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The Carl Nelson Show

The Carl Nelson Show

By: Urban One
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Ground-breaking, Peabody Award-winning broadcast news journalist Carl Nelson, has interviewed Presidents, Prime Ministers, Heads of State, politicians, authors, celebrities, civic leaders, and people from all walks of life over a four-decade career that has taken him from Nelson Mandela’s prison cell in South Africa to the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, to his present career as the host of Washington DC’s latest daily newsmaker radio program weekdays from 6-10 am on WOL 1450am, WOLB Talk 1010am, WOLBBaltimore.com and WOLDCNews.com

2026 Urban One
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Dr. Gerald Horne on Iran, Africa & Sports, Dr. Willie Jolly on Financial Fix, & Angela Simms’ Sociological Insights
    Apr 10 2026

    The University of Houston’s renowned History and African Studies professor, Dr. Gerald Horne, returns to our classroom to deliver fresh insights on the Iran war’s impact in Africa, U.S. relations with South Africa, the Trump Administration’s approach to Cuba, and the future of the Congressional Black Caucus. Dr. Horne will also bring a unique perspective to the world of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and more. But that’s not all—before Dr. Horne takes the mic, be inspired by motivational powerhouse and bestselling author Dr. Willie Jolly, who will help you jumpstart your Financial Fix for 2026. And don’t miss the enlightening perspectives of sociology professor Angela Simms, who will round out an unmissable morning.

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    3 hrs and 10 mins
  • Willie Mukasa Ricks on Black Power, Kamm Howard on UN Reparations, & Sister Phile on Land Campaign
    Apr 7 2026

    Don’t miss a truly transformative morning with legendary Civil Rights activist Willie Mukasa Ricks—returning to our classroom! Ricks, the visionary who helped popularize the "Black Power" slogan alongside Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Toure), offers firsthand insight into the powerful actions taken by movement members following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. This is more than just a history lesson—it’s a call to action and unity. Be inspired by Reparations United’s Kamm Howard as he breaks down the pivotal UN Reparations vote, and get energized by the Million Woman March’s Sister Phile as she unveils the Take Back, Save & Free The Land campaign. Baltimore’s own Kim Poole will ignite the morning by sharing why building bridges with our Latin American siblings is vital for collective progress.

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    3 hrs and 7 mins
  • James Small on UN Reparations Vote & Ghana, Sinclair Skinner on ‘I Love Black People’ & Tuskegee Project
    Apr 6 2026

    Start your week with purpose and power as Griot James Small joins our classroom on today. Professor Small will present a compelling analysis of the recent UN resolution vote on reparations—insight you won’t find anywhere else. He’ll also give an exclusive preview of his upcoming trip to Ghana, sharing firsthand experiences that will inspire and inform. Before Professor Small, we are honored to welcome DC-based humanitarian and World Traveler Sinclair Skinner. Brother Sinclair will energize us with updates on his groundbreaking 'I Love Black People' campaign and unveil an exciting project at his alma mater, Tuskegee University—proving that positive change is within our reach.

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    3 hrs and 10 mins
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