Truth Time with Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner
KBLA Talk 1580
The renowned scholar and powerhouse public intellectual join forces weekdays to sound off on the news of the day from an unapologetically progressive perspective.
Episodes
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May 29, 2025 • 33min
Are We Living In The Dark Age?
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the impact of the Trump administrations assault on the truth for America. Is the impact of this assault on Black people who already suffer from a lack of knowledge of self, history, culture and community.
May 28, 2025 • 40min
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rep Rangel and His Work of Building Black Political Power
In today’s episode Senator Nina Turner discusses the impact of Congressman Charlie Rangel leadership in his Harlem, New York district and beyond.
May 23, 2025 • 41min
Teach-in Thursday: Muhammad Ali
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the boxing career and political activism of the GOAT—Muhammad Ali.
May 21, 2025 • 39min
Never Allow Our Foes to be Our Focus
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the resent “courage” of neo-liberal Democrats to criticize President Biden and the Trump administrations attempt to get nations on the continent of Africa to “allow” Palestinians to relocate.
May 20, 2025 • 39min
Remembering Minister Malcolm at 100
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the honesty, sincerity and integrity of Minister Malcolm X during the celebration of his 100th birthday.
May 16, 2025 • 40min
Teach-in Thursday: Lorraine Hansberry
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the incredible life of playwright and activist Lorraine Hansberry. She was the first Black playwright to win the New York Critics Circle award and is best known for her play A Raisin in the Sun.
May 16, 2025 • 41min
The 3rd Anniversary of the Tops Market Massacre
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the racially motivated mass shooting of 10 people Black people as they shopped at Tops Supermarket. What are the lessons learned and how is the community healing from this tragic event.
May 16, 2025 • 39min
40 Years Since The Move Bombing in Philadelphia
Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the 1985 bombing of the headquarters of a Black liberation group in Philadelphia.
May 14, 2025 • 42min
Trump Priorities White South African Refugees
The Trump administration priorities white South African refugees for preferred status within the U.S. Refugee Program. Dr. West and Nina Turner discuss the history of certain white immigrant groups being given special treatment over other immigrant groups. Unfortunately, what is happening now is not new.
May 14, 2025 • 40min
Teach-in Thursdays: Nina Simone
Dr. Cornel West and Nina Turner discuss the alchemy, allure and courage of classical pianist, singer, songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone.
