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    Reaching America - ON DEMAND™ with Derrick Hollie

    Reaching America ON DEMAND™ is a grassroots podcast that deal with social issues affecting the African American community. Some of the issues are Criminal Justice Reform - Ideas and solutions to make a more fair and just criminal justice system. Energy - Addressing Energy Poverty Policies that harm minorities and drive income inequality. Occupational Licensing/Job Creation - Working to remove outdated and antiquated barriers to opportunities for those wanting to contribute to our economy. Free Speech - The First Amendment protects Freedom of speech, we should have the ability to express our views without fear of repercussion. Education - School choice allows for competition and therefore encourage schools to improve performance. Vouchers will give all parents the right to choose good schools for their children, not just those who can afford private schools.
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    Episodes (57)

    Podcast Season 3, Episode 3: The Power Talk

    Podcast Season 3, Episode 3: The Power Talk
    S3,Ep 3 "The Power Talk" This weeks debates get intense on border control, the separation of families, and detained immigrants. Also, Maxine Waters is in hot water this week, Sarah Huckabee Sanders can't dine out, and SOLAR ENERGY! We are joined by Gilbert G. Campbell of @volt_energy and he know's his STUFF! Both sides of the Solar/Renewable Energy debate weigh in and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter gives us her briefing from the White House.

    s3,Ep 3 The Power Talk

    s3,Ep 3 The Power Talk
    S3,Ep 3 The Power Talk
     
    This weeks debates get intense on border control, the separation of families, and detained immigrants. Also, Maxine Waters is in hot water this week, Sarah Huckabee Sanders can't dine out, and SOLAR ENERGY! We are joined by Gilbert G. Campbell of Volt Energy and he know's his STUFF! Both sides of the Solar Energy debate weigh in and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter gives us her briefing from the White House.

    s3,Ep 3 The Power Talk

    s3,Ep 3 The Power Talk
    S3,Ep 3 The Power Talk
     
    This weeks debates get intense on border control, the separation of families, and detained immigrants. Also, Maxine Waters is in hot water this week, Sarah Huckabee Sanders can't dine out, and SOLAR ENERGY! We are joined by Gilbert G. Campbell of Volt Energy and he know's his STUFF! Both sides of the Solar Energy debate weigh in and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter gives us her briefing from the White House.

    S3 Ep1 Fit Fathers Day Special

    S3 Ep1 Fit Fathers Day Special
    Derrick Hollie is joined by TV and Radio host- Ez Street and the founder of Fit Fathers - Kimanti Rawlins for this special episode. It's a candid discussion about fatherhood,fitness and politics. They discuss everything from Kim Jong Un, their kids and how they strive to stay in great mental and physical shape. Kimanti gives us the truth about the benefits of  being a  Vegan , will Derrick ever try a smoothie and we'll find out what the  Fit Fathers movement is all about. 

    S3 Ep1  What's up on the Hill: The Trump Effect with

    S3 Ep1  What's up on the Hill: The Trump Effect with
     
    Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter 
     
    The Eagles and Trump dump each other...but whats the end game?  Kim Kardashian slides into the Oval office and handles her business. Derrick breaks down the Energy game- Can a Pipeline actually violate your civil rights and everything that looks Green may not be! Plus Melanie Arter reports on the latest news from Capitol Hill.
     

    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2

    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2
    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2
     
    Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Attorney and Legal Commentator  A. Scott Bolden. We wrap up this season with a candid  talk about the criminal justice system. We discuss the wrongful imprisonment of Jimmie C Gardner in West Virginia, Dontia Patterson in Philadelphia and the real  impact of the recent rash of police involved "being black" 911 calls. A. Scott Bolden breaks down the impact of newly appointed judges in the Trump Administration, Derrick gives us the details on his meeting with Dr. Ben Carson and Melanie reports from Capitol Hill.

    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2

    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2
    Criminal Justice Reform,Part 2
     
    Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Attorney and Legal Commentator  A. Scott Bolden. We wrap up this season with a candid  talk about the criminal justice system. We discuss the wrongful imprisonment of Jimmie C Gardner in West Virginia, Dontia Patterson in Philadelphia and the real  impact of the recent rash of police involved "being black" 911 calls. A. Scott Bolden breaks down the impact of newly appointed judges in the Trump Administration, Derrick gives us the details on his meeting with Dr. Ben Carson and Melanie reports from Capitol Hill.

    Criminal Justice Reform -Part 1

    Criminal Justice Reform -Part 1

    Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Kevin Martin - a member of the National Advisory Council of the Project 21 black leadership network. This week Project 21 unveils their "Blueprint for a Better Deal for Black America” plan. We discuss the reforms designed to reduce unnecessary police power, increase accountability, awareness and improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities it serves. Plus Melanie reports from Capitol Hill with all your latest news!

    Hip Hop and Politics

    Hip Hop and Politics


    Kanye West has everyone talking this week including the crew at Reaching America! Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Entertainer Lamont King this week. From the challenges in our Education system to Criminal Justice Reform, we cover it all. Derrick breaks down his recent Op-Ed piece on the "Kanye Effect", the latest initiative from Project 21 is revealed and Melanie Arter reports on the latest news from Capitol Hill.

