Day: December 15, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., president-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is set to meet with Senators on Capitol Hill this week. While many in the medical community say his nomination is dangerous to public health, there are a group of moms who are cheering him on. Guest: Meena Duerson, CNN Correspondent
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The legendary African American poet Nikki Giovanni passed away this week at the age of 81. Since fiercely coming onto the scene during the Black Power movement of the 1960s, Giovanni established a rich and powerful literary legacy. Her work often celebrated the power of Black joy contained within the fight for civil rights by reminding readers that “Black love is Black wealth”. Today on the show, we feature a conversation between Rachel Martin, host of NPR’s Wild Card , and Nikki Giovanni from earlier this year. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy