Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

WFSK Artist of the Week Interview with Chris Walker - 11-14-19

WFSK's weekly feature Artist of the Week this week put the spotlight on singer, songwriter, bassists and producer Chris Walker.  His new release pays tribute to the legacy of Al Jarreau, We're In he Love Together.  

He was Jarreau’s bassist and featured vocalist for over 20 years, co-produced the album with Larry Williams, who was Jarreau’s keyboardist.  he album features a stellar line-up of artists who came together to honor the seven-time Grammy winner from the jazz, R&B and gospel worlds including Regina Belle, Dave Koz, Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Arturo Sandoval and David Foster among others.

The album is reminiscent of Jarreau’s own tribute album to his long-time friend, George Duke.

He was excellent!  

The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America by Nicholas Buccola - 11-14-19)

This show aired live on Wednesday 11-14, 2019 at 5:00 pm (cst) on WFSK radio Nashville.  The 411 Show's Community News Segment came from Sarah Bishop of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville do bring the communities attention to family food needs for the Thanksgiving holiday season.  My book author for the show was Nicholas Buccola author of numerous books, we discussed his latest The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America.  It describes how the clash between the civil rights firebrand and the father of modern conservatism continues to illuminate America's racial divide.  

He is the Chair in Political Science and Founding Director of the Frederick Douglas Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield College in Oregon.  

 

Saving the Electoral College Why the National Popular Vote Would Undermine Democracy by Robert M. Hardaway (11-13-19)

This was aired on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm (cst) and started with the Community News Segment.  This edition was from George C. Hill, Ph.D. former Vice Chancellor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who was instrumental in the development of the Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA) 20-years ago.  MVA develops and supports collaborative initiatives. It has provided opportunities for collaboration between Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and for collaboration with projects in the community.  

My guest Robert M. Hardaway discussed his new book Saving the Electoral College  He says the 2016 election caused many pundits and citizens alike to decry the Electoral College. This book explains the dangerous and unconstitutional implications of the National Popular Vote Bill, which is quietly passing in state houses across the nation.

Hardaway is a professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he teaches evidence and civil procedure and election law. He is the author of numerous law review articles and books on the Electoral College and election law. 

 

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How Work Glorifies God with Shundrawn A. Thomas (author interview) - 11-10-19

This show was recorded live on Sunday, 8:00 am (cst).  My guest was Mr. Thomas is the of the new book Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation on InterVarsity Press.  I really enjoyed this conversation with him.  In the book and on the air Shundrawn helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be.

He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are all with in a spiritual context. He is the president of a trillion-dollarr global investment management business, and speaker.  

 

Feels Like Sunday Morning...11-10-19

This show aired live on Sunday, 11-10-19 at 7:00 am (cst).  In my usual 7am hour it's Open Phones and News Headlines of the day, misc chatter, the church announcements, and of course my opinion on a few things.  The 411 Show's producer The X-Man and I kick the ball around the room on a variety of news topics.    

Hope Rides Again Mystery Novel by Andrew Shaffer - 11-6-19

This show aired live on Wednesday, 11-6-19 at 5:00 pm (cst) We started with a few headlines and then Andrew Shaffer was the guest to discus hi latest book Hope Rides Again: The Sequel to the Obama Biden Mystery.  He's the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery, the international bestselling parody Fifty Shames of Earl Grey, and numerous other humorous works of fiction and nonfiction.

Shannon Kaiser Life Coach and Author Discusses her Latest Book Joy Seeker 11-6-19

This show aired live on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 4:00 pm. (cst) We started with the News from the Community Segment on the open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace sign-ups.  Joshua Peck co-funder of Get America Covered said "thanks to the financial help that nearly 9 out of 10 HealthCare.gov customers receive, one out of three marketplace customers will have a plan available in 2020 with a premium of less than $10 per month according to new data released this week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)."

Shannon Kaiser is the best-selling author of 5 books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment including #1 international bestseller The Self-Love Experiment and Adventures for Your Soul.   

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