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Quick To Politic
by Ernestine Lyons
Linglobal founder and Harper Woods City Councilwoman Ernestine Lyons Hosts Quick to Politic. Every week we have discussions on politics, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, and social issues all over the Metro Detroit Area. A Social Commentary Web series, catch the live recordings on YouTube by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSEy_38sJWI__cOjKGTmyg?view_as=subscriber
Episodes
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Nigel Sharp of Aquagga on Deep Tech and AI
In this engaging episode of Quick to Politic as he welcomes Nigel Sharp, a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and the founder of Aquagga. In a thought-provoking conversation, Nigel shares his expertise on the emergence of Deep Tech and its impact on entrepreneurship and innovation. Gain valuable...
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Tech Founder Darren Riley of Just Air
In this enlightening episode of Quick to Politic, we sit down with Darren Riley, the innovative Detroit entrepreneur who's bridging the gap between technology and environmental justice. As the co-founder of Black Tech Saturdays and visionary behind JustAir, Riley shares his journey of using...
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Black Voices in Tech: Video Game Designer Aerial_Knight
Welcome to our podcast series on Black voices in tech! In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Neil Jones, also known as Aerial_Knight, a Detroit-based Games Developer, Designer, and Artist. Join us as we delve into his inspiring journey, discussing the challenges and opportunities...
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Black Voices in Tech
In this engaging episode of Quick to Politic, we delve into the world of social activism and tech entrepreneurship with Detroit's own, Johnnie Turnage. Journey with us as we explore his path from a grassroots organizer to creating EvenScore, a unique platform aimed at empowering small-dollar...
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Ricardo White on Quick to Politic
Back in July Quick to Politic sat down to interview the candidates for the new 11th House District. Candidates for State Rep are running to represent Harper Woods, East Detroit, and St. Clair Shores. First in this series is my friend Ricardo White for State Representative. Ricardo is a lifelong...
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Art and Community: Harper Woods Muralist Amadeus Roy
In October, I sat down with Harper Woods Artist Amadeus Roy to talk about his latest artistic project a newly commissioned mural in Salter Park. Please enjoy the interview and a time-lapse of the artist creating the Mural. Check out his website here: https://www.amadeusroyart.com
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Kyra Harris Bolden Michigan Supreme Court Justice
State Rep, Candidate for Michigan Supreme Court (now Justice-Elect) Kyra Harris Bolden for Justice joins Quick to Politic for a discussion on the importance of the Michigan Supreme Court. This episode is sponsored by 1000 Women Strong, A national constituency that provides resources, recruits,...
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Ernestine Interviews Authentically Detroit
Authentically Detroit is the leading podcast in the city for candid conversations, exchanging progressive ideas, and centering resident perspectives. Hosted by Donna Givens Davidson and Orlando Bailey, Authentically Detroit is a podcast that takes a comprehensive look at contemporary issues…
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Fire Safety with Detroit Fire Chief James Harris
Since 1922, the NFPA has sponsored the public observance of Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge proclaimed Fire Prevention Week a national observance, making it the longest-running public health observance in our country. During Fire Prevention Week, children, adults, and...
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Amanda Lewan founder and CEO of Bamboo Detroit
Amanda Lewan founder of Bamboo Detroit (and Royal Oak) on Quick to Politic is a writer and community builder with a mission is to unite and move our region forward. As co-founder and CEO of Bamboo, she leads the development and activation of a portfolio of modern spaces. Bamboo specializes in...
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Being Mayor of Pontiac (Quick to Politic with Deirdre Waterman)
This week on Quick to Politic we sit down with Mayor of Pontiac, Michigan Deirdre Waterman. We talk about the challenges she faced turning a city around and what she hopes will be the legacy of her city. On January 1, 2014, Dr. Deirdre Waterman was sworn-in as Mayor of the City of Pontiac, the...
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How to Start a Podcast
Robin Kinnie of Motor City Woman podcast and we will discuss the explosion of podcasting as a medium for storytelling and conveying more in-depth news. Her company encourages conversations that intersect with innovation, entrepreneurship, and storytelling. Check us out on YouTube for more…
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Non Profits and Entrepreneurship
Keith Crispen joins us in this episode of Quick to Politic in a discussion of Non-Profits and Entrepreneurship. Crispen holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business, and a Masters of Community (Economic) Development from the University of...
