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The Carl Nelson Show

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Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Wash... more

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Renowned Kemtologist Tony Browder leads our classroom discussion with his inspiring insights. Brother Tony will offer an exclusive preview of his highly anticipated study tour of Kemet, share highlights from his captivating Egypt on the Potomac semin... more

Civil Rights icon Dr. Ban Chavis, live in our classroom this Wednesday morning! As a trailblazing former head of the NAACP and the current CEO and President of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Dr. Chavis brings unparalleled insight and ... more

Renowned Black Politics expert Dr. James Taylor returns to our classroom, bringing invaluable insights and firsthand stories. Dr. Taylor will illuminate the remarkable legacy of the late attorney Clarence Jones—a key confidant to Dr. Martin Luther Ki... more

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Recent Guests

Ray Winbush
Morgan State University Professor
Morgan State University
Episode: Ray Winbush & Senghor Baye: Redistricting, Boycott, Liberation
Baba Mosi
Pan-African activist and UNIA member
UNIA (Universal Negro Improvement Association)
Episode: Ray Winbush & Senghor Baye: Redistricting, Boycott, Liberation
Chief Fode
Community leader from Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone pan-African groups
Episode: Ray Winbush & Senghor Baye: Redistricting, Boycott, Liberation
Chief Odeh
Community leader from Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone pan-African groups
Episode: Ray Winbush & Senghor Baye: Redistricting, Boycott, Liberation
Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Reverend, DC Legendary Musicians founder
DC Legendary Musicians
Episode: Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Rashad Singleton
Leader, National Reparations League
National Reparations League
Episode: Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Balika Baleka
Reparations activist, Guinea-Bissau connection
Pan-African/ reparations networks
Episode: Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Dashan Farad
Minister of Information, Black Panther Party
Black Panther Party
Episode: Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Deshaun (Dashan) Farad
National Minister of Information
Black Panther Party
Episode: Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale

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Carl Nelson
Host of The Carl Nelson Show

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Removed Episodes?

    Why are certain episodes disappearing even after being downloaded? Is sabotaging the podcast happening?

    Apple Podcasts
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    Old skool L
    United States25 days ago
  • I’m still learning!!!!

    Carl Nelson has great guests and is very informative!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    squared straight
    United States2 months ago
  • Disappearing Episodes

    Certain episodes are no longer available such as Tony Browder’s November 2024 appearance

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Old skool L
    United States3 months ago
  • I am still learning.....

    Carl Nelson’s show is not just a broadcast, it’s a war room with an open door. The guests, elders, and insiders are dropping strategic intelligence our youth don’t even know exists. If we organized daily around the knowledge shared here, we’d move from spectators to authors of our own history. If you’re tired of empty content and manufactured confusion, treat this program like mandatory training: listen, take notes, share, and build from it. This isn’t entertainment, it’s coursework for liberati... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    B1Zelleone
    United States4 months ago
  • Missing Podcast

    When are you going to add the show with Dr.Heru to the podcast? I believe he was on in August.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    11-7Buck05
    United States8 months ago

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Justice, Education & Culture: Attorney Malik Shabazz, Dr. Chike Akua, and Rev. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
Q: What is the scale of the literacy problem among Black students?
Dr. Akua cites NAEP data showing 17% of Black fourth graders and 14% of Black eighth graders are proficient in reading, and connects it to systemic issues like teacher shortages, funding gaps, and lack of culturally relevant pedagogy.
Mind, Health & Black Excellence: Doctah B, Dr. Bill Releford, and the Irritated Genie on Wellness, Business, and Global Health
Q: What is the Africa Survival Position Paper about and how can people access it?
It argues that the US health strategy toward Africa echoes historical patterns of exploitation and genocide, provides a concise 15-page evidence-based paper, and offers QR codes and downloadable links through the hosts' sites socialarchitects26.com and waronthehorizon.com.
Celebrating Malcolm X’s Legacy: A. Peter Bailey, Rodnell Collins, and Voices on Black Leadership and Liberation
Q: What makes Malcolm X Day meaningful globally?
It highlights a shared commitment to Black dignity, self-determination, and the continued relevance of Malcolm X's ideas, with communities worldwide commemorating his birthday and contributions.
Voting Rights, Reparations & Global Black Affairs: Dr. David Horne, Dr. Marsha Adebayo, and Dr. Jude Azard
Q: What is the central issue with the Moses Cemetery case in Bethesda?
The central issue is desecration of ancestral graves, legal battles over standing, and the fight to prevent development from erasing historical gravesites, with community organizations pressing for recognition and protection.
Honoring Malcolm X: Professor James Small and Sinclair Skinner on Legacy, Global Black Unity, and Community Leadership
Q: What role did Malcolm's time in prison play in his transformation?
Small notes that prison served as a crucible for Malcolm, enabling mentorship, access to libraries, and exposure to new intellectual currents that reshaped his worldview and leadership style.

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This show centers on sharp political analysis, civil rights history, and community organizing with a strong focus on Black empowerment, diaspora connections, and U.S. domestic policy. Episodes frequently tackle voting rights, reparations, and global Black affairs, often blending historical context with contemporary strategy and activist practicality. Noteworthy is a pattern of high-profile scholars, activists, and journalists as guests, plus a recurring emphasis on grassroots action, education, and community resilience. The format combines interview-driven dialogue with panel-style explorations that can feel like a living briefing for listeners pursuing civic engagement, policy change, or cultural advocacy.

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1. Ray Winbush
2. Baba Mosi
3. Chief Fode
4. Chief Odeh
5. Tonya Butler-Truesdale
6. Rashad Singleton
7. Balika Baleka
8. Dashan Farad

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