Recent Episodes of the Deal
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.
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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.
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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
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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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