Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

Community News and the Book "Against Our Will"

This show aired live on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 5pm (cst).  The hour started with my Community News Segment. Seanne Wilson from Tennessee State University gave some details on an upcoming fundraiser and awards dinner with special guest News commentator and activists Angela Rye.  

My book this hour is "Against Our Will: Sexual Trauma in American Art Since 1970" written by Vivien Green Fryd who was in the studio with me.  She is a Professor of Art History and PTSD researcher from nearby Vanderbilt University.  

Although this is a "heavy" subject, it was very informative at the intersection of art and trauma.  The book focuses mainly on the efforts of five American artists.  In our discussion we also touched on the MeToo Movement, and some of the headlines involving sex abuse allegations, and investigations in politics, Holywood, the church and in business. 

This was a great discussion and it was great to have her in the studio.   

 

Wednesday Edition with a Cngressinal Update & a book discussion on Brain Health

This show aired live on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 4pm (cst).  Congressman Jim Cooper from his Washington Office gave us an update on recent issues of concern with the current administration, hearings and investigations, etc. 

My next guest was Dr. Steven P. Simmons, MD, co-author of Brain Health As You Age: A Practical Guide To Maintenance and Prevention discussed taking care of your brain just as you do your health.  We covered: brain function, depression, forgetfulness, normal signs of aging, the need for exercising for brain health, drug and alcohol abuse, dementia, and alzheimer's.  

This was interesting information. Dr. Simmons is a board certified internists.  

WFSK Artist of the Week Dee Brown

Guitarist, producer, and songwriter Dee Brown of Detroit was in our spotlight for the first time to discuss his 'Remembering You" CD Project.  He's an emerging talent known around the Detroit area.  

Vintage Saints & Sinners: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Life

This show originally aired on November 5, 2017 at 7:00 am.  The guest was Karen Wright Marsh, she's  executive director and co-founder of Theological Horizons, a student-centered ministry that advances theological scholarship at the intersection of faith, thought, and life in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Feels Like Sunday Morning....Headlines and Commentary

This show aired on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019 at 7:00am.  Whatever was in the news that week of interest was included  

Raising White Kids

This show aired on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:00pm.  My guest was Drake University professor Dr. Jennifer Harvey.  We discussed her new book Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America. 

This was a really good discussion with a guest who racial reconciliation, racial justice and white anti racism.  

 

Career Advice and Strategies for the 21st Century

This show aired live on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.  My Community segment at the beginning includes Metro Property Assessor Vivian Wilhoite on the deadline for businesses to complete various tax forms for 2018 reporting.  

My re-occurring guest is Dr. Tracey Wilen, global speaker, author and career coach.  She  offered 2019 Career predictions and advice from her new book Career Confusion.

Black History Month Book - City of a Million Dreams

During Black History Month I always seek out special books, topics, guests, etc. to place a special emphasis on our culture and heritage.  Investigative journalist and author Jason Berry of New Orleans latest book is the the 300-years of history in New Orleans and how Black History is very much a part of the fabric of that region.   This hour aired on Wednesday, February 20, at 5:00pm (cst) 

This was a great discussion on an even wider range of topic because of the guests prior work in reporting.  He did cover a lot though from the book.

411 Show for 2-20-19

This broadcast aired live at 4:00pm (cst) on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.  It starts with my Community News.  I carve this segment into my show so I can give some light to area events or special activities some may not know about.  Lori Kissinger of Borderless Arts gives overview of the non-profits upcoming fundraisers.  

At 4:25 pm, I chatted with musician, producer and record label owner Ernest Coleman EC3 of Atlanta about empowerment and staying focused to move toward reaching your goals.   

 

Tennessee's Newly Elected Senator Brenda Gilmore

This show aired live on Wednesday February 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm.  She was just elected to the 19th Senatorial District, replacing retiring Senator Thelma Harper. 

Gilmore has been in politics for decades in Nashville and was recently a State Representative.  i have covered her and interviewed her for many years on air.  

   

Nashville's NAACP Changes Leadership

This show originally aired live Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm. (cst)  Rev. Keith Caldwell was recently elected the President of the Nashville Branch of the NAACP.  He is one of the youngest presidents the organization has had in a longtime.  

Caldwell has a long history of grass-roots activism in the middle Tennessee area so his leadership should be rejuvenating for the historic civil rights organization.    

411 Show Pastor's Roundtable for February 2019 (2nd segment)

Aired on Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 8:00am to 9:00am (cst).  Guest pastor is Rev. James McCarroll of 1st Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN.