Welcome to The Deal with Ed Clark Blog & Podcast
Here's the Deal
Current Episode
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.
Recent 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.
Featured Products
The Deal - Special Edition
Join us for a special episode of The Deal as we present a recent event put on by the George Floyd Memorial Center (GFMC). George Floyd was murdered on May 25, 2020. To mark the one-year remembrance of this horrific event, The George Floyd Memorial Center plans a Day of Enlightenment (D.O.E.) this May 25th. The City of Raleigh joined with the Floyd family to make the announcement about D.O.E and to discuss future plans for the Center. Please consider helping the GFMC in any way you can.
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
The Deal with ed Clark - Recent episodes
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.
The Deal with Ed Clark - Most Recent
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
You can always find us at https://thedealwithedclark.com
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
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.
To view any of our past episodes, please click here: https://thedealwithedclark.com/past-episodes
Comments
About Us
There's more to the news
The Deal gives you an opportunity to voice your opinions about the stories that are important to you. You have a voice. Use it!
Participate
We are live and interactive.
We are on
Join us here when we are live and at special times any night of the week when there is breaking news.
Subscribe
Get 10% off your first purchase when you sign up for our newsletter!
Contact Us
We love our listeners so feel free to send us a tweet @firefilmz or email us at ed@thedealwithedclark.com. Subscribe to our blog and podcast to get our irreverent view on politics and current events.
The Deal with Ed Clark
Copyright © 2021 The Deal with Ed Clark - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy