Episodes

  • Black Journalist vs Donald J. Trump

    Black Journalist vs Donald J. Trump
    Aug 1 2024
    The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) interview with Donald Trump at their annual Chicago convention on Wednesday turned chaotic after the GOP presidential nominee made statements challenging Vie-President Kamala Harris’s ethnic identity, pardoning January 6th rioters, giving immunity to law enforcement officers who commit acts in the line of duty, and son. As an active member of the NABJ, Marcus dissects some of the statements that have offended so many people within the black community, right here in The Briefing Room. Tap In.

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    33 mins
  • How NOT To Talk To (or About) A Black Woman Candidate

    How NOT To Talk To (or About) A Black Woman Candidate
    Jul 24 2024
    We all know that Donald Trump and the Republican party have utilized insults, name-calling, and dehumanizing speech against their opponents. In this installment of The Briefing Room, I break down clips of several insults and "dog whistle" statements made by Republicans. The million-dollar question is, with the army of black women being mobilized around Vice President Harris, will this method backfire on them? Let's talk about it. Tap in!

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    29 mins
  • The Prosecutor and the Felon

    The Prosecutor and the Felon
    Jul 23 2024
    First, I weigh in on the Trump assassination attempt. Then, as speculation swirls around the upcoming presidential election, Kamala Harris emerges as a formidable contender to face off against Donald Trump. With a career defined by breaking barriers, Harris, the current Vice President, steps into the spotlight as a symbol of resilience and change. How will it fare with the American people? Should she be the nominee? Is there enough time to make a push? Here's my take on the matter.

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    40 mins
  • Should Biden Step Down?

    Should Biden Step Down?
    Jul 12 2024
    President Biden finds himself increasingly isolated as many of his longtime aides and advisers have become convinced that he will have to make what they see as the painful but inevitable decision to abandon his campaign for re-election and walk away. Here's my take, on this episode of, The Briefing Room!

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    19 mins
  • What is this REALLY about?!

    What is this REALLY about?!
    Nov 15 2022
    As more DEI Commissioners are removed by the County Executive, we need to ask, "What is this REALLY about?" I don't know the answer to that but it surely has nothing to do with what's good for the community at large. Listen closely.

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    12 mins
  • Fearmongering and County Government (What's up with that?!)

    Fearmongering and County Government (What's up with that?!)
    Nov 10 2022
    In Erie PA, (once deemed the worst place in America for African-Americans) things are heating up in political sector. You've got to hear it for yourself to believe it!

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    8 mins
  • Times News Series: Board Conflicts 101

    Times News Series: Board Conflicts 101
    Oct 31 2022
    Based on an article in the Erie Times published on October 20, 2022 by A.J. Rao, this commentary gives context to the allegation that Matt Harris, Gerald Blanks and Dr. Adrienne handled their board conflict appropriately. What does it mean to have a board conflict? How is that traditionally handled in the boardroom? The host relies on his own experience to answer these questions.

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    9 mins