tolka, author of Blue Mafia, which is best described by the closing line of the first chapter: “This is the story of two police departments, their turbulent relationship with the local community, and how a ‘crazy’ lawyer risked everything to bring in a higher authority.” Blue Mafia has many lessons…
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Jadon Woodard – Musician
Today the show is returning to its roots, showcasing criminally overlooked grassroots artists, with one my favorite acts and friends from NYC, Jadon Woodard. We talk about his origins in music, the ups and downs, and his days free-styling on the trains of NYC alongside Charley Crockett as part of “The Train Robbers”. This episode…
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A People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland
Today I am interviewing members of the People’s Archive of Police Violence in Cleveland. I first learned of them while covering a Black Lives Matter Cleveland “Defund the Police” protest on the fourth of July, where volunteer Emily Forsee spoke about the importance of documenting police brutality. In this episode I’ll be speaking with Emily…
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Kareem Henton – Co-founder of Black Lives Matter Cleveland
Kareem Henton joins me today to discuss what first roused him to activism, how BLM functions as an organization nationally and locally, and what his greatest hopes and fears are for the outcome of this national protest movement. BLMCLE: https://www.facebook.com/BLM216/ https://www.paypal.me/blmcle Other orgs that need support: The Bail Project Cuyahoga County Jail Coalition Northeast Ohio…
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Devorah Phillips – Bernie Victory Captain and Delegate
On today’s episode I interview local delegate and organizer for Bernie, Devorah Phillips. We chat about what led her to becoming a Bernie Sanders supporter, our recollections of the 2016 campaign, the lessons learned and ongoing frustrations with the primary process, and what a delegate does and how to become one. Most importantly, we discuss…
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Not BZ, Us!
Today I’m going to do something a little different, which might draw in some new listeners, but that’s not the point. The point is for the weeks remaining before the Ohio primary on March 17th, I am going to devote this podcast to advocating for Bernie Sanders. Listeners will know that I’ve taken quite a…
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Atomic Houdini – Creative Person
Today my guest is painter, musician, and all around creative person, Atomic Houdini. The podcast is still officially on break, but I wanted to chat with Atomic Houdini about his upcoming art show / release of his album Dandelion Fireworks. He’ll be displaying fourteen paintings based on each song from the album, the first five…