Hello Somebody

It is business as usual with Senator Turner and Dr. Heather Gautney (aka Dr. G) in this episode of #HELLOSOMEBODY. A Professor of Sociology at Fordham University and Senior Advisor for the Bernie 202…

To celebrate Juneteenth and the one-year anniversary(!) of HELLO SOMEBODY, Senator Turner asks us to reflect on what motivates us to be free, how we are defining the word “freedom” in the 21st Centur…

Senator Turner calls out corruption with Zephyr Teachout, attorney, author and a policy police woman. These two political crime fighters get tough on the superpowers of super PACs and more. Listen an…

In what feels like a fireside chat, SNT meets with the minds of power couple, Edwin Lindo and Dr. Estell Williams, founders of Seattle’s social justice bookstore and library, Estelita. From building …

Senator Turner chops it up with Trey Lamont, activist, owner/chef of Seattle’s Jerk Shack, and citizen of the world. They actively imagine a 3-point prosperity pipeline plan to create wealth, belongi…

SNT gets personal with sister-girlfriend and activist, Tamika D. Mallory. With Mallory’s new book, State of Emergency at the forefront of the conversation, these two discuss the long journey to equal…

Originally recorded one year ago, this conversation between Nina Turner and Michael Render (AKA: Killer Mike) reminds us of how far we've come and what's still left to be done! From 420 to compassion…

SNT and Rickey Smiley, world-renowned comedian and talk-show host, have a come-to-Jesus family meetin’ about anti-blackness, psychological trauma, violence and how we must get deeply involved within …

Ben & Jerry make a repeat appearance with SNT on #HelloSomebody! This time, these two social activists educate us about Qualified Immunity, which is essentially a “Get Out of Jail Free” card for bad …

Senator Turner has a historical heart-to-heart with Dr. James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute, which centers on the fact that justice is not a destination but a journey. J…

SNT and wellness author/activist Rikimah Glymph discuss Glymph’s new book, Real Talk: A Book of Love Notes for Black and Brown Womxn. They examine what it takes for us to dream big, to combat imposte…

Recorded in January 2021

SNT speaks candidly with Emmy award-winning journalist, podcaster, culture critic and sports-reporting trailblazer, Jemele Hill. From the digital potency of today’s white supr…

Recorded during Black History Month, SNT speaks with the Lethal Weapon, Mr. Danny Glover. More than a walk down memory lane, these two activists recall motivating moments in history that demonstrate …

COVID in the Black Community: Crossing Color Lines – Episode 4 – Dr. Debra Furr-Holden

Here in our last COVID-series episode, Senator Turner talks mandating vaccination equity with Dr. Debra Furr-Hold…

COVID in the Black Community: Crossing Color Lines – Episode 3 – Cliff Louis

Recorded 2/11/21

When Cliff Louis, former NFL player and current real estate agent/ investor, found himself crawling on the …

COVID in the Black Community: Crossing Color Lines – Episode 2 – Dr. Victoria Dooley & Erica England

Senator Turner has a frank discussion with physician Dr. Victoria Dooley and Howard University stud…

In our first episode of the Hello Somebody COVID-19 Series, Senator Turner speaks with Dr. Gregory Carr, Associate Professor and Chair at Howard University’s Department of Afro-American Studies. With…

Original Broadcast 09/03/2020

SNT shares the mic with her friend Jennifer Farmer, the PR Whisperer who has written the best love letter there is, “First & Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Wo…

Senator Turner and former Bernie Sanders Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray dissect their collective experiences with misogynoir – which is the specific distrust, hatred and prejudice toward black wome…

SNT illuminates tech wizard and modern-day historical figure, Freddie Figgers. The Black community has a lot of historical greats, some that flourished during times when solely because they were Blac…