Adrian Guess brings national news to encourage civic engagement. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment: 0:42 Election Results Judge Blocks Biden Administration's Rule to Expand Overtime Pay Offensive, Racist Texts Now Being Sent to High-Schoolers, Latinos, and LGBTQ Community Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law in Public Schools Before the Break: Person Dressed in Bear Costume to Fake Attacks on Cars for Insurance Payout 2nd Segment: 22:08 Trump Cabinet...

Sit back and listen well as host, Adrian Guess, discuss the 2024 Election Cycle with Devin Dedeaux, Camille Odom, and Cameron Lynn. Topics: The Presidential Race Control of the Senate Control of the House Key Governor Races Controls of State Legislature Why Elections Matter for the The Judiciary Having a Civic Plan after Election Day Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/the-flower License code: OUC79XAENLSFHPQ3

My guest for today’s interview is DaWuan Norwood, a dedicated civil rights attorney and advocate for Black liberation. DaWuan specializes in voting rights, democracy, and criminal penal system abolition, bringing a wealth of experience from their work with organizations such as the NAACP, ACLU, and Campaign Legal Center. We explore their journey from law school to the frontlines of voting rights litigation and their innovative research on the Reconstruction Amendments. DaWuan's passion for...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (0:34) Should the minimum wage be lower for workers who get tipped? Substitute teacher accused of re-enacting George Floyd's murder and making 'racially harmful comments' in Minnesota classroom Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment: (0:33) Advocates urge Ohio to restore voter registrations removed in apparent violation of federal law Positive Economic Progress Senators want expanded employer-provided child care credit Hurricane Helene satellite images show major devastation in North Carolina as death toll...

My guest for today’s interview is Christian Ray Flores, a former pop star who has transformed into a successful entrepreneur, evangelist, and non-profit leader. With a deep passion for philanthropy, Christian co-founded the Ascend Mission Fund and has led global initiatives like the Ukraine Relief Network. In this episode, we explore Christian’s journey into non-profit leadership, his approach to creating lasting social impact, and how he empowers others to find purpose through service and...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian Guess delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community ane civic engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (0:42) North Carolina hospital company forgives debts of 11,500 people after NBC News report DOJ launches civil rights probe of Mississippi sheriff’s office whose deputies tortured 2 Black men in ‘Goon Squad’ case Georgia elections board to require hand count of ballots Newly popular...

Adrian Guess delivers local, state, and national news in a way to increase civic engagement toward building a better community together. Sit back and listen well. 1st Segment (0:50) Judge blocks EPA in LA Presidential race updates Post Office is prepared for election MI judge insults gays and Blacks School shootings “fact of life”? UNC Chapel Hill diversity down Before the Break: Treasury recovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes Break Music: New Life by Moire* 2nd Segment...

Amanda Haverstick is a seasoned attorney turned legal writing coach and career consultant in Philadelphia. With over 25 years of experience in Employment Law litigation at top-tier firms, including Proskauer Rose and Morgan Lewis, Amanda now dedicates herself to empowering the next generation of legal professionals. As a visiting professor at Drexel School of Law and a career consultant at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Amanda's mission is to equip attorneys and law students...

My guest for today’s interview is Frederick D. Bell, a Louisiana native and passionate political strategist in Washington DC. From his early days as a "teen attorney" to representing Louisiana at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Frederick's journey reflects his commitment to justice and community empowerment. A graduate of Tulane University, he plans to attend law school at an HBCU, aiming to advocate for criminal justice reform, environmental sustainability, and public policy in New...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian delivers news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire community engagement and motivate people to care about one another. 1st Segment (00:55) Fining the homeless Third-party candidates Closing the gun loophole TN ban on marrying first cousin 2nd Segment (20:35) Voting rights for formerly incarcerated Attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion Governor calls special legislative session for public safety No mass...

My guest for today’s interview is Joshua Franklin, a distinguished attorney dedicated to honorable achievement in every facet of his career. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, and a proud graduate of an HBCU, Joshua currently resides in Minnesota, where he has left an indelible mark on the legal landscape. With a wealth of experience ranging from serving at prestigious firms like Barnes & Thornburg, LLP to his current role facilitating connections between attorneys and small to midsize firms,...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to inspire and encourage community engagement. 1st Segment: 00:50 Federal judge orders US minority business agency to serve all races DOJ sues Apple Biden Administration Updates $1.2 trillion Congressional spending package Before the Break: Politicians can block constituents on social media 2nd Segment: 19:50 Colleges bring back standardized testing U.S. potential ban on...

Desmond Israel, Esq. conducts research on the legal, policy, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, global data privacy, and emerging technologies. He holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in National Security and Cybersecurity from the George Washington University Law School as a GW Law Merit Scholar, where he deepened my knowledge and skills on the complex and evolving challenges of protecting data and systems in the digital age. With over 11 years of...

Sit back and listen well as Adrian discusses major news stories from around the country in an effort to motivate and engage the community. 1st Segment: 00:43 Chief's parade shooting Gov. DeSantis backtracks on book ban White wealth grew the most during pandemic Mental health for students Walmart accused of hiding products Before the Break: Santos sues Kimmel 2nd Segment: 25:18 Presidential race update Location data protection News deserts Pushback on migrant and...

Engage with legal, legislative, and political news with Adrian Guess. Sit back and listen well. Episode Stories: Targeting minority programs Overturning Chevron Doctrine Background checks for ammunition Reparations Plan Cycling for community

Founder and Executive Chairman of Brothers in Law Inc., David Edgerton III is a young, ambitious lawyer and a charismatic leader. In April 2021, Edgerton was selected from a pool of 845 applications from 328 institutions to be a Harry S. Truman scholar. He also serves as a civic engagement coordinator for the Howard University Student Association and as president of the Howard University Speech and Debate Team. He was named a Global Scholar and elected student council representative for the...