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January 28, 2023
Here we go again. The police killed another black man. This time all of the cops were black, and they were charged with murder less than a month after the killing. The horrific video leaves no questions that the officers went way overboard, but there are still many questions to be answered. Val Atkinson joins me the discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols. We also dive into other recent police killings of Darryl Williams right here in Raleigh, NC. We will also examine the ongoing gun violence in America, classified documents, and more.
January 21, 2023
We pack so much information into this episode, so you must join us this week. Val Atkinson is back in the co-host seat as we talk about the death of North Carolina native Diamond Hardaway. One half of the duo of Diamond and Silk, Ms. Haradaway, was an ardent Trump supporter, who, it appears, has died from Covid complications. Who and what is the future of black Republicans if they keep dying? We also examine Florida Governors' continued war on black folks with his ban on advanced Placement of African American History. Head Football Coach Marcus Hilliard helps kick off a discussion on the future of HBCU sports. But that's not all; we dive into the debt ceiling crisis, Biden's document troubles, and the continuing saga of NY Representative George Santos. All that and more, on this week's episode of The Deal.
January 13, 2023
Join us for our MLK Weekend episode of The Deal. Cherelle James, the co-host of Connections on WFXC/WFXK FM, is in to help us make sense of the latest news for the week. We also have a special guest, Durham, NC-based tax attorney Katie Lawson to help us prepare for tax time. Charelle and discuss Joe Biden's classified documents case, Representative George Santos, the six-year-old Virginia first grader who shot his teacher, and much more.
January 6, 2023
We are back for season four of The Deal. Join Val Atkinson and me to get you caught up on the latest in politics, current events, and whatever else we need to discuss. Of course, we have to talk about the pure pleasure of seeing Kevin McCarthy go through 14 votes trying to become Speaker. We also discuss the second anniversary of 1/6, lying Representative George Santos, the new jobs report, Demar Hamlin, and much more. We also introduce our new team member Cherelle James and preview our special with tax attorney Katie Lawson.
November 18, 2022
Join us for the last regular episode of season three. We discuss the change in leadership for the Democrats in the House, Donald Trump's latest brush with the law, vampires and werewolves fighting it out in the Georgia US Senate race, the economy, Russia, and much more.
November 13, 2022
We do a post-mortem on the 2022 midterm elections, which looks better than anyone predicted for the Democrats. Well, that's everyone except the folks at The Deal. We didn't buy the polls predicting a red wave. So, what's next? Join us as we bring you the latest and our take on what it all means. Maybe, Donald Trump is done. We can only hope so.
Nov 7, 2022
Join us for a LIVE 2022 Midterm Election Eve Special. Find out who we think will win, and what the fallout will be.
October 29, 2022
American politics has never been clean. Since the founding of the Republic, people with different ideas have clashed, and sometimes violently. The 2022 midterm elections are as rancorous as any in our history. Even though the economy is pretty strong, we aren't off fighting a war on foreign soil; some of our fellow citizens are in a fighting mood. Join me and political scientist Val Atkinson, as we try to make sense of why the right is so angry. We look in-depth at the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband, major senate races, Florida's phony crackdown on voter fraud, and the continuing fallout over the January 6th coup attempt. This week's episode of The Deal is all of that and much more.
October 29, 2022
American politics has never been clean. Since the founding of the Republic, people with different ideas have clashed, and sometimes violently. The 2022 midterm elections are as rancorous as any in our history. Even though the economy is pretty strong, we aren't off fighting a war on foreign soil; some of our fellow citizens are in a fighting mood. Join me and political scientist Val Atkinson, as we try to make sense of why the right is so angry. We look in-depth at the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband, major senate races, Florida's phony crackdown on voter fraud, and the continuing fallout over the January 6th coup attempt. This week's episode of The Deal is all of that and much more.
October 15, 2022
Another mass shooting in America, and this time it is in Raleigh, North Carolina. Add it to the list of cities, Buffalo, Columbine, Charleston, Uvalde, and Las Vegas. Do we have to come to expect this, or is there something we can do? Join me, along with political analyst and retired professor Val Atkinson, as we examine the roots of gun violence and what you can do about it. We also take a look at the most recent bombshell 1/6 Committee hearing and the subpoena that now hangs over former President Trump's head. But we can't forget our favorite looney politician, Herschel Walker, and his new claim that he is a Cherokee. This week's episode of The Deal is all of that and much more.
October 8, 2022
We are finally back! If you don't know, I had a terrible case and Covid-19, and two months later, I'm finally recovered. Val Atkinson joins me to discuss the North Carolina and Georgia US Senate races. Herschel Walker is proving candidates matter. We have some audio of Mr. Walker comparing his multiple personality disorder to Jesus and the Trinity. You have to hear to believe. We also look at the new Supreme Court term, the Jackson Mississippi water crisis, OPEC cutting production, Putin and Hurricane Ian. So much to catch up on. Don't forget to subscribe and share.
Season 3 Summer Episodes
August 13, 2022 Episode
Donald Trump may be finally getting what he deserves. The Justice Department and the State of New York have questions for the former president. Here at The Deal, we have some questions too. Join us as we discuss what's to come for Donald Trump. Was he dumb enough to take classified material to Florida? Who possibly has beef or needs to cover their tracks, and would they drop a dime on Trump? We also talk about the Inflation Reduction Act, falling gas prices, and The NFL finally ending their policy that considered black players to have lesser cognitive capabilities.
August 6, 2022 Episode
We have another information-packed episode of The Deal. Join us as we discuss the US Justice Department finally issuing indictments in the murder of Breonna Taylor, the sentencing of Brittney Griner to nine years in a Russian labor camp, the ongoing probe into the 1/6 insurrection, and why Donald Trump might be feeling nervous. Plus, we pay tribute to Bill Russell and Nichelle Nicoles, talk about Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Alex Jones being an idiot, Monkeypox, and much more. As usual, Val Atkinson is with us to answer all the tough questions in an hour.
July 29, 2022 Episode
We took last week off. Our scheduled guest got Covid. But we are back and have plenty to talk about this week. Join Val Atkinson and me as we discuss inflation, Senator Joe Manchin's reversal on supporting President Biden, and as much political news as we can squeeze into the show. We will also follow up on the push to arrest Raleigh, NC, resident Carolyn Bryant on an outstanding warrant from Mississippi in the lynching of Emmitt Till. Plus, the fallout of characters at Sesame Place theme park and their snubbing of black and brown children. All of that and so much more on this week's episode of The Deal.
July 15, 2022 Episode
We are here a day early. You don't want to miss this information-packed episode of The Deal! Join me along with Val Atkinson and Irv Joyner as we take an in-depth look at the 1/6 hearing and the rest of the top stories from the week. Joining us on the panel for the first time is Dr. Emmitt Y. Riley, III. Dr. Riley holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Political Science. Emmitt also serves as Director of the Africana Studies program at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, and the President-Elect of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists and Larz A. Whitcomb Endowed Faculty Fellow (2022-2025). Dr. Riley is the coauthor of Racial Attitudes in America Today: One Nation, Still Divided. You can read Dr. Riley's op-ed on the recent discovery of a warrant for Carolyn Bryant, whose false accusations lead to the lynching of Emmitt Till. https://www.mississippifreepress.org/25526/serve-the-warrant-black-mississippi-leaders-must-demand-justice-for-the-murder-of-emmett-till We'll explore whether or not justice can be done and force Mrs. Byant to face her day in court, after all of these years.
July 9, 2022 Episode
Val Atkinson is back this week as we try and process the murder and mayhem here in the US and around the world. Another mass shooting, this time on the Fourth of July, has us collectively wondering if there is anything to stop these mass shootings. If you ask Mitch McConnel and the Republicans, you are likely to get more thoughts and prayers and mumbled thoughts and prayers. We will also discuss the murder of another unarmed black man, this time by police in Akron, Ohio. We also talk about the 1/6 Hearings, assassination in Japan, the end of Boris Johnson in Britain, Brittney Griner pleading guilty in Russia, and we can't leave out the dangers of Clarence Thomas and his desire to upend privacy rights. All of that and anything else we can squeeze in on another information-packed edition of The Deal.
July 1, 2022 Episode
This week we have a special episode of The Deal. Join me along with the Executive Director of Pro-Choice North Carolina, Tara Romano, to talk about the ending of Roe v. Wade. Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization confirms the court takeover by a solid right-wing block that may be in place for decades. Justice Clarence Thomas has emerged as the leader of the pack of skeptics questioning the validity of the right to privacy. What does the Dobbs decision mean for reproductive rights? Find out what Pro-Choice North Carolina is doing to help women who will still need or want abortion services.
Also, catch up on the latest bombshell testimony to the 1/6 Congressional Committee.
Find out more about Pro-Choice North Carolina at https://prochoicenc.org
June 25, 2022 Episode
Roe v. Wade is over and done. The US Supreme Court has had its say, so what should we expect from this ruling? What we do know is that some states have already outlawed abortions. So-called "trigger laws" were affected when the decision was published. What does this mean for women's reproductive health? Join me along with Val Atkinson and NCCU Constitutional Law Professor Irv Joyner as we try to make some sense of the ruling to end Roe. But that's not all. The court has also handed down several significant judgments that will impact gun laws, your Miranda Rights, and a case that might impact voter id in North Carolina. Plus, we dig into the latest revelations about Donald Trump's efforts at a coup to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Professor Joyner will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Reading of Frederick Douglass' Essay in Carrboro, NC, on July 4th, 2022.
Mayor Damon Seils will host our annual gathering of community members for the annual Community Reading of Frederick Douglass' essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro." The reading will occur in the Carrboro Century Center's Century Hall at 12:00 pm.
June 18, 2022 Episode
We have another information-packed episode of The Deal. Join us as we welcome Reverend Lernette P. Patterson of Reddy Chapel AME Zion Church in Galveston, TX. Reddy Chapel (https://reedychapel.com/) is part of the history of Juneteenth. After reading the Emancipation Proclamation at the Galveston courthouse, the document was paraded to Reddy Chapel and nailed to the front door. Each year the people of Galveston recreate the historical beginnings of Juneteenth. Reverend Patterson talks to us about the history we should know and the challenges Galveston now faces with gentrification. Also, here are Val Atkinson and Dr. Nicole McFarlane from Fayetteville State University to talk about the ongoing 1/6 Committee hearings. Clarence Thomas and his wife find themselves smack dap in the middle of the coup plot. Please listen to and share this special episode. Catch us on our website, YouTube, FaceBook, Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you can subscribe to quality podcasts.
June 11, 2022 Episode
To say gun violence is out of control in America is an understatement. We kill more people than anyone else. Joe Biden has probably been to more mass killing sites than another American leader as President and Vice President. Are we ever going to do anything about it? This week we discuss the latest shooting and where we go from here.
As the November elections get closer, we will be looking at critical races across the country. This week we take an in-depth look at the Charles Booker vs. Rand Paul race in Kentucky. Booker may have produced the most hard-hitting political ad ever. With a noose around his neck, Booker criticizes Paul for not voting for anti-lynching legislation. We also look at the latest job numbers, medical marijuana in North Carolina, fresh indictments in the 1/6 investigation, and an acquittal in the Durham Special Counsel case.
Plus a story you should know but probably don't. Abraham Bolden, the first black Secret Service agent, to serve in the White House, was jailed for being a whistle blower. Mr. Bolden has finally been pardoned after 56 years, at age 87.
June 4, 2022 Episode
To say gun violence is out of control in America is an understatement. We kill more people than anyone else. Joe Biden has probably been to more mass killing sites than another American leader as President and Vice President. Are we ever going to do anything about it? This week we discuss the latest shooting and where we go from here.
As the November elections get closer, we will be looking at critical races across the country. This week we take an in-depth look at the Charles Booker vs. Rand Paul race in Kentucky. Booker may have produced the most hard-hitting political ad ever. With a noose around his neck, Booker criticizes Paul for not voting for anti-lynching legislation. We also look at the latest job numbers, medical marijuana in North Carolina, fresh indictments in the 1/6 investigation, and an acquittal in the Durham Special Counsel case.
Plus a story you should know but probably don't. Abraham Bolden, the first black Secret Service agent, to serve in the White House, was jailed for being a whistle blower. Mr. Bolden has finally been pardoned after 56 years, at age 87.
Special Episode
We invited Professor Andrea Freeman of the University of Hawaii back to The Deal to talk about milk, breastfeeding, whiteness, and the law. Professor Freeman teaches Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, Race and Law, Food Law and Policy, and Comparative Social Justice and Constitutional Law. Topics you don't think are related, but this is America, and you can bet there is a connection. The discussion is informative and thought-provoking. Remember, you can't make things change if you don't know the problem.
Join Professor Freeman and a panel of experts on June 9, 2022, as The Welcome Museum in London, UK hosts a discussion - Milk and Whiteness. Register at: https://wellcomecollection.org/events/YnOrDxAAACIAmAbF
May 28, 2022 Episode
The right has decided that there is no political price to pay for their obsession with the Second Amendment. Uvalde becomes the next American city whose name will forever be synonymous with mass murder. Like Charleston, Buffalo, or Sandy Hook, are we just going to stand helpless and let the NRA tell us guns are not a problem? Join Val and me as we dig deeper into why these events happen only in America. Also joining us is Professor Andrea Freeman of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Professor Freeman Constitutional Law, Federal Courts, Race and Law, Food Law and Policy, and Comparative Social Justice and Constitutional Law. She is with us to talk about the history of baby formula and the current shortage. Of course, black people figure into the equation, and surprisingly the state of North Carolina does too. You can read Professor Freeman's work on -- Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice (Stanford University Press 2019)(https://www.sup.org/books/title/?id=281510 and Ruin Their Crops on the Ground (forthcoming from Metropolitan in 2023). We will also talk about the two-year mark since the murder of George Floyd, Monkey Pox, and a lot more.
Season 3 Spring Episodes
May 21, 2022 Episode
The murder of 10 people in Buffalo, NY, last Saturday, simply for being black, is not the first and will not be the final act of senseless violence by white supremacists. The fear of white people not being dominant is the beginning and will likely be the end of American history. Join us this week for a very informative discussion with political science professor Val Atkinson as we deconstruct and reveal what motivates people like the murderer who killed innocent people at the Tops Supermarket. We also analyze the results of recent primary elections in some key states. Clarence Thomas' whacky wife is also on our radar. Plus, high gas prices, shortages of baby formula, and the unrelenting Covid epidemic are all discussed on this week's episode of The Deal.
May 14, 2022 Episode
We had to be away for a few weeks, but we are back with an information-packed show. Join us as we talked about Roe, Covid, the 1/6 Committee, and Delaware State Women's Lacrosse team being stopped and illegally searched for drugs on I-95. Lechelle Wardell with the Wake County, NC Health Department joins us to talk about a recent paper she published in the Harvard Public Health Review Journal entitled, Ensuring equitable vaccine distribution for COVID-19 in Wake County, North Carolina. Val Atkinson is here to make sense of all of the political news. We also hear from NCCU Law School, Professor Irv Joyner. All that and a lot more!
April 23, 2022 Episode
We're back after the Easter holiday, and guess what? The world is still crazy, especially here in America. Join Val Atkinson and me as we discuss the latest revelations in the investigation of the 1/6 coup attempt. Believe it or not. Republican Leader, Kevin McCarthy, did want Trump to resign, or maybe he didn't. New tapes reveal that the Republican leader said behind closed doors what he should have been saying in public: Trump is dangerous and dumb. We also talk about MGT, Madison Cawthorn, his latest run-in with the police, the end of Covid mask mandates, and why we aren't out of the woods yet. We end the program in the last segment, talking about all things Florida and why we might want to put a fence around it for the safety of the rest of America. All that and a lot more on this week's episode of The Deal.
April 9, 2022 Episode
It is official, Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the next Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. Tim Scott was among the Republicans who wouldn't support soon-to-be Justice Jackson. Join us as we talk about the historic nature of Justice Jackson's appointment. Plus Donald Trump is in Selma, North Carolina for another one of his revisionist history rallies, while more news comes about his role in the 1/6 coup attempt. We also talk about the Masters and the emergence of tremendous talent from North Carolina, ECU and he happens to be African American, Harold Varner III. In other sports, we give the Tar Heels and especially Armando Bacot props for a run at the national championship. Plus the latest on Covid and a whole lot more.
April 2, 2022 Episode
We all know about "The Slap" ... but we want to put it into proper context. Join me, along with Val Atkinson as we discuss the wildest night in the history of the Oscars. We also tackle more important news like Clarence Thomas and his treasonous wife, the economy, UNC v. Duke, the Democrat's chances to when a US Senate seat, and a whole lot more.
March 26, 2022 Episode
The Deal is back this week with Ed Clark and Val Atkinson. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson endured three days of attacks from the Republicans in her appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Despite Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham's best efforts, Judge Jackson seems to be poised to take a seat on the Supreme Court. But there is other news as well. It seems to be clearer and clearer that 1/6 was not an isolated event. Now, Justice Clarence Thomas's wife Virginia has text messages to Mark Meadows, suggesting the 2020 election be overturned. Speaking of Mark Meadows, he and his wife, have a lot of explaining to do about their North Carolina voter registration. Britney Griener, Ukraine, and March Madness all get some attention too. That and much more on this week's edition of The Deal.
March12, 2022 Episode
Tune in for the latest episode of The Deal with Ed Clark. Dr. Nicole McFarlane and Professor Val Atkinson join me to talk about Democratic hopes for the mid-terms, gas prices, banking while black and North Carolina's crazy House member Madison Cawthorn. The discussion will be lively, and you should not miss it.
March 5, 2022 Episode
With the world on the brink of a possible World War III or, even worse, nuclear weapons used, we look at the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Ukraine border guards mistreat Black and brown immigrants looking to escape to safety. Putin seems hell-bent on dragging the rest of the world into the battle. As we watch gas skyrocket towards 200 [er barrel, what can President Joe Biden do about it? As troubling are all domestic issues, the State of the Union, and much more on this week's episode of The Deal with Ed Clark. Today's panel is political science analyst and retired professor Val Atkinson and Professor of English and Women's and Gender Studies at Fayetteville State University, Dr. Nicole McFarlane.
Feb 26, 2022 Episode
Joe Biden keeps his promise and nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. At the same time, Russia invades Ukraine as expected, but is it going the way Putin imagined. We take a look at those stories and more convictions in the murder of George Floyd, the 10th anniversary of the murder of Trayvon Martin, loosening of Covid mask mandates, new North Carolina, all that, and much more on this week's episode of The Deal.
Feb 19th, 2022 Episode
Join us for another information-packed episode of The Deal. We are talking about Kim Potter getting a pass for murder, America's inability to be honest about Black History, the NFL, crazy Canadian truckers, and a probable war between Russia and Ukraine. All of that and so much more with me and Val Atkinson.
Recent Episodes
February 12, 2022 Episode
Join us and we discuss Russia on the brink of war with Ukraine and what the US response should be. Also, we tackle how the Q idiots and Trumper have managed to export their craziness north to Canada. Ending mask mandates, Supreme Court nominees, white people shooting at black FedEx drivers, and a whole lot more to cover on this week's edition of The Deal.
February 5, 2022 Episode
Join us for the latest edition of the Deal. Val and I talk about the North Carolina Supreme Court's surprise decision to reject the Republican's extreme gerrymander attempt. We also deal with Mike Pence's slap-down of Donald Trump's big lie; Brian Flores' suit against the NFL; another police shooting in Minnesota; an increase in suicide among black folks. All of that and Covid-19 deaths, India Arie, and much more.
January 29, 2022 Episode
We need to talk. The Democrats have traitors in the ranks and won't end the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation. We have Professor Irv Joyner, NCCU Law School onboard to help figure out what is happening in the US Senate. Val Atkinson is in here too as we discuss that, Joe Biden after one year, Covid-19, and a whole lot more.
January 22, 2022 Episode
We need to talk. The Democrats have traitors in the ranks and won't end the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation. We have Professor Irv Joyner, NCCU Law School onboard to help figure out what is happening in the US Senate. Val Atkinson is in here too as we discuss that, Joe Biden after one year, Covid-19, and a whole lot more.
January 15, 2022 Episode
Join us for this information-packed episode. We talk about the significance of the MLK Holiday, the fate of voting rights, sedition, gerrymandering, and Covid-19. All of that and a bunch more. Please help us grow the program by subscribing to the channel and visiting https://thedealwithedclark.com to check for our latest blog.
January 8, 2022 Episode
Happy New Year! Thanks for all of the support for The Deal. Our first show of the year is starting off with a bang. We discuss the anniversary of 1/6 and the far-reaching implication of the attempted overthrow of the government. Yes, that is what it was. Val Atkinson will help me try to figure out that and all the rest of the news from the week. We also pay tribute to the great Sidney Poitier who passed a few days ago.
December 18, 2021 Episode
It is the last regular show of the year. Join Dr. Nicole McFarlane, Val Atkinson, and me as we cover the biggest stories of the week. The panel talks about the importance and death of the noted professor, feminist and social activist bell hooks (Gloria Jean Watkins). That along with the economy, voting rights, 1/6 coconspirators in Congress, tornado disaster in Kentucky, and anything else we can squeeze in this information-packed episode is a must-watch.
December 11, 2021 Episode
We are back after our Thanksgiving break. Guess what, the year is almost over and every day seems crazier and crazier. North Carolina is front and center of the Republican's attempt to gerrymander their way into permanent power. Val Atkinson joins me to talk about redistricting, the Supreme Court, Omicron, and everything we can fit in one hour.
November 20, 2021 Episode
The Rittenhouse trial is over, and he walks out a free man. Did you really think anything else was going to happen? Dr. Nicole McFarlane is back with us. Val Atkinson is here too. We talk about Rittenhouse, the McMichael's, Julius Jones almost being executed, exonerations in the Malcolm X assassination, the retirement of Congressman G.K. Butterfield, and Build Back Better. WOW!!! That's a whole lot.
November 13, 2021 Episode
The news never stops. Strap in for another information-packed show as we look at two major trials, the economy, a new spike in Covid-19, and Republican Gerrymandering, Val Atkinson joins me to discuss those topics and a whole lot more, on The Deal.
November 7, 2021 Episode
Finally! An infrastructure bill is passed in the House, but now what. Nobody in Washington seems to be happy about the outcome. But shouldn't the people who complain nothing gets done finally be ready to admit the Democrats did in nine months what Trump promised every day for four years, and could deliver. We talk about that plus the Democrats losing in in Virginia. The North Carolina Republicans are up to their usual shenanigans with proposed US House districts, that will give them power for decades to come. We also examine how the right-wing is rewriting American history, again. Covid, Aaron Rodgers, and a couple of high-profile murder trials round out all the subjects we cover in this jam-packed episode.
October 31, 2021 Episode
Do progressive Democrats know how to get big things done? If you listen to the news, you would think the progressive caucus should pack up and take any deal the Republicans offer. But wait, the Republicans never compromise. So, why should Speaker Pelosi? Join me and Professor Irv Joyner of the NC Central University Law School and our political analyst, Val Atkinson, as we try to figure out how this will all end. We also talk about Critical Race Theory, its real meaning, and not the Fox News made up one. All that and a lot more on The Deal with Ed Clark.
Older Episodes
October 23, 2021 Episode
Four-star general, Colin Luther Powell passed away on October 18, 2021. Powell was the first African-American secretary of state. Val and I take a look at Powell's career. We also discuss another notable African American Republican, Condoleezza Rice, and her recent comments on Critical Race Theory. Plus, we talk about the 1/6 Select Committee, voting rights, and all the most important news this week. .
October 16, 2021 Episode
Would you believe there are racist coaches in the NFL? Well, it is true. With the firing of Jon Gruden, there is one less racist, but there is a lot more to do. Join Val Atkinson and me as we discuss the problems in the NFL. NBA superstar Kyrie Irving is refusing to get vaccinated. We tackle inflation too. Plus, the crazy Lt. Governor of NC is on the loose. That and a whole bunch more on this week's episode of The Deal.
October 9, 2021 Episode
Want to get a fresh take on the news, well here it is in a fast-paced and but in-depth look at the top stories of the week. Get our take on the fight over raising the debt ceiling, vaccine mandates, and whether or not it helps to follow your US Senator into the bathroom. All that and so much more. Join me with Val Atkinson for all you need to know.
September 25, 2021 Episode
It's Fall, and before you know it, the year will be over. The year 2021 is making 2020 seem okay. This week we only had more Covid deaths than fathomable, given the vaccines are FREE! We have US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing and beating Black people. The Republicans are threatening to shut down the government again over the debt ceiling. Lo and behold, the Cyber Ninjas just wasted 5 million dollars to tell us Joe Biden beat Donald Trump in Arizona. Join me, along with Val Atkinson, as we discuss another whacky week in America.
September 18, 2021 Episode
I told myself I would stop getting medical advice from celebrities, but Nicki Manaj's friend, cousin, uncle, sister, brother knows about vaccines. Why shouldn't we listen to her? But seriously, join us on this week's The Deal as we talk about vaccine misinformation and a bunch of other things. The US had to admit a drone strike killed 10 in Kabul. The White House is still trying to get a deal with the senator from West Virginia wh might as well be a Republican. More Trump nuts in Washington and solid Republican beating round out a laundry list of topics.
September 11, 2021 Episode
It is hard to believe 20 years have passed since the attacks of 9/11. Val and I look back on the events of that terrible day and talk about the lasting impact. We also make time to discuss President Biden's vaccine mandate, the Supreme Court, and the removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, VA. All that and a whole lot more on this week's edition of The Deal with Ed Clark.
September 4, 2021 Episode
It is official, Republicans in Texas have lost their minds. The new law that restricts a woman's ability to choose abortion as an option might as well have been thought up by the Taliban. Allowing neighbors and complete strangers to file lawsuits to punish people who provide or assist in abortions is crazy. Join me, along with Val Atkinson as we discuss Texas, the Supreme Court, COvid-19, and the 58th anniversary of the March of Washington. All of that and so much more this week.
August 27, 2021 Episode
Have you ever heard a Southern Baptist admit that the white church was racist? Well, we talk to one, and he isn't holding back. Robert P. Jones, PH.D. a Baptist seminarian from Mississippi grew up in the church and came to understand how the institution promoted racism and the very foundation of the church was built on it. In this information packed episode. we discuss Dr. Jones' book, White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity - 2021 American Book Award Winner. Of course we try to also catch up on the news as we discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the continuing Covid crisis.
August 21, 2021 Episode
Vacation is over. We're back after the summer break. Join me as we get caught up on all the news. Floyd Ray Roseberry, Covid-19, and the withdrawal from Afghanistan top the list of stories we are coving in this information-packed episode. Val Atkinson is here to give his expert analysis of all things political.
July 10, 2021 Episode
We have a ton of things to talk about this week. The Supreme Court has just finished an eventful term. Some critical rulings have a tremendous impact on black folks and our ability to cast a voter. We invited NCCU Law School Professor, Irv Joyner, to talk about some of the 6-3 decisions that van reshape American democracy. Val Atkinson is in as well, and we get you up-to-date on the removal; of the Robert E. Lee monument in Charlottesville, the Delta Covid variant, Nikole Hannah-Jones, and everything else we can fit in one hour.
July 2, 2021 Episode
The Trump Organization is finally feeling the heat. Indictments are the first step in getting rid of the fake billionaire. But the damage has been done. The 6-3 ruling by the Supreme Court on voting rights cases from Arizona couldn't have been possible with Trump in the White House. We cover those stories and a bunch more. Join me along with Val Atkinson as we try to put this week's news into perspective.
June 24, 2021 Episode
We're back!! Join us for another information packed edition as we explore all of the latest news from Washington and beyond. The Republicans still want to play games and pretend that doing nothing on voting rights, infrastructure and the filibuster is okay. We tackle those subjects and a whole lot more.
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Past Episodes of the Deal
May 9, 2021
Join Val Atkinson and me as we catch up on all the news from the past week. The Justice Department indicts the officers for the murder of George Floyd. More protest in Elizabeth City as the police bodycam video still hasn't been released. Plus we try to make sense of the latest job numbers, voter suppression efforts in Florida the Republicans in disarray, and a bunch more.
May 1, 2021
I'm sure his mama loves Tim Scott. I prefer the Senator not to speak on behalf of black men who end up dead because of police violence. Dr. Nicloe McFarlane and Val Atkinson help me try to make sense of Tim Scott's opinion that racism is not a problem in America. The wayward Senator, the ongoing situation in Elizabeth City, Biden's first 100 days, and many other topics, this week on The Deal.
April 24, 2021
Join us for another information-packed show. We have to discuss the guilty verdict for Derrick Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. Even with that good piece of news, there were more police killings, including in Elizabeth City, NC, and Columbus, Ohio. Also, kicking off our series on healthcare our special guest this week is Ryan McDevitt, Associate Professor of Economics at Duke University. We will discuss dialysis and end-stage kidney disease and how it is important to understand it and why we can't get to universal healthcare in America. It's about the money. All of that, and much more.
April 17, 2021
Dr. Nicole McFarlane, from Fayetteville State, and Val Atkinson join me to talk about the constant hazard of being black in America. Whether you are in Virginia or Minnesota, it doesn't seem possible to drive or walk without being harassed. We talk about that, and another mass shooting. This time eight are dead and four are of Indian descent, and nobody is talking about it. Even Pat Robertson is woke enough to know the police are a problem! All that and much more
April 10, 2021
How much can we pack into an hour? A hell of a lot. How about Hubert Davis' selection as the new basketball coach at UNC. Lee Elder was honored at the Masters. The Derek Chauvin case grinds away. The Biden infrastructure plan. The executive order on guns. Texas governor, Greg Abbott, working to become the worst person in the world. All of that and more on this week's episode.
April 3, 2021
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial for the murder of George Floyd, and we a finally able to see how bad Mr. Floyd was treated. Join me along with Val Atkinson as we discuss the first week of the trial and a bunch on other news. Infrastructure, border issues, voter suppression, and so much more we want to make sense of this week. Also, there is a special announcement from the George Floyd Memorial Center that you don't want to miss.
March 27, 2021
Dr. Felecia Harris, PH.D., professor in the Department of Africana Studies, Women's and Gender Studies at UNC Charlotte drops by to talk about the past week. Covid-19, voter suppression, mass shootings, and what to do about the children at the southern border are just a few of the things we will try to get to in today's show. Val Atkison is back to round out the panel.
March 20, 2021
Another week, and far too much to cover, but we are going to try. A mass shooting in Atlanta, problems at the border, America reaches the 100 million vaccine mark, schools reopening, and voter suppression efforts. Wow!! that is a lot. Val Atkinson and I give you the unvarnished truth about all of those topics and more. Consider buying Val's books. Visit Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Distractions-Distortions-Deceptions-Outright-Lies-ebook/dp/B079JGQZ6G/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Val+Atkinson&qid=1616263806&sr=8-2
March 13, 2021
America just might be finally digging out from under the mess Trump left. The $1.9 Trillion recovery package is now official, and stimulus payments are on the way. Even better, Americans are being vaccinated against Covid-19. But wait, there are still problems. Join me along with Val Atkinson as we discuss Covid relief, voting rights, the $27 Million settlement for the Floyd family, and a whole bunch more.
March 6, 2021
Join us for the latest edition of The Deal with Ed Clark. I have a really special guest today. His Name is Thomas McLaurin. Thomas is the first Cousin of George Floyd and Executive Board
Chairman/Organizer of the George Floyd Memorial Center. The Floyd/McLaurin families are from Sampson, Harnett Cumberland, Hoke, and Wake Counties. The Center is planned for Raleigh, NC. Val and I talk to Thomas about the vision for the center and the Floyd family. We also catch up on all the latest news about the Recovery Act and Mr. Potato Head. Visit the website for the center at https://georgefloydmc.org/ to learn more.
February 27, 2021
She's back!!! De. Nicole McFarlane from Fayetteville State is back on the panel. Join me along with Val Atkinson and Dr. McFarlane as we discuss the new information about the assassination of Malcolm X, Covid relief and the vaccines, and a whole lot more.
February 20, 2021
Join me along with Val Atkinson s we get caught up on the top news stories of the week. Texas was frozen, and Ted Cruz decided to duck out to Cancun. We also talk about COvid-19, black history month, the 1.9 trillion recovery package, and a whole lot more.
February 6, 2021
Join us for another informative episode of The Deal. Val and I talk to Alexandra Minna Stern, Carroll Smith-Rosenberg Collegiate Professor of History, American Culture and Women's and Gender Studies; Associate Dean for the Humanities, Office of the LSA Dean from the University of Michigan. Dr. Ster is the author of, Proud Boys and the White Ethnostate (2019). It is a must-read to help put into context the danger these groups mean for our democracy. It is more than the KKK in suits. We also talk
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January 30, 2021
Join me along with Val Atkinson as we discuss the latest news of the week. Our special guest this week is Rob Schofield from NC Policy Watch http://www.ncpolicywatch.com/. We will be talking about North Carolina's role in the hopes of Democrats holding on to the House and Senate in the 2022 mid-term election. Then we will examine the real prospects of President Joe Biden getting his agenda through Congress. All of that and a lot more this week.
January 16, 2021
Four more days, and we are free from Trump. Are we really? Join me along with Val Atkinson as we talk about the end of the Trump era, and what we have to look forward to with Joe Biden in the White House.
January 9, 2021
Another crazy week in America. Donald Trump tried to have his hardcore followers overthrow the government. How can that happen in 2021? Join me along with Val Atkinson as we try to make sense of what is going on. Plus, get a lesson on real American history and civics -- something a lot of us need.
December 12, 2020
We are back! Join the gang, Ed, Val Atkinson, and Dr. Nicle McFarlane as we try to make sense of 2020. Donald Trump is on the way out but there are long-lasting effects from the worse president in American history. Covid, frivolous lawsuits, and threats by some in Texas to secede from the Union...What is the world is going on?
December 6, 2020
Join me along with Val Atkinson to discuss the latest news. How will Joe Biden get his administration off the ground without the cooperation of the Trump White House? Will we ever get over Covid-19? We will talk about that and a bunch more in this episode.
November 28, 2020
We took some time off, but we are back! Join Val and me as we catch up with the latest news. Joe Biden is moving into 1600 Pennslyvania Ave, no matter what Donald Trump says. What can Biden do to get off on the right foot? Will the delay in starting the transition be just a bump in the road or a major setback. We will talk about that and a whole lot more.
November 7, 2020
Thank god!!! Trump is gone. Join me along with Val Atkinson and Dr. Nicole McFarlane to discuss what it means for us to have a new president. The horserace is over. Let's talk about what it will take to get the country back on track.
October 17, 2020
The newest episode of The Deal with Ed Clark is online. You can watch it on the website or on The Deal's Facebook page. Join Val Atkinson and me as we discuss voting, Covid-19, the Supreme Court, and many other things. People are voting all over the country, and you should be voting too. We aren't picking our best friend; we are trying to run a country of 320 million people with 320 million concerns. While we were recording, we arranged an interview with Cal Cunningham, the Democratic candidate for US Senate. More information to come.
October 10, 2020
Join me for the latest episode of the deal as we discuss the failed kidnapping attempt on the Governor of Michigan's, Grethen Witmer, by a white nationalist cell. To help us put things in perspective, we have invited Alexandra Minna Stern of the University of Michigan and the author of the book Proud Boys and the White Ethnostate: How the Alt-Right is Warping the American Imagination. Our regular panelist, retired Professor Val Atkinson of NC Central University, and Dr. Nicole McFarlane from Fayetteville State University will be in and talk about the VP debate, Covid-19, at the White House, and a whole lot more.
October 3, 2020
Join me and Val Atkinson as we discuss all the latest news in a year full of twists and turns that no one could have predicted. President Trump is in the hospital battling Covid-19 after months of denying the seriousness of the pandemic. We also are fortunate to have Angelia Elgin, the first black female Fire Chief in St Louis history who is now working in ICU's treating Covid-19 patients.
September 26, 2020
Join us to discuss the decision by JY AG Daniel Cameron not to charge officers in the police murder of Breona Taylor. Our panel includes Charlotte-based attorney Ken Harris. Ken has represented and a number of victims of police killings and won substantial judgments. Also on the panel will be professors Val Atkinson (retired NCCU), Nicole McFarlane (Fayetteville State), and Felecia Harris (UNC Charlotte).
September 19, 2020
Join us as we discuss the passing of Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the immediate implication for the upcoming Election. Famed Civil Rights Attorney Al McSurely is our guest along with Val Atkinson. Please check out https://www.breachrepairers.org/moralagenda/ for more on how to fight back against the right-wing and their agenda to block voting and further harm the poor.
The Deal with Ed Clark - August 29, 2020 Edpisode
Join me along with Val Atkinson as we discuss the latest news of the day. In with us is Dr. Nicole A. McFarlane, Ph.D who specializes in African American Cultural Rhetoric and Digital Composition. Dr. McFarlane teaches new media writing and focuses on how emerging technologies mediate citizenship to compose spaces of color in the public sphere. We are talking about the election, NBA reaction to another police shooting, white backlash, and a whole bunch more.
The Deal with Ed Clark - August 22 Episode
Join me along with Professor Val Atkinson and Dr. Cheryl Catchings as we discuss the recently completed Democratic National Convention. We will also talk about what to expect when the Republicans have their turn next week. That and all the news from the week.
The Deal with Ed Clark - August 15, 2020 Episode
Join me for the latest edition of The Deal. Politics expert, Val Atkinson and UNC-Charlotte Professor, Dr. Felecia Harris are in with us to discuss the nomination of Kamala Harris to be the Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate. We will also talk about the challenge of voting in a pandemic, but mail-in voting in particular. All that, and much more!