    Hip Hop and Politics

    Hip Hop and Politics
    Kanye West has everyone talking this week including the crew at Reaching America! Derrick Hollie and  CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Entertainer Lamont King this week. From the challenges in our Education system  to Criminal Justice Reform, we cover it all.  Derrick breaks down his recent Op-Ed piece on the "Kanye Effect", the latest initiative from Project 21 is revealed and Melanie Arter reports on the latest news from Capitol Hill.

    Whats up on the Hill with Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter

    Whats up on the Hill with Derrick Hollie and CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter

     Derrick and Melanie are joined by WHUR On Air Talent EZ Street and Social Media Guru Brit "Sky" Daniels to discuss this weeks hottest topics. They breakdown the Bill Cosby verdict , who is Meek Mill and how could his case change criminal justice reform and its Kanye West Vs. Free Speech, find out what the hype is all about. Melanie Arter reports from Capitol Hill with the latest on end of the Korean War, DACA, and the games politicians are playing leading up to the mid-term elections!

    Whats up on the Hill with Derrick Hollie and CNS White House Correspondent Melanie Arter

    Whats up on the Hill with Derrick Hollie and CNS White House Correspondent Melanie Arter

    Catch up on the hottest topics from Capitol Hill and around the world! Derrick breaks down the Comey Book and Memos, the Starbucks incident, and  The  NFL schedule is out...but are we still kneeling? Plus we report on all the hottest topics from Capitol Hill this week-Melanie​​ attended Governor  Jerry Browns press conference regarding border security, she explains the latest Supreme Court ruling regarding immigration and more!

    Whats up on the Hill

    Whats up on the Hill
     
    Derrick Hollie and CSN White House correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Jason Nichols- the founder of the politically progressive social justice website Diverse Patriots to debate this weeks hottest news topics.
     
     Get ready...Welfare Reform is coming, we'll  break down the new plan proposed. We debate the real reason why Paul Ryan is leaving politics, the Syrian strike, the FBI raid and another first for women that should be celebrated. 
     

     

    Free Market, Real Solutions...Lets Talk Occupational Licensing Reform with R Street Institute

    Free Market, Real Solutions...Lets Talk Occupational Licensing Reform with R Street Institute

    Derrick Hollie and  CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter sit down with Nila Bala and John Haggerty from R Street Institute. One out of three of all occupations require a government issued license to practice. One out of three Americans have a criminal record.  The opportunity to obtain these licenses becomes even more challenging once you have been convicted. Find out who really has the power when it comes to licensing reform, are all these licenses really necessary and what is R Street doing to find solutions for this issue!  Listen and then log on to www.rstreet.org for more info!

    Free Market, Real Solutions...Lets Talk Occupational Licensing Reform with R Street Institute

    Free Market, Real Solutions...Lets Talk Occupational Licensing Reform with R Street Institute

    Derrick Hollie and  CNS News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter sit down with Nila Bala and John Haggerty from R Street Institute. One out of three of all occupations require a government issued license to practice. One out of three Americans have a criminal record.  The opportunity to obtain these licenses becomes even more challenging once you have been convicted. Find out who really has the power when it comes to licensing reform, are all these licenses really necessary and what is R Street doing to find solutions for this issue!  Listen and then log on to www.rstreet.org for more info!

    Whats up on the Hill with Special Guest Kim Klacik

    Whats up on the Hill with Special Guest Kim Klacik

    Derrick Hollie and  CSN News White House Correspondent Melanie Arter are joined by Kim Klacik from Potential-me.com. This week the Sacramento shooting of Stephon Clark becomes more than a local issue with the release of the autopsy report. We discuss the biggest mistake made with the Stormy Daniels scandal, whats the drama regarding the upcoming census, the latest on Sanctuary Cities, the many challenges of Criminal Justice Reform and the amazing work that Kim Klasik is doing for citizens in Baltimore, MD. 

    Whats up on The Hill

    Whats up on The Hill
    Whats up on The Hill
    Derrick Hollie, White House Correspondent Melanie Arter, and Special Guest Nana Brantuo discuss the hottest stories from Capital Hill last week. Derrick breaks down the new  "Work Force "Development program,the police shooting of Stephon Clark and more! Plus  Melanie updates us on Speaker Ryan's press conference,the recent White House shake ups and Special Guest Nana weighs in on all of our hot topics this week, speaks on Immigration and the impending deadline for  DED.

    Whats up on the Hill

    Whats up on the Hill
    S2, Ep 9 Whats up on the Hill
     
    Derrick Hollie and CSN News White House Correspondent, Melanie Arter break down the latest issues on Capital Hill from Russia, the latest shake ups in the Cabinet, President Trumps biggest meeting confirmed and what are all these sanctions and tariffs really about? Plus does anyone still have a good NCAA bracket after last weeks games?  Find out now on Reaching America!
     

    Whats up on the Hill

    Whats up on the Hill
    S2, Ep 9 Whats up on the Hill
     
    Derrick Hollie and CSN News White House Correspondent, Melanie Arter break down the latest issues on Capital Hill from Russia, the latest shake ups in the Cabinet, President Trumps biggest meeting confirmed and what are all these sanctions and tariffs really about? Plus does anyone still have a good NCAA bracket after last weeks games?  Find out now on Reaching America!
     
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