In this Hot Mic episode, host Erik Fleming talks about the price of and the investment in independence. He also dives into the recent appropriation bill passed by the U.S. Congress.

In this episode, Zanetia Henry, CEO of Operation Recovery, and Dr. Veirdre Jackson, CEO/Founder of Living Strong Consulting, LLC, discuss how their personal challenges and tragedies led to their spiritual growth and their desire to educate and empower the masses, even in this political climate.

In this episode, on this special post-Juneteenth edition, the amplified and authentic Lisa Durden, media commentator and producer extraordinaire, talks about her hometown, as well as pertinent issues in the news.

In this episode, Angela Giampolo, the self-described "Philly Gay Lawyer", discusses the challenges of her unique law practice and her Caravan of Hope. Then, Dr. Felecia Pullen, President & CEO of Let's Talk SAFETY, Inc., talks about how her journey from addiction led to her crusade for recovery in Harlem.

In this episode, Lewis Williams, Founder of Williams Creative Group, stresses the importance of messaging in politics; Ashley T. Martin, CEO of Lustitia Aequalis, talks about her new project that merges technology with justice; and Darius Jones, Founder of the National Black Empowerment Council, explains the importance of coalition in turbulent times.

In this episode, Cassie Owens, Program Manager for Free Press, explains the importance, and the process, of developing a code of ethics for journalists in Philadelphia. Then, author Claudia Rowe discusses her new book, Wards of the State, which goes into detail about our broken foster care system.

As we commemorate Memorial Day, this episode highlights two women who are advocates for a better and safer society. The legendary educator Jane Elliott makes the case for all of us to change our thinking about race, while Alexandra Smalls, founder of Chosen Children Doula Services, explains her work and how it is important in mitigating maternal mortality.

In the spirit of Malcolm X on his 100th birthday, this episode highlights two women, Misasha Suzuki Graham and Dr. Tammy Greer, who have, respectively, dedicated their lives to educating the masses to lead us to a better future.