Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

Artist of the Week Nicole Henry 2-17-22

The popular feature JAZZY 88 WFSK Artist of the Week is live on the  Thursday's from 12 noon to 1:00pm.  The interview is what is on this Episode.  The International jazz vocalists discussed her 8th release Time to Love Again. 

This is her second time in the WFSK Artist Spotlight.  We cover a wide range of conversation in the interview.  She is based in Miami and performs on stages around the world taking jazz music along with standards, contemporary sounds and soul.     

Black History Month Book In the Name Of Emmett Till 2-16-22

This Episode is from the live broadcast of Wednesday afternoon February 16, 2022 at 5:00pm.

In the News From the Community Segment TN. Secretary Of State Trey Hargett sheds light on a scam targeting Tennessee businesses.  

The book discussion for Black History Month is on Robert H. Mayer & Dr. Leslie Burl-McLemore book In the Name of Emmett Till: How the Children of the Mississippi Freedom Struggle Showed Us Tomorrow.

In this CRT/censorship era I found this book discussion to be very interesting as it focused on the Civil Rights work of young people changed the world. It also revealed to me that history can easily repeat itself if we let hysteria and hype rule our nation.  

Robert H. Mayer s the award-winning author of When the Children Marched: The Birmingham Civil Rights Movement and editor of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Dr. McLemore is contributing writing is a Mississippi activist who sparked a boycott of his high school in 1960, an interim mayor of Jackson, and a political science professor at Jackson State University.

An inspirational book for all ages.   

The Broken Criminal Justice System with David S. Rudolf 2-16-22

This Episode is from the What's the 411? with Sharon Kay broadcast of Wednesday afternoon, February 16, at 4:00pm. The justice system has long been in the headlines and many feel its time for change. 

My guest, David S. Rudolf, renowned criminal defense and civil rights attorney is author of the the book American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System.  He discussed injustices and abuses of power and how poverty and racism fundamentally distort the system.

Sunday Book Discussion with Peter J. Bylsma 2-13-22

This Episode is from the What's the 411? with Sharon Kay Sunday Edition and has always featured a book discussion on books written for the community of faith. 

The Short Bible: A Chronological Summary of the Old and New Testaments is written by Peter J. Bylsma, long-time educator, researcher and Christian.  He summarizes all the books of the Old and New Testaments in 25 easy-to-read chapters.

It was a wonderful discussion and we only got to discuss the books of the Old Testament.  Much was missed in our discussion because we ran out of time to talk at all about the New Testament and Jesus Ministry, so Peter will be back in April to finish that discussion.  

Tidbits, Community News, Headlines and Comments - Sunday Morning Edition 2-13-2022

This Episode is from Super Bowl Sunday, February 13, 2022, 7:00am to 8:00am when I banter back and forth with the technical producer/scheduler of my show on whatever we feel like talking about news, community, its a hodgepodge. 

Clearly, since neither of our teams was in the Super Bowl that conversation was short. 

In the News from the Community Segment TN. Secretary of State Trey Hargett reminded the audience about the need for more pollworkers for the upcoming election season.  His office is offering Statewide Trainings for those who are interested, and yes you get paid.  

   

Tons of Fun in the Studio with Alex Bugnon 2-11-22

Contemporary Jazz Pianist composer Alex Bugnon was recently in Nashville for an appearance at the City Winery on Friday evening, February 11th.  Knowing his stop in Nashville is not complete with out making a stop at Nashville's Jazz Station, WFSK. 

WFSK GM Sharon Kay took Alex into the studio for a spontaneous moment to welcome him to Nashville and by making him "WFSK Guest DJ" for almost an hour.  Intertwined inside his interview was segments of his selecting his own cuts of course.  All primo songs of course. 

Alex thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will never forget his trip to Nashville or his time at WFSK!    

WFSK Artist of the Week Pete Escovedo

Legendary man of jazz music, Pete Escovedo was in the spotlight on Thursday February 10, 2022.  His latest release a true family affair features his wife Juanita, daughters Sheila E and Zina, and sons Michael and Peter and his some of his grandchildren.  It's  entitled Rhythm of the Night.

Produced by his son Peter Michael Escoveda features 9 old school R&B hits. 

Tidbits, Headlines and Commentary (What’s On Our Minds?)

This episode is from the Sunday 7am hour of a mix in local & national headlines/topics, church & community announcements and general chit chat.  This is where I get to talk with my show's producer and technical engineer, X.   

1st Sunday in Black History Month (7am Hour)

The 411 Show's Annual Black History Month Sunday show's always continue the events of the community of faith to honor the lives of those who came before us.  The first half hour is headlines of day and my check in with X on various issues, etc.  

At 7:30am the News from the Community Segment came from Carol Travis in Maryland to share information about the African American Methodist Heritage Center to preserve the history of Black Methodist.  

She is  Executive Assistant to the, Board of Trustees of the Center, Inc. 

 

Information...Please

This episode was from my live broadcast on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 5pm.  The first guest was Joseph J. Trunzo, Ph.D. on his book Long Haul COVID: A Survivor’s Guide: Transform Your Pain & Find Your Way Forward. Where he discusses  Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the scientifically based therapeutic approach.   

He's a Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Bryant University in Rhode Island

At 4:30pm Metro Nashville Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite updates homeowners on their rights to make an appeal on home and land appraisals as gentrification has clearly impacted Nashville and middle Tennessee.  

 

The Impact of Redistricting for Nashville & Tennessee

Tis episode aired live on Wednesday January 19,2022 on the news of the TN. House Select Committee on Redistricting Proposal which was just released days before for the first time.  

My guest was Dr. Sekou Franklin who chairs the TN. State Chapter of the NAACP's Political Action/Criminal Justice Committee. Many of the citizens who saw the maps feel that this will harm Black communities and voters in this State. 

He is also a professor of Political Science at MTSU.  

 

 

The Old Testament Timeline

This is episode is from a discussion with Sunday School teacher R. Craig Bridgforth's debut book, The TRUE Bible Timeline: An Accurate Chronology of the Old Testament