The Deal With Ed Clark - August 1, 2020 Episode
It has been another crazy week in America. Join me along with our political analyst Val Atkinson as we try to make sense of what's going on. We are also very fortunate to have with us, Director of Basketball Operations and Assistant Coach of the Duke Blue Devils, Nolan Smith. We will be talking about what Nolan and the entire Duke Basketball family are doing to help young black people around Durham, NC.
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July 25, 2020 Episode
Join me along with Dr. Felecia, Ph.D. who is a professor of Women's and Gender, and Africana Studies at UNC Charlotte. Dr. Cheryl Catching, Ph.D., and psychologist is also back with us. Last but not least, Professor Val Atkinson, radio talk show host and political pundit will help us figure out all the news. We are talking Covid-19, the economy, ongoing protest, the election, and much more.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
July 18, 2020 Episode
Today we will be talking about the passing of Congressman John Lewis and the Rev C.T. Vivian with Val Atkinson. We have an all-star lineout of other guests. Dr. Regina Milteer, a noted pediatrician will be in with us to explain how Covid-19 really impacts children. Also with us is Dr. Angeila Elgin. Dr. Elgin was the first black female fire chief in St. Louis, Missouri, and is now a COVID ICU Nurse. Finally, we welcome back psychologist Dr. Cherly Catchings to try and help us make sense of why people are wearing masks. All of that and a bunch more coming up. In the meantime, if you haven't read my newest blog post. It is about Richard Rose, an Ohio man, who refused to wear a mask. Rose was an avid Trump supporter, and now he is dead from Covid-19.
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July 11, 2020 Episode
Join us for the latest edition of The Deal as we try to make sense of what's going on in the world. Our guest today is Irv Joyner, Professor of Law - NC Central School of Law to discuss the latest ruling by the US Supreme Court on the Electoral College and President Trump's financial records. Educational Consultant, Frances McNeill will talk to us about what it will take to reopen schools in the fall in the midst of Covid-19. As always, Val Atkinson will be with us to talk about the most important political news of the week.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
July 2, 2020 Episode
Join me along with Wilmington, NC City Council Members Clifford Barnett, and Kevin Spears to talk about the firing of three police officers over racist comments that were mistakenly recorded. Also on with me are veteran civil rights attorney Al McSurely and political expert, Val Atkinson. Finally, NC Policy Watch Director Rob Scholfield and I discuss how North Carolina is doing as Covid-19 cases skyrocket, and we look at the highly competitive US Senate race between Cal Cunningham and Thom Tillis.
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June 27, 2020 Episode
Join me as we discuss the latest news and events for the week, As always, we are joined by or political science expert and host of Connection, Val Atkinson. Also with us today are our panel featuring Coach Ken Blocker, fitness expert Debi Blocker, and educators Tyler Swanson and Tee Taylor. We are discussing how to get young people engaged after the marching has stopped, and much more.
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June 20, 2020 Episode
We are talking to the Arlington TX resident Chris Finley about his encounter with the police in his own home. The video has been seen over 4 million times. You will be able to watch it at https://thedealwithedclark.com or on Facebook if they don't take it down, YouTube. The episode should be ready around 6 PM. Please let us know what you think about Confederate monuments being taken down around the country and here in our backyard in Raleigh, NC.
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June 14, 2020 Episode
Join me as we discuss the current news and talk with US Senate Candidate Cal Cunningham. This is a joint production of Connections and The Deal. In one of the most talked-about Senate races in the history of the country, Cal has a chance to beat Senator Thom Tillis (R). Gaining control of the Senate is possible for the Democrats, but they have to win North Carolina. This episode is a co-production with Connections on Foxy 107/104 FM.
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June 7, 2020 Episode
The newest episode of The Deal will be available at 1:00 PM on 6/1/2020. We will have the organizer of the Raleigh, NC protests and politics expert, Val Atkinson. Join us for an OpenNet to discuss protest all across America in the wake of more police killings of African American women and men. We will talk about COVID, the economy, or anything else you want to talk about. Phone lines open at 1:15 - Studio line 919-276-9029
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May 31, 2020 Episode
The newest episode of The Deal will be available at 1:00 PM on 5/31/2020. Join us for an OpenNet to discuss protest all across America in the wake of more police killings of African American women and men. We will talk about COVID, the economy, or anything else you want to talk about. Phone lines open at 1:15 - Studio line 919-276-9029
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May 17, 2020 Episode
The newest episode of The Deal will be available at noon on 5/17/2020. It will be a really good show. Join me along with Val Atkinson to discuss the latest in politics. Also today, I go all the way to Dublin Ireland to discuss how they are tackling COVID-19 and 'Physical Distancing Controls" with David Owens. David is CEO of EveryAngle (https://www.everyangle.ie). Joining us from Winston Salem, NC is an accomplished photographer Owens Daniels (https://www.owensdaniels.com/). He will be talking about his project "Dear Winston-Salem" which captures people wearing PPE and their message of hope to others who live and love their hometown.
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May 9, 2020 Episode
Join me as we get caught up with the news of the week. I was fortunate to get one of the organizers of the protests in Brunswick, Ga over the murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Travis Riddle has done a hell of a job getting the word out about the injustice of the lynch of Ahmaud. As always, Val Atkinson is in with us to help figure this all out.
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May 3. 2020 Episode
Join me as we discuss the latest news with Val Atkinson and Rob Schofield with NC Policy Watch. Also joining me to talk about being a nurse in an ICU in the Bronx will be Kimyona Latoya Ray and Keoyona Latisha Ray. And rounding out our guest will be Drs.Rohima Miah and Warachal Faison.
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