Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

Illysah Shabazz Interview - WFSK 11-8-19

Ms. Shabazz is guest speaker for the inauguration of  the Fisk University Social Justice Initiative on 11-9-19 at the Chapel during Homecoming 2019. She did a live interview with me after arriving in Nashville.  She said this is her first visit to Fisk University.   

Trillia Newbell Discusses her new Book on Endurance - 11-6-19

This show aired live on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 8:00 am (cdt) My guest Tillia Newbell gave us details on her new book Sacred Endurance: Finding Grace and Strength for a Lasting Faith.  Currently she's the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention.

 

 

Feels Like Sunday Morning ... Chatter, News & Comments - 11-6-19

This show aired live on Sunday morning November 6, 2019 at 7:00 am (cst).  

Feels Like Sunday Morning ... Chatter, News & Comments - 10-27-19

This show was recorded live on Sunday morning October 27, 2019 at 7:00 am (cst).   

Former Mayor Bill Purcell - 10-30-19

This show aired live on Wednesday, October 30,2019 at 4:00 pm (cdt).  My News From the Community Segment featured an official with the FCC to discuss the recent informational alert to tv viewers that the need now exists for non-cable viewers to a re-scan of channels so they an continue to receive local channels.  

My guest was former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell he was one of Nashville's most popular mayors (in my opinion).  He served as the fifth mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, elected first in 1999 and reelected to a second term in 2003 with a record setting 84.8 percent of the vote. During those years as the head of the city he was a regular guest on my show.  It was really good to see him  

Ian Haney Lopez Discusses Merge Left (new book) 10-30-19

This show aired on Wednesday, October 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm (cdt) and contains my opening segment of News From the Community and featured Born Again Church's Fashioned In His Image Ministry Women's Workshop details from 2 of the members. Guest acclaimed author of Dog Whistle Politics, Ian Haney Lopez returned back to the 411 show to talk about his latest Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections, and Saving America.  

Ian is a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where he teaches in the areas of race and constitutional law.

  

Artist of the Week Interviews - Steve Laury -

WFSK's Weekly feature Artist of the Week put the spotlight on Steve Laury on Thursday, October 31, 2019.  He's a Contemporary Jazz and R&B guitarist, arranger, composer, producer and national recording artist.  He's best-known for his work as the original guitarist with Fattburger.

Artist of the Week Interviews - Ear Carter 10-24-19

This weekly feature on WFSK JAZZY 88 in Nashville put the spotlight on Earl Carter on Thursday, October 24, 2019 for his latest release "Silky".  He's a Washington, DC based Guitarist, Bassist and Producer In his earlier years, Earl secured a spot as a member of the platinum selling group, Experience Unlimited (commonly known as EU), where he recorded music for the soundtrack to “Do The Right Thing", a Spike Lee production and the live music video titled "GoGo Live at the Capital Center". 

Christain Educator and Author Dr. John Bernbaum (10-27-19)

This show aired on Sunday 8:00am (cdt) on WFSK.   He is author of the book Opening the Red Door: The Inside Story of Russia's First Christian Liberal Arts University. 

 Prior to his work in Russia, Dr. Bernbaum worked for the Department of State from 1972‐1976 and then spent nearly two decades with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities in Washington, 

Feels Like Sunday Morning.... (10-27-19)

This was recorded live on Sunday, 10-27-19 at 7:00am (cdt).  Classic Sunday edition with my news cast, commentary and a chatter. 

Ask the Councilman: District 19 Councilman Freddie O'Connell (10-23-19)

This show aired live on Wednesday, 10-23-19 at 5:00pm (cdt).  My Community News Segment featured Jean Kiddo, Chair of the FCC Incentive Auction Task Force to remind folks about the need to rescan their TV's for the changes in the band for those who use antennae's instead of cable services. 

My guest for the next portion of the show was Councilman Freddie O'Connell, Dist. 19 which happens to cover the area where Fisk University & WFSK are, as well as downtown and other gentrified neighborhoods nearby the downtown area.  The Councilman has been on my show several times before in the past and just recently won his 2nd term. 

Metro Human Relations Commission On: Various Issues (10-23-19)

This show aired live on Wednesday, 10-23-19 at 4:00pm (cdt) from the studios of WFSK.  As usual I started with my Community News Segment, then welcome in the guest and topic for the hour.  Attorney Mel Fowler Green, executive director of the Metro Human Relations Commission (MHRC) making her first appearance on my show since getting the position 3-years ago.   

Among the many issues we discussed were the much talked about getting cameras on Metro Nashville Police Officers and why its taking so long, the new Community Oversight Board which the citizens voting into effect, constant foot-dragging that appears to be happening when it come to issues with the police department and the community concern about this city's 2 police involved shootings. 

MHRC's core mission  is to protect and promote the personal dignity, peace, safety, security, health, and general welfare of all people in Nashville and Davidson County.

We also took calls and had a little time to discuss out city's affordable housing disparity.  She will be back in about 4 to 6 weeks to further this discussion.