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The Politics of Storytelling (Reporting & Politics)
Former television news reporter turned Chief of Staff for Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins the discussion tonight on Quick To Politic. With nearly 20 years of experience in TV news media, government, corporate, and community relations, Alexis is a skilled strategist and founder of Moment…
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Investing in Real Estate
In this episode of Quick to Politic we talk real estate. Looking to buy a home? Want to look into an investment home? Real estate expert and Diplomat Realtor Nicholas Sinishtaj will give us the scoop and their hot take on how policy impacts homeownership and home values. Questions for Quick to...
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The politics of Cryptocurrencies
Quick To Politic Investing and Venture Capital with David Silva Smith on the future of trading currencies, investing and what industries will remain.
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Restoring a Historical Home and Shifting Careers
In this interview with Gloria Lyons, my sister, we talk about the challenges of homeownership and how she overcame the odds and shifted careers to buy and restore a 100+ year old house and make it a home. Follow Gloria for home renovation advice as she makes the journey from accounting and…
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Politics of the Middle East, Now, Then and the Future
Our guest on Quick to Politic this week is Dr. Tareq A. Ramadan, Ph.D. a Wayne State University professor of anthropology and near eastern studies who has been working with immigration attorneys across the United States as a country conditions expert, testifying in immigration court on behalf of...
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The Mob that Stormed the Capitol, Finance, Investing and Wealth Creation
Matthew Roling, innovator at the Mike Illitch School of Business, Venture Capitalist and Finance guru shares his wisdom on Making Smart Financial Decisions. We dive into the reasons for the conditions that lead to the mob of protesters who stormed the capital building in Washington DC. Followed…
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Urban Planning and Re-imagining Inclusive Cities
In this episode, we talk about urban planning, activism with regard to city planning, mobilization, and renting versus homeownership. The brilliant Wendy Caldwell-Liddell, mom, wife, and urban planner shares her passion and intelligence to ask how we can set new plans in place for making our…
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Mental Health, Seasonal Depression and Coping with COVID
In this episode of Quick to Politic, a conversation with CARE of South East Michigan and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. We talk about their many mental health and drug prevention resources that are free to the community in Southeast Michigan and Wayne County. We will also discuss…
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From Global to Local part 2 of 2
Hey Y'all its Ernestine here testing out the podcast mic, interface and headphones. Randomly telling the story of what lead me to get involved in politics. This is part 2 of the first episode picking up on international exposures, voice over and acting glasses and what I learned in graduate school.
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Why Politics and Who is Ernestine Lyons part 1 of 2
Hey Y'all its Ernestine here testing out the podcast mic, interface and headphones. Randomly telling the story of what lead me to get involved in politics. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode, I left off on graduate school.
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A Conversation with Cynthia Douglas of the NAACP
In this week's episode of Quick to Politic we are joined by Cynthia M. Douglas activist, community leader and President of the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods NAACP in Michigan. As race relations in the U.S. continue to make headlines, we ask what has the struggle this year for social justice been...
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Thoughts on Public Safety and Mic Check
Testing out my new podcasting microphone and audio interface with a talk through thoughts on public safety.
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Political Conversation with Generation Z
The topic on Quick to Politic is the future of political leadership. We talk with Generation Z about how they are taking activism to the next level. Harper Woods's own “We Outside Podcast” joins for a collaboration. We are also joined by Brenden Menefee, 23 a Detroit native who remotely became...
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How to Save the Planet with Rob Greenfield
In this interview with famed environmental activist Rob Greenfield we talk about how to lessen the impact of your carbon footprint and how to advocate for true change. In this exciting and inspiring interview with environmental activist and adventurer Rob Greenfield. He is dedicated to leading…
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It's Time for a Change
Newly Elected 32 A District Court Judge Rebekah R. Coleman of Harper Woods Joins us in this episode. About Rebekah Attorney Rebekah R. Coleman was born and raised in the city of Detroit. She was educated in the Detroit Public School system and graduated with honors from Cass Technical High…
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How to Win an Election
Mariah Phelps is an experienced Political Consultant from Kalamazoo, MI. For years, Mariah has been a trailblazer in the political arena. You may know her from her experience managing campaigns at the Congressional, State, Countywide, and local levels. A week before the 2020 presidential election...
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Teferi Brent on Quick to Politic
When I became an elected official last year, winning a seat on Harper Woods City Council, I knew I wanted to make an impact by having deeper political conversations. I started "Quick to Politic" as a podcast idea. The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a renewed need to have conversations around…
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Planning for the Future
An impromptu conversation about planning and mapping your future. I want to hear from my audience let me know your thoughts on Twitter, instagram and Facebook.
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Disruptive Innovation in Politics with Gabriela Santiago-Romero
Our guest on this episode of Quick to Politic is Candidate for Wayne County Commissioner District 4 Gabriela Santiago-Romero. Feel the energy as two disruptive innovators discuss activism in the age of COVID-19, immigration issues during the Trump era, and how Millennial political leaders are...
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Community Policing and Social Justice
We are living in times of great change, as we become more introspective we need to challenge ourselves to have more discussions on what justice for all will look like in the next decade. Join us for a workshop and discussion on the future of public safety in times of greater social change. The...
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The Slow Growth Path To Wealth Creation
In this episode we delve into the world of planning, saving and meeting economic and fiancnail goals. I talk about revisiting the goals I set in 2020 around personal finance and give 2 recommendations for helping you strive for more financial freedom in your life. Zenith Solutions and the Slow...
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Turning a “they” into an “Us”
This episode is an excerpt taken from a 2018 blog post. Although my blog is about being a global citizen, traveling and learning foreign languages, the issue of race comes up from time to time. It feels super relevant to the times so I figured I would read it to y'all. As I sip a glass of Port at…
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The Future of the Democratic Party
Ernestine Lyons hosts Quick to Politic with guest Colton Dale Colton Dale grew up in Harper Woods to a working-class family that experienced the typical hardships of modern American life. He took an interest in policy and politics in high school when learning about history, government, and...
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How to Dismantle Social Systems
In this episode we are joined by my friend Scott Stewart, to discuss a range of issues from how to dismantle social systems to the social determinants of health. Particularly we deep dive on how to dismantle social systems in the trying times we live in. Quick to politic is a social commentary…
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Jewell Jones & Black Millennial Leadership
State Representative Jewell Jones is serving his second term representing the 11th House District, which comprises all of Garden City and Inkster, and portions of Dearborn Heights, Livonia and Westland. Jones previously served on the Communications and Technology, Regulatory Reform, and Military...
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Fox New's Randy Wimbley on the Death of the 4th Estate
This week’s guest on Quick to Politic is Randy Wimbley of Fox 2 News Detroit. We will discuss the future and survival of the 4th estate in the age of “fake news”. How to keep journalistic integrity with the rise of social media "infotainment" and informer influencers.
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Lisa A. Smith: The Benefits of Plant Based Eating During COVID-19 & Black Health
Our Guest on the podcast is Lisa Angel Smith, Founder and Principal Professionally Fit and The Black Health Academy and we are talking health and wellness. Lisa A. Smith is a serial entrepreneur, health and wellness subject matter expert, nutritionist and professional speaker. She holds a...
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Quick to Politic with Wayne Country Commissioner Tim Killeen
On this week's Quick to Politic we will be talking about the politics of Wayne County as we welcome guest Tim Killeen Wayne County Commissioner of District 1. Tune in Thursday at 7 pm. 1. What is a County Commissioner? Tell us more about what this role entails for our audience. What are the most...
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Voter Registration and Agency
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Linglobal founder and Harper Woods City Councilwoman Ernestine Lyons Hosts Quick to Politic. Every week we have discussions on politics, innovation, entrepreneurship, economic development, and social issues all over the Metro Detroit Area. A Social Commentary Web series, catch the live recordings on YouTube by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiSEy_38sJWI__cOjKGTmyg?view_as=subscriber